Re: Horse Haulers
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.travelinghorse.com/ there is already a webiste that allows shippers to bid on horse transportation and also people to rate their experience. www.uShip.com This webiste does the same, except it is for all kinds of stuff, not just horses Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni This is an excellent idea. There's nothing like personal recommendations. I have received lots of responses to my posting with people's experiences and it has really helped me narrow down which haulers to contact. Otherwise I would have randomly picked a few companies and hoped for the best. Linda On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:01 AM, Willows Edge Farm wrote: > This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" > > Since we seem to ship Fjord all over the country, wouldn't it be > great to > have a webpage - maybe on the NFHR site - for shippers to post > their contact > info? We've all had good and bad experiences, so maybe by referral or > something. I know Mike, one more thing to throw into your already > over-flowing pot :-) > > Thanks, > Corinne Logan > Willows Edge Farm > Bothell, WA > (425) 402-6781 > www.willowsedgefarm.com > > > Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:15:38 -0700 > From: Linda McThoy Patorni > Subject: Horse Haulers > > This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni > Can anyone recommend good horse hauling companies, or help me avoid > bad ones? I will be needing one from W. Michigan to Santa Fe, New > Mexico in the next couple of months. I have found companies on the > web that do weekly trips east/west/east, but have no idea how good > they are. Any tips would be useful. Many thanks, Linda. > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Linda McThoy Patorni [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse Haulers
This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This is an excellent idea. There's nothing like personal recommendations. I have received lots of responses to my posting with people's experiences and it has really helped me narrow down which haulers to contact. Otherwise I would have randomly picked a few companies and hoped for the best. Linda On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:01 AM, Willows Edge Farm wrote: > This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Since we seem to ship Fjord all over the country, wouldn't it be > great to > have a webpage - maybe on the NFHR site - for shippers to post > their contact > info? We've all had good and bad experiences, so maybe by referral or > something. I know Mike, one more thing to throw into your already > over-flowing pot :-) > > Thanks, > Corinne Logan > Willows Edge Farm > Bothell, WA > (425) 402-6781 > www.willowsedgefarm.com > > > Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:15:38 -0700 > From: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Horse Haulers > > This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Can anyone recommend good horse hauling companies, or help me avoid > bad ones? I will be needing one from W. Michigan to Santa Fe, New > Mexico in the next couple of months. I have found companies on the > web that do weekly trips east/west/east, but have no idea how good > they are. Any tips would be useful. Many thanks, Linda. > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Linda McThoy Patorni [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Horse Haulers
This message is from: "Tom Rounsville" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since I have Patty Jo looking for a horse. I love this idea. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Willows Edge Farm Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 1:02 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Horse Haulers This message is from: "Willows Edge Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since we seem to ship Fjord all over the country, wouldn't it be great to have a webpage - maybe on the NFHR site - for shippers to post their contact info? We've all had good and bad experiences, so maybe by referral or something. I know Mike, one more thing to throw into your already over-flowing pot :-) Thanks, Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm Bothell, WA (425) 402-6781 www.willowsedgefarm.com Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:15:38 -0700 From: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Horse Haulers This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can anyone recommend good horse hauling companies, or help me avoid bad ones? I will be needing one from W. Michigan to Santa Fe, New Mexico in the next couple of months. I have found companies on the web that do weekly trips east/west/east, but have no idea how good they are. Any tips would be useful. Many thanks, Linda. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse Haulers
This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you everyone who responded with suggestions for horse haulers. I will follow up with your recommendations and get quotes. I now have a good list! Linda The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse Haulers
This message is from: Linda McThoy Patorni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks very much Kate, for the detailed information. I will ask them for a quote. Was Della loose in her stall, or was she tied? I like the idea of them being loose, not constrained in any way. Do I need to put shipping boots, or any other protection? Many thanks for following up. Linda On Mar 5, 2008, at 1:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > < > Can anyone recommend good horse hauling companies, or help me > avoid bad > ones? >> > > > > I can't say enough wonderful things about Terry with Majo Country > Signature > Transport Services _http://www.majos-stall.com/hauling.html_ > (http://www.majos-stall.com/hauling.html) . He brought Miss > Della to me from New York. > Fabulous box stalls for the horses, takes excellent care of them. > The horses > each have hay and water. On long hauls he will usually let the > horses stay in > the box stall one night, and then stop someplace where they can > off load the > second night. He contacted me every day, and called regularly to > let me know > how things were going. When he dropped off Della, he asked if he > could take > some time to clean out the stalls and exercise the remaining > passenger who > had another day or so of traveling. I thought his prices were > reasonable, and > would not hesitate to ship with him again. > > Picture of Della's stall > _http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/? > action=view¤t= > BoxStall_05242007.jpg_ > (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/? > action=view¤t=BoxStall_05242007.jpg) > > Della unloads calmly > _http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/? > action=view¤t= > Terry_Della_02_05242007.jpg_ > (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/? > action=view¤t=Terry_Della_02_05242007.jpg) > > Kate > > > > > **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL > Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Linda McThoy Patorni [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse Haulers
