A horse being guided up the ramp of a modern horsebox in a rural setting at dusk

Automotive & Transport Services

Established Equine Transport Business

South East England

Asking price

£470,000

Annual profit

c. £75,000–£80,000

Fleet value

c. £215,000

The opportunity

The business today.

A well-established and highly regarded equine transport business serving private, commercial and professional clients across the UK, with international transport capability. The business operates with an experienced network of self-employed drivers, a modern debt-free fleet, approximately 50% repeat business and a flexible, fully relocatable operating model. Drivers typically retain vehicles at home, reducing positioning mileage and removing the overhead of a traditional depot. The asking price reflects the operating business, goodwill, customer base, brand, infrastructure and the substantial value of the vehicle fleet included within the transaction.

Private horse owners, professional yards, equestrian and commercial clients, with around 50% repeat business.

What is included

Four company-operated horse transport vehicles, understood to be owned outright with no finance

One internationally approved horsebox

Fleet with an estimated value of approximately £215,000

Five brand-relevant personalised registration plates valued at approximately £3,500

Experienced network of self-employed drivers

Potential transitional use of the existing yard, with an initial rent-free period open to discussion

Growth potential

A platform for considered expansion.

Identifiable routes to growth include a structured review of mileage, waiting-time, emergency and international pricing; improved fleet utilisation through route planning, back-loads and centralised booking; developing structured accounts with veterinary practices, competition yards, dealers, studs and riding schools; geographic expansion using the home-based driver model without significant property investment; and increasing higher-value international work, which is particularly attractive to an established transport operator acquiring the business as a bolt-on.

Ideal purchaser

An existing equine transport operator seeking a strategic bolt-on
A horsebox manufacturer or equestrian services group
An entrepreneur seeking immediate entry into a specialist, established market

Reason for sale

The owner is focusing on separate business ventures.

Handover

The seller is willing to provide an appropriate handover period and enter into reasonable non-compete and non-solicitation arrangements.