Launching Fall 2026 · Now Accepting Founding Carriers

The marketplace for America's most trusted horse haulers.

Stop scrolling Facebook groups for someone with a trailer. Connect directly with FMCSA-licensed, insured commercial carriers who do this for a living. We've done the vetting for you.

Status
Pre-Launch
Carriers
FMCSA Licensed
Coverage
Nationwide
J-1042
● Open
Lexington, KY Ocala, FL
May 15 · 1 horse · Box stall
3 Quotes From $1,650
CARRIER PORTAL
Active Jobs · 4
Next pickup: Tomorrow, 8am
Earnings this week $4,820
BOOKING CONFIRMED
Bozeman, MT Scottsdale
Pickup May 22 · 2 horses
Carrier matched $2,400
How It Works

Booking horse transport, finally simple.

A clean three-step process from posting your job to delivery. No more Facebook groups, no more cold calls, no more wondering whether the person showing up actually has insurance.

i.

Post your job

Tell us where, when, and what's traveling. Takes about three minutes. A small posting fee gets your job in front of our entire carrier network.

ii.

Compare anonymous quotes

Vetted carriers submit competitive bids. You see prices and ETAs without revealing identities — fair pricing protected by anonymity until you book.

iii.

Book and ship

Accept your favorite quote. The carrier's identity is revealed, contact info is shared, and you coordinate pickup directly. Funds released only after safe delivery.

For Horse Owners

Stop guessing. Start booking with confidence.

Your horse deserves a hauler with credentials, experience, and accountability. HTS connects you with the kind of professionals you'd hire if you knew where to find them.

  • Licensed and insured carriers only Every carrier holds active FMCSA operating authority and current commercial insurance.
  • Anonymous bidding protects fair pricing Carriers can't see who's posting; you can't see who's bidding. Quote on merit, not relationships.
  • Funds held in escrow Transport payment isn't released to the carrier until your horse arrives safely.
  • Complete trip records Every detail — pickup, delivery, paperwork, signed bill of lading — preserved in one place.

Booking horse transport shouldn't feel like a cold-call lottery. We built HTS because we know what owners need — and we know what real haulers can deliver when the platform respects their work.

The HTS Team Working horse haulers turned platform builders
What it costs
Post a job $9.99
If you book a carrier + $40.00
Total HTS fees per booking $49.99
No hidden fees. Carrier transport pricing is all-inclusive.
Horse Hauling Tips

From the road. From a hauler.

Real advice from years of hauling, written by working professionals. Whether you're shipping for the first time or the fiftieth, these guides help you ship smart.

The Owner's Guide

How to find safe, reliable transport for your horse.

The complete owner's guide to booking horse transport — written by working haulers who've seen what works and what doesn't. Whether you use HTS or not, this guide will save you stress, money, and time.

01 Vetting carriers — what to verify, what to ignore
02 Pricing — what's fair, what's a red flag
03 Preparing your horse for transport
04 Required paperwork (and the parts no one tells you)
05 What to expect at pickup and delivery
06 When things go wrong — your rights and remedies
Includes an exclusive walkthrough video (coming soon)
A Hauler's Guide for Owners
How to Find Safe Horse Transport
— by Horse Hauling Girl —
$24 .99 One-time
Instant download · Lifetime access
Recommended Resources

Tools and gear we actually use.

Curated tools and gear for horse owners. Trailer cameras, halters, books, insurance partners — recommendations from working haulers.

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Trailer Cameras

The wireless camera systems we recommend for owners who want eyes on their horse.

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Books & Reading

Essential reads on horse welfare, equine travel, and trailering best practices.

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Equine Insurance

Insurance providers we trust for transit coverage, mortality, and major medical.

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Travel Supplies

Halters, boots, electrolytes, fly masks — the gear we pack for every haul.

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Some links are affiliate links. We earn a small commission on purchases at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe will serve horse owners well.
State Requirements

Shipping rules vary by state.

Every state sets its own requirements for horses moving in or out — Coggins recency, health certificate timing, brand inspection, entry permits. Before you ship, check the rules where you're going AND where you're coming from. The links below take you to authoritative federal and state sources.

Always confirm with the destination state's veterinarian's office before shipping. Requirements change. Outbreaks happen. Health certificate timing windows vary from 10 to 30 days depending on the state. The links above are starting points, not substitutes for direct confirmation.
For Carriers

The marketplace built by haulers, for haulers.

If you run a licensed, insured horse-hauling operation, HTS gives you steady deal flow without the chaos of social-media lead-chasing. Set your prices, win the jobs that fit your schedule, get paid automatically.

Quality leads, not crowds

Owners who pay to post are serious buyers. No tire-kickers, no "what's your best price" before they've shared a single detail.

Guaranteed payment

Funds escrowed at booking. Two-business-day payout to your bank after delivery. No invoicing, no chasing.

Tax forms handled

1099-K filing automatic via Stripe Connect. You haul; we handle the paperwork.

Become a Founding Carrier Carrier FAQ
Frequently Asked

Honest answers to common questions.

We confirm every carrier's active FMCSA operating authority (DOT and MC numbers), review their safety record, and verify a current commercial insurance certificate before approval. Bonds are optional and equipment is the carrier's responsibility. We do not verify or guarantee transport quality — that's between you and the carrier you choose.
$9.99 to post a job. If you accept a quote, an additional $40 is charged at booking. Total HTS fees per booking: $49.99. Posting fees are non-refundable, and we don't guarantee every job will receive quotes — but our network is built to match real carriers with real demand.
HTS is a brokerage. We connect owners with carriers and facilitate the booking, but we don't mediate transport-quality disputes. If you have a concern about a transport, you'll need to address it directly with your carrier — through their customer service, their insurance, or other channels. We provide a complete record of every booking that you can use as documentation.
Yes, but the refund depends on how much notice you give. With 7+ days' notice, you get a full transport refund and the $40 booking fee converts to a credit toward a future booking. With less notice, the refund scales down — by the day of pickup, the full transport amount goes to the carrier as compensation. The $9.99 posting fee is non-refundable in all cases. Full policy details at booking time.
We're recruiting founding carriers now and launching publicly in fall 2026. Join the waitlist below to be the first notified when we open to owners.
We're currently in private recruitment with established commercial carriers. If you operate a licensed, insured horse-hauling business and would like to be considered for the founding carrier program, reach out at the email below or join the waitlist as a carrier.
Join the Waitlist

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