Pro here. Client booked a horse for a haul that should have only taken two days tops. It took an entire week, and the horse came off the trailer colicking, exhausted and so dehydrated we had to have the vet out immediately. The horse drank three full buckets of water within three hours of being unloaded as thought she hadn't had water in days. If she had been on the trailer for another hour or two she would have gone down in transit. She arrived just in time. My poor client had to have the emergency vet out within hours of receiving her new horse. What an absolute nightmare - the only shipping nightmare in my career, and my first experience with this company. Communication from the shipper with my client was bad from the very beginning. Client received no photo updates even though she requested them, and delivery was delayed repeatedly with no explanation...but the driver arrived talking ON her cell phone and seemed to have been for some time, so it seems that operating safety and communication simply aren't a priority. The ramp on the rig was downright dangerous: barely wide enough for a small horse to get up and down safely, with an impossible 12" drop down into the ramp. The ramp itself was a literal plywood slide with no rubber or texture for grip, lined by flimsy 1/4" press board "guards" held in place by a bungee cord. I should have taken photos - it was the most dangerous, terrifying setup I've seen in a long time. All of this on top of the fact that another horse on the trailer (headed to another destination) had a terrible cough and the rig looked and smelled like it hadn't been sanitized in months. The hauler also told us she'd had the windows closed for some time. She had no problem telling us how she was "training" the horse to haul, but doesn't seem to know how to properly feed and water the animals in her care. Cute. Do not use this company for long distance transport. Just straight up don't. Yes, I know they're cheap and it's tempting to try to save a buck or two. I know you think "it can't be that bad" and "the horse will be fine." I'm here to advise you against this line of thinking. If you love your horses, hire someone else. Paying more for a better shipper is *always* cheaper than an emergency vet bill. Run - do not walk - away from this company. Your horse (and your wallet) will thank you. read more

Do your research before hiring them There is a reason you can't leave reviews on their fb page and they delete and block anyone who leaves a bad comment about them. I have heard horror stories from multiple people one of whom I know, that have had horses delivered half dead to put it. They do not take care of these horses they transport. No food, water takes them 10 days to ship across the country. read more

DO NOT USE PARLIER TRUCKING! If your horse does eventually arrive, it'll be half dead. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been awarded to owners in lawsuits against them. If you try to contact them with concerns, they'll threaten to dump your horse on the side of the road. If you care about your horse at all, do not use them please!! read more

Horrible horrible. Communication with the driver was shitty. I never knew where my mare was. Wasn't told a route. Wasn't told a definite drop off. After 11 days of being on the trailer the mare had to forlifted off the trailer and died the following day. Would never recommend them for even hauling dry goods little alone a live animal. read more

Josie transported a horse from Maryland to Sacramento, CA that was donated ti our nonprofit. Chip arrived in sound and healthy condition. Very happy with their service. Referred thrm to a friend who had a great experience as well. They are bringing another donated horse up to us from SoCal next week. read more

I have used Parleir Trucking in NC, three times now and each time they have kept me informed of any issues and how my horses were doing the entire trip. I know that horses can be unpredictable and I trust Parleir to do their very best to protect my horses while in their care. Thank you for all you have done for me and my horses! I look forward to working with you in the future! I highly recommend Parleir Trucking for equine transport! read more

used this company to haul a young gelding from Mississippi to California. horse showed up on schedule looking well cared for. would use them again read more

My gorgeous mare Mylla Lethyf was crtiically injured while in Jimmy Parlier Horse Transports care and now that I have told Mylla's story, he has sued me for defamation in Federal Court in North Carolina. Not only have I been left with more than $30,000.00 in bills saving my horse, I am now having to sue him in Missouri and now to defend myself in Federal Court. Here is a story that has been run by a impartial news agency regarding my case. http://www.ratemyhorsepro.com/news/tragedy-strikes-during-horse-transport.aspx read more

It is with regret that I conclude that the shipping service rendered by Parlier has all but destroyed the mind of the amazing equine I purchased. I cannot say what happened--I wasn't there. But I can tell you what the horse was like when it went on the trailer, and I can tell you what he was like when he got off. And what he's still like 5 days later. It is heartbreaking to me and to everyone who knows this fine animal. I don't know how long I will be trying to rehabilitate this sensitive and talented horse from what is clearly a state of total trauma. I think a word to the wise is sufficient--steer clear. Way clear. read more

We've had these guys transport two horses for us on two different occasions, from North Carolina to Utah. They do a fantastic job caring for the animals, and called every single day to give us an update on their condition, and how much longer they would be. Great company that does a great job! read more

