RideJoy Resources
Guides for the road, from riders who haul.
Practical, plain-English guides for traveling with your horse, and tools for the barns and horse hotels that host them. Free to read, and printable for your trailer.
For riders on the road
Plan a safer haul
Start with the checklist, then dig into paperwork, layovers and weather.
The Pre-Trip Checklist for Hauling Your Horse
A practical checklist for the week before, the night before and the morning you haul: paperwork, horse, rig, supplies and plans.
Horse Travel Paperwork: Coggins, Health Certificates and Brand Inspections
What a Coggins test, health certificate (CVI) and brand inspection are, when you need them to cross state lines, and how to keep them organized.
How to Plan Horse Layover Stops on a Long Haul
How far to drive each day, how often to stop, and the questions to ask a layover host before you book an overnight stop for your horse.
Winter Horse Hauling: How to Travel Safely in Cold Weather
How to blanket, ventilate and hydrate your horse in a cold trailer, plus the road, tire and emergency-kit checks that matter most in winter.
Hauling South for Winter: Clipped vs. Unclipped Horses
How to haul and settle a horse heading from a cold climate to a warm one for the winter, whether they're wearing a full winter coat or already clipped.
For hosts and horse hotels
Guides to help you get booked
Two downloadable PDF guides for barn owners listing on RideJoy, available from our sister publication, Horse Hotel Magazine.
Listing Price Guide
What to charge for a horse layover, from basic stalls to premium barns, plus add-ons like shavings, stall cleaning and RV hookups, how to price human lodging, and the major horse shows near you by region.
$9
Listing Photography Guide
How to take listing photos that get you booked, using just your phone: prepping and staging your property, the must-have shots travelers look for, and simple editing tips. 19 pages.
$9Get both guides for $15. Everything you need to price and photograph your listing.
Get the bundleFrom our sister publication
Horse Hotel Magazine
The business magazine for farm owners who host traveling horses, with practical articles on pricing, guests and making the most of the slow season. The Winter 2027 issue mails in February.
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Our guides are general information, not veterinary or legal advice. Always check with your veterinarian and the states you travel through.