subject: Horse Hauler (Horse Transporter) [print this page] Like all of us, horses need steady care and consideration to thrive and reach their fullest potential. It makes sense to have someone like you, a horse lover, working with these treasured animals, whether you perform your job in the saddle or out of it. Let your love of horses carry you on a path of professional exploration, one that can lead to your ultimate destination of a rewarding career in the equine industry. This book is designed for each and every person who wants to join the world of horses in some professional capacity and needs some guidance in finding that dream job.
If you like horses and driving (a vehicle), this may be the ideal job for you. Horse haulers work for companies that transport horses and they become temporary custodians of the animals while they are in transit. The hauler loads and unloads the horses and takes care of everything from watering, feeding, and administering medicine to tending injuries. Good driving skills and a clean driving record are essential, and as horses are usually transported in large tractor/trailer rigs, a license to operate commercial vehicles is often needed as well. Because of the direct involvement in the horses' care and the potential for neglect or abuse, some transport companies may require their drivers to have previous experience with horses.
Due to the nature of long-distance hauls, transporters may be on the road for extended periods of one to several weeks, and then off-duty for several days until the next haul. Haulers should be comfortable performing solitary work and driving steadily for many hours at a time.
