Transport Terms of Service
Coggins and Vaccination
All horses to be transported MUST have a Current Negative Coggins (Original document preferred, not a copy.) As some states require health papers to cross state lines, it may be necessary to have a vet check within 30 days prior to transport. Copies of registration papers (if applicable) should accompany your horse during transport.
Rates and Fees
Minimum Transport Fee: $250.00.
TOLLS: Any tolls shall be charged back to the customer.
Deposit:
- A deposit of 25% is required at time of booking for hauls.
- Balance of the transport fees due upon delivery in CASH.
- Cancelation of less than 72 hours will forfit all money paid towards transport.
Payment methods:
- Cashiers checks and personal checks are NOT accepted!
- Money orders are accepted ONLY if received by the company 14 days prior to the scheduled shipping date.
- Credit Cards accepted - Master Card, Visa and Discover - Through PayPal
Loading and Unloading:
Must be completed within 30 minutes from time of our arrival. Any Loading / Unloading not completed within 30 minutes will require an additional $35.00 per hour pro- rated on a half hour basis.
Booking Requirements
- A three-week advanced booking is preferred. We will take shorter notices on trips if our schedule allows it.
- Your horse’s spot on the haul is considered booked once the contract is completed and your non-refundable deposit has been received.
- Should cancellation by the shipper be necessary, we require a 72-hour advance notification prior to the pick up appointment. Cancellations of 72-hours or less will forfeit any and all monies paid toward transport.
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Any refunds of monies paid over and above the non-refundable deposit will be sent back to the shipper within 30 days of cancellation.
Mileage Estimates
We base our mileage estimates on "Practical Truck Route Mileage." This gives us the best and safest routing for your horse, our drivers and equipment. Correct Zip Codes are required.
Feeding and Breaks during trips
- Hay and water will be included in trip price.
- Depending on length of trip, frequent breaks of 30 minutes will be taken to physically inspect, feed and water horses.
- These breaks will take place approximately every 3 to 4 hours during trip.
- We do not recommend leg wraps as to prevent any swelling from standing for long periods of time.
- For trips that require more than one day travel time, arrangements can be made, at customer's request, to stop at overnight boarding facilities so horses may exercise.
- The fee for this service will be at the customer's expense and added to the balance due at delivery.
Special Instructions
- Any special needs of any horse must be noted on the contract at time of booking (medications, supplements, feed).
- Special needs that require extended time during our scheduled 30 minute break time shall be at a rate of $35.00 per hour, or any part of an hour.
Contact Information
Specific directions to origin and destination are necessary. Complete name, address, and contact numbers of shipper and receiver are a must. We will supply company cell phone numbers to both the shipper and receiver for each trip.
Insurance
Our insurance does not cover your horse during transportation. Dry Creek Ranch and Stables highly recommends you purchase your own travel policy for your horse. Here are a couple recommended options for horse insurance:
Stipulations
- “Dry Creek Ranch and Stables” reserves the right to refuse or cancel any trip with a full refund to the shipper within 30 days.
- Absolutely No Refunds after we have loaded and/or delivered your horse. All deliveries and sales are final.
- We are not responsible for any damage or injury to your horse caused by your horse during transport, loading or unloading.
- The horse owner/shipper is responsible for all damage their horse causes to any Dry Creek Ranch and Stables equipment while being transported.
- In the unlikely event of the need of a vet, the shipper will be contacted first unless in an emergency situation.
- All horses must have their own halter (NO rope halters accepted). We will supply lead ropes.
- If your horse has loading or transit problems, please make us aware of it prior to pick up.
- We have plenty of room for tack.
Minimal Tack may be included in transport at an additional fee of $25.00.
Additional Fees may apply depending on amount of tack to be shipped. - We give your horses the same care and attention that we give our own. We would like to thank you for considering our company and look forward to serving your equine transportation needs in the future.
