Text Box: What do I need to provide? Health certificate (required for all horses crossing state lines.) Current negative coggins (EIA) test, within the last six months. Brand Inspection and certification for horse. This assures the horse owner and buyer that the horses brand is legally transferring ownership. ( states requiring this but not limited to are Arizona, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota,) Shipping boots or blanket if desired but must be placed on horse prior to loading (we will remove boots or wraps if come loose or hazardous but we will not re-apply). One bale of hay per horse, depending on amount of travel time. Shavings if you would like extra bedding for horse we bed our trailers but if you prefer extra you must provide.   How often do the drivers stop to rest the horses? I stop every three to four hours and water the horses. At this time the horses are given a short rest period of at least thirty minutes.  I also stop for the night-time duration on most occasions.  I drive no more than eleven hours in one day. Will the drivers call before pickup or delivery? The shipper and the receiver can expect a phone call at least two hours before pickup and delivery. This call is usually made to obtain directions and inform the parties that the truck is in the area.   Should I wrap the horses legs? We do not recommend wraps for the horses safety. Wraps or boots can become loose or undone causing a hazard to the horse or another.  However if you so choose that is acceptable.  If wraps become loose or undone we will remove but not reapply.     Are the trailers air conditioned? NO!  Opening and closing a horse trailer on hot days could bring on pneumonia a few days after the horse leaves the trailer from the cold and heat the horse has been exposed to. Horses have lived for thousands of years in all elements of weather without air conditioning. How do I pay? 50% of the transportation fee is required at booking. The deposit can be paid as cash or Paypal. The balance is due on delivery before the horse is unloaded.  Payments must be in cash.  No personal or business checks will be accepted.      What about insurance? I recommend that insurance be purchased prior to shipment to cover sickness or injury. The horses well being and safety are our number one concern.  Insurance is at the customers discretion.  I will assist you in obtaining a thirty day policy if needed.      Are your trucks or trailers equipped with air ride? Most gooseneck rigs are not equipped with air ride however the suspension on both the truck and trailer provide a very comfortable ride.      Will my horse lose weight? If your horse is on the trailer for a cross country trip, or any trip over 24 hours, they will start to loose about 3.8% of their body weight each additional 24 hours. Stress, lack of proper diet, and water consumption coupled with lack of normal rest all contribute to this problem. Water and feed is supplied to the horses during the entire duration of the trip and I am constantly checking to see that they are alert, with heads up, and keep regular body functions.   Do you have layovers and for how long? Layovers are recommended on cross country trips. They provide horses quality time to rest. They usually come off the trailer for a period of 8-10 hours.  The layover sites are all approved ranches and farms that are equipped for this business. Strict requirements for health and safety have to be met. Layover fees will apply unless you want a direct ship.   What if I need to cancel? Refund of the total shipping fee will be made according to the following schedule;  100% refund of the deposit if cancelled more than thirty days prior to scheduled date of service. 100% refund of deposit, less $100 if cancelled ten to thirty days prior to scheduled date of service. 100% refund of deposit less $200 if cancelled less than ten days prior to scheduled date of service. Hardships will be considered on a case by case basis. How much time is allowed for loading? I allow 30 minutes for loading.  I have a lot of experience in loading horses of all kinds so please let me do my job. Any time spent waiting at barn for pick-up or delivery due to what ever reason, out of this allotted time, you will be charged $40 per 1/2 hour. What else might cost me extra? Change in pickup or delivery location