RSPCA Policy F5 Transportation of horses

The RSPCA believes that horses must only be transported in single-deck vehicles specifically designed for horse transport.

Horses, with the exception of wild horses transported from the wild, must be appropriately habituated (e.g. using low-stress handling principles) to be loaded/unloaded safely and to ensure they remain calm on the transport vehicle and throughout the journey.

Horses must be individually segregated during transportation by the use of partitions or other appropriate methods, rather than in groups, to minimise risk of injury, stress, and restricted access to food and water where provided on board. An exception to this would be where horses are familiar with one another and can be safely transported in compatible pairs or small groups.