Horse Shipping

**CarrieB** · 04-01-2006, 06:55 PM

I saw a horse I wanted in a different state... but I am 16 hours away, and I know my dad wouldn't want to go all the way over there. I know it would be easier if I found a horse closer, but I was just wondering if you guys ever bought a horse from a different state and had it shipped. Thanks!

**Toby's my baby** · 04-01-2006, 07:48 PM

I'm sorry, I can't help you. I have been having the same problem though. (finding horses I LOVE, but then they are way too far away) Truthfully, I dont think I could trust someone to haul my horse, unless I knew them. Do you show horses or anything? Is there anybody you know that is showing horses in that direction??

**CarrieB** · 04-01-2006, 07:53 PM

I don't know anybody that shows... but I might be able to get my mom to come up there with me... I just wish there was another way!

**Toby's my baby** · 04-01-2006, 07:59 PM

Is there any way that you could get a video and pictures (if you already havent) of the horse, before you drive all the way there, and have to turn around? I got a horse a few years ago, and it was only like 3 hours away, but we brought our horse trailor with us when we went. I didn't see any pictures of him or anything, but we ended up getting him. If I were you I would request videos of it doing everything, and then, if you still like it, I would take the drive myself, just to be safe.

**buttercup132** · 04-01-2006, 08:10 PM

I wouldnt do it. People can say the horse is fine and dandy but once you pay for it and all the shipping expensis it could turn out to be a real bad horse...or they could send you the wrong horse...you just never know these days people go to alot for money..I think you should try sticking local

**G535** · 04-01-2006, 09:15 PM

Years ago I used to use racehorse transport (the people who transported racehorses from state to state in Australia), not sure if you have something like that over there. You really should have a trusted friend see the horse first if you can't get there.