Company Owner/Driver/Handler

Marshall Watchinski

I am a retired veteran over the road truck driver with over 22 years accident free experience.  I gave up the big trucks and opened Pure Pleasure Horse Transport in March of 2002.  I travel some 125 thousand miles a year now transporting horses from all corners of the US and Alaska.  My experience with horses goes back to 1968 when I was 18 years old, and when I had my first Appaloosa.  And 42 years later we are still involved with horses.  I think it has always been my calling.

 

Marshall's Rig:

I drive a 2004 Dodge 1 ton Diesel truck.

My Trailer is a  2004 Travalong.-24 ft Gooseneck all aluminum stock with three individual box stalls.. The stalls measure 8' x 7' with a ceiling height of 7'.  Divider doors between the stalls go floor to ceiling, ensuring optimum safety.

Hi Marshall,

Arlin and I just wanted to thank you for taking such good care of GUNNER, transporting him to Kansas, to Tara, for us, from Shell Rock, Iowa. WE really liked what we saw in you, the way you cared about the horse like he was yours, I have linked you on my website for others to check out. Thank you so much, Tara called me right after you dropped him off, she was happy with him, and we are so happy when people are happy! As I am sure you are, Happy Trails and keep a going!!!!

Sincerely, Monica and Arlin Hosek

DESIBAR RANCH

QUALITY AQHA, FQHA, AND APHA HORSES
WWW.DESIBARRANCH.COM

I really appreciate the care you took when hauling my WILD baby zebra! I emailed you and within an hour I received a phone call back saying that you were traveling through the same area that my baby zebra was located. Every other hauler quoted me a month or more! You really went above and beyond when you sent me a picture of my stripped little guy on his way from Utah to Minnesota! That was the first time I had ever even seen a picture of him! Ahh love at first sight... Thank you again! I recommend you anytime someone I know (including myself) needs a horse/zebra hauler!

Thanks again!

Kristen V., East Grand Forks, MN

Thank you so MUCH Marshall! My filly arrived into the Colorado winter cold in great shape. I appreciate all the phone calls with updates of how she was doing and where you were at. Driving in the winter from Kentucky to Colorado is a hard haul, but she arrived in wonderful shape. Thank you for letting me make my first introduction on the trailer and getting her unloaded. I highly recommend you to others who need their animals transported. THANK YOU!

Judy K.,  Lakewood, CO

Hi Marshall,

Thank you for meeting us in Kansas City with our stallion. He arrived in wonderful condition and your service was dependable and reliable as always. We look forward to working with you again. Here are some photos of our stallion Blanc Chex To Cash. "American Quarter Horses Congress Limited Open Reining Futurity Champion 2008"

Thanks again,

Miles and Suzanne Snider

www.foothillsranch.com

This gorgeous boy traveled with us from KY to Kansas City, where we met his owners from Canada.. They tell me he won the Congress Reining Championships.  I believe it, cause he sure knows his manners.

Hi Marshall,

We arrived in Silverthorne last night. Cody looks great. Thanks again for taking such great care of him.  Here is a photo of him from last year when he first went out to pasture.  Thought you might enjoy it. Cody traveled with us from San Diego CA to Silverthorne CO.

Safe travels and take care,
Lynda K.

Marshall,

I just wanted to say how pleased I was working with your company. Your drivers took excellent care of my new stallion and he arrive in a great disposition and in great shape! I will recommend your company every chance I get.

Thank you again,

Maria A

I recently purchased my first horse and the breeder highly recommended Marshall with Pure Pleasure Horse Farm as the best and safest transport of my colt from Missouri to San Diego . I was 100% satisfied with the safe trip and the daily phone contact of his destinations and often 2 times a day, I was called. And, I am still in contact with Marshal as I seek my second horse and horse-related questions. Marshall is a highly experienced horseman and I want to sincerely thank him and his company for the exemplary service he provides and I would use his company for any animal transport without hesitation. A baby horse needs special handling when being transported and it was provided. Thank you again, Marshall .

Regards,

Ron K,  San Diego

On Arrival

Getting to know everyone and LOVE at first sight!

Dear Marshall,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the superior service you gave to me and my Welsh Cob mare, Annie in hauling her from Arkansas to California! I moved from Arkansas to California in June 2007 and left my horse in the care of my best friend.

To make a long story short, Annie developed acute laminitis as a result of constant delays and no communication from the first transporter I hired. I had to put off transport for 12 wks. and did not know what I was going to do or who I could trust to get her to California. After extensive research on the internet, I came accross Pure Pleasure Horse Transport. I can say that you have the best, most informative site online. You cover all of your bases, which made me confident that you were professional and experienced.

