FAQs
Shipping, Transport, and other questions
Shipping and Transport
Horses have been transported to Ontario, Michigan, California, and New Mexico.
Cardinal Ranch has worked with several transport companies that will safely transport your partener to their new home. The buyer can expect to pay around $1,400 for transport from Cardinal Ranch to Ontario. Cardinal Ranch can make the shipping arrangements for you and usually the horse can be delivered within a few weeks depending on transport companies schedules. Usually horses can be delivered right to your barn door.
Some Companies we use are:
International Horse Transport (The Brady's are our favorite drivers!)1-800-387-1779
Thompsons transport: 1-866-404-6269
Amercian Horse Transport: 1-800-991-9770
What if I am transporting a horse to the United States?
It is easiest to do this through a transport company as they as familiar with the paperwork at the border crossing. Export papers are done by our local vet and of course a negative coggins certficate. It is a little bit of paperwork but is really very simple to export a horse to the United States.
Isn't that long trip hard on a horse?
Our buyers have said they couldn't believe how well rested there horses looked after the journey. We think the transportation is actually harder on the humans involved. Our horses tend to load right up in the transport trucks and the lay over's allow the horses to be unloaded and cared for. Not to say that something could not happen, but in our experience horses have always arrived happy and healthy.
Do I have to have a vet check done?
A vet check is mandatory. It is done at the buyers expense (it is a about $100). This is between the buyer and the vet and includes a general health exam, flexion test, and checking out any other concerns you may have about the horse. Communication is directly between the vet and the buyer. The vet used most often for vet checks is Dr. Janet Jones from the Jasper Vet Clinic. You can call her directly at 780 852 5551. She will call Cardinal Ranch and book an appointment for Tuesday or Thursdaywhen she is in our area.
Should I insure my horse after I buy him?
This is a good idea. Cardinal Ranch is not liable for injury or death of the horse after the date on purchase. There are insurances available that will cover your horse during transport and over the next years in case of death or injury. They can cover vet fees as well as reimburse the purchase of t he horse. Sometimes a vet check is required so you may want to have the forms ready when the pre-purchase exam is done and get them filled out by the vet then.
Let us know if you would like to review a copy of our purchase agreement.
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