When is the best season for buying a horsebox

Beating the Spring Rush!

As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, many horse owners find themselves busy with other priorities and not really thinking much about their horse transport requirements for the next year.

As a result, horsebox repairs and sales tend to decrease in the last few months of the year and then dramatically surge in the early months of the new year.

This seasonal trend presents challenges for manufacturers, who would ideally like to spread orders over the year but find themselves filling order books to capacity in just the first few months of the new year.

This seasonal sales cycle offers a unique opportunity for those planning ahead for repair/refurbishments or even new horsebox builds.

The Benefits of Ordering Later in the Year

1. Customisation Options

Ordering your horsebox allows you to customise it to your exact specifications, rather than buy something off the shelf that does not fit exactly. Compromise is always a poor choice!

2. Avoiding New Year annual price increase

 Secure current prices before potential increases occur in the spring due to heightened demand and raw material costs.

3. Peace of Mind

Avoid the last-minute scramble when everyone else is trying to secure their horsebox.

4. Smoother Transition into Spring

With your horsebox secured ahead of time, you can focus on preparing for the upcoming season.

5. Production Build Times

Many manufacturers have longer lead times during peak seasons. By ordering in the last few months of the year you can ensure your horsebox is ready for the new season, as build times can vary considerably.

6. Manufacturing Delays

Manufacturing delays have become increasingly common over the past few years, with skilled staff shortages significantly impacting scheduling for new horseboxes, repairs, and refurbishments. To mitigate these issues, planning well ahead, allow for some spare time if delays crop up.

7. Supply Chain Ripple effects

Material delays can cause unforeseen disruptions to manufacturer scheduling. Again, planning well ahead, allows for some spare time if delays happen.

In conclusion – Get Started Now!

1. 1. Do your thorough research into British horsebox manufacturers

1. 1. Speak to your fellow equestrians and check out customer testimonials

1. 1. Go and see where your horsebox will be made

1. 1. Order before the spring rush

A well-chosen horsebox should be a long term investment in your equestrian pursuits.

Happy riding

This article was written by the team at The Horse Life

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