Question about Fee to Haul Horse

Valerie62 · 08-29-2008, 01:31 PM

For those who have recent experience with having a horse hauled or those who haul horses for a fee -- what is the going rate?

I am looking into buying a horse that is about 2 hours away (120 miles) and the owner stated in her ad that transport is available for an additional fee. When I asked what her fee would be, she said she really didn't know what the going rate was and asked if I could research it a bit. She said she would do the same. She said she's not in it to "make money" but just to cover gas and time.

Do you calculate the fee by round trip or just loaded miles? Man I can't wait until I can get my own trailer!

This is how I would calculate it: average of 10 miles to a gallon for 220 miles (roundtrip) = 22 gallons at $3.60 gallon = $79.20 (rounded up to $80). Then add $10 an hour x 4 hours (roundtrip) = $40.

$80 + $40 = $120 -- would that be a fair price?

Thanks for any comments.

Valerie

Crookedblaze · 08-29-2008, 01:33 PM

I just had my mare Stormy hauled from about 2 hours away, and the going price here was $250. But the gas in California is a little bit higher.

$120 sounds a little low to me, though.

Carri · 08-29-2008, 01:33 PM

We have a guy here who charges $1 per mile (NOT loaded mile) and I think he is too expensive. I think what you are proposing to pay her sounds really fair.

horseloverinVA · 08-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Depending on what she's driving and pulling, 10 miles to a gallon may not be accurate, she may get less if she has a big truck or trailer. She also may have diesel wich is well over $4.00 a gallon.

The people that delivered my mare from SC in Feb, just charged me for gas here and back. She gave me the reciepts so I knew she was being honest. It was right at $200 and it was only 5 hours round trip.

Valerie62 · 08-29-2008, 01:45 PM

She said she has a 3 horse GN trailer. I'm not sure about diesel or gas. I would have to adjust if it were diesel. I'm going out to look at the horse this evening ... so I can find out more detail then. I just want to get a ballpark figure so I don't offer too much more (or less) than I should.

We have a big Dodge Ram (hemi) and hauled two full size Harley Davidson's to Sturgis last year. A horsetrailer and one horse probably weighs a little more than an open trailer and two HDs, but we averaged about 13 miles to a gallon so that's where I came up with the 10.

This is all good info .... keep the comments coming. It really helps to get the perspective of others.

Oh yeah....and here's the horse I'm going to go see too...

http://wheeling.craigslist.org/grd/813732680.html

horseloverinVA · 08-29-2008, 01:50 PM

I really like her, I'm a sucker for a grey TB though!

Lopin · 08-29-2008, 01:53 PM

$1.00 loaded mile is on the low side of the going rate. $120 for her to bring her to you is too low, IMO.

dodib · 08-29-2008, 02:08 PM

I think $120 sounds more than fair for someone not trying to make $$ on the trip.............

kanoo32 · 08-29-2008, 02:20 PM

I wouldn't do it for less than $300, JMO! I have to think about the fuel, my time, applicable tolls, and wear and tear on my equipment. At the moment, it cost's me just short of $200 to fill up my truck. hauling 2 motorcycles and a horse are different things. Live weight and stationary weight are different.

Amrwmblds2 · 08-29-2008, 02:42 PM

I agree 100% with kanoo here.

Amrwmblds2 · 08-29-2008, 02:43 PM

also- the roundtrip is 240 miles- not 220 (if its 120 miles each way)

Valerie62 · 08-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amrwmblds2

also- the roundtrip is 240 miles- not 220 (if its 120 miles each way)

Well it's actually 110 miles but I decided to round up a little bit and got confused on which number I was rounding up. Sorry - not perfect.

Amrwmblds2 · 08-29-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valerie62

Well it's actually 110 miles but I decided to round up a little bit and got confused on which number I was rounding up. Sorry - not perfect.

Hey, me either!

breburtch · 08-29-2008, 04:21 PM

Where I am trailering for 2 hours costs anywhere from $240-$400 depending on who you get to trailer, type of trailer/truck it is, how the horse trailers. Some haulers also will put trailering equipment on your horse if your not there, price is sometimes extra and some include it and others wont do that at all if you want your horse wrapped etc you have to so it.

So 120 sounds low to me I would say offer more like 200

A J · 08-29-2008, 06:50 PM

Honestly, for that long of a trip, 120 seems low. I think 200 to 300 is more reasonable. I have a 3H GN, and a diesel truck, and go through about 1/2 tank on a 30 mile round tip to my show grounds - so it's actually less than 10 miles to the gallon - those trailers are not aerodynamic! And that was hauling one horse.

