Equitaro Guides
Practical guides on buying, selling and caring for horses across Europe.
Published Oct 1, 2026
How to Choose a Livery Yard: What to Check Before You Move Your Horse
A practical guide to choosing where your horse lives: livery types, turnout and grazing, biosecurity, what belongs in the written agreement, and the red flags worth walking away from.
Read guidePublished Sep 24, 2026
Buying a Used Horse Trailer or Horsebox: What to Check Before You Pay
A breed-neutral European guide to buying a second-hand horse trailer or horsebox: trailer versus box, towing licence entitlements, payload versus internal size, an eight-point used inspection, paperwork and roadworthiness, and paying safely.
Read guidePublished Sep 15, 2026
How to Sell a Horse Online: The Ad, the Enquiries and the Handover
A breed-neutral European guide to selling a horse online: the paperwork to gather first, how to set a realistic price without guessing, photographs and video that work, writing an honest description, filtering enquiries, running safe viewings and completing the sale properly.
Read guidePublished Sep 8, 2026
Horse Transport in Europe: Paperwork, Welfare and a Practical Checklist
A breed-neutral guide to moving a horse across Europe: which documents travel with the horse, what EU transport rules require, how to choose between a professional transporter and your own trailer, and what to check on arrival.
Read guidePublished Aug 27, 2026
How to Choose Equine Professionals: Farrier, Vet, Physio, Trainer and Transporter
A breed-neutral European guide to building the team around your horse: what to ask a farrier, vet, equine physiotherapist, trainer and transporter, which qualifications to verify, and the red flags worth walking away from.
Read guidePublished Aug 25, 2026
Pre-Purchase Vetting: What a Horse Vetting Covers and How to Read the Report
A clear, breed-neutral guide to the pre-purchase examination: two-stage versus five-stage vetting, X-rays and bloods, who arranges the vet, how to read the report, and when a finding is a deal-breaker.
Read guidePublished Aug 13, 2026
How to Choose a Horse Saddle That Fits: A Practical Buyer's Guide
A clear, breed-neutral guide to choosing a horse saddle that fits both horse and rider — new versus used, how to check a second-hand saddle, and when to call a professional fitter.
Read guidePublished Jul 30, 2026
How to Buy or Sell a Horse Online Safely: Spotting Scams in 2026
Buying or selling a horse online? Learn the most common equine scams, the red flags to watch for, and a step-by-step process to trade safely across Europe in 2026.
Read guidePublished Jul 7, 2026
Lusitano Price Guide 2026: What a Lusitano Really Costs
How much does a Lusitano cost in 2026? Realistic European price ranges by age, training and level, plus import and upkeep costs before you buy.
Read guidePublished Jul 7, 2026
How to Buy a Horse in Europe: The Complete 2026 Guide
Buying a horse in Europe in 2026? Learn how to read listings, arrange a pre-purchase exam, handle the EU horse passport, import safely and budget the real costs.
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