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Why Use Moorgate Finance for Your Owens Horsebox?
At Owens Horseboxes, we are renowned for our exceptional quality, safety features, and innovation. From the luxurious living quarters to the spacious horse area, every detail is crafted to perfection. But, as with any high-quality investment, the cost can be a hurdle....
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Every year, equestrian enthusiasts and horse lovers from around the world gather at the prestigious Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. This renowned event is a celebration of the equestrian sport, showcasing the world's...
Why Choose A 4.5 Tonne Horsebox Over A 7.5 Tonne: A Practical Guide
If you're a horse owner or an equestrian enthusiast, transportation of your beloved equine companions is a crucial aspect of your equestrian journey. When it comes to choosing a horsebox, one of the primary decisions you'll face is whether to opt for a 4.5-tonne or a...
Piggy March partners with Owens Horseboxes as Sponsored Rider
Piggy March, reigning Burghley champion, 2019 Badminton champion, European Silver medalist and World number 10, has joined forces with Owens Horseboxes, the leading manufacturer of high-quality horseboxes in the UK. Piggy has received her bespoke Stallion 3.5t built...
Travelling Horses In Winter
As the temperatures remain low and the threat of snow still lingers, we’ve put together some top tips to ensure the safety and comfort of both you and your horse when travelling this winter. 1.Horsebox Safety checks. It is very important to check your electrics are...
Keeping Your Horsebox Safe To Use
There is nothing worse than getting your horsebox packed and the horses prepped for loading and then spotting a potential issue with the lorry. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre issue or potential problem that may cause harm to your horse when travelling, keeping on...
A Quick Guide To Horsebox Safety Checks
You’ve spent many hours, days, weeks preparing your horse, regularly checking them from the ground up. But have you paid the same attention to your horsebox? A few vital checks now will give you peace of mind that you are doing everything to keep yourself, your horse,...
The Truth About Uprating Horseboxes
Our phone lines are always busy with enquiries to do with all manner of build aspects and one of the popular areas for concern (understandably) is payload. Realistically on a 3.5t horsebox you are only ever going to get approximately 1250kg payload maximum whilst...
Reduce Your Insurance Premiums With A GPS Tracking Device
In today's financial climate we are always looking for ways to make our money stretch further, and insurance premiums for your horsebox are no exception. John Gillingham, Senior Manager for our official insurance partners Shearwater Insurance offered this advice: ...
DEFRA Approval – Why Does It Matter?
Here at Owens Horseboxes, every new build horsebox manufactured by our specialist team of coach builders and craftsmen undergoes an individual inspection by the FTA (Freight Transport Association) for DEFRA approval. What is DEFRA approval? DEFRA approval in essence...