Cooper International Horse Transport

07/06/2026

Today's youngest member of the team has been busy taking calls and checking paperwork. We’re not sure who gave Oliver Cooper Junior access to the office, but he seems to be settling into the role quite nicely! 😊📞

01/06/2026

Another day with the Irish Army Equitatiion School.
We are delighted to work with the Irish Army Equitatiion School for many years assisting with their Transport & Shipping needs in Ireland, Europe, and further afield.
We congratulate them on this their centenary year .

18/05/2026

WE ARE HIRING

Cooper International Horse Transport is currently seeking a reliable and experienced General Horse Yard Operative to join our team at our headquarters in Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin.

This is a full-time, hands-on position within one of Europe’s leading equine transport companies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the yard, including horse care, mucking out stables, feeding, washing and cleaning horse trucks, driving a tractor, and ensuring the entire facility is maintained to the highest standard.

Key Requirements:
• Previous experience working with horses is essential
• Full driving licence required
• HGV licence desirable
• Tractor and machinery experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking

Position Details:
• Full-time permanent role
• Five-day working week
• Occasional weekend work required
• Salary: €31,000 – €40,000 depending on experience
• Accommodation is not provided

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Gavin Cooper at [email protected].

For more information about Cooper International Horse Transport, visit www.cooperinternational.ie.

26/03/2026

12/03/2026

On Duty with the Garda Mounted Unit departing from Aras An Uachtarain (The Presidents House) Phoenix Park Dublin

09/03/2026

With fuel prices on the rise, we might have to rely on real horsepower… 🐎🚚

My Great Great Grandfather Patrick Cooper said “We’ll never do without the horse.”

28/01/2026

Thank you Mark Costello of The Irish Field 24th January

14/01/2026

Horsebox EU Certification

As we start our sixth year of Horsebox inspections, with many hundreds of trucks already inspected from the leading Shippers clients to Transporters, Stud Farms, Racing yards, Show jumpers & Eventers, Polo, Dressage, Western, Driving Teams, Private trucks.
We have had trucks from every equestrian discipline in to be inspected.

Call Gavin Cooper
To arrange your new inspection or reinspection

● EU Type2 Authorisation
● All paperwork & Advice