Horse transportation comes in a variety of services and providers. Some specialize in race or show horses. In order to legally transport those specialty horses, these providers must have specific insurance and licensing. Some providers specialize in local transport, while others offer international transportation services. What is the right type for you?
Whether you have hauled animals for years or are new to hauling it pays to keep the basics in mind. It doesn’t matter if you’re hauling cattle to the next state, horses to a show, pigs to market or sheep and goats to sales these basics can help save money, time and animals.
This can boil down to 7 check points and 5 considerations which, if done every time you slide into the rig, can reduce the problems and increase the safety.
Horses aren’t the only equines that need to be transported from place to place. Donkeys are often hauled whether it is across the country or to a local show. However, few transporters take into consideration the special attention that donkeys require. First and foremost, it’s important to understand that you can’t rush a donkey. If [...]
Most transporters know that no matter how gentle an animal may appear, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will continue to act like this while you’re handling them and on the road. It’s important to understand how all livestock animals think and what their natural behaviors are so that you can be safe when loading, [...]
