Facts
Useful information about horse transportation and the way Gelissen Horse Transport goes about their business.
About the horse and its equipment
It’s in the horse’s best interest if we are informed beforehand of all the horse’s details and specifics. This is especially relevant to new customers and clients that have only recently joined us. Such details may be included in the request form. We do not require...
Quarantine protocol
Our Echt location is fully equipped for any kind of horse quarantine, regardless of the destination. Our long-stay stable consists of various fully equipped compartments. Each element can be separated from the next and function as an isolated unit for a horse in...
Import and export of a horse
We are fully licensed to handle every aspect of customs, regardless of the means of import or export or the destination of the horse. When we are asked to import a horse, whether it’s temporary or permanent, we need the horse’s details (a copy of the horse’s...
Close cooperation with vets
As we greatly value animal health in every aspect of our business, we have developed a close cooperation with vets over the years. Our dedicated vet visits our location several times a week. Many certificates issued by the vet have to state that the stables are free...
Customs license upgrade
We are currently working on an important upgrade of our customs license, the so-called AEO status. After 9/11 the US government decided on rules and regulations to ensure safer freight handling, carriage and delivery. Since, the system has been adopted worldwide. The...
Care during transport
When in transit the horses are provided with hay and water. It’s best for the horse not to be fed too much prior to the trip to prevent colic. If the horse is on a certain diet, the customer can bring the feed and the instructions. The same goes for medication that...
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About the horse and its equipment
It’s in the horse’s best interest if we are informed beforehand of all the horse’s details and specifics. This is especially relevant to new customers and clients that have only recently joined us. Such details may be included in the request form. We do not require...
Quarantine protocol
Our Echt location is fully equipped for any kind of horse quarantine, regardless of the destination. Our long-stay stable consists of various fully equipped compartments. Each element can be separated from the next and function as an isolated unit for a horse in...
Import and export of a horse
We are fully licensed to handle every aspect of customs, regardless of the means of import or export or the destination of the horse. When we are asked to import a horse, whether it’s temporary or permanent, we need the horse’s details (a copy of the horse’s...
Close cooperation with vets
As we greatly value animal health in every aspect of our business, we have developed a close cooperation with vets over the years. Our dedicated vet visits our location several times a week. Many certificates issued by the vet have to state that the stables are free...
Customs license upgrade
We are currently working on an important upgrade of our customs license, the so-called AEO status. After 9/11 the US government decided on rules and regulations to ensure safer freight handling, carriage and delivery. Since, the system has been adopted worldwide. The...
Care during transport
When in transit the horses are provided with hay and water. It’s best for the horse not to be fed too much prior to the trip to prevent colic. If the horse is on a certain diet, the customer can bring the feed and the instructions. The same goes for medication that...
Gelissen Paardentransport BV
Daalweg 38A
6102 TD Echt – The Netherlands
TEL: +31 (0)46 437 35 74
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Gelissen Paardentransport BV
Daalweg 38A
6102 TD Echt – The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)46 437 35 74
MORE INFORMATION