In-depth, independent guides written for people who live with horses. From buying and selling a horse to building, buying and running a horse property – practical knowledge you can use straight away.
Clear, practical guides if you are buying or selling a horse.
How to sell your horse safely, and to the right buyer: professional photographs and video, an honest advert that still sells, a fair price, well-run viewings and a decent contract. The complete guide if you are selling a horse.
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How to buy the right horse with a clear head: find one that matches your riding, ask the right questions, ride a proper trial, get a thorough vetting, and seal the purchase with a fair contract.
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The whole chain, explained: when a journey counts as economic activity, which permits you need from Jordbruksverket and Transportstyrelsen, driving-licence classes, tachographs, insurance and the customer's duty to check – step by step.
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A straight account of what a horse costs – both to buy and to keep, month by month. Livery, forage, farrier, insurance, and the contingency fund you ought to have for the unexpected.
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An impartial comparison of Swedish horse insurance – and why it matters so much to keep cover without a break. Agria, Sveland, Folksam, If, Dunstan and Dina: tables, terms and scenarios so you can choose for your own needs.
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How Agria’s horse insurance works in practice: the difference between Häst Extra and Enkel Veterinärvård, sums insured, excess, life and loss of use – with links to Agria’s site and policy wording.
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How Folksam’s riding-horse insurance works in practice: the difference between Bas and Stor, what A1 and A6 veterinary cover mean, A1/A2 life, excess and what is included – with links to Folksam’s site and policy wording.
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How Sveland’s horse insurance works in practice: the difference between Sveland Hästförsäkring, Begränsad and Begränsad Mini, sums, excess, add-ons, life/loss of use and Fosterförsäkring – with links to Sveland and terms from 2026-05-01.
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How If’s horse insurance works in practice: the difference between VeterinärXtra, Veterinärvård and Begränsad, excess 2 700 or 5 000 + 20 %, life with/without loss of use, Djurhjälpen and foster & föl – with links to If and the April 2025 wording.
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How Dunstan’s horse insurance works in practice: the difference between Grund, Special and Premium veterinary care, excess of 3 500 + 25 % or 0 + 50 %, life/loss of use, Trygghetsgaranti and points – with links to Dunstan and the terms.
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How Dina Försäkringar’s horse insurance works in practice: the difference between Hel and Begränsad veterinary care and life cover, sums, excess, medicine/rehab included, the dental add-on and Foster & föl – with links to Dina and Villkor HÄST 2025.
Read the guideHow Länsförsäkringar and Agria fit together for horse insurance: the multi-policy discount, local service, and why, in practice, you are comparing Agria’s terms.
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A clear overview of unborn-foal and foal insurance: when you can take it out, what is covered, veterinary care for the newborn foal, and how the insurers differ – Folksam, Agria, If, Dunstan, Sveland and Dina.
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A clear walk-through of horse passports, identification and registration. What the passport actually is, why every horse must have one, how you register the animal, and what to do when it changes hands.
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How to buy the right horse property: judge the land, stables, grazing and buildings, check planning permission and permits, cost the day-to-day running, and have a proper survey done before you sign.
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How to sell your horse property to the right buyer at the right price: lead with the equestrian assets, get the paperwork in order, present the place with professional photos and film, and choose the right way to reach horse-minded buyers.
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How to build and fit out a stable that will last: the right box sizes for height at withers, ceiling height, ventilation, light, safe materials and fire protection — in line with the requirements of Jordbruksverket, the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
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How to plan an indoor school, outdoor arena and paddock: the right size, surface and drainage, lighting and watering – and what applies to planning permission for a riding facility.
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How to plan a horse property from the ground up: a considered layout, sensible movement between stable, paddocks and feed, planning permission and permits, plus a budget and timetable you can live with.
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How to look after paddocks and grazing so horses stay sound and the land lasts: rotational grazing, safe fencing, drainage, parasite control and sensible supplementation through the season.
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