Horse Box Collection

Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows, shows damage to one of South Yorkshire Police Horse Boxes, at Sheffield Stables, Wednesday 7th November 1984

The Eastern Question, Russian Soldiers on their Way to the Front (engraving)
1053980 The Eastern Question, Russian Soldiers on their Way to the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Doncaster Races, 1849 (engraving)
1096441 Doncaster Races, 1849 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doncaster Races, 1849)

Range Rover with horse box at 2006 New Forest Show. Creator: Unknown
Range Rover with horse box at 2006 New Forest Show

Under the Blue Cross: Wounded Horses Being Conveyed to the Veterinary Hospital, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VII. The Autumn Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

Horse Box No. 546
Built to diagram N16 in 1937

Pulborough market under new beef scheme, September 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9930

The Derby Pets: The Arrival, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XYC159652 The Derby Pets: The Arrival, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); 32.1x45.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rescuing the cattle form the heavy snow in Ide Hill. 31st December 1962

A horse is being led into a Bedford truck horse box. 1936

Two horses being led away from a Bedford truck horse box. 1936

A Bedford truck horse box, parked on the side of the road. 1936

Two special trains were used to move a farm - lock, stock and barrel, from Edenbridge, Kent, to Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The first train took the dead stock and equipment, and the second the animals

Case tractor pulling horse lorry out of muddy carpark at agricultural show, which was cancelled due to bad weather, Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, July 2012

View looking east from signal post at Dunmow Station, about 1911. Station Road underbridge between sets of buffer stops. Point rodding on independent bridge supports. Great Eastern Horse box in spur

Horse box with security clamp on wheel to prevent theft, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, april

Horses by Trailers JPF 5597 Ponies during a show © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-5597 HORSE - X2. Ponies tethered to box / trailers during a horse show Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Horse Box: A Journey Through Time and History" Step into the past with the horse box, a symbol of transportation and resilience. From the Miners Strike of 1984-1985 to Doncaster Races in 1849, this versatile vehicle has witnessed it all. In 1984, during the heated Miners Strike, Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows stands proudly beside a horse box, representing strength and unity amidst adversity. Travel back further to explore "The Eastern Question, " where Russian Soldiers are captured on their way to the front in an intriguing engraving. The horse box serves as a reminder of war's impact on both humans and animals alike. Fast forward to 2006 at the New Forest Show, where a Range Rover equipped with a horse box steals attention. Its unknown creator showcases innovation in equestrian transportation. During World War I's turmoil in 1917, wounded horses find solace inside a horse box en route to veterinary hospitals under the Blue Cross initiative. These noble creatures receive care and compassion amid chaos. Horse Box No. 546 takes center stage next - its significance shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly part of countless journeys across time. September 1934 brings us Pulborough market under new beef scheme; farmers utilize horse boxes for efficient livestock transport while adapting to changing agricultural practices. A glimpse into Dunmow Station around 1911 reveals an enchanting view from atop a signal post. Amidst bustling activity lies another trusty companion - the ever-present horse box ready for its next adventure. "The Derby Pets: The Arrival" captures excitement surrounding one of England's most prestigious races in 1842. Horse boxes line up eagerly as they deliver prized steeds destined for glory or heartbreak on race day. Nature can be unforgiving; Ide Hill experiences heavy snowfall on December 31st, 1962. Rescuers valiantly employ horse boxes to save stranded cattle, showcasing the vehicle's versatility in times of crisis.