Buying Guides
Transport should be planned as part of the purchase, not as an afterthought. The destination, route and current entry requirements can affect timing, paperwork and cost.
Ask how the horse could travel to its new home while you are still deciding whether to buy. A realistic transport estimate helps the buyer understand the complete purchase cost and avoids unnecessary delay after contracts and payment are completed.
For international buyers, provide the exact destination rather than only the country. The final stable location, route and transfer points can affect the proposed journey.
Ask the transporter about the proposed route, vehicle, journey structure, rest arrangements, communication during transit and the documentation they expect from the seller and veterinarian. For long journeys, discuss how the horse will be monitored and how delays are handled.
The cheapest quotation is not automatically the best value. Reliability, horse handling, route planning and clear communication are important when moving a newly purchased horse.
Transport and import requirements depend on the destination and can change. Health certificates, official veterinary steps, border procedures or other documents may be required for a particular route. These should be confirmed for the actual journey with the transporter, veterinarian and relevant authorities.
Avoid relying on an old checklist from a previous purchase. The correct paperwork is the paperwork required for this horse, this route and this travel date.
Before travel, understand when ownership and risk transfer under the sale agreement and what insurance, if any, is in place during transport. Buyers should arrange appropriate specialist advice for their own circumstances.
Keep contact details for the seller, transporter and receiving stable together with copies of the horse identification and journey documents.
The transport plan ends when the horse is safely settled, not when the lorry leaves Spain. Confirm the arrival address, access for a large vehicle, an appropriate stable or turnout area, water and a responsible person available to receive the horse.
After a long journey, follow the advice of the professionals responsible for the horse and give the new arrival time to settle before expecting normal work.
Majestic Horses works with international customers and can help coordinate transport planning and export support once a horse has been selected. The objective is a clear handover between seller, veterinarian, transporter and buyer.
Because destination requirements can change, current transport details are confirmed for each individual purchase rather than treated as a permanent one-size-fits-all rule.
Ask Majestic Horses about transport planning when you enquire about a horse, especially if the purchase will involve an international journey.
