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Some things to think about when hiring someone to ship you horse:

There are many shipping companies to choose from – some offering “cheap” rides which may not necessarily mean the shortest or best ride for your horse. The best advice ForEquestrians (personal experience thank you) can give is to check the references of the shipper(s) you are considering and compare the rates, qualifications, equipment, personnel and experience of those shippers. Ask questions including the type of rig they are using and the set up, and be sure to explain the needs of your horse or horses to ensure the safest and most comfortable hauling experience possible for both your horse and the hauler.

Good communication is key between you and your shipper. Weather, road conditions, other horses and various circumstances can cause pick-up and delivery times to vary. Make sure your shipper can contact you and keep you informed of any changes in schedule.

If your horse has never been hauled – both your horse and hauler will be well served by a few practice loads into a trailer. A long distance haul is no time for the first time application of shipping boots. Each hauler has their own school of thought on shipping boots and this should be discussed prior to the pick up of your horse.

No matter what your horses feeding schedule – or favorite snack – do not feed them any grain, rich, or hot feed 24 hours prior to shipping.

Be prepared prior to the arrival of your shipper. Have appropriate paper work including: Coggins Test, Health Certificate (current), registration and ownership documents, and insurance verification (some insurance companies will void insurance if you are not using a licensed hauler/shipper – check with your insurance carrier).

If you have additional items to go with the horse, check with your shipper to see if there is space available. If so, have those items labeled with an inventory list and in a convenient place to be loaded into the rig. Some shippers will ask you to have 1-2 bales of your own hay available for the horse’s trip. Confirm this with your shipper prior to their arrival.

Your horse should be haltered and in a convenient location for loading so the shipper can get on the road. Kiss them goodbye and take a deep breath – if you have done your homework and preparation they will eat, sleep and arrive ready to go.