Safe equine transport: horses in a ventilated trailer with chest bars and windows.

Maine & New England Horse Transport

Safe, Ventilated, Door-to-Door

New England Animal Transport (NEAT) provides horse transport in Maine and across New England with door-to-door hauling and 24/7 hay & water. One-woman operation with a 3-horse trailer, interior cameras, scheduled rest checks every 2–4 hours, and vetted horse-hotel layovers for long routes. We hand

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Horse Transport (Equine Hauling)

What We Do (Service Types)

Local/Same-Day Hauls (ME + nearby NH/MA): farm-to-farm, vet visits, trainer moves.
New England Routes: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island.
Interstate/Multi-Day Trips: New England ↔ Mid-Atlantic, and seasonal NE ↔ Florida with horse-hotel layovers.
Show & Event Transport: out-and-back day trips or weekend shows (stalls/crates secured, timing windows).
New Purchase/Delivery: seller/buyer coordination, paperwork check, photo updates.
Barn Moves & Rehoming: multi-stop itineraries planned for lowest stress.
Green/Anxious Horses: patient handling—please disclose temperament so we can plan loading time and stall position.
Emergency by Availability: weather, fire, or urgent relocations—text “EMERGENCY” for triage.

Current trailer is not configured for cattle.

What to Expect

What's Included

Route planning with realistic timing windows (not guaranteed ETAs)
24/7 hay & water; rest checks every 2–4 hours
Well-ventilated + interior cameras; sanitized trailer between trips
Professional loading/unloading; secured stalls
Live updates: pickup ✅ midpoint ✅ ETA ✅

Paperwork & Requirements

Negative Coggins (clear photo or PDF is fine)
Veterinary Health Certificate (≤30 days) for interstate transport
Current vaccinations per your vet
No sedation; oral meds only with labeled instructions
Safe, well-lit loading area with room for a horse trailer to turn/park

Typical Routes & Timing (windows, not guarantees)

Bangor ↔ Portland/Augusta/LA: same day or overnight
ME ↔ NH/MA/VT/CT/RI: same day to 1–2 days
New England ↔ NY/NJ/PA: 1–3 days
New England ↔ Florida (seasonal I-95): multi-day with horse-hotel layovers

Affordable Transportation Services for Horses

Pricing

Every haul is quoted based on distance, time, season, layovers, and special handling.
No public rate card — Request a Quote for an exact price. Deposit required to reserve.

How Bookings Work

Request a Quote with pickup/delivery ZIPs, dates, horse count/breed/height, temperament, and paperwork status.
We confirm route + timing window and send your deposit link/instructions.
Prep your horse and loading area (see checklist).
Travel day: text updates at each milestone; safety-first decisions if weather/traffic changes.

Prep Checklist (Owner To-Dos)

Vet docs ready: Coggins + Health Certificate ≤30 days
Halter/lead labeled; blanket/boots if your vet recommends
One small comfort item only (no bulky tack)
Clear driveway/turnaround; good lighting; a calm handler available

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at newenglandanimaltransport@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Will my horse have hay and water the whole trip?

Yes—24/7 hay & water with rest checks every 2–4 hours.

Do you transport mares late in pregnancy?

Only with vet clearance and no expected foaling window during travel. High-risk pregnancies aren’t accepted.

What if road or weather conditions change?

Safety first. We may reroute, add a horse-hotel layover, or reschedule. You’ll get immediate updates.

Can you travel with a buddy horse?

Yes, if compatible. We’ll place stalls to minimize stress.

Do you sedate?

No sedation. We can administer oral meds only with written instructions.

New England Animal Transport

Safe, horse & pet transport based in Orrington, Maine, serving all of New England with nationwide routes by request. We use a well-ventilated trailer with interior cameras, provide 24/7 hay & water for equine, schedule horse-hotel layovers on long hauls, and send live text updates from pickup to delivery.