Bramhams of Buckingham

International Horse Transport & Shipping Agent

The Team

Ben Skilbeck - Customs & Accounts


Ben established the Irish Service for Bramhams in 2016 and in July of last year moved from the transport side of the business to Customs. Ben completed intensive training, supported by various Government backed schemes. Ben holds the Irish & UK licences to complete all aspects of Customs for both temporary and permanent Imports/Exports using the new AIS & CHEIF systems. Combined within his role are the business accounts, where VAT law has become significantly more complex since Brexit.

As the business pushes forward post Brexit, Ben is responsible for key business investments and marketing. His key role is to expand the ever growing Agency service and the Bloodstock aspect of the company.

Joanne Bramham - Transport Manager


After five years of working on the accounts and the Export Health Certificate side of the business, Jo recently moved over to manage transport and specifically our Irish Service.

Jo is responsible for the meticulous route planning across the whole Irish Service, ensuring minimal journey times, with equine welfare being a top priority.


The key element is efficiency, and liaising directly with clients and their vets to coordinate the time sensitive paperwork to individual transport requirements. Jo has built a great relationship with Vets across England & Wales, where she often offers her expertise on the requirements of these documents.

Niamh O'Gorman - EU Export & Import Health Paperwork


Niamh joined our Team in 2017, assisting with collections and deliveries within Ireland. Being a close member of our team for the past six years, it became obvious that with Brexit there would be huge advantages to have a base within the European Union.


Established in early 2021 was Bramhams of Buckingham Ireland Ltd, where Niamh is the company Secretary. This company holds our European Type 2 approval for long distance transport, and enables us to produce EU Health documents. A separate bloodstock EU VAT number also gives us access to complete all Export/Import Customs documents directly with the Irish Revenue.


Niamh liaises directly with the local vets (PVP) and Government Vets (DVO) within Ireland and takes care of all aspects of the export papers to meet our time sensitive deadlines.

Leah McAdam - Accounts, Credit Controller & UK Export Health Paperwork


Leah joined the team in January 2023 to work with and assist Ben with managing the Accounts. She is responsible for issuing invoices (whether for transport or for the Customs/Shipping Agency) and also sending out the end of month statements to our Account holders.


Leah also assists Jo and Niamh with the UK and EU Export/Import Health Paperwork and ensures all information is gathered prior to departure date.

Rachel McGrath - 2 Stall Express Service

 

Since joining our Team in 2018, Rachel has proved extremely popular with our stud clients, to whom we offer a bespoke service for the transport of mares and foals to walk-ins and Veterinary practices, as well as the transfer of youngsters to pre-training yards. As a trusted member of our team, during the breeding season, she is responsible for moving millions of pounds worth of Bloodstock around the UK and is often sent further afield to France & Ireland for our Thoroughbred clients. Rachel also forms part of the team with our Sport Horse Service across the Irish Sea. Either joining our network of smaller vehicles supporting International lorries, or providing an express service for private or private shared loads.

Seb Francis - Lead Driver, Ireland


Seb joined us in 2018 as a lead driver, and quickly established our clients' respect as a careful and considerate member of the team.


Driving horses Internationally requires a unique skill set; not only being an exceptional driver, but having a key understanding of how to look after the horses in our care. Seb shares his expertise of transporting over 3500 horses overseas onto our other drivers. This helps develop other drivers' practical understandings of the high level of care we have become accustomed to when Seb is at the helm. 


Richard Baker - Lead Driver, Ireland


After joining us in 2021, Richard quickly became an extremely valued member of our team as our second lead driver alongside Seb. Between them they provide a seamless, caring and efficient service.


Richard is also an exceptional driver and has a wealth of experience transporting horses long distances, both within the UK and Overseas, through all of the major Ports. Richard's attention to detail and high standards ensure that horses arrive at their destination in top condition and relaxed - with horse welfare being the top priority for us here at Bramhams.

Ted - Head of HR & Security


Being the head of HR brings huge responsibility, and this is not something Ted takes lightly. Ted is always on hand to offer his services and particularly enjoys his weekly fish & chip lunch.

Due to his diverse skill set, Ted has also been given the role of the head of security.


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