This procedure is standard when I travel long distance:

• Load at 6 a.m.  (horses must be fed their standard diet at least one hour prior to loading)  We discourage grains being fed the day before, and during transport.
  

• First rest stop at 8 a.m. for 30 minutes (water only)
  

• Second rest stop at 10:30 a.m. for one hour (water and one flake of hay only)
  

• Third rest stop at 1:30 p.m. for 30 minutes (water only)
  

• Fourth rest stop at 4 p.m. for one hour (water and one flake of hay only)
  

• Unload at 7 p.m. and fed 2 flakes of hay or standard diet.
  

• Horses will only be offloaded at reputable stables that have a turnout so that the horses can have a good stretch and a run-around if they want to
  

• Horses will always have a full 11 hours off of the trailer to rest during the night
  

• I am responsible for your horse(s) while he/she is in my care, and I take this very seriously.  Therefore, I remain with the horses at all times.  I park my trailer on the layover property right beside their barn/paddocks and sleep right next to them so that I can monitor them throughout the night.
  

• You will be provided with the names and numbers of all of the stables that I have arranged for layovers about a week prior to departure date, along with my full itinerary.    I encourage you to contact the layover stables to check up on your horse as this provides you with 2 points of contact regarding your horse.
  

• In addition to this, the sending and receiving barns (e.g. you and the buyer), will receive an email from me, along with a photo of your horse during transport, at every one-hour stop, so that you always know where I am and how we are progressing....just like following a courier package online!!! 
  

• The horses are re-loaded at 6 a.m. the following morning and the same rest/feeding schedule will apply.
  

• Please note that a bale of your own hay is required for distance hauls to maintain your horse's diet.  And, I will request to fill my water jugs with your water prior to loading your horse, to encourage drinking during the trip
  

"I may take a little longer to get there, but your horse

will not come off of my trailer stiff, sore or tired!"