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Big Bear Equine Transport, Barnard Castle (2026)

18/06/2026

🚨 Emergency Horse Transport – Are You Prepared? 🚨

Late last night, we received a call to assist with a horse stranded in a broken-down lorry. It’s every horse owner’s nightmare being stuck at the side of the road with a horse on board, especially late at night.

Thankfully, within the hour, we had the horse safely reloaded and on its way home. 🐴💨

The situation got us thinking… if you found yourself stranded during a journey, would you have everything you need to keep both you and your horse safe while waiting for assistance?

Here are some essential items we recommend keeping in your horsebox or trailer emergency kit:

✅ Headcollar and spare lead rope
✅ Hi-vis vest and horse exercise sheet
✅ First aid kit for horse and human 🩹
✅ Fresh water and bucket 🪣 💦
✅ Hay net or small supply of forage
✅ Torch with spare batteries 🔋
✅ Charged power bank for your phone 📞
✅ Emergency contact numbers written down
✅ Basic toolkit and spare fuses
✅ Wheel brace and spare tyre 🛞
✅ Warning triangle and breakdown information 🔺
✅ Human water and snacks 🍏🍪🍩🧋
✅ Waterproof coat and gloves🧥
✅ Knife for emergency rope or hay net cutting
✅ Spare travel boots or bandages

⚠️ And don’t forget to check your insurance policy. Not all breakdown cover includes horsebox or trailer recovery, and not all providers will transport your horse if your vehicle breaks down. Make sure you have suitable equine breakdown cover in place before you travel—it could save a lot of stress when the unexpected happens.

No one plans for a breakdown, but being prepared can make a stressful situation much easier to manage.

At Big Bear Equine Transport, we’re always ready to help when the unexpected happens. Our priority is getting your horse loaded safely and transported to its destination with as little stress as possible.

📞 Save our number in your phone – 07930 136582

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17/06/2026

🚛🐴 Another happy traveller for Big Bear Equine Transport! 🐴🚛😍🧡🧡

Today we headed down to beautiful Lincolnshire to collect a stunning yearling mare. From start to finish she was an absolute superstar, travelling like a dream, happily enjoying her second haynet and water💦stop along the way, and unloading at her destination like a complete professional. 🌟

It’s always a pleasure transporting young horses 🐴 and helping them start their next chapter safely and comfortably.

A huge thank you to her wonderful owners for the thoughtful thank you gift too – you know us far too well! 🍫☕️

We’re now considering introducing a new company policy where thank you gifts are mandatory for all bookings… purely in the interest of maintaining professional standards, of course! 😂

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14/06/2026

🐻🧡 Another Sunday Showing Day! 🧡🐻

How handsome is this chap? 😍🐴

We’re out and about again supporting our wonderful clients at today’s show. Wishing the very best of luck to everyone competing today – we hope you all have a fantastic day and achieve the results you’ve been working so hard for! 🍀🏆

It’s always lovely to see some of our other customers at events too. Thank you for choosing Big Bear Equine Transport to get your horses safely and comfortably to where they need to be. 🚚🐎

Need reliable, professional horse transport for your next competition, clinic, viewing, or relocation?

📞 07930 136582
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07/06/2026

🌅 Early morning starts today as we head off for a day of showing!

It’s not often I get the chance to take photos while working, but all the ponies this morning are looking absolutely fabulous and ready for the show ring.

A special good luck goes to the lovely 2-year-old travelling with us today for their very first outing. It’s always a privilege to be trusted with such an important milestone, and we’re delighted to be part of the journey.

Wishing all our clients the very best of luck today – enjoy every moment and have a fantastic day showing! 🍀.
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04/06/2026

🏇🇬🇧 A Return to Where It All Began 🇬🇧🏇

This weekend, Big Bear Equine Transport had the privilege of returning to the Household Division Stables and Household Cavalry Barracks, where I first learnt my craft in horsemanship. 🐴✨

Walking back through those gates brought back many memories and served as a reminder of the values that continue to shape Big Bear Equine Transport today – professionalism, attention to detail, horse welfare, discipline, and pride in delivering the very highest standards of care. 🇬🇧🐎

The experience gained there laid the foundations for the service we provide today, ensuring every horse travels safely, comfortably, and stress-free from collection to destination. 🚛💨

Whether you’re heading to a competition, training venue, veterinary appointment, sales yard, or simply moving your horse to a new home, you can trust Big Bear Equine Transport to treat your horse as if it were our own. ❤️🐴

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📩 Get in touch today to discuss your transport requirements and secure your booking!

