**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. We would be glad to give you phone numbers of horse insurance companies that we have used. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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? (A) The trailer stops every 3-4 hours to rest the horses. At that time, the water buckets are rinsed and refilled. The hay bags are also refilled with hay at every stop. The truck sits for about 30-45 minutes, allowing horses to relax . We visually inspect each horse. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 are tied when hay bags and water buckets are being refilled to prevent accidents. 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. -------------------------------------------------------- FOR ALL YOUR HORSE & LIVESTOCK INSURANCE CONTACT GEORGIA WALKER & ASSOCIATES,INC PHONE # 1-800-385-2423 Click here horse & Livestock insurance **Tell them we told you to call them !! ** |