>>> He said he had one stall available so that doesn't make sense to me. Thanks
He can haul 2 small compatible horses (like many Icelandics) in a single stall, and if so, he'll adjust his charges a little. He won't, however, put two horses together if he has any doubts about their compatibility, nor will he haul a very large horse with a small one, unless they have been best buddies for ages. Several times, I found horses heading east from British Columbia or California when I was getting one (or more) brought to me in NC. I found them by sending an e-mail to the list, or when I noticed that someone else mentioned getting a new horse. Not only does it save you a few bucks, but I think a lot of horses travel better when they have a personal buddy with them for most (or all) of the trip. Sorry if we've scared you, but I wouldn't wish the ordeal we went through in 2004 on anyone. The crazy hauler provided references - but next time I'll ask the references if they ever shared a jail cell with the hauler... She wasn't even the low bidder! And, by the time we had to pay her extortion to get the horses back, THEN find a good hauler to get them from California to NC....well, I paid twice, but worried myself sick for seven weeks. If I hadn't been able to connect with Judy, I don't know if I'd ever seen my horses again. Thank goodness a buddy from the list offered to board them for me after Judy found them for only the cost of their hay, etc, not for full board. And, due to the delay in hauling, I had to pay for a second health certificate. Many of the hauling companies use huge rigs, 18-wheelers, and hire what amounts to truck drivers. Even if the firm has a good reputation, you could always get a new (and unreliable) driver. Be sure that whoever brings your horse to you is truly a horseman. Terry listens to the news on his route, keeps his ears open for news of outbreaks of equine diseases, and won't stop in areas where outbreaks are. He unloads the horses as often as feasible on the coast-to-coast trips, but always weighs the risks before he does. I know he's passed on some horse hotels when they didn't meet his approval. That's what you're paying for. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