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25/05/2026

☀️🐴 HOT WEATHER TRAVEL TIPS FOR HORSES IN THE UK 🇬🇧🚛

With warmer temperatures arriving across the UK, travelling horses safely in hot weather is more important than ever 🌡️

At Big Bear Equine Transport, your horse’s comfort and welfare always come first ❤️ Here are some key tips for travelling horses during the summer months:

✅ Travel during cooler parts of the day – early mornings or evenings are best ✅ Ensure good airflow and ventilation in horseboxes and trailers 💨. ✅ Offer water regularly before and after travel 💧. ✅ Avoid over-rugging – lightweight travel gear is usually enough in warm weather 🐎. ✅ Plan longer journeys with rest stops when needed 🛑✅ Check traffic and road delays before setting off to avoid unnecessary standing time 🚦. ✅ Watch closely for signs of heat stress such as heavy sweating, rapid breathing, or lethargy ⚠️. ✅ Never leave horses standing in stationary boxes for long periods in direct sun ☀️

Whether it’s a show, vet visit, relocation, or holiday transport, we always prioritise safe and stress-free travel for your horse 🐴✨

Need professional equine transport this summer? That’s exactly what we do — get in touch today 👇

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15/05/2026

🐻🧡 Another very special passenger on board with Big Bear Equine Transport this week.

We had the pleasure of taking this handsome chap to Rainbow Equine Hospital for treatment, before returning a few days later to bring him safely home for some well-earned rest and recovery.

It’s always a good sign when the staff know your name… hearing “Good morning Big Bear!” certainly made Me smile! 😄🐴

He was an absolute superstar in every sense of the word — calm, brave, and a pleasure to travel with from start to finish. ⭐🐴

Wishing him a speedy recovery and lots of rest over the coming weeks. We’ll be cheering him on every step of the way! 💪🧡

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14/05/2026

Following guidance from Rainbow’s Equine Vet Hospital, we have now added a thermometer to our onboard first aid kit as part of our continued commitment to horse welfare and safe transport.

We kindly ask that if your horse is due to travel and is known to have a raised temperature or is showing any signs of illness, please be honest and let us know prior to transport. This allows us to follow any additional safety and biosecurity guidelines where necessary, helping to protect all horses travelling with us.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain the highest standards of care and welfare. 🐴🧡

06/05/2026

🐴 Who actually uses a horse transporter? 🤔

I had an interesting call this morning asking exactly that… and it got me thinking.

The honest answer?
Pretty much anyone who owns a horse at some point.

Even if you have your own transport, life happens…

🚛 Your lorry breaks down
😟 You don’t feel confident driving home alone
🍷 You’ve had a drink and need a safe option
🚑 An emergency situation crops up
🩼 You’re injured or unable to drive

And then there’s the everyday reasons:
➡️ Moving horses across the country
➡️ Buying or selling
➡️ Loaning horses
➡️ Trips to vets, shows, or new yards

In just the last few days, we’ve helped with all of the above.

We also have regular clients who’ve chosen not to run their own transport at all—no tax, no tests, no insurance worries—just reliable, professional support when they need it.

💡 The takeaway?
Even if you’ve got your own wagon… it’s always smart to have a trusted transporter saved in your phone.

Because when you need one, you usually need one quickly.

📍 If you’re in the North East, there are some fantastic transporters around—make sure you’ve got a few numbers saved.

And of course, we’re always here to help 👇
📞 07930 136582
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Happy Wednesday everyone—have a great week! 🐎✨

04/05/2026

🚨 Strangles Awareness Week 🚨

At Big Bear Equine Transport, horse health and safety always come first — and that includes raising awareness of strangles, one of the most contagious equine diseases in the UK.

Strangles spreads easily through direct contact, shared equipment, and even on clothing or transport. As professional transporters, we take biosecurity seriously every single day.

🧼 What we do to help prevent the spread:
✔️ Full disinfecting of vehicles between every job
✔️ Clean equipment and partitions
✔️ Strict hygiene protocols
✔️ Monitoring horse health before and during transport

🐴 What horse owners can do:
• Avoid sharing buckets, tack, or grooming kits
• Isolate new arrivals
• Watch for signs like nasal discharge, fever, or swollen glands
• Always be honest about your horse’s health when booking transport

We all play a part in keeping our horses safe 💛

If you ever need advice or safe, reliable transport — we’re here to help.

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