Listen to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio Two talking about Deathtrap Horseboxes
Following an in-depth investigation by BBC West Investigations, Jeremy Vine invited one of the authors to report on their findings and encouraged listeners to phone in with their experiences.
This is the link to the BBC Radio Two Jeremy Vine show 20th Nov. The start of the ‘Deathtrap Horseboxes’ is at 1 hour 5 mins 19 secs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m13h
‘The horsebox we bought was a death trap’
This is the headline from the article written by the team at BBC West Investigations on 20th November 2025.
It reports on some horrific findings when horse owners purchased secondhand horseboxes from Southwest Horseboxes Ltd
This is the link to the original article by BBC West Investigations – CLICK HERE
Buyer Beware
Buying a secondhand horsebox in the UK can be fraught with hidden risks, from structural and mechanical dangers to financial pitfalls and lack of legal protection. Many buyers discover too late that their purchase is either hazardous or not fit for use, resulting in significant cost, distress, and sometimes danger to both horses and people.
Free Advice on buying a secondhand horsebox
As a horse riding family with over 30 years of building horseboxes we have heard countless horror stories from horse owners that have not followed some of the common sense basics when buying second hand horseboxes.
So, if would like some FREE advice and tips, please get in contact with Trevor via our Contact Page or via Facebook
Free Horsebox Advice
If you need any help or advice from the Chaigley Team
Chaigley horseboxes
Unit 1 Deveron Mill, Meadow Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire BB6 7EJ
Opening Hours
M-F: 8am – 6pm
chaigleyhorseboxes@gmail.com
Phone
07977 334928 or 07974 184934