TRANSPORTING HORSES
Do you know what is needed to travel a horse on a short journey, long journey or abroad?
Transporting Horses is the go to guide, explaining the requirements for you as a groom and the person who owns the vehicle.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DRIVE? ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%206.png)
Do you know what license, welfare qualifications or professional qualifications that you need to drive each type of vehicle?
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DRIVING LICENSES![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2010.png)
Depending on which type of vehicle you use to transport horses, you will need one of a variety of driving licences.
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PROFESSIONAL Requirements ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%207.png)
There are some additional requirements for those that drive horses for 'reward'. If you are a groom you are most likely to be driving for economic gain and thus probably must more than just a driving license.
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VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group.png)
There are a number of legal requirements that must be fulfilled before a vehicle is allowed to be driven on the road.
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WELFARE QUALIFICATIONS ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2016.png)
Animal welfare legislation requires anybody who transports horses in connection with an economic activity to hold a Certificate of Competence for the handling and transporting of horses.
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WELFARE REQUIREMENTS ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2011.png)
This page covers regulations and requirements surrounding animal welfare and how it affects you and the vehicle you are driving.
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RESPONSIBILITIES ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2012.png)
There are responsibilities that the driver, groom, attendant groom and the employer or vehicle owner must adhere to. Everything is fine until something goes wrong - so protecting yourself for every 'what if' is critical.
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TRANSPORTING SAFELY ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%205.png)
Some things are critical to check for both your vehicle and yourself before you transport horses.
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2017.png)
Transporting horses outside of the UK can be complex! There are many rules and regulations that you must adhere to.
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TRAVELLING ABROAD: YOU ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%2015.png)
When transporting horses internationally, it can be easy to get caught up in all the requirements for your horses and forget about yourself.
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TRANSPORT CAREERS ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%203.png)
Some transport horses as part of their day-to-day responsibilities, but others make a career out of it.
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TRANSPORT CHECKLIST ![](https://britishgrooms.org.uk/uploads/img/Transporting%20horses/ICONS/Group%206.png)
What do I need to remember for travelling in the UK and abroad.
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