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Post by kskatt on Sept 20, 2014 18:31:19 GMT
Was already a member of two of those groups, just joined the other two. Well, membership pending. |
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Post by kskatt on Sept 20, 2014 18:50:32 GMT
If this is the same company...only thing I saw..doing livestock. Same company also does other "trucking"....
www.ripoffreport.com/r/Circle-L-Horse-Transport/Mount-Vernon-Missouri-65712/Circle-L-Horse-Transport-Horse-Owners-Beware-Do-not-allow-him-to-transport-your-animal-1053853
Do check that who ever you use is insured, has a DOT livestock carrier number, is current with directives from the federal government. Has properly licensed drivers behind the wheel...looking for a CDL license so you know the driver driving is mandated by federal laws to have a health physical and meet stringent health requirements. His good health lessens medical worries on the road...
I would want to know what their requirements are for vaccinations, and paperwork...
When is that trailer cleaned and sanitized??? There are a lot of contagious things floating around right now...
I would want to know the route and how long my horse is on that trailer, where they stop and rest the animals. DO they get them off that trailer at any time?
This is not a air ride trailer...animals hauling for long periods of time do get stressed and need down, quiet time to rest the legs that grow weary from road vibrations...
The only thing that truly bothers me is it is a slant load.
Normally slants don't have full dividers, a inability to hang a water bucket in front of the horse.
Your Belle may be a fine shipper, but what if the guy next to her is a scrambler or a cow-kicker...I just like to know they have the protection of that divider between unknown traveling companions.
I also being this is a slant, want to know those windows are screened and barred and operable... if that trailer window is open what protects her eyes from blowing debris {slants are known to have} or her head sticking out from a passing truck...{I saw the bars...}
I'm a worrier, no doubt about it..... this isn't just them but any carrier!
I want to see the rig{s} pictures, inside & out pictures....think there is only one trailer sounds like. No mention of several on the FB page....mention in their blurb shipping 3-4 horses yet the current picture is a 6 horse... 
What happens if they have a breakdown, a serious one? It happens...it is a truck they do a lot of hauling and criss-crossing the country with if you read how often they are here, there and everywhere...
I would want to know there interstate trucking number for livestock, check into that very carefully and make sure they are in full-compliance with federal regulations....
That is your Belle, your baby on that trailer...only wanting to protect her best you can while getting her home to you...
This is a commercial shipper, they are to be held to higher standards than say your friend doing you a favor...
I want references I can contact....and I would be contacting several.
Do check carefully. I know nothing about this particular business....
I would be like this no matter who the shipping company is....
Have Ming ask Lint what part of the trucking industry does livestock...he would know and be able to point you in the direction of good questions to ask and things legally required to have by that company as this is "a business"........
Requirements are very different for trucking animals versus cargo...you don't want someone fudging and skating along at the possible expense of your pocket or of Belle....
Best of luck.
:-Xsorry, again a book. I'm so wanting this to go well for you...
It's a short book! I contacted Linda, she responded quickly and answered ever question without any hesitation. The 6 horse is their new trailer and they just haven't updated every section yet.
I have to say that I don't really have the issue with partial dividers. I had a horse that was claustrophobic with full dividers, she wanted the extra space to spread her legs out for more balance. I've owned a serious scrambler, she would rip the mats off the wall. Legs go forward and back, not so much to the side. They do have mats to hang on the dividers that go all the way to the floor for smaller or problem horses.
Linda does have the blessing of Elaine Nash, the head of Fleet of Angels.
It is law that all horses have neg coggins and health certificate. The very thing that has been a holdup, since the lady stabling Bell has only just scheduled the vet appointment. Health certificates are only good for 30 days. Belle will have to get moving before the end of next month!
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Post by kskatt on Sept 20, 2014 18:59:09 GMT
I asked a few of my friends. One back in MD that has had a few hauled uses Winterhawk Her name is Kim and he highly recommends her . I'm waiting on info for the other one. I also found out you live 10 miles from a friend of mine from back in VA.. Small world! Ok my friend got back to me. The ladies name is Laura Dobbe. Her cell number is 715-498-8909. She is in WI. She said to mention her name which is Ruth Thompson. I've been trying to follow all the suggestions, haven't gotten to these yet. I've got to stop and prepare trophies for tonight's fun show. I'll get in big trouble if they aren't ready!  Please pm the name of your friend. If I haven't met her yet, I'd sure like to! |
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Post by kskatt on Sept 21, 2014 13:54:26 GMT
When we got home from the fun show last night (I don't get to ride, just work) I found an email telling me I can catch a ride to Tulsa, OK for $500.
It would be the end of Oct, with some Pinto people. I'm figuring their going to the Color Breed Congress.
Looks like we're comin' home!
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Post by diamondgirl on Sept 21, 2014 15:47:54 GMT
I am so happy to hear that Belle is coming home. One of these days I will have to make a trip over your way, and give that girl a kiss, right on the end of her fuzzy little nose.
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Post by horselover4life on Sept 21, 2014 20:23:18 GMT
I am so happy to hear that Belle is coming home. One of these days I will have to make a trip over your way, and give that girl a kiss, right on the end of her fuzzy little nose.
Ohhhhh...when you go can you give her a kiss from me too.... 
And you better give one to the "adoptee momma" kskatt too.
So glad it all seems to be coming together and Belle is coming home!! 
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kskatt
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Post by kskatt on Sept 21, 2014 20:42:14 GMT
I am so happy to hear that Belle is coming home. One of these days I will have to make a trip over your way, and give that girl a kiss, right on the end of her fuzzy little nose.
Ohhhhh...when you go can you give her a kiss from me too....
And you better give one to the "adoptee momma" kskatt too.
So glad it all seems to be coming together and Belle is coming home!!
I think a hug would be fine!  |
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Post by mingiz on Sept 22, 2014 0:50:01 GMT
Good for you. Glad your girl is going to make it home!!!  |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 23, 2014 15:27:03 GMT
I'm thrilled to hear that Belle is coming home!!!!! 
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