International Travel


EquiFlight Cont from page 8


done for the facilities records as well as the owners’ piece of mind. “One of the most important things I do


that first day is a Personality Evaluation,” adds Katie. “This is very important in determining stall and later hauling placement. I have found that horses are more content if they like their neighbors.” One of the things that sets Equiflight apart


from other transportation companies is the quarantine care: • offering multiple stabling options in-


cluding small private paddocks, foaling size stalls or show stalls with private runs; • stabling horses flying together in view


of each other; • providing turn-out every day, weather


permitting; • committing to provide clear communi-


cation with the owner from arrival day to des- tination.


7 Days Prior to Ship The week before the actual flight takes


EquiFlight is located on a spacious ranch in Collinsville, Texas.


place, there is a once again a buzz of activity. Now timing is everything. A USDA approved Veterinarian is out for another health evalua- tion and bloodwork. More paperwork needing Federal USDA Office approval is couriered, stamped and returned. Schedules for the flight and transportation to the airport are confirmed. “Once everything is finalized, I start


packing supplies for the trip,” explains Ka- tie. “I also send the schedule and review the horse(s) placement, care and personality with the Animal Attendant.”


Before They Fly


We are now down to 24 hours preflight. There is still a lot to do. Horses are bathed and


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groomed. One of the last items before travel is “Before They Fly,” a photo shoot of each horse.


“I post this to the Equiflight Facebook


page,” shares Katie. “The old and new owners can view and comment. I evaluate each horse one last time as it loads onto the chartered air ride trailer. From this point on, the Animal At- tendant will be traveling with the horse(s) and reporting back to me.” Horses arrive at the USDA run facility 2


to 5 hours prior to loading on the plane for a required rest time. Unloaded into stalls, they have access to hay and water. A final paper- work check and horse evaluation is performed by the USDA Federally Approved Veterinarian prior to loading each into a special 8’x10’x10’


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