Palomo
Cross-country horse transport
Compare vetted long-haul carriers for the East Coast to West Coast lanes, with vetted layovers every 8-12 hours.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Florida to California, Kentucky to Oregon, Texas to Maine
Air-ride trailers as default, onboard water systems, GPS tracking shared with you, layovers at vetted barns every 8-12 hours, photo updates at each rest stop, and a single driver responsible for the whole route.
Vetted driver
Insurance, USDOT, trailer specs, and reviews from past owners, all visible before you book.
Paperwork in one place
Coggins, health certs, destination paperwork, and any pickup notes ride along with the booking.
Horse-first details
Tell the driver about temperament, loading quirks, route limits, and who to contact at drop-off.
Updates as it happens
You see when the trailer leaves, where it is on the road, and when your horse is at the new barn.
DRIVER CREDENTIALS
Drivers who run long-haul daily.
Before booking cross-country transport, confirm the transporter’s operating authority, insurance coverage, overnight arrangements and experience with similar routes.
- Insurance and USDOT authority reviewed
- Trailer setup shown before you accept the quote
- Reviews from past owners visible up front
- Trip documents stay with the booking
WHEN TO SHIP
Winter migration peaks January, summer migration peaks May.
The Wellington/Ocala/Aiken to Thermal lane fills first in November-December. The Kentucky-to-Bay-Area lane fills March-April. Late-summer relocations back east book 6-8 weeks ahead.
Typical pricing
Per-mile or route quote with layover cost
Recommended lead time
Book 6-12 weeks out
Documents
Coggins, health cert, destination notes
Tracking
Pickup, route, and drop-off updates in the app
Best fit
Cross-country horse transport routes, local through long-haul
Vetting
Insurance, USDOT, and trailer specs reviewed before quoting
SHIPPING CROSS-COUNTRY HORSE TRANSPORT - TIPS
Five details to settle before requesting quotes
01
Name the people on each end.
Drivers can quote sharper when they know who to call at the barn, the gate situation, and when the horse needs to be loaded or off.
02
Get paperwork in early.
Coggins and health certs in the booking saves a round of phone tag and lets the driver confirm the horse is good to roll.
03
Match the rig to the horse, not the price tag.
Box stall vs. straight, cameras, layover plans, and how your horse loads can all change which driver is the right call.
04
Decide direct vs. shared route.
A direct trip is faster and pricier; a shared run is cheaper but adds stops. Worth thinking about before you accept.
FAQ
Cross-country horse transport trips, answered
FAQ
Cross-country horse transport trips, answered
Compare insurance, trailer fit, price, timing, and reviews from past owners before you accept any quote.
Ship with cross-country horse transport specialists.
Compare quotes from verified cross-country horse transport transporters in under 60 seconds.
Know exactly where your horse is.
Live driver location, milestone alerts, in-app messaging, and every trip document, in your pocket.
Have a question?
Talk to a Palomo specialist about routes, equipment, or paperwork — we're reachable seven days a week.
