Horse & Livestock Transport **Requirements for transport. ** - 50% down upon signing of contract - PLEASE INFORM PICK UP OF THE FOLLOWING INFO * Current coggins test and health papers * ( Health parers are only good for 30 days !!) - Brand inspection papers where required (check with your vet) - 1 bale of hay per horse for trip (Must be supplied at pick up ) A GOOD halter and a GOOD lead rope (Must be supplied at pick up) WE PICK UP & DROP OFF 24/7 PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORT MONEY ORDER, CASHIER CHECK, WIRE TRANSFER Credit Cards SORRY NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS ACCEPTED -------------------------------------------------------- Frequently Asked Questions (Q) Should I wrap my horse's legs or apply shipping boots for the trip? (A) We do not recommend this. What we have found with the horses during transport is that the horses that are not used to wraps or boots tend to try to remove them and find them irritating, causing a worse reaction than if they didn't wear them at all. The horses that are used to them, of course, do fine. Be careful with how tightly you wrap. If your horse finds them irritating, we will remove the wraps or boots. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) How can I prepare my horse for his trip? (A) There are many things YOU can do to make your horses trip more comfortable: 1. NO rich grain or feed for 2-3 days prior to shipment...This is not being mean, it's being safe. 2. Let us know of any problems or issues up front, it is much easier on us AND your horse if there are no surprises along the way. 3. Build up your horse's system. Mix powdered electrolytes (found at most feed stores) in with your horse's water for a couple of days prior to shipment, especially if he/ she is in for a long trip, or going to an area with a different climate. 4. If your horse is a hard loader, load & unload your each day, see how he reacts. This will help us both while loading & unloading in our trailers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) Is my horse insured while in the care of Zeigler Horse Transport? (A) No we do not carry mortality insurance on the horses traveling in our trailer. Any coverage is the responsibility of the owner. If you would like to have your horse insured please call Georgia Walker @ 1-800-385-2423 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) Which states are brand inspection states? (A) CO, ID, MT, NV, ND, UT, WA, and WY. MT also requires you to get a travel permit #. Your vet should be able to attain this for you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) How long are coggins tests good for and how long does it take to get the results back? (A) An Equine Infectious Anemia Report, aka, coggins is necessary for each horse traveling in our trailer, however, babies not yet weaned from their mothers do not require a coggins. Generally they are good for 6 months to a year depending upon the state. This can be answered by your vet. Coggins take anywhere from 2 days to 7 days to get the results back from the lab. If your are in a real bind for time, in a lot of places, your vet can put a 24 hr. rush on a test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) How long are health certificates good for? (A) 30 days from the time they were issued ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) Will Zeigler Livestock take my horse's tack? (A) Yes. If you are sending tack, PLEASE make sure all items are boxed in a CLEAN box (preferably a plastic Rubber maid tub) and are clearly labeled with your name, phone number, and your horse's name. Boxes shipped with us will be kept in our trailer's neck or in the back of the trucks. The driver has the right to decide to take the boxes or not. ***There will be a charge for the tack ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Q)How often do you stop to rest the horses? We are a legal transport company. We follow the 11 hour drive time rule and stop every 3-4 hours to refuel and check on horses. This usually takes about an hour. This all means that transport takes a little longer but your horse is safe and with someone that is legal. We stop for 6- 8 hrs every night. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) Do you unload the horses at night ? (A) No we do not unload the horses at night due to safety & liability reasons. Our stalls in our trailers are large enough that the horses are comfortable in them . The horses do get unloaded once a day during the trip so we can get the trailer cleaned out. Your horse has lots of room in our custom built trailers with 4' x 8' slants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Q) Do you tie the horse's heads? (A) The horses are left loose to prevent shipping fever. It is important to let them lower their heads to blow out their airways during the haul. Horses have water and hay in front of them at all times. Horses can be tied during the entire trip per the shipper's request. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We would be happy to try and answer any other questions you may have. Disclaimer: Zeigler Horse Transport is not responsible for any results from these answers. The answers are only suggestions. -------------------------------------------------------- Click here for home page Click here to email us Click here for a quote |