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] < Can anyone recommend good horse hauling companies, or help me avoid bad ones? >> I can't say enough wonderful things about Terry with Majo Country Signature Transport Services _http://www.majos-stall.com/hauling.html_ (http://www.majos-stall.com/hauling.html) . He brought Miss Della to me from New York. Fabulous box stalls for the horses, takes excellent care of them. The horses each have hay and water. On long hauls he will usually let the horses stay in the box stall one night, and then stop someplace where they can off load the second night. He contacted me every day, and called regularly to let me know how things were going. When he dropped off Della, he asked if he could take some time to clean out the stalls and exercise the remaining passenger who had another day or so of traveling. I thought his prices were reasonable, and would not hesitate to ship with him again. Picture of Della's stall _http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/?action=view¤t= BoxStall_05242007.jpg_ (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/?action=view¤t=BoxStall_05242007.jpg) Della unloads calmly _http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/?action=view¤t= Terry_Della_02_05242007.jpg_ (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KateAndJoe/Della/?action=view¤t=Terry_Della_02_05242007.jpg) Kate **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Horse Haulers
This message is from: "Jeanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Linda Not sure if they travel your way, but Drexler transport is awesome! We used them when we hauled 18 horses to Winona for the 25th, from Colorado. My horse had never been on a transport, so I was really worried, and those guys were the best. Their semi hauler was immaculate inside, and they were so nice. I would highly recommend them. http://www.drexlerhorsetransportation.com/ Jeanne - Berthoud, CO The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Horse haulers
This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Lynda, I've dealt with a couple of very reputable haulers, both of whom I would recommend. But this last one, (which we had nothing to do with other than receive the horse), I'm not too sure of. I had forgotten to mention that when they got the old mare off of the panel, they had to roll (?) her out of the trailer. She came to us with her entire coat ruffled, matted and stiff from what was apparently copious amounts of urine. The two good haulers I mentioned had VERY clean trailers. Judy - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 12:13 AM Subject: Re: Horse haulers > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hello Judy, > > Due to our experiences with professional transporters, we will NEVER use them > or recommend them to anyone. Hence, the main reason we offer to deliver our > horses ourselves. > > Lynda > > Lynda and Daniel > Bailey's Norwegian Fjord Horse Farm > White Cloud, MI > 231-689-9902 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/
Re: Horse haulers
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Judy, Due to our experiences with professional transporters, we will NEVER use them or recommend them to anyone. Hence, the main reason we offer to deliver our horses ourselves. Lynda Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjord Horse Farm White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/
Re: Horse haulers
This message is from: "truman matz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A week ago, we received our friend's horse that was shipped from NJ to AR. (Friend is to follow soon.) The horse had a horrible accident in the trailer about 30 miles from her final destination. I've procrastinated about writing about it, but since it still bothers me, thought I'd "air" it on the list. This horse is a 28 year old T/B mare. No known reason why she went bonkers, but the owner assumes it was because she stood in the straight stall of the trailer too long, (3 days, instead of 2), and her arthritis hurt so bad she couldn't take it any longer. I personally wondered about the possibility of a driver not handling our AR hills and curves very well. We lose a lot of 18 wheelers to drivers who aren't alert enough. Anyway, the mare somehow got a back leg over the panel, went down in the front, was going shocky, and we got a call that she would probably die before the night was over. In the meantime, the two drivers had called for police assistance, and the troopers and sheriff's deputies arrived to offer wonderful assistance, even putting thermal blankets on the mare. The one driver said that all of the law enforcement men left there dirty that night. They just jumped right in doing whatever was necessary. Our friend in NJ had told us that the one driver was totally worthless,... didn't know how to deal with horses, and didn't even know how to load the hay on the truck that she was sending. Apparently, he also doesn't read a road map very well, as he also got them lost for 4 hours before he ever got to my friends place to pick up the mare. The other driver is on complete disability due to a back problem for which he had surgery. This man, however, does know and care about horses. He's the one that got under the mare to lift her up enough for the troopers to get the panel down and the mare off of it. Ending of the story was that the vet checked the mare, sedated her and gave her something for pain. She spent that night at his place, and was delivered the next morning. She's improving, but I would guess not out of the woods due to her age. Anyway, I'm sorry this is so long, but I needed to vent, and actually have a question. I feel that this is not a hauler that I would ever use, but wonder if my "feelings" are just an hysterical reaction to a nightmare situation, or if there are grounds for those feelings. Any comments? Just as an aside, my husband also felt the one driver was worthless, just from the brief meeting when he received the horse. Thanks for listening. Judy
