Nice to meet you
Hello! This is Ian Macdonald, the owner operator of Carousel Trails. I am an experienced hauler and horseman. I would love to work with you to haul your equine friends safely and efficiently wherever they need to go. Carousel Trails is DOT/MC compliant, based in Arizona and offers services anywhere in the lower 48 states. […]
September 2024 – Utah, California, Arizona and New Mexico
One of the things I love about being a horse transporter is the variety I get to experience. Just completed a trip that was packed with variety. From the Arizona desert to the mountains of Utah. Back down to Palm Springs and then the coast near San Diego before heading towards the enchanted state of […]
Arizona to Colorado
Offering weekly departures on this route. The round trip from Arizona to Colorado and back is normally over four days:Day 1: Load in Tucson/Phoenix/Scottsdale areas and start heading north towards Flagstaff. Pickup I-40 east to our target overnight layover. There are several options and which one we choose is dependent on when we get loaded […]
Join the Ride!
Need a horse shipped: to a new home, to a show, for breeding, or any other reason? Carousel Trails offers nationwide equine shipping services and will work with you to provide you and your equine with a safe and positive experience! Our routes are planned based on demand. Planning routes that are more complex than […]
What you get
Reasonable rates and great service. You will get professional and personalized service for you and your horse. I work hard to provide a high-quality experience at an affordable cost. I keep my rates affordable by running efficiently. I do not cut corners to make a fast buck! Communication is very important throughout the booking process, […]
How I do it
Long haul small loads coast to coast. Horses have hay and water in front of them at all times. I stop every 3 to 4 hours to replenish hay and water and take the opportunity to provide nose rubs and some love. I plan on covering an average of 600 miles per day and stop […]
What I do
Horse transport across the continental United States. My home base is in southern Arizona, and I transport horses pretty much anywhere in the continental United States. I offer different options, all with the goal of providing you with the most economical and efficient transport for your equine friend. Whether you have a horse going to […]