Transport Services
Shared or Charter Trip
Single Standing or Box Stall
Shared or Charter Trip
The most inexpensive and common way to transport horses, is in a single standing stall on a shared trip. A shared haul does require stops along the way and does take longer. This reflects in the price quote. Routes are as direct as possible.
A charter haul is a direct haul without stopping for other horses - only routine rest and fuel stops. Charters are suitable for local hauls, emergencies, quarantine trips and for clients that need their horse in a timely manner. Charter or partial charter trips are sometimes necessary for clients that live in rural areas not along a major route where sharing is possible. This is a more expensive way to go but can be the most practical depending on the circumstance.
Group Bookings
Single Standing or Box Stall
Shared or Charter Trip
Barns are welcome to book the entire trailer for a show or an event. This is considered a charter booking. It is best if 1 person is appointed to organize booking the horses getting on the truck, ensure the shipping documents are in order and payment for each horse is received. This is a super way to get the horses to a venue in a timely manner for date specific events.
Group bookings should be booked well in advance as the trailer routes do get busy. Space is limited for large trunks. The group bookings are available between BC and Alberta, as well as local venues.
Single Standing or Box Stall
Single Standing or Box Stall
Single Standing or Box Stall
A single standing stall (or tie stall) is suitable for mature horses that have been transported before without issue. They are often cross tied or tied, contained between a chest and butt bar with a full gate closed in front of them. The single standing stalls are large enough to contain a 17hh horse wearing an 86" blanket. There are head and body dividers between the horses.
Small box stalls are suitable for weanlings, yearlings and extra large or heavy horses. For horses that do not not travel well in confined space, the box stall is always a great option. Mares with foals must travel in box stalls. Depending on the size of the mare and foal, an X large box could be available, as opposed to a small box.
What If The Trailer is Full?
If the trailer fills up before you get a chance to commit to a stall, there is a stand by list that is kept. Some trips fill quickly before being posted and others, have lots of room. It is never predictable. However, if someone cancels or postphones, if you are on stand by....and short notice is acceptable....I am happy to contact the next person waiting.
Loading and property access
- All horses must be halter broke
- When you know what time frame I will arrive to pick up, the horse should be contained in a small area and be ready for loading
- There must be someone present at time of pick up or drop off, unless we have made other arrangements that are agreeable
- Many owners are afraid to disclose that their horse does not load well or needs time. I would much rather know in advance, so I can allow the proper additional time. Often the horse owner is more worried then the horse
- The truck and trailer is a combined length of 55 feet. Please disclose any difficult driveways, access roads and special instructions such as gate codes or nasty dogs
- There is a limit on gravel and rural side roads. Please disclose so we can discuss
- If your property or access road does not accommodate a large trailer and is too difficult, we may need to make an alternative arrangement. Loading or unloading on a quiet street, a neighboring property or meeting somewhere may be options.
- Roads and driveways are at my discretion
- Please remember that your car, hay delivery truck, your RV trailer and your friends 3 horse with dressing room is much different then maneuvering a larger unit with axles set far back on the frame.
- For winter conditions, driveways and access roads should be plowed with turn around or access to back up. Please do not put me in a situation that puts the horses and my equipment at risk. Ice covered or muddy roads, hills and driveways present problems.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER TRAILER UNLESS INVITED.