FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

"Do you have a minimum charge"

Yes, West Coast Horse Transport has a minimum charge of $150.00.  Maintaining vehciles and trailers gets expensive when you put as many miles on them as we do.  Also the cost of being legal ( commercial insurance ) is a great expense, but our custoomers seem to like the fact that we are a legal transport company.

 "Do you haul straight through or do you make stops?"

 We do not believe that a horse should be confined to the trailer for any more than 12 hours. We will make stops every 2-4 hours depending on the horse(s) are doing and/or how the road conditions are. During every stop the horses condition is checked and they are monitored to make sure they are getting enough food/water intake. We do not use automatic waterers to ensure we are regulating the intake at a healthy amount and not overwatering.

 In the case of transports taking more than one day, we will make stops only at horse friendly environments. Utilizing Horse Motels as much as we can or private properties in other cases. This will ensure the horse gets at a minimum a stall and small turnout paddock. We try not to make unarranged stops and will keep each customer aware of any deviance in our travel plans. We always call ahead to plan each stop on our route.

 "How far do you haul?"

 We have mostly stuck to transports within the Northwest States of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, Montana, Nevada and Northern California, but if enough notice is given we can transport to most any destination in the lower 48 states. Transports either starting in or delivering to the Northwest states is preferred when transporting outside the Northwest area.

 "Do you transport miniature horses?"

 Yes, we've transported miniature horses as well. We set the trailer up specifically for miniatures so any dangers in the horse compartment are removed.

 "What can I do to prepare my horse for the transport?"

 We do not provide shipping boots for the horses, so if you'd like them used you must provide them on your own. Some horses are not experienced with them and it causes more problems if we try to put them on.

 Please have any medical needs taken care of prior to loading. Circulation is best when moving around and not confined in the trailer. Some medicines take some time to take effect and it is best if the horse is ready to load at our agreed arrival time. If you have an inexperienced horse with regards to being handled or loaded into a trailer, AND you have the ability to provide for some loading and handling training, this will help us load each horse in a timely manner. If you do not, IT IS OK! We are experienced with loading the "knuckleheads" of the bunch and use non-hostile methods to load.

 "I have some tack that I'd like transported too, can you take that?"

 Sure, we provide a tack chest that you may use to haul loose tack, and additional containers can be rented. We also will provide for a place for your saddle(s) on the tree. The tack room is dry and separate from the horse compartment.

 "What paperwork do I need for the transport?"

 Each state has different paperwork requirements, and each customer is encouraged to check with delievery state's requirements, usually listed on the state's Department of Agriculture site. The most common paperwork requirements are a Negative Coggins Test results, Vet Health Certificate, Branding Inspection, and Import Permit. Your local vet can either facilitate or assist you with obtaining these required documents. Sometimes if the Branding Inspection is not available, a Bill of Sale, Registration, or other "proof of ownership" paperwork may be substituted. Please check first with the delivery state first to make sure. It is always safest to try and obtain the Branding Inspection. In addition to the state's required paperwork, a Northwest Equine Transport Services, Transport Agreement, must be completed sent back to our office prior to the transport date.