13/08/2026
A little pricing update ❤️
This isn’t a post I particularly want to write, especially because I know times are hard for everyone at the moment, but unfortunately I’ve reached the point where I simply can’t continue absorbing the increases in running costs at the rate I have been.
From 1st September, our standard mileage rate will therefore increase from £1.35 per mile + VAT to £1.45 per mile + VAT.
I’ve tried really hard to keep our prices as competitive as possible, but the cost of keeping a professional horse transport business safely on the road has increased enormously.
Just to put some of it into perspective, diesel has gone from around £1.38 per litre in March to around £1.83 per litre now — an increase of over 30% in just a few months. Our equine breakdown and rescue cover has increased from £475 to £675 per year, and our vehicle and business insurance costs have also risen significantly, alongside servicing, tyres, parts, repairs and general vehicle maintenance.
Despite those increases, our mileage rate is increasing by 10p per mile — around 7.4%.
Keeping our vehicles properly maintained, insured and covered for equine recovery isn’t something I’m prepared to compromise on. When I’m transporting someone’s horse, their safety and welfare will always come before cutting costs.
I know that an increase of any kind isn’t ideal, and I genuinely appreciate that everyone is feeling increased costs at the moment. But for Highland Equine Transportation & Services to remain sustainable and continue providing the standard of service I want to provide, this is something I unfortunately need to do.
Any bookings already confirmed will, of course, be honoured at the price originally quoted.
Thank you, as always, to everyone who books with us, recommends us, shares our posts and continues to support our little family business. It really is appreciated. ❤️
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