How much does it cost to transport a horse?
The cost of horse transport depends on the distance and any specific needs your horse has. On average, it costs $2.55 per mile for horse transport less than 100 miles but costs $1.10 per mile for horse transport less than 1,000 miles.
How do I become a horse transporter?
Type 1 Transporter
- Needs a ‘Certificate of Competence for Drivers or Attendants’
- Can then apply for an Animal Transporter Authorisation.
- Requires no checks of the vehicle being used or the competence to handle a horse.
- The horse must only be in the transporters care for up to 8 hours.
How does shipping a horse work?
If you had to transport your horse across an ocean, your only option was to travel by ship, with the horse located in the cargo hold or cradled in a hammock-like lift above board. Horses are regularly shipped by ship, airplane and train. Most often, however, they are transported by trailers attached to vehicles.
Is it OK to transport a horse in a stock trailer?
As long as the stock trailer is tall enough for your horse’s height, and it is wide enough for your horse to turn around (as most will ride backwards, unless you tie them), and it is safe with no rusting metal, it is just as good, if not better than a slant load (because it gives the horses more room).
Who are the owners of equine Express horses?
Not all horse transportation companies are created equal. Equine Express is family owned and operated for more than three decades. We strive to treat every customer as a friend or neighbor and their horses as we would treat our own.
Where does equine Express take horses to and from?
All scheduled routes originate from our horse transportation companies home office and main terminal, located North of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Pilot Point, Texas. These scheduled routes leave weekly, on the first part of the week. The Pilot Point layover facility is uniquely designed for horses in transit.
What kind of truck does equine Express use?
Equine Express N.A. Inc. provides safe & reliable door-to-door horse transportation, horse hauling & horse shipping weekly, nationwide, using commercial tractor trailer combinations each equipped with air-ride equipment.
When is the best time to call equine Express?
We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call the office anytime during normal business hours. If your horse is in transit and you would like to check in after hours, please call your driver directly.
