Who insures horse boxes?

Insurance companies have to be licenced in the UK to insure motor vehicles. Most horse insurance providers will be able to offer horsebox insurance. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we use a small panel of specially selected Motor Insurers who provide excellent horsebox insurance.

Do you need insurance for a horse box?

Yes, under UK law you must have the appropriate driving licence and Motor Insurance in place to drive a horsebox on the public highway. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we use a small panel of specially selected Motor Insurers who provide comprehensive horsebox insurance.

Do you need road tax for a horse box?

Yes, as a horse box is a motor vehicle, you are liable to pay tax for a motorised Horsebox. You must also have motor insurance in place. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we utilise a small panel of carefully selected Motor Insurers who provide brilliant horsebox insurance.

How much is tax for a horse box?

The DVLA will be able to confirm the cost of the Road Tax for each vehicle.

Do you need a driver’s licence for a horse box?

The DVLA will be able to confirm the type of licence required to drive a horsebox as this differs per gross vehicle weight and when you passed your licence.

Can you drive a 3.5-tonne horse box on a standard licence?

Whether or not your can legally drive a 3.5-tonne horse box will depend on the type of licence you own and when you passed your driver’s test. You can confirm with the DVLA if you are able to do this, or whether you need to undertake a test for a different licence.

Horsebox & Horse Lorry Insurance

Insurance for your Horsebox or Lorry

If you would like us to quote for your Horsebox insurance and breakdown cover, please complete and submit the form below. Each quote is provided on an individual basis and will depend on the value of the vehicle, the age of the drivers, their driving experience and details of any claims or convictions.

We also offer an excellent horsebox Roadside Rescue and Recovery breakdown cover provided by Equine Rescue Services and a Motor Legal Expenses policy. Your quote will be supplied with and without both options.

Please note the standard policy is for any driver aged 25 and over but this can be limited to the Insured only, Insured and Spouse or up to four named drivers.

Once you submit your form, we will endeavour to email you a quote within one working day or contact you as quickly as possible if more information is required.

If you are unsure of the cover you require or want to see if there are other options of cover available, please contact us on 01206 337388 to discuss your particular circumstances.

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To receive your quote please complete the form below

If you are unsure of the cover that you require or want to see if there are other options of cover available, please contact us to discuss your particular circumstances.

Call us on 01206 337388 Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm excluding bank holidays

1Your details

2Driver details

3Horsebox details

Your details
Title*
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode Country
Email address*
Telephone number
Occupation*
Date of birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Type of licence help*This must be an applicable full UK driving licence.
Year you past your driving test*

Driver details
Are you the main driver?*
Main driver's Title*
Main driver Name*
First Last
Main driver Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode Country
Main Driver's Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Main Drivers type of licence*
Has the driver held a full UK licence for more than 1 year?*
Year the driver passed their test*
Have you or any driver ever suffered any medical condition or physical infirmity other than corrected eyesight or hearing?*
If yes please provide more details*
Have you or any driver ever had any motoring convictions?*
If yes please provide more details*
Please include conviction code, date, fine, number of points.
Have you or any driver ever had any motor claims or have any claims pending, whether your fault or not?*
If yes please provide more details
Have you or any drivers had insurance cancelled or refused?*
If yes please provide more details*
Have you or any driver had special terms imposed by a previous insurer?*
If yes please provide more details*

Horsebox details
Is the horsebox kept at the proposer's address?*
Address where horsebox is kept*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode Country
Horsebox registration number*
Make and model of the Horsebox*
Max number of horses that can be carried*
Year of manufacture*
Gross vehicle weight*
Horsebox colour*
Does the Horsebox have living?*
Current market value*
Purchase date
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Is this a new purchase?*
If no how many provable years No Claims Bonus do you have on this vehicle?*You will be required to provide proof of No Claims Bonus if the quote based on this information is accepted and the insurance policy taken out. Failure to provide this will result in an increase in the premium charged.
Cover required*Third Party, Fire and theft is only available on values up to £5000.
Is roadside rescue and recovery required?This is provided by Equine Rescue Services who specialise in rescuing horseboxes, their drivers and passengers and the horses.
Drivers requiredWe are unable to provided quotes for young drivers below 21 years of age. For quote requests for Insured and Spouse only drivers please provide details of your spouse in the box below
Spouse’s detailsDetails required are: Name, date of birth, employment, type of licence and year in which they past their driving test
Name Date of Birth Occupation Type of licence Year driving test passed
Annual mileage required
Email
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At Carriagehouse we always do our best to offer personal expertise and advice with the most professional service.

If you have any questions or concerns, or just want to talk through your policy, do get in touch.

Please use the online claim forms to report any potential claims and follow any veterinary advice with regards to treatment of your horse.

Our opening hours are:

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm excluding bank holidays

01206 337388

info@carriagehouseinsurance.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Who insures horse boxes?: Insurance companies have to be licenced in the UK to insure motor vehicles. Most horse insurance providers will be able to offer horsebox insurance. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we use a small panel of specially selected Motor Insurers who provide excellent horsebox insurance.

Do you need insurance for a horse box?: Yes, under UK law you must have the appropriate driving licence and Motor Insurance in place to drive a horsebox on the public highway. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we use a small panel of specially selected Motor Insurers who provide comprehensive horsebox insurance.

Do you need road tax for a horse box?: Yes, as a horse box is a motor vehicle, you are liable to pay tax for a motorised Horsebox. You must also have motor insurance in place. Here at Carriagehouse Insurance, we utilise a small panel of carefully selected Motor Insurers who provide brilliant horsebox insurance.

How much is tax for a horse box?: The DVLA will be able to confirm the cost of the Road Tax for each vehicle.

Do you need a driver’s licence for a horse box?: The DVLA will be able to confirm the type of licence required to drive a horsebox as this differs per gross vehicle weight and when you passed your licence.

Can you drive a 3.5-tonne horse box on a standard licence?: Whether or not your can legally drive a 3.5-tonne horse box will depend on the type of licence you own and when you passed your driver’s test. You can confirm with the DVLA if you are able to do this, or whether you need to undertake a test for a different licence.

Name	Date of Birth	Occupation	Type of licence	Year driving test passed