How Much Should I Pay for Horse Transportation?

Moving a horse a long distance can be expensive.

Moving a Horse Yourself

Rent a trailer to move a horse by yourself. If you have a vehicle capable of towing a trailer, you can pay as little as $50 a day to move a horse. You will also have to add in your gas costs and any cost in staying overnight on your journey.

Professional Horse Transportation

In addition to any base cost--many horse transportation professionals charge at least $100--you can expect to pay between $.50 and $2.00 per mile for professional horse transportation. This cost, though, includes caring for your horse during the transport.

Bottom Line

The cost of any horse-transport effort depends on both the distance and the daily rate of the professional hauler or trailer-rental company. You can expect to pay at least $50 per day for self-trailering. While you will pay premium rates for a professional, you will gain the hauler's experience, insurance and other peace-of-mind benefits.

References

• Tufts University: Transporting a Horse
• Wow Horses: Horse Transport

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish