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Transporting miniature Horses
Miniature horse transportation has become a important issue because of the safety and health issues involved. During the transport of miniature horses, stress may cause life-threatening health issues such as colic.
Because of the risks of miniature horse transportation there are several things that you can do to improve the safety of the miniature horse transport experience.
Miniature Horse Ground Transportation
Many miniature horse owners prefer using land-based carriers, especially those that specialize in transporting miniature horses. These services are reasonably priced and offer frequent health checks. Some miniature horse owners recommend this ground service.
- Worley's Horse Transport - This service is familiar with the needs of miniature horses.
Miniature Horse air Transportation
When transporting a miniature horse by air, you have the choice between a dedicated equine horse transport airline and a commercial carrier.
- Use an approved Jet
Stall - Many companies offer approved horse stalls for shipping
horses. These are proven reliable and safe.
Click here for an example.
- Build a custom crate
- The floor should have carpeting or rubber mats and be large enough for
the pony to turn around. The walls should not have any gaps that
might cause the miniature horse to become "cast", causing shock and death.
A water supply must be available, and some use a dog waterer. The
inside of the crate should have no protruding or sharp edges and the
miniature horse should be transported without a halter or bridle.
- Get a non-stop flight - Remember, non-stop is not the same as a "direct" flight because a direct flight may have several intermediate landing stops enroute to the destination.
There are several carriers specializing in the transportation of small animals:
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Delta Pet First - This is a air travel program designed
for small animals.
- Airline Cargo Services - A air service specializing in equine transportation - 516-371-1545
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Mini Pony Sales
Horse Charity
Fun Web Sites
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