What your vet needs to prepare — and how much lead time to give them — before we can load your horse.
We verify documents at pickup. If paperwork isn’t in order when we arrive, we can’t load the horse. This isn’t a technicality we enforce reluctantly — it protects your horse, the receiving party, and every other animal in our care. Here’s exactly what you need for each state we serve.
A blood test that checks for Equine Infectious Anemia. Required for interstate movement and for entry to most sales, shows, auctions, and boarding facilities. Indiana doesn’t require it for private farm-to-farm moves within the state — but it’s strongly recommended. Valid for 12 months. Your vet draws blood and sends it to a lab — results typically take 3–7 days.
Plan ahead: this isn’t same-day. If your Coggins expires before the haul date, get it renewed at least 2 weeks out.
Also called a health certificate. Your vet physically examines the horse and issues a document certifying it’s fit to travel. Required for interstate (out-of-state) movement. Valid for 30 days in most receiving states.
Schedule this close to your haul date — within the last few days if possible — so it doesn’t expire.
Important: State requirements change. Always confirm with your vet and the receiving facility before your haul date. The information above reflects general requirements as we understand them — we’re not a veterinary or regulatory authority.
Diego checks paperwork before loading. We look at:
If anything is missing or expired, we cannot load. We’ll call you as far in advance as possible if we spot an issue — but we verify at the door either way.
Ask us before your haul date. We’d rather sort it out a week early than have to turn away at pickup.