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.

US DOT and MC Authority

PPHT is fully compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

US DOT 1651596  (click here to find out what this means to you).

Rates and Fees:

• Base rate / single horse: $0.80 cents per loaded mile. (multiple horse discounts are available)

• Minimum Transport Fee: $450.00.

• TOLLS: Any tolls shall be charged back to the customer.

• Deposit:  A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100.00 or 10% is required at time of booking for hauls in the 48 contiguous state.  A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking for any hauls to or from Alaska.  Balance of the transport fees due upon delivery in CASH.

• 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, American Express and Discover (requires 5.0% transaction fee).

  • Other forms of payment: Western Union, Priority Mail, Fed Ex., or PayPal (for PayPal payments add $3.50 for each $100 sent).

• Loading and Unloading: must be completed within 45 minutes from time of our arrival. Any Loading / Unloading not completed within 45 minutes will require an additional $50.00 per hour pro- rated on a half hour basis.

Booking Requirements:

•  A three-week advance 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 would 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.

• Any refunds of moneys 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 customers request, to stop at overnight boarding facilities so horses may exercise.

The fee for this service will be at the customers 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 $50.00 per hour, pro-rated on a quarter hour basis.

Contact Information:

Specific directions to origin and destination are necessary. Complete name, address, and phone contact numbers of shipper and receiver are a must. We will supply company mobile phone numbers to both the shipper and receiver for each trip.

Insurance:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that all motor carriers maintain a minimum of $750,000.00 liability insurance. This insurance does not cover your horse during transportation. PPHT highly recommends you purchase your own travel policy for your horse. Here are a couple sources for horse insurance are All American Horse Insurance  or Star H Insurance.

Stipulations:

“Pure Pleasure Horse Transport” 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 (See additional Insurance waiver).

The horse owner/shipper is responsible for all damage their horse causes to any PPHT 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 (See Emergency Vet Release).

All horses must have their own halter. 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.

 Pure Pleasure Horse Transport is a growing company. We have over 19 years accident free experience as over the road drivers, and have worked with horses since 1968.

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.

Our Mission:  

To provide Quality Equine Transportation and Exceptional Service to our Customers in a Professional Manner and at a Fair Price.

“Your horses comfort and safety is our Priority.”

“Pure Pleasure Horse Transport,” Marshall Watchinski, Owner.