Buying guide · Sep 24, 2026
What to ask a horse transporter before you book
Clear questions protect your horse. Here is what we recommend asking any hauler — and how 2 Mittens Farm answers today.
| Ask this | Our answer |
|---|---|
| How many horses will be on the trailer? | We haul a maximum of two per trip. |
| Who is driving and handling? | Fern and Luke — the owners — on every load. |
| What trailer do you use? | 2011 2-horse slant-load bumper pull with padded stalls, fans, rear and side ramp, drop-down feed windows. |
| Do you offer GPS tracking? | Not currently. |
| How do I get updates? | Call or text us during the trip — we stay reachable. |
| Can you do emergency runs? | Yes, with an additional emergency fee when the schedule allows. |
| Where are you based? | Raleigh, NC today; expanding to Ocala, FL later this year. |
Also ask about insurance and DOT/MC numbers when a carrier advertises them. We only publish credentials we actually have — see our FAQ for verified details.