I appreciated your patience with me and my many questions. At no time did I feel like I was just another customer, you made me feel like my horse was as important as any of the horses you have on your ranch. You always returned my emails and phone calls in a very timely manner.

Tragically, my dear friend who was keeping Annie suddenly passed away 5 days before the pick up. You were so kind and even offered to bring my little mare up to your ranch if neccessary. Thank you for taking control of the situation, loading my horse and contacting me on a very regular basis during the trip. I was completely at ease and did not have a moment of worry with Annie in your hands.

Annie arrived in California in a beautiful trailer in her own box stall with shavings, water and plenty of hay. The trailer and all the equipment was super clean and in perfect condition. Annie hopped off the trailer looking like she had been on for about 30 minutes, not through 6 states! In fact, you said when she got off that you thought she would jump right back in... and she did!!! For a horse that had only been trailered a very few times in her life and had prior loading problems, she was perfectly at ease! Thank you for giving my girl a fantastic ride. She was in perfect condition with no signs of lameness or sourness.

Annie is happy, relaxed and soaking up the sun here in California! She had no side effects of trailering across half of the U.S. and had plenty of energy to get in the arena the next day to run and buck.

Thank you again and if I ever need another horse hauled over a long distance, I will be calling you!

God Bless you and your family,

Susan B.
Ride To Walk, Lincoln, CA
February 2008

This is "Heartbreaker"

( Picture courtesy of Wendover Farm )

The first Danish bred Connemara Stallion ever to enter the US.

From Wendover Farm:  Thank you Marshall and Jeff for bringing my Connemara colt from New Burgh , NY to New Haven, Mo. Jeff was very careful and concerned about his long journey and I can't tell you how much I appreciate his professional handling of Heartbreaker... As always its a PLEASURE to do business with your company and I will continue to recommend you to my friends.

Sincerely,

Wendy Arbuszewski

www.wendoverfarm.com

From Marshall:  He was purchased by Wendover Farms in Missouri and was flown in from Germany.. He then continued his trip from New York to Missouri.  He was an awesome passenger, extremely well behaved and level headed.  Congratulations Wendy.

What a gorgeous girl!

You want me to step up there? .....  Okay!?!

Oh, this is neat, lots of room.

Oh, it comes with food, too!!!!!

Hi Marshall!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the outstanding service you provided when bringing my Warmblood mare from CA to WI. She arrived safe, happy and very well adjusted from her long trip. I appreciate the attention to detail you gave her, from giving meds to making sure she had a blanket if need be. I also sincerely appreciate your OUTSTANDING communication with me for the duration of the trip, prior to, during and afterward.
This is my second time using Pure Pleasure transport, and it was indeed a pleasure both times.
Many thanks, and I look forward to using your company for any future shipping needs I may have

Tracy
Six Pound Farm
Burlington, WI

 Dear Marshall:

We want to thank you very much for your time and patience with Luca getting her loaded and make her trip as comfortable as possible. We can really see the difference.

She has been doing great and enjoying her new surroundings. She really was not stressed out.

Thanks again for bring her to us, we will surely recommend your services.

Vicki and Denver P from  Spring City, TN

Hey Marshall,

I just want to thank you so much for the wonderful job you did hauling my new mare from Montana to Utah. Through ice and snow, you kept me posted and brought her safely through to me. This was my first time using a Hauling Company and I am using you again for another mare coming from the same place. I feel so confident in your "horse savvy" and driving expertise.  You let me call you as often as I wanted while you were in route and never made me feel like I was a major worry wart. Tawnee arrived in perfect condition, calm as a cucumber. You have taken the anxiety out of having horses transported! Thanks again for the wonderful service. See you soon with my 2nd little gal from Montana.

Teri, Utah

Marshall,

Just wanted to tell you how nicely all worked out dealing with your van service. I received a call when my mare was dropped off yesterday from your driver, who is a terrific guy, and all very helpful and professional.

I will certainly be seeking you out in future any time I need horses moved about, and as well recommend you to my friends.
Thanks, Jill ( in Illinois )

With a name like "Outlaw" you would expect to deliver him a a rough looking cowboy.   NOT the case here.  Outlaw traveled with us from North Carolina to Arkansas and was a surprise for Emma.  As you can see, she was just a little Happy !

Marshall,
We have the utmost confidence in Pure Pleasure Transport and you.. As a repeat customer, we are totally satisfied. And as for you, well, your the greatest. You treated our horses as if they were your own; this speaks volumes about your character. Our horses have traveled many miles with you to get to the West Coast and have always arrived in excellent condition. Thank-you for a stellar job.
Take care...The Cox Family

From Marshall at Pure Pleasure: 

We also deliver Birthday Gifts and can keep secrets !
Sonny , an absolutely gorgeous spotted saddle horse was a surprise birthday present from his wife Tina ... delivered from Kentucky to California
Happy Birthday Larry...
We hope you and Sonny have a great time together .
 

