Horse and Alpaca Logistics We guarantee ground transportation throughout Europe and work with a network of worldwide
transporters.
Horses, alpacas, and gear always travel at owners' risk (including loading/unloading/rest periods).
Original passports must accompany the horses at all times.
International Transportation
Based on years of experience, we have perfected our fleet to improve the safety and comfort of your horse.
International transports are made in Mercedes-Benz vehicles with capacity for 9 horses each. All our trucks are certified and approved by the Portuguese National Authority (DGAV).
- Satellite navigation (GPS),
- Recording system for door control (opening / closing),
- Temperature recording system,
- Cushioned bays to reduce tail wounds,
- Air conditioning,
- Forced ventilation,
- Lower Hydraulic suspension for loading ramp,
- 2 x internal CCTV cameras,
- Side ramp,
- Automatic water supply,
- First-aid kits.
We also have horses and understand how you feel each time your horse has to travel, in international routes our fleet is always driven by two experienced drivers that are reachable 24 hours a day. All drivers handle horses daily and are certified in animal welfare.
With the help of cameras, horses are monitored throughout the trip, allowing drivers to react quickly to any problems that may occur. Automatic drinkers allow the horse to have access to water throughout the course. We have access to a network of stables throughout Europe that allows the horses to be unloaded for rest, thus improving the quality of the trip.
All vehicles have heat insulated containers and are equipped with air conditioning to improve the indoor climate regardless of the outside temperature. Our fleet also has bays that can be quickly adjusted to carry your horse regardless of size. We can turn the stalls into small boxes for mares to travel comfortably with their offspring.
National Transportation
Merceds-Benz Atego - Also approved by the National Authorities (DGAV)
This lorry is for shorter journeys and is equipped with:
- Cushioned bays to reduce tail wounds,
- Forced ventilation,
- Lower Hydraulic suspension for loading ramp,
- 2 x internal CCTV cameras,
- Side ramp,
- First-aid kits.
Trailers
If you want to transport only one or two horses, we also have Ifor Williams trailers for that purpose. We also use them when accesses are not suitable for the lorries.