Mates Rates Horse Transport

15/05/2026

Royal Windsor Horse Show for this handsome chap!

Benson came to us with some transport trauma and so our aim was to make loading and travelling nice and positive for him and his lovely Mum, Suzy.
We did a couple of loading practice sessions and he was happiest travelling loose without the partitions.

He travelled really well to Windsor - decided to forward face too :)
On our way home, we moved the haynets over for him and he found a way to relax enough that he was able to eat too!

Very proud of this young man - a big boy at merely 2 years old! ❤️

30/04/2026

Just in time for summer! We’re loving our new uniform! Massive thanks to for supplying and the exceptional embroidery on our new work wear! Taking bets on how long it takes before we spill coffee on them…

28/04/2026

Empty lorry headed south from Nottingham Friday 1st May.

Dedicated load at a shared load price!

Message us to book :)

24/04/2026

Beautiful blue skies and finally some warmth!
Our go-to for rehydration on the road is Recovery Mash.

Most horses won’t drink on the road, so this is ideal as we’ve never known a horse to not enjoy it!
Simply mix with water, leave for 10mins and pop in the box for them to enjoy before hitting the road again.

16/04/2026

✨Thursday 23rd April✨

Empty lorry from Sussex to Chester - can divert!

🦄Dedicated load at a shared load price.

Guaranteed trip available.

3.5t stallion box
2 experienced drivers
Route tracking for transparency
Regular rest stops
Saracen recovery mash offered en route

11/04/2026

🌟 Saturday Spotlight – Safe Transport Awareness Month 🌟

As part of Safe Transport Awareness Month, we’re proud to showcase Verified Equinnect Members. These are legal, compliant horse transporters who put welfare, professionalism, and best practice first.

Today, we’re shining a light on Mates Rates Horse Transport

📋 Fully qualified & compliant
✔️ Type 2 DEFRA & European certified
✔️ DBS checked
✔️ Fully authorised, insured, and professional

Giving owners complete peace of mind that their horse is in safe, capable hands.

"At Mates Rates Horse Transport, we don’t just move horses — we advocate for them. Every journey is planned around the horse in front of us, not just the schedule. That means patience, experience, and doing things properly — legally, ethically, and with welfare at the centre. Because safe transport isn’t an added extra… it’s the standard every horse deserves.

We are proudly, unapologetically horse-led. Every horse is an individual, and we advocate for their needs: - If they need time to think about loading, we give them time to think; - ⁠If they are unsure about the ask, we reassure them; - ⁠If they need a slower pace, the journey takes longer. There are no expectations that a horse needs to just “get on with it”.

As horsemen and women ourselves, we know that when you book with us, you’re not just booking transport. You’re trusting us with a relationship, a history, and a being that is part of you. And yes — of course we’re fully authorised, insured, and professional. That’s a given. If you’re looking for calm, patience, and a horse-first approach, we might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Thank you, Mates Rates Horse Transport, for championing a compassionate, welfare-led standard in equine transport 👏

11/04/2026

10/04/2026

Another trip out to France but this time we got to enjoy some sunshine!

Thanks to Equine Shipping Ltd for sorting the paperwork and for being the most fantastic vets to work with for the health papers 🙂

Teamwork makes the dream work 🥳

02/04/2026

Today, for Safe Transport Awareness Month we highlight the letter "B"

Equinnect, Equine Rescue Services