Hi Marshall,
I just wanted to Thank-You again for bring our Lacey home. After a year and a half wait, we wanted nothing but the best for our mule as she made the trip from IL to FL. You can't imagine the excitement both my husband and I felt as she walked off the trailer in perfect condition and with a calm disposition. Your expert and gentle care, along with the incredible communication made the trip very easy for both Lacey and us. Definitely, when we move from FL to CA, you will be the transport we will use. THANK-YOU!! Julie in Fl

Hi
I just wanted to say thank you for the last horse that you transported for me. That was very nice of you to ship him down so quickly before Christmas. I appreciate your tact in dealing with the possibility of a second horse.
The sellers also sent me a note mentioning that they were very impressed with your service. Clean, professional and good with the horses were mentioned in their note.
Thank you again. I know my husband hopes it will be a while, but I'll be sure to call you guys for the next horse I need shipped.
Jennifer
www.draftymanor.com

My name is Darla Nassif the Gaittrainer.  I live and love to work in Three Forks Montana at Mountain Magic Ranch where we raise and train the most beautiful well-trained Mountain horses in the world!

I met Marshall Watchinski two years ago when he delivered a Stallion from Georgia to Montana for us.  I was so impressed with the condition of my horse and Marshall’s nature so we started using his transport services for all of our horse business and we have a lot! 

Marshall is very detail oriented, kind, willing, service minded and experienced with horses.  His drivers all meet his very stringent requirements and I highly recommend Pure Pleasure Transport to all of my clients and anyone needing horse transport services.   

Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions at all:   gaittrainer@aol.com.   Darla Nassif

We finally got internet and e-mail and being a gal of my word just wanted to drop y'all a line. I have to say Marshal transported my 3 horses, ages 13, 8 and 4 from New Bloomfield, MO to D'Hanis, TX and there wasn't a hair out of place on any of my horses when they were delivered. He did an absolute fantastic job with my prized possions. The horses arrived in excellent shape, hydrated without any problems what so ever. Marshal was just an all around professional hauling my guys and didn't mind all the phone calls while in route. He even off loaded my hay!! Marshal's fee was worth every cent and his rig is top notch!! When he says he treats your horses like they were his own he means every single word of it. Without hesitation I would use Pure Pleasure Horse Transports again and would with out a doubt recommend him to my "horsey" friends. Marshal has a way above average business ethics and truly love horses.
Thanks again for such a wonderful job and making the move of almost 1000 miles less stressful.

Happy Trails

Shell and Chris
D'Hanis, Texas

Thank YOU for delivering our baby in such good condition, and not traumatized. She was worth all the effort; she is really something special.
Mary in AZ

A guest of Pure Pleasure Horse Transport in 2004 - traveled by Ohio to Arizona.  Marshall is introducing the filly to her new family on arrival in AZ.  This filly is a registered Morgan.

We have used more haulers than I can count over the past few years as we were in the buying and selling business for awhile. I have never had a hauler give my horse half of a trailer and not tie her in like Gerald did. It made it so much nicer for Foxie. I actually had other haulers asking if she would be ok in cross-ties for the entire trip! NOT! How miserable would that be! You provided the very best service possible and thought of Foxie's comfort the entire time and I, as well as the prior owner, appreciate that more than you know. The people at the barn where Gerald picked up Foxie were very impressed with your service and were very relieved we had decided to go with your company!

 Take care and may you have many more success stories!
Very Sincerely,
Kathy R.

UPDATE/FOLLOW UP:  Hi!  You guys are awesome! Foxie is going great and is well rested and hydrated. We'll use you again if I need a hauler! Gerald is such a nice man and called me twice a day to keep me posted on status.  

Take care and thanks again so very much! You are a lifesaver!   

Sincerely, Kathy R.

Connie H.

Once again you did a great job bringing my sweet little Inshallah to me.  Especially since she is still recovering from the leg surgery.  She arrived in excellent condition and has had no trip or stress related problems.   Thanks, Melissa

PS  Here are some updated pics of Inshallah and Sue

We would like to thank you for considering our company
and look forward to serving your equine transport needs in the future!

Pure Pleasure Horse Transport
a division of Pure Pleasure Horse Farm, LLC.
Marshall Watchinski
Seymour, Missouri.
office 417-741-7075
mobile 573-259-3547
fax 417-741-7076
email pphtransport@yahoo.com

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