Loans & Sharing· 6 min read
Part Loan vs Full Loan: Which Is Right for You?
A UK rider's guide to choosing between a part loan (share) and a full loan — time, cost, responsibility and lifestyle fit.
Equibase Journal
Practical guides for UK riders
Honest, up-to-date guides on loaning and sharing a horse, hiring transport, booking arenas, finding trusted services and renting equipment — written by the Equibase team.
Free contract templates
Loan, sharer, livery and bill-of-sale templates — copy, download or print.
Loans & Sharing
Full loans, part loans, share agreements — how to find them, sign them and end them well.
Loans & Sharing· 9 min read
How to Loan a Horse in the UK: A Complete 2026 Guide
Everything UK riders need to know about loaning a horse in 2026 — full loan vs share loan, contracts, costs, insurance and how to find the right match.
Loans & Sharing· 5 min read
Sharing a Horse: 10 Rules of Yard Etiquette
Practical yard etiquette for anyone sharing or part-loaning a horse in the UK — tack, timings, communication and the small things that make a share work.
Loans & Sharing· 6 min read
10 Mistakes First-Time Horse Loaners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Common mistakes UK riders make when taking on their first horse loan — from skipping the vetting to underestimating winter costs.
Loans & Sharing· 5 min read
Ending a Horse Loan: How to Do It Properly
How to end a UK horse loan without falling out — notice periods, return conditions, final vet checks and the awkward conversations.
Loans & Sharing· 7 min read
Horse Loan Agreement Checklist: 15 Clauses You Shouldn't Miss
A UK-focused checklist of the 15 clauses every horse loan agreement should include — tick off, protect yourself and the horse.
Transport
Horseboxes, transporters, long journeys and taking a horse abroad.
Transport· 6 min read
Preparing a Horse for a Long Journey: A UK Checklist
How to prepare a horse for a long UK transport journey — hydration, hay, travel boots, breaks and paperwork you'll want on the road.
Transport· 6 min read
Travelling Abroad with a Horse from the UK: What Changed Post-Brexit
A 2026 guide to taking a horse from the UK to the EU — TRACES, blood tests, health certificates, and typical costs.
Transport· 8 min read
Horse Transport in the UK: Costs, Regulations and Choosing a Transporter
A practical UK guide to booking horse transport — 2026 prices per mile, DEFRA rules, insurance, and the questions to ask before you book a horsebox.
Transport· 6 min read
Choosing the Right Horsebox Size: 3.5t, 7.5t or HGV?
How to choose between a 3.5t horsebox, 7.5t and HGV for UK ownership — licence rules, payload maths and running costs.
Services
Farriers, vets, dentists, physios and instructors — how to choose and what to pay.
Services· 6 min read
Choosing an Equine Vet in the UK: What to Ask Before You Register
How to choose an equine vet in the UK — questions to ask, out-of-hours cover, referrals and what to expect for routine and emergency fees in 2026.
Services· 5 min read
Equine Dentistry: Who Can Legally Work on Your Horse's Teeth?
A UK guide to equine dentists — the difference between an EDT and a vet, BAEDT accreditation, typical costs in 2026 and how often to book.
Services· 5 min read
Equine Physiotherapy: When to Call and What to Expect
A UK guide to equine physios — ACPAT vs RAMP registration, what a session covers, typical prices in 2026 and when your horse actually needs one.
Services· 6 min read
Finding a Farrier in the UK: What to Look For and What to Pay in 2026
How to find a registered UK farrier, what shoeing and trimming should cost in 2026, and the warning signs of bad hoof care.
Services· 5 min read
Finding the Right Riding Instructor in the UK
How to find a UK riding instructor that actually improves you — BHS and UKCC qualifications, typical lesson prices in 2026 and questions to ask.
Arenas & Facilities
Arena hire, cross-country schooling and choosing between indoor and outdoor.
Facilities· 5 min read
Cross-Country Schooling in the UK: Where to Go and What to Expect
A 2026 UK guide to cross-country schooling venues — typical prices, kit list, insurance and how to introduce a horse to XC fences safely.
Facilities· 5 min read
Arena Hire in the UK: Prices, What to Expect and How to Book
How arena hire works in the UK — hourly and day rates for 2026, indoor vs outdoor, jumping vs flatwork, insurance and etiquette.
Facilities· 4 min read
Indoor vs Outdoor Arena: Which Should You Book?
A quick comparison of indoor and outdoor arena hire for UK riders — cost, seasonality, lighting, surfaces and what to book when.
Equipment
Hiring vs buying the kit that keeps a yard running.
Equipment· 5 min read
Hiring a Horsebox in the UK: Costs, Insurance and What to Check
A 2026 UK guide to horsebox hire — daily and weekly prices, licence rules, insurance excess and the checks to do before you drive off.
Equipment· 4 min read
Horse Clippers: Buy or Hire?
Should you buy or hire horse clippers in the UK? A 2026 guide to prices, blade choices and when a mobile clipping service beats both.
Equipment· 6 min read
Rent or Buy Horse Equipment? A UK Cost Comparison
Should you rent or buy horse equipment in the UK? A 2026 breakdown of costs for lorries, trailers, clippers, solariums and more.