So, at 9 miles to the gallon, at diesel prices, you're already at a little over $100. Plus the four hours of driving time, loading and unloading, etc, it will pretty much be an all day affair, so even at only $10/hour, we're up to $150+ bare minimum. This covers nothing for expenses in the line of wear and tear on the vehicles, etc.

Last time I had my horses hauled by someone else, she charged me $1/mile both ways, and that was before fuel prices shot up so bad - so $1/mile both ways seems more than reasonable right now.

ETA: Hauling a trailer also takes a lot longer than it would driving in your car due to slower speeds, needing more time for corners, starting, stopping, etc, so if it takes you four hours in your car, it will probably take at least an extra hour hauling.

cook1745 · 08-29-2008, 06:54 PM

I just had three hauled and it cost me 3200 from georgia to new mexico and it is 1600 miles so what is that 2.00 a mile?

foreveryours · 08-29-2008, 07:07 PM

I am looking into getting a horse from CO and i was quoted for $1 a mile. So actually I thought the price was pretty reasonable for me... but thats just me and i was looking at 1600 miles for the trip so...

SACREDWINDWALKER · 08-29-2008, 09:08 PM

The per mile charge is also based on "If" there are more horses going or coming from that direction....the going rate for transporting horses around KY and TN is $2.50 per mile so I would say that was too cheap for the haul. However, the owner may not be in the transport business and allow you just to pay for fuel and bypass all the labor, time, wear and tear, etc....just depends.....it's really not that far to go....heck, we advertise horses for sale and ship them for $1.65 per mile but the first 100 miles are free...so it varies....but you asked the going rate and it is $2.50 permile....which comes out to be (one-way) $300...

Valerie62 · 08-29-2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks for all the comments .... I'll tuck them away for next time as I decided this isn't the horse for me. I just don't think she would fit into what I'm looking for. It is interesting to see the varied responses though.

barnbum2106 · 08-29-2008, 10:09 PM

I believe around here it is up to $1.50 per loaded mile

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08-29-2008, 01:31 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 241	Question about Fee to Haul Horse For those who have recent experience with having a horse hauled or those who haul horses for a fee -- what is the going rate? I am looking into buying a horse that is about 2 hours away (120 miles) and the owner stated in her ad that transport is available for an additional fee. When I asked what her fee would be, she said she really didn't know what the going rate was and asked if I could research it a bit. She said she would do the same. She said she's not in it to "make money" but just to cover gas and time. Do you calculate the fee by round trip or just loaded miles? Man I can't wait until I can get my own trailer! This is how I would calculate it: average of 10 miles to a gallon for 220 miles (roundtrip) = 22 gallons at $3.60 gallon = $79.20 (rounded up to $80). Then add $10 an hour x 4 hours (roundtrip) = $40. $80 + $40 = $120 -- would that be a fair price? Thanks for any comments. Valerie

08-29-2008, 01:33 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,360	I just had my mare Stormy hauled from about 2 hours away, and the going price here was $250. But the gas in California is a little bit higher. $120 sounds a little low to me, though. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-29-2008, 01:33 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 9,982	We have a guy here who charges $1 per mile (NOT loaded mile) and I think he is too expensive. I think what you are proposing to pay her sounds really fair. __________________

08-29-2008, 01:38 PM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,173	Depending on what she's driving and pulling, 10 miles to a gallon may not be accurate, she may get less if she has a big truck or trailer. She also may have diesel wich is well over $4.00 a gallon. The people that delivered my mare from SC in Feb, just charged me for gas here and back. She gave me the reciepts so I knew she was being honest. It was right at $200 and it was only 5 hours round trip. __________________ A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks, but the rider who is wise remembers it is no more than a loan. Pam Brown Last edited by horseloverinVA : 08-29-2008 at 01:41 PM.

