Well things are finally about to settle down in my Air Force career, so I'll be able to have my horse shipped to me. I will NOT be able to be there when he is loaded on the trailer, nor will I get to meet the people shipping him.
So, do you know of some reputable companies? One that preferably won't break the bank, I have a military salary after all; it's not much. Do these companies usualy allow a saddle to go with the horse? I really don't want to make my mom mail me both my saddles. Anything I should be aware of or look out for?
Thanks.
Anonymous2012-03-27T02:12:34Z
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The commercial hauler you choose will be acting as your horse’s travel agent as well as the carrier, so do some research. Ask your veterinarian, horse friends, sales companies, or search the Internet for commercial haulers. Once you’ve compiled a list, prepare a set of questions to ask and expect to get straight-forward, informative answers. Inquire about the care they will give your horse such as how the carrier handles rest stops and lay-overs and find out what type of equipment they will use as well as information on scheduling and contract issues. Ask for references. Take time to get the feel for the type of people you are dealing with.
i can't give you a very good answer but I can tell you that however you're getting your horses shipped it's going to be expensive. I live in Canada and i bought my horse in south carolina after he got flown on a plane from Ireland. The people who I bought my horse from told me it was about 16 000, but thats Ireland to USA. If you're getting them trailered over then it will be cheaper but still expensive. My other horse I got from the other side of my country too. It took about four days to get her trailered over for 1000. You can easily bring the saddles if you're trailering your horses but I don't know about flying.