Palomo
Mare & foal transport
Box-stall trailers, biosecurity-aware drivers, and gentle pacing for the most fragile run we operate.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Built around the smallest passenger
Mare and foal trips run differently from any other transport. Here's what every Palomo Verified trip includes when a foal is on board.
Box-stall trailer
Mare and foal travel together in a single oversized box stall - never tied, never separated.
Biosecurity protocol
Trailer disinfected before pickup. Single-load runs only - no shared trips with horses from other farms.
Slower pace, more stops
Lower max speed, hand-walk stops every 4 hours, and overnight layovers on routes longer than 12 hours.
Vet-ready paperwork
Mare and foal Coggins, health certificate, and breeding paperwork bundled with the booking.
DRIVER CREDENTIALS
Drivers who've handled hundreds of foals.
Mare and foal trips are reserved for transporters with logged foal experience and a current AAEP-aligned health protocol on file.
- 5+ years operating mare/foal trips
- Disinfection protocol uploaded annually
- Insurance with foal coverage rider
- Reviewed by Palomo Trust team
WHEN TO SHIP
Built around the breeding calendar.
Mare and foal trips peak in spring and fall. Booking ahead of the foaling season locks in foal-rated drivers before the Lexington and Ocala corridors fill up.
Spring foaling - peak
Apr - Jun - book 6 weeks out
Summer pasture moves
Jul - Aug - book 4 weeks out
Fall foaling - secondary
Sep - Nov - book 4 weeks out
Winter circuit moves
Dec - Mar - book 8 weeks out
Min foal age
14 days - with vet sign-off
Foal-rated transporters
42 verified
SHIPPING MARE & FOAL TRANSPORT - TIPS
Five details to settle before requesting quotes
01
Confirm the foal is at least 14 days old and nursing reliably.
Most Palomo transporters require a written vet sign-off before pickup. Earlier travel is reviewed case-by-case.
02
Get the AAEP-aligned health cert and current Coggins on the mare.
Foals under six months ship under the mare's papers in most states. Palomo bundles breeding paperwork with the booking.
03
Book 4-6 weeks ahead - foal-rated drivers are scarce.
Spring foaling season (Apr - Jun) and the Lexington corridor fill first. Locking pickup early is normal for breeding-farm moves.
04
Plan a midpoint barn stop, not a layover at a truck stop.
FAQ
Mare & foal transport trips, answered
FAQ
Mare & foal transport trips, answered
Most Palomo transporters require the foal to be at least 14 days old, nursing reliably, and cleared by a vet. Earlier travel is reviewed case-by-case with a written vet note.
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