Ridgeview Equine Transport

Name: Ridgeview Equine Transport
Address: ridgeviewequinetransport. com, Dayton, NV, US
Telephone: +15309027270

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Your Luxury Horse Hauling Partner. Where your Horse’s Health and Safety are Always the Priority. Professional Care and Superb Communication set us Apart.

With over 25 years of Transporting top ranked Show Horses and Stallions. Haul with the Best.

10/13/2026

First off, thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes! ❤️ We had a great time, and I think the family was definitely happy to have me home for a change. 😂

September and the beginning of October have been WILD with Ridgeview Equine Transport. We’ve been so blessed to be busy, but Erica and I were laughing when we realized that over the last six weeks, I’ve been home a grand total of FOUR NIGHTS. The rest of the time, we’ve basically been rolling from state to state and horse show to horse show. 🐴🚛

Somewhere in there, we’ve made our way through Maine, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Texas, Missouri, Oregon, Washington, and just about everywhere in between. We’ve covered some serious miles and had the privilege of hauling some incredible horses and serving our wonderful clients and friends. At this rate, we might as well start collecting state stickers. 😂

Now we’re taking a little recoup and taper week. Erica and I have IRONMAN this coming Sunday, so it’s time to catch our breath, tackle some truck and trailer maintenance, get everything shipshape for winter, and attempt to put our lives back together before race day.

As I joked with Erica, we’ve got some much-earned time off this week. So naturally, we’re still going to find a way to roll about 1,500 miles and take it easy. No big deal. LOL. 🤣

Because apparently, after spending weeks driving across the country hauling horses, the logical next step is to voluntarily swim, bike, and run for an unreasonable amount of time. For fun. 🤦‍♂️😂

So yeah, we’re tapering, resting, recovering, and preparing for a nice, relaxing Sunday. What could possibly go wrong?

At this point, I think I just need to wish my legs the best of luck. Ironman doesn’t care how many miles I’ve driven, how little I’ve slept, or how tired I am. Sunday is coming either way! 💪🤣

All jokes aside, I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing horses and clients who have kept us moving, the opportunities Ridgeview has brought our way, and the family that keeps me rolling. ❤️🐴🚛

10/02/2026

Weanlings Hitting the Road 🐴

We love hauling the weanlings. For many, this may be their first trailer ride—or their first long one.

When hauling youngsters, I always have two scenarios in my head:

The dream scenario… and reality. 😂

The dream:

• Weaned for at least two weeks
• Halter broke and comfortable being handled
• Eating and drinking on their own
• Accustomed to their forage and concentrate w/o GI issues

Basically, they’ve read the Perfect Pony handbook. 😂

Reality:

Sometimes we get a youngster who has never had a halter on. Sometimes they’re halter broke, but have apparently decided today is the day to file a formal complaint.

That’s where experience matters.

We adapt to the youngster in front of us and handle the situation as safely, calmly, and positively as possible. Sometimes that means extra time. Sometimes creativity. Sometimes a baby simply needs help understanding what we’re asking.

Perfect angel yesterday does not guarantee perfect angel today. 😉

One thing never changes: calmness matters.

Young horses feed off the emotions of the humans around them. If we get frustrated or start freaking out, we can make an already stressful situation worse.

So we stay calm, patient, and focused:

Load safely. Get comfortable. Get safely down the road.

And one thing we’re firm about: we will not use transportation as the weaning process.

A youngster needs to be weaned, eating, and drinking regularly on their own before hitting the road.

Because a baby going on a hunger strike is not exactly the travel itinerary we’re looking for. 😂

Dream scenario or reality, we roll with the punches, take care of the babies, focus on the details and enjoy every mile.

That way, you get a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed bundle of joy on the other end. ❤️

08/25/2026

Super pictures from this weekends Raised Right Ranch show

08/25/2026

A Little Time Off the Road… Sort Of 😂

We just wrapped up a little over two weeks out on the road, and what a trip it was!

We had the opportunity to help move some great horses for some incredible clients, with quite a few of the longer state-to-state trips this time around.

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I even got to check a couple of states off my personal list that I’d never visited before, which is always a pretty cool bonus!!

Finished it off with some long-eared friends… a team of draft mules for the Santa Maria Elks Lodge!!

We finally made it home just in time for the final Raised Right Ranch dressage show of the season.

Erica was helping running the show, I was on groom/support/“whatever the wife needs me to be” duty, Maria was taking photos with Ridgeview Equine Photography , and Amy was helping with grooming and braiding.

It was one of those weekends that reminded us just how fortunate we are to be part of such a great local horse community.

And then… apparently, I came home from the horse show with a few things I didn’t know I needed. 😂

And let me tell you… this little dog now gets to ride around like the Queen Furiosa she clearly believes herself to be in her doggy stroller. 👑😂

I also somehow acquired more clothes for my dog than I probably have for myself in the truck, with the promise that I’ll be taking pictures of Fury out on the road in her various outfits for Amy and Maria.

To keep my “Man Card,” Fury and I ran almost 30 miles and biked almost 60 miles while out on the road…but we need to up our output to keep up with Erica!!

We are now packed up and back out on the road.

This week’s adventure:

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We truly do have some of the best clients, and we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunities to be of service!!

08/19/2026

Being of Service

You’ll hear me use that phrase quite a bit.

“We look forward to being of service.”

“Thank you for allowing us to be of service.”

“Honored to be of service.”

And while those words have become part of the way we communicate with our clients, they represent something much deeper here at Ridgeview Equine Transport.

