Horse Float Hoist for Riders Wheelchair Users In and Out Doors by Gilani Mobility

Description

Horse Float Hoist for Wheelchair Users — Safe, Dignified Horse Mounting

At Gilani Mobility, we believe horse riding should be accessible to everyone. The Horse Float Hoist is a smart, secure solution that helps riders with limited mobility mount and dismount a horse with ease — lifting them safely from a wheelchair into the saddle. Designed for horse floats, trailers and lorries, it gives riders with a disability the freedom to keep enjoying equestrian life.

Whether you’re an individual rider, a support worker, or you run a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group or riding school, this hoist enables a safe and dignified transfer without the manual lifting that puts riders and helpers at risk.

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Why a Mounting Hoist Matters

Getting a rider with limited mobility onto a horse safely is one of the biggest challenges in accessible riding. Lifting a person by hand is physically demanding and carries real risk of injury — which is why many riding centres and RDA groups look to a hoist rather than relying on volunteers to lift. A powered hoist removes that strain, makes mounting safer and more consistent, and lets the rider be transferred with dignity rather than being manually handled.

Why People Choose the Horse Float Hoist

• Straight from wheelchair to saddle — a safe, controlled transfer for riders with limited mobility
• Smooth electric lifting — powered by a 12V battery or wired connection, with easy remote-control operation for solo or assisted use
• Fixed or removable — a design that suits most horse floats and trailers
• Custom options — available with different sling styles and weight capacities to suit the rider
• Space-saving — folds away neatly when not in use, keeping the float tidy
• Reduces manual handling — protects riders and helpers from lifting injury
• Ideal for RDA groups, therapy centres, riding schools and individual riders

Made for Inclusive Equestrian Access

This hoist is designed for the people and organisations making riding accessible across New Zealand — Riding for the Disabled groups, equestrian therapy centres, riding schools, and individual riders and their support teams. It supports the kind of safe, repeatable mounting that lets riders with higher support needs take part, whether for therapy, recreation or competition.

Engineering-Led Design You Can Trust

Gilani Mobility is led by a qualified mechanical engineer. Our founder, Ramin (Ray) Gilani, holds a Bachelor of Automotive Systems Engineering (Luleå University of Technology, Sweden) and a Master of Mechanical Engineering (Monash University), with over 18 years designing and building mobility and vehicle-transfer solutions, and is the inventor of the internationally patented G24 Lowered Floor Car Conversion. That engineering background is exactly what a safe, load-bearing mounting hoist demands — and it means we can advise on the right configuration, sling and capacity for your float and riders.

Technical Specifications

Ideal For

• Riders who use wheelchairs or mobility aids
• Riding for the Disabled (RDA) groups and equestrian therapy centres
• Riding schools offering accessible lessons
• Carers and support workers assisting riders
• Competitive and recreational riders needing a transport-mounted lift

Safe Use

A mounting hoist should always be used as part of a safe, trained mounting routine. We recommend the horse is introduced to and comfortable with the hoist before use, that a trained team manages each transfer, and that the hoist is used within its rated capacity with the correct sling. Our team can advise on set-up and configuration, and we recommend riding organisations follow their own coaching and safety standards for mounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a horse float hoist?

It’s a powered hoist, mounted to a horse float or trailer, that lifts a rider with limited mobility from their wheelchair into the saddle — and back down again — safely and without manual lifting.

Who is it for?

It’s designed for wheelchair users and riders with limited mobility, and for the organisations supporting them — Riding for the Disabled groups, equestrian therapy centres, riding schools, and individual riders and their support teams.

Why use a hoist instead of lifting the rider?

Lifting a person by hand is physically demanding and a common cause of injury for helpers, and it can be undignified for the rider. A hoist makes the transfer safer, more controlled and more consistent, and reduces the manual-handling risk that riding organisations work hard to avoid.

How is it powered and controlled?

It runs on a 12V battery or a wired connection and is operated by a handheld remote, so it can be used solo or with an assistant.

Will it fit my float or trailer?

It’s designed to suit most horse floats, trailers and lorries, in either a fixed or removable configuration. Contact us with your float details and rider needs and we’ll advise on the right set-up.

What weight can it lift?

The standard capacity is up to 120kg, with higher capacities and different sling styles available on request. Tell us the rider’s needs and we’ll recommend the right configuration.

Does the horse need to be trained to use it?

Yes — we recommend the horse is introduced to and comfortable with the hoist (its movement and sounds) before it’s used with a rider, as part of a safe, trained mounting routine.

Do you deliver across New Zealand?

Yes. We supply NZ-wide, with remote phone and email support and advice on set-up. Contact us to discuss your requirements and get a quote.

Enquire About the Horse Float Hoist

Want to make riding accessible for wheelchair users? Contact our team to discuss your float, your riders and the right configuration — we’ll provide advice and a quote. You may also be interested in our patient hoists and transfer solutions and vehicle modifications.