Buying a Horse
Horse Passports: What to Check When Buying
What's in a UK horse passport, the checks to make at a viewing, and what you must do within 30 days of buying, explained in plain English.
October 17, 2026 · By Horse Marketplace · 6 min read
Horse Marketplace Guides
Straight-talking advice on buying, selling and booking: how to check a seller is genuine, what to look for in a passport, what horsebox hire really costs, and more.
Safety & Scams
How to Avoid Horse Buying Scams
The most common horse buying scams in the UK, the red flags to look for, and the checks to make on the seller, the passport and the microchip before you hand over a penny.
October 16, 2026 · By Horse Marketplace · 7 min read
Horsebox & Transport
How Much Does Horsebox Hire Cost in the UK?
What you'll really pay to hire a 3.5t horsebox, 7.5t lorry or horse trailer in the UK, plus the extra costs, licence rules and checks to make before you book.
October 15, 2026 · By Horse Marketplace · 7 min read
News & Updates
Welcome to Horse Marketplace Guides
Why we've started Horse Marketplace Guides, what you'll find here, and how we write: practical, honest advice on buying, selling and booking in the UK horse world.
October 14, 2026 · By Horse Marketplace · 2 min read