Being of service is one of our core values.

When Erica and I were deciding what we wanted Ridgeview to be, a lot of that thinking came from our own experiences.

We’ve been the people handing our horses over to a transporter.

We’ve seen the things that made us feel comfortable — and the things that left us wondering what was happening with our horse.

And we kept coming back to one question:

If this were our horse, what would we want?

The answer wasn’t simply transportation.

It was service.

Because when you spend your hard-earned money on something, you’re not just paying for the product. You’re paying for the experience that comes with it.

Think about going to a restaurant. You’re not just paying for the food. You’re paying for someone to take care of you for a little while.

And yes, if you’ve ever been to Dick’s Last Resort in Vegas, that service apparently involves paying someone to be a complete 🍆 to you. 😂

But hey… that’s part of the experience too.

So we started looking at horse transportation the same way.

The actual hauling is only part of what we do.

How do we serve you while we’re doing it?

How do we serve your horse?

Do you know when we’re on our way?

Do you know when your horse has been loaded?

Do you know how they’re doing?

Do you know when something isn’t going according to plan?

And if something does happen, do you know what we’re doing about it?

That, to us, is service!

It’s listening.

It’s communicating.

It’s paying attention.

It’s recognizing that every horse is different and every owner has their own concerns.

It’s making sure that when your horse arrives, you don’t just know they made it from Point A to Point B.

You know they were cared for along the way.

Because we know what it feels like to be on the other side of that trailer door.

We know what it means to hand someone else the responsibility of caring for an animal that means an awful lot to you.

So when we tell you we’re honored to be of service, it isn’t something we say because it sounds nice.

We Mean It

We’re grateful that you trust us with your horses, your plans, and a little piece of your family.

Because at the end of the day, one of our core values is simple:

SERVE YOU

Thank you for letting us be of service to you!!

08/16/2026

🚛 Overnight in the trailer… or unload at a layover facility?

This is one of those conversations that comes up when we’re planning a longer haul that can’t be completed in one day.

And honestly? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer.

The right decision depends on the horse, equipment, weather, route, and what creates the least stress for that particular horse.

For horses traveling in a tie stall, we don’t overnight them in the trailer. They’ll be unloaded at an appropriate layover facility.

For horses traveling in a box stall, our general recommendation is to overnight in the trailer.

Why?

Once a horse has settled into its travel environment, we like keeping that familiar environment throughout the overnight.

A nervous horse may not appreciate being unloaded into an unfamiliar facility, settling in for the night, then being asked to load back up the next morning and start that adjustment process all over again.

The same goes for a known difficult loader. Once they’re safely loaded and comfortable, sometimes the best decision is simply… don’t mess with a good thing. 😂

There’s also biosecurity to consider. Our trailer is cleaned and disinfected between trips, while a new facility always carries some level of exposure risk.

BUT… there are absolutely times when a layover makes more sense.

An older horse with arthritic or foot-related issues may benefit from getting off the trailer and moving around.

And then there are the wild cards: extreme heat, severe weather, hurricanes, tornadoes… you know, the usual horse-hauling fun. 😂

That’s why this isn’t a checkbox decision.

We talk about the horse, the trip, and the owner’s concerns.

Then we make the decision based on what makes the most sense for THAT horse.

Don’t assume there is one “right” way to do it.

Look at the horse in front of you, consider the pros and cons, and choose the safest, lowest-stress option.

It’s not one-size-fits-all—and it shouldn’t be. 🐴

If we can be of service—whether it’s across the road or across the country—we’d love to help.

07/25/2026

🔥 Beating the Heat 🔥

We’ve hit that time of year where the weather becomes a consideration when hauling.

The reality is…unless you’re hauling in a refrigerated trailer (and almost nobody is), you’re limited to the ambient temperature around you. The goal isn’t making the trailer cold—it’s helping horses stay comfortable while minimizing heat stress.

Here are a few things that have worked well for us over the years.

💨 Airflow is King

If we’re talking about beating the heat, we’re talking about moving air.

Our roof vents and drop-down windows work together to keep fresh air moving instead of letting heat build inside.

I’ll admit…cutting holes in the roof of a perfectly good trailer is terrifying. 😂 But roof vents are one of the best upgrades we’ve made.

💦 Misters

When conditions call for them, we run misters. That fine mist combined with moving air can make a noticeable difference.

🌊 Hydration

Heat = Thirst.

Even though our horses have water available while traveling, we still stop every 2–4 hours to encourage them to drink and, when appropriate, offer electrolytes.

🧽 Cooling Horses

If a horse starts getting too warm, we’ll sometimes use a sponge bath.

Be smart about it, no ice water on hot horse. Hello colic!!! ☠️

⏰ Timing Matters

Whenever possible, we schedule departures earlier or adjust arrival times to avoid the hottest part of the day.

I don’t run overnights.

After years of driving refrigerated freight at night, I’ve learned I simply don’t drive my best overnight.

Knowing your limits is part of being a professional.

📅 Sometimes Waiting Is the Right Call

If it’s 120° outside and it feels like Satan himself is about to crawl out of the pavement and shake your hand…sometimes the smartest decision is simply to reschedule.

Every decision comes back to one priority:

Keeping horses safe, comfortable, and arriving just as happy and healthy as when they stepped onto the trailer.

Stay safe this summer, and if we can help with your transportation needs, we’d be honored to be your Luxury Horse Hauling Partner.

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Ridgeviewequinetransport. Com
Dayton, NV

Telephone

+15309027270

Website

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