IN an effort to find out where horse owners in Ireland could get the best deal on a new horsebox, a number of Ifor Williams dealers based in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain were contacted and asked for their best quote on a new Ifor Williams 511 horsebox. The results of this small-scale research project certainly highlights the importance of shopping around.

The best price for a new Ifor Williams 511 horsebox was from a dealer based in Lancashire, England. The next best quotes were from two dealers based in Northern Ireland. If you factor in the cost of delivering a horsebox from England there is very little value to be gained. However, the price difference between the north and south of Ireland was significant. The difference between the lowest price quoted in the south and the lowest price quoted in the north was approximately €588. Therefore it would be well worth considering purchasing a new horsebox over the border.