Trusted BY THE ROYAL FAMILY

50 Years of Horse Transport

Welfare & Care come first

THE PROFESSIONAL OWNERS CHOICE

SUPPORTING Groups

UK, IRELAND & EUROPE

FIVE STAR TRANSPORT

COLLECTED AND DELIVERED CAREFULLY

50 Years of Horse Transport

Specialist Horse Transport – UK, Ireland & Europe

For over 50 years, Eric Gillie Ltd. has provided professional, welfare-focused horse transport across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. As a long-established, family-run business, we are trusted by private owners, trainers, breeders, and institutions to transport horses safely, calmly, and with complete peace of mind.

Every journey is planned around the individual needs of each horse – from collection to delivery.

Collected and delivered carefully every time . . .

Why Choose Eric Gillie Ltd.

• Established 1975

Over five decades of specialist experience

• King’s Warrant Holders

Trusted at the highest level

• Modern Bespoke Fleet

Built specifically for horse welfare

• Purpose-Built Facilities

Rest, care, and supervision when needed

• Family-Run Service

Personal, reliable, and professional service

• Fully Compliant

Exceeding transport and welfare regulations

Our Specialist Services

UK Horse Transport

Reliable transport throughout Scotland, England, and Wales for horses, ponies, and donkeys.

Overseas Transport

Professional international transport to Ireland and Europe, with careful planning and support.

Event/Race Transport

Trusted transport to race meetings, sales, point-to-points, and equestrian events.

Rest, Stabling & Care

Purpose-built facilities in Kelso and Ireland to support longer or staged journeys.

Built Around Horse Welfare

Our modern fleet of bespoke horse transporters and our purpose-built facilities in the Scottish Borders and Ireland are designed around one priority – your horse’s comfort and wellbeing.

From climate-controlled vehicles and CCTV, to secure stabling, turnout paddocks, and rest areas, every detail is considered.

A Proud Royal Connection

Eric Gillie Ltd. has been trusted to transport horses for the Royal Family for over 20 years, including movements to and from Balmoral, Windsor, and Hampton Court.

We were honoured to hold the Queen’s Warrant for a decade and, in our 50th anniversary year, were awarded the King’s Warrant – a recognition of the standards and care we deliver every day.

What Our Customers Say

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Can I just say what a great job you do!  All of the easy booking, outstanding pre-journey communications, brilliant driver and immaculately and thoughtfully prepared lorry made the experience of travelling my  precious stallion stress free.

Nicola

Aberdeen
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He arrived completely peaceful, cool and confident. I said to friends of ours that it is like flying with Emirates!  Although I do have my own lorry and do local journeys myself, you are the ONLY transporter I would ever use for important and longer haul journeys.

Sarah

Surrey
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Thank you all so much for such fantastic service ! Zara arrived very relaxed and calm after her journey and had obviously been well looked after throughout. Your company is frequently highly recommended on media sites and I now understand why.

June

Wester Ross
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Just to say thank you so much for the safe delivery of Bramble this morning. He’s now happily chilling in the field after clearly a stress-free couple of days. It was reassuring to read all your testimonials but now I know how true they all are!

Maria

York
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Just wanted to drop you a short note of thanks, you brought my 2yr old Cleveland Bay all the way from West Sussex to south Aberdeenshire. He has a very limited amount of travelling under his belt and arrived calm and happy after his two day journey and not stressed in the slightest. You truly are exceptional at what you do, many thanks.

Sarah

Aberdeenshire