Horse Safety First – Horsebox Load Height

Horse Safety First – Horsebox Load Height

Horsebox Load height Horsebox load height is basically the distance from the road to the horse area floor. The greater this distance, the worse the ride characteristics will be for the driver and horses. Without question, careful consideration of load height and...
Horse Safety – Horse Transport Stress

Horse Safety – Horse Transport Stress

Horse Transport Stress As we continue to prioritise safety, quality, and durability, the reduction of transport stress has been one of our long-term goals. It is well documented that transport stress can cause serious illness in horses, and longer journeys create...
Horse Safety First – Heat and Ventilation

Horse Safety First – Heat and Ventilation

Horsebox Heat and Ventilation Without question, there are plenty of research articles on the effects of prolonged exposure to high temperatures and how it causes heat stress, heat stroke, dehydration, muscle spasms, and colic in horses. Effective heat removal and...
Horse Safety First – Horsebox Ramp Grip

Horse Safety First – Horsebox Ramp Grip

Grip for the ramp and the horse area When considering the safety of equine transport, the provision of adequate grip for loading, unloading, and transporting horses stands paramount on any safety agenda. A manufacturer’s misstep in this critical area could...
Horse Safety First – Horsebox Strength

Horse Safety First – Horsebox Strength

Horsebox Strength Designing safe horseboxes with secure, safe horse areas, involves much more than you might think! In truth, our designs focus on strength and durability to handle multiple scenarios: Loading and unloading horses Transporting horses safely Ensuring...
Horse Safety First – Horsebox Durability

Horse Safety First – Horsebox Durability

Durability For KPH, ‘Durability’ refers to the ability of a physical product or material to remain functional and maintain its performance over an extended period. Having built a reputation over many decades for quality, safety, and durability, we know only too well...