In an alternative to traditional ferry transport, horses can now travel from the UK to the Continent on passenger trains via the Eurotunnel, cutting travel time by as much as a third.

In a new service launch March 1 by Eurotunnel in conjunction with Peden Bloodstock, horses can now travel in their own horseboxes, accompanied by their own grooms on the 35-minute trip. In addition, Eurotunnel has vets on standby for emergencies.

This new transport option is an alternative to the standard 90-minute ferry ride and is expected to cost about twice that of a ferry crossing.