Usually we move our clients' pets by air, but in this case we opted for ground transportation (this is simply a more reasonable option for a 1200 lb., 16.2 hand horse who is traveling domestically).
Find out more about horse travel, horse transport tips, and Mattie's move with her family!
My husband accepted a new position in Charleston, SC.
I have shipped horses cross country before, but this was the first time that I worked through a service instead of directly with the shipper. It made the process much easier!
Mattie is a pro at trailering and has been cross country before, so the only prep was to give her an ulcer preventative before she got on the trailer.
She has settled into her new barn, Branch Hill, quite nicely.
Make sure the hauler is insured and that you have a cell phone number for them. Depending on the length of the trip, see if there are any options for the horse to get off the trailer and stretch their legs. Horses have sensitive stomachs, so be sure to send along some of their usual hay to help the transition.
The services were selected by my husband's work, LANE Construction.
Thanks to Mattie's owner for sharing this move with us! Wondering how to transport a horse (or another pet) domestically or internationally? Contact us.