Buying Advice

As a bitting specialist with over 20 years of experience, one of the most common questions we're asked is "I’ve bought a new horse what bit do I use?". Most people think that when buying a horse they would automatically continue to be ridden in the bit that it was previously ridden in or was tried in, however, this is not always the case. What is important is to give your new four-legged friend time to settle in and adjust to its new routine and surroundings and get to know their new stable ma...

Do you think you're ready to embark on the thrilling journey of horse ownership? Before you take the reins, it's crucial to assess your needs, time, riding skills, potential yards, and most importantly, let go of any preconceived notions. In this guide, we'll walk you through the top 5 things you need to do before considering buying a horse.

Buying a horse for a beginner is a thrilling, yet scary, venture. The buzz of buying yours or maybe your child’s first horse or pony and finally taking the step you’ve dreamed of is unrivalled. However, the responsibility and pressure that comes with this is huge and the first equine partner a rider has will shape the rest of their journey. The right animal will probably mean you’re hooked forever and create the best memories to look back on, so to avoid the dream becoming a nightmare, tak...

If you're a horse owner, then you'll know that transporting your horses can sometimes be a challenge, and that if you haven't already been required to transport your horses by road, sooner or later you may need to. This can be done in a horsebox which is essentially a large drivable trailer that houses horses safely and securely for transportation. Horseboxes come in all shapes and sizes, and it's important to choose the right one for your needs. You need to make sure that th...

Summer is well and truly underway, and with the warmer weather, we all need to make sure our horses remain as comfortable as possible through the long hot days. On top of the basics of plenty of shade and hydration, Fly Rugs are must-have products for this time of year! Here at Horsemart HQ, we want to help you keep your horses happy, so here are our 5 recommended fly rugs for summer 2022...

Buying a horsebox can be difficult at the best of times, but buying a 3.5 tonne box is simply a minefield and these are the boxes that we find customers have the most trouble with. To give you an idea of the scale of the problem, only 1 in every 5 second-hand 3.5t boxes we inspect – regardless of whether it is a safety inspection for a current owner or a Pre purchase inspection for a potential buyer – actually pass the inspection.