25/01/2026
Ideal for our horsebox customers
📣 Equestrian Transport Safety Event – Free Checks & Expert Advice!
🗓 Saturday 21st February 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Kindly hosted at Brackenhurst Equestrian Campus, Southwell NG25 0QQ What3Words for entry: ///chickens.outcasts.roadblock NTU Equine Brackenhurst
👮 Hosted by Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch & DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency)
💷 Free entry
Whether you’re a horse owner, transporter, or simply interested in staying safe on the roads, everyone is welcome at our Equestrian Transport Safety Event!
Please register your attendance and book your free ticket via Eventbrite to help us manage arrivals smoothly....click here:
https://orlo.uk/FHp5P
If you’d like to bring your trailer or horsebox for a FREE weight check please register AND email us at
[email protected]
with your preferred arrival time between 10am and 3pm and we will do our best to accommodate you as near to that time as we can
Similarly if you would like to bring your Saddle along to have it security marked by Datatag please email us to ensure we have enough kits for everyone on the day!
Each check takes around 15–20 minutes, and both trailers and horseboxes are welcome.
The DVSA will kindly be providing our weight checks for trailers & horseboxes
Examiners will weigh the vehicle and offer expert advice on
• Tachographs
• Operator licensing
• Driver licensing
Construction & use roadworthiness checks including:
• Tyres
• Lights
• Brakes
• Bodywork
🏇 Saddle Security ID marking supplied and fitted on the day by Datatag ID Limited
• Receive 10% discount on the online purchase price of £34.99 per saddle and deter criminals from taking your saddle for it's lifetime
• Payment can be made by card directly to Datatag on the day - please email us to let us know how many saddles you will be bringing
🚚 Purchase a Trailer Marking kit from Datatag at 10% less than the online price to fit to your Horsebox or Trailer after our event, again offering lifetime protection, transferrable to any new owners. Limited kits will be available to purchase on the day. For more information visit Trailer System – kits are priced at £69.99 however attendance on the day will qualify you for a 10% discount
• Plus:
☕ Refreshments available from Nomad Coffee Company and Japonicas catering
🛍Stalls & Partner information such as Dodson & Horrell , Bransby Horses - Rescue and Welfare and more announcements coming soon!
🐴Horse Watch representation on site all day, with officers available to chat, offer advice, and provide crime prevention support for horse owners
This is a fantastic opportunity to make sure your transport is safe, compliant and ready for the road — and to meet teams from Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch and DVSA all working together to support our equestrian community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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