Welcome to Carousel Trails

I’m Ian Macdonald, the Owner and Operator of Carousel Trails Equine Transport.

As a horse lover, owner and professional I take great pride in providing the best possible experience for you and your horse while in my care.

Carousel Trails is a professional horse transport company fully insured and licensed with the DOT.

DOT: 4173736
MC: 1605809


What can you expect?

As the owner and operator of Carousel Trails you can expect that I will pay close and personal attention as we work together every step of the way – from booking your horse’s ride, to ensuring you’ve checked all the boxes for the needed/proper travel documentation, and for whatever else may be needed to safely transport your horse to its new destination, and new owner.

Whether it’s your first time transporting a horse, or just your first time with Carousel Trails, I will let you know what to do and when to do it to ensure everything goes smoothly for you and your horse.

What my clients are saying

Two horses to North Carolina

Ian brought my horses from northwest Illinois to eastern North Carolina.

He communicated effectively the entire trip. My senior mare and slightly obnoxious young gelding arrived safely and in good health.

5 stars, highly recommend!

Kristyn F.

Mustang to Texas

Highly recommend this man! Did an awesome job hauling my Mustang mare from Southern PA to NE Texas.

Audrey G.

Pony from Michigan to Arizona

Ian took very good care of Rowdy. He jumped off the trailer in very good spirits. Ian was very punctual and kept me updated frequently. I am very impressed!

Thank you!

Ann P.

3 Horses from Texas to Arizona

What a fabulous experience I had with Carousel Trails! Ian took the very best care of my 3 horses, while taking them over a thousand miles cross the country.

This will be my one and only transporter in future, long distance or short!

Diana K.

Mare for breeding from Illinois to Arizona

Ian did a great job in hauling my mare, Suda.

They communicated with me the pickup point and delivery drop off thanks for your professionalism.

Charlie S.

Gelding from California to Oregon

Very friendly and kept great communication!

Thank you so much for getting my boy home safe!

Lexie J.

Gelding from California to North Idaho

The best transport experience I have had (compared to several, over the past 10 years).

Ian was punctual, professional, took excellent care of my horse, and maintained terrific communication throughout the trip.

I will definitely call him again and recommend him to friends.

C K.

2 Thoroughbred mares from Norco, CA to Northern California

Horses arrived happy and in good spirits after a very long day in Ian’s Horsebox… excellent service.. highly recommend using Ian’s services.

Cheyenne R.

Annie

Ian delivered my horse safe and sound!

He took very good care of her and was great to communicate and work with! I would definitely recommend!

Bailey V.

Harvey

Ian was wonderful to work with and my horse arrived fat and happy!

Kaitlin B.

Boys coming home

This carrier I would highly recommend… he was timely, knowledgeable, and my horses arrived, in great shape, and disposition…. was nothing to unload them after such a trip.

Their rates were good, and his equipment, is top of the line…

Paul R.

Scip the Sky

Ian was wonderful communicating and delivering my daughters horse.

I highly recommended Carousel Trails to ship your horse.

Thank you!

Brooke M.

Mickie

Shipper was excellent!

Ian did great with my horse and kept me updated along the trip, horse hadn’t been on a trailer in 15 years and he loaded like a champ for Ian!

Showed up at destination in great shape and happy!

Thank you so much for taking care of my boy!

Candace L.

Scottsdale, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

Wonderful service. On time, frequent updates and Carson arrived in perfect condition.

Highly recommend!

Kristen D.

Bullitt from West Virginia to Arizona

I can’t say enough of how well this trip went for Bullitt. Ian was prompt on pickup, kept me updated.

He was available if I had a question but most importantly Bullitt was happy when he showed up after a 3 day journey from West Virginia to Arizona. Not groggy, tired or cranky like you would expect.

Thanks Ian, it was quite the emotional surprise for Rachel to see her Bullitt again. The reunion couldn’t have gone better and you were an integral part of making this reunion memorable

Les C.

Imported Warmblood gelding from Florida to California

Ian is a fantastic guy, savvy, horseman, friendly, and providing updates on each leg of the trip.

Horses are well cared for and our guy arrived in great condition and good spirits after 4 days on the road.

Marion W.

Quarter horse mare

Ian from Carousel trails is a super professional shipper.

I had a good feeling from the beginning. He did an awesome job with my mare, that had never been shipped before.

Would recommend him anytime.

Susana A.

Thoroughbred gelding from Kentucky to Arizona

Ian was more than I could have ever expected from a shipper.

He was professional, quick, and even kept in contact throughout the shipping.

This was our first cross country shipping, and I was so worried how my horse would fair. I shouldn’t have been. He showed up happy, fat, and in excellent condition. My big boy has mild arthritis, and I was shocked not even a stiff step after unloading.

If you are looking for a professional, kind, and helpful shipper Carousel Trails is hands down my choice.

Jennifer M.

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