Host Help Centre
Guides and information for StableStop hosts
Setting Vehicle Access for Your Listing
Why it matters
Competition riders travel with horseboxes and trailers of various sizes. Setting accurate vehicle access information prevents awkward situations where a rider arrives in a lorry that cannot get through your gate.
UK horsebox and trailer size guide
3.5tCar-towed trailer, typically 1–2 horses. Drives on a standard car licence.
4.5tLarge trailer towed by a 4x4, typically 2 horses. Requires Category B+E or post-1997 Category B with trailer entitlement.
7.5tSmall horsebox, typically 2–3 horses. The most common horsebox at local competitions. Requires Category C1 licence.
10–12tMedium horsebox, 3–4 horses. Larger cab with living quarters. Requires Category C1 licence.
15–18tLarge horsebox, 4–6 horses. Full-size lorry with comprehensive living. Requires Category C licence.
26tHGV horsebox, 6+ horses. Rare for overnight stabling — mainly professional competition yards. Requires Category C licence.
Assessing your access
Consider the following when setting your vehicle access:
- Minimum lane width (a 7.5t needs approximately 8ft clearance)
- Turning circles at your entrance
- Overhead clearance (low branches, power lines)
- Gate width
- Ground conditions (will a heavy lorry sink into soft ground after rain?)
Parking surface
Hard standing is ideal for all conditions. Grass can become impassable in wet weather — be honest about this. Gravel works for most vehicles but can be challenging for ramps.
Access notes
Use this field for specific directions, gate codes, narrow lane warnings, low bridge alerts, or anything a driver needs to know before they arrive. Riders will thank you for the detail.