08-29-2008, 01:45 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 241	She said she has a 3 horse GN trailer. I'm not sure about diesel or gas. I would have to adjust if it were diesel. I'm going out to look at the horse this evening ... so I can find out more detail then. I just want to get a ballpark figure so I don't offer too much more (or less) than I should. We have a big Dodge Ram (hemi) and hauled two full size Harley Davidson's to Sturgis last year. A horsetrailer and one horse probably weighs a little more than an open trailer and two HDs, but we averaged about 13 miles to a gallon so that's where I came up with the 10. This is all good info .... keep the comments coming. It really helps to get the perspective of others. Oh yeah....and here's the horse I'm going to go see too... http://wheeling.craigslist.org/grd/813732680.html

08-29-2008, 01:50 PM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,173	I really like her, I'm a sucker for a grey TB though! __________________ A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks, but the rider who is wise remembers it is no more than a loan. Pam Brown

08-29-2008, 01:53 PM
Lopin Coming two Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Home of Brett Favre Posts: 1,692	$1.00 loaded mile is on the low side of the going rate. $120 for her to bring her to you is too low, IMO. __________________ Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

08-29-2008, 02:08 PM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,568	I think $120 sounds more than fair for someone not trying to make $$ on the trip............. __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

08-29-2008, 02:20 PM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,362	I wouldn't do it for less than $300, JMO! I have to think about the fuel, my time, applicable tolls, and wear and tear on my equipment. At the moment, it cost's me just short of $200 to fill up my truck. hauling 2 motorcycles and a horse are different things. Live weight and stationary weight are different. __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!

08-29-2008, 02:42 PM
Amrwmblds2 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,375	I agree 100% with kanoo here. __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

08-29-2008, 02:43 PM
Amrwmblds2 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,375	also- the roundtrip is 240 miles- not 220 (if its 120 miles each way) __________________ www.NewEnglandWarmbloods.com Breeding and Training Quality Sporthorses

08-29-2008, 04:21 PM
breburtch Coming two Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 1,863	Where I am trailering for 2 hours costs anywhere from $240-$400 depending on who you get to trailer, type of trailer/truck it is, how the horse trailers. Some haulers also will put trailering equipment on your horse if your not there, price is sometimes extra and some include it and others wont do that at all if you want your horse wrapped etc you have to so it. So 120 sounds low to me I would say offer more like 200 Last edited by breburtch : 08-29-2008 at 04:24 PM.

08-29-2008, 06:50 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,318	Honestly, for that long of a trip, 120 seems low. I think 200 to 300 is more reasonable. I have a 3H GN, and a diesel truck, and go through about 1/2 tank on a 30 mile round tip to my show grounds - so it's actually less than 10 miles to the gallon - those trailers are not aerodynamic! And that was hauling one horse. So, at 9 miles to the gallon, at diesel prices, you're already at a little over $100. Plus the four hours of driving time, loading and unloading, etc, it will pretty much be an all day affair, so even at only $10/hour, we're up to $150+ bare minimum. This covers nothing for expenses in the line of wear and tear on the vehicles, etc. Last time I had my horses hauled by someone else, she charged me $1/mile both ways, and that was before fuel prices shot up so bad - so $1/mile both ways seems more than reasonable right now. ETA: Hauling a trailer also takes a lot longer than it would driving in your car due to slower speeds, needing more time for corners, starting, stopping, etc, so if it takes you four hours in your car, it will probably take at least an extra hour hauling. __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

08-29-2008, 06:54 PM
cook1745 Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,340	I just had three hauled and it cost me 3200 from georgia to new mexico and it is 1600 miles so what is that 2.00 a mile? __________________ Home of my sweet girl Cinnamon. Not fancy but she is mine!!!

08-29-2008, 07:07 PM
foreveryours Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 828	I am looking into getting a horse from CO and i was quoted for $1 a mile. So actually I thought the price was pretty reasonable for me... but thats just me and i was looking at 1600 miles for the trip so... __________________ My Website(pls sign the guestbook if you visit) Help my dragons hatch & grow!!CLICK HERE

08-29-2008, 09:08 PM
SACREDWINDWALKER Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 2,067	The per mile charge is also based on "If" there are more horses going or coming from that direction....the going rate for transporting horses around KY and TN is $2.50 per mile so I would say that was too cheap for the haul. However, the owner may not be in the transport business and allow you just to pay for fuel and bypass all the labor, time, wear and tear, etc....just depends.....it's really not that far to go....heck, we advertise horses for sale and ship them for $1.65 per mile but the first 100 miles are free...so it varies....but you asked the going rate and it is $2.50 permile....which comes out to be (one-way) $300... __________________ *"By living in Kentucky,* *I think it's time to migrate or hibernate!" CK* http://www.sacredwindwalker.com

08-29-2008, 10:08 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 241	Thanks for all the comments .... I'll tuck them away for next time as I decided this isn't the horse for me. I just don't think she would fit into what I'm looking for. It is interesting to see the varied responses though.

08-29-2008, 10:09 PM
barnbum2106 Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 261	I believe around here it is up to $1.50 per loaded mile __________________ Owned by: Bailey, Bo, Lucy, & Hoosier