Horse hauling

Devin Sparks · Oct 23, 2010

I was thinking of offering to haul horses locally and instate. My trailer is just sitting there and I dont use it much so I was thinking that I would hire myself out. What would be a good starting rate to charge and any other info you guys might have.

Kirk Grau · Oct 23, 2010

When somebody asks me to move their horse I usually say $2.50 a loaded mile/$30 an hour/$100 minimum, whichever is greatest. I basically want to discourage them from asking again, but my rates must not be too bad since a couple of the neighbors keep asking, then I have to find another excuse not to.

YMMV,

Kirk

Tom in TN · Oct 23, 2010

Devin,

I"ve never looked into this kind of business, so obviously, my advice does not carry a whole lot of weight.

Having said that though, I would think that you would have to:

1. Obtain a business license since you"ll be working off your farm for pay

2. Obtain serious insurance since you"ll be hauling for hire.

3. Have written agreements with anyone you haul for specifying the limit of your liability in case the animal injures itself (or dies) while in your custody

4. Have liability insurance in case someone is injured loading or unloading the horses

5. Maintain careful records so you can accurately report your income for income tax purposes.

Or, you could just haul horses and forget the details.

Good luck,

Tom in TN

camju · Oct 23, 2010

MIn $2 a mile. flat rate for under 60 miles=$100

Leroy · Oct 23, 2010

Also comerchial tags and insurance

Anonymous-0 · Oct 23, 2010

First need to obtain required permits or run under someone else's permits. Need to get appropriate amount of insurance. Be prepared not to get paid for some trips.

Professional haulers used to use the Household Goods Carrier guide with an agreed upon mileage rate. Amount had a set min amount - for example when I hauled used 9 horse rate min from point a to point b. If a run from Ohare Airport to a local Chicago track, $500 min in 1981. During moves in fall and spring between tracks - $35 a head in 1981 dollars. This was with 12 and 15 stall horse vans.

Also depending on the states your running in, appropriate paperwork such as coggins test. Also need to keep log book, and pay fuel tax if you dont pay fuel in certain states.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 24, 2010

oh one thing I dont think anyone mentioned, you will need a CDL

showcrop · Oct 24, 2010

trucking companies have a policy for charging if they are made to wait for too long, which could be good for when someone is not organized, or when their horse doesn't like trailers

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