Parlier shipped my weaning from Southern California up to the San Francisco Bay Area. She'd never been trailered before and he did an amazing job getting her on the trailer, caring for her on the road and delivering her here to us. She arrived in excellent condition. Jimmy was very friendly and kind to us and to our filly. Thank you to you and your family for the excellent care you gave our girl! read more

Jimmy and his wife Lora were so kind in getting my mare from Southern California up to Hailey, Idaho. Super nice people. Hated to see them leave. My horse Phoebe was in excellent condition coming off the truck and we were in constant contact while they were on the road. Could not have been happier and they came very highly recommended. They also helped get her settled in and they really cared. Would always use them for transport. read more

Parlier trucking or transport did a horrible job with a 7 year old gelding that we bought and the seller chose to use this transport company (didn't give us a chance to even provide input). It took them 7+ days to get our horse from Missouri to mid-Colorado. During that week they either ignored our calls/texts and questions, or simply gave gruff responses which didn't provide any answers to our many questions. Our horse arrived in horrible shape, within 15 minutes of coming off the trailer he was trembling throughout his entire body, we had to make an emergency vet call, he ended up in hospital for a week to clear a gnarly case of pneumonia and other respiratory issues caused by too many hours tied up in trailer and unable to clear lungs. Once he got over pneumonia (mostly), he colic'd and was not able to recover, we lost him. The driver admitted to 17+ hours in the trailer on some days, claimed that he spent 2 days in a corral somewhere in Texas on the way (no clue how many other horses and from where our poor guy was exposed to). Since then, the shipper has refused to respond to texts, calls or e-mails. Avoid these people like the plague that they are! read more

Lori has finally arrived after a long six days on The trailer from Oklahoma. Word of warning to horse friends, the shipper I hired "Parlier Trucking" told me she would be on the trailer three or four days until she got to me. Six days later I met the driver, Josie in the Walmart parking lot at 10:15am. Talk about the trip from hell. After initial pick up on Wednesday evening last week in Oklahoma I spoke to the driver who told me she would then be there on Sunday evening or Monday morning. When I spoke with the driver on Sunday drop off head now changed until Tuesday. Monday night I spoke with her and arrange to meet her in a parking lot to pick Lori up since we live down a one-way. The driver told me she would call me an hour before she got there which was estimated to be between 8 and 9 AM. I received no communication from the driver until 9:54AM on Tuesday morning after attempts to reach out. At which time she told me she got in at 2 AM and stayed at the Walmart in overnight which was only 10 minutes from my barn. Had I been given the option I gladly would have met her given the poor horse had already been on the trailer for so long. However, I was not given this option. She also told me her cell phone was dead until she called me. Which seems funny considering it rang several times before I was such voicemail when I call her at 8:40 in the morning. When I arrived at Walmart she was nowhere to be found, though the truck and trailer were parked. I waited for her to come out of Walmart with two butter knives, apparently she had locked herself out of the vehicle. She tried for several minutes to break into the truck so that I could sign the paperwork she had stating the horse was in good condition upon drop off. She also expressed to me that she wanted to get it signed so that as soon as we got the horse off she could be on the move because the other horse on the trailer would then be alone and freak out. Basically, my horse at on the trailer for an extra 8 hours to be a babysitter while the driver slept. We unloaded my horse and I quickly put her on my trailer. Needless to say she is tired and very dehydrated. As I was leaving Josie asked me to send her a text message before I exited to say that the mare was in good condition upon arrival. I assured her I would, jumped in my truck and made a beeline for it. Lori is now home, in a stall resting and recovering from the last six days. Needless to say I did not send the driver any sort of text message because I was rather unhappy with my experience. passed Walmart half an hour later and she was still sitting in the parking lot with the other horse. If attempts to wake her from myself and the owner of the company had not been successful I wonder how long I would have been waiting to get my Horse! read more

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Jimmy Parlier Horse Transport loaded my beloved seven year old gelding in Raleigh, NC. The destination was Burbank, CA. I confirmed several times that he did off-load the horses each night. Horses have to lie down and be able to move around to keep their extensive intestinal tract moving. He call me four days later to tell me that Lucky was down in Arizona and should he call a Veterinarian. In all, Lucky was seen by several Veterinarians. I flew to AZ from Los Angeles. When I entered that stall Lucky was straining and grunting to defecate. He exhibited the classic signs of abdominal pain. I wanted the list of locations and phone numbers to prove that he took the horses off the trailer each night to rest. His response was, "I don't recall." Further investigation revealed that he pulls into truck-stops in the evening and does NOT TAKE THE HORSES OFF THE TRAILER. So my heart sinks. My beloved Lucky was tied and confined in a space large enough only to stand in for four days. This is animal cruelty and abuse. If JP was forth-coming to the VETS with a truthful history, they would not have had out on a limb differentials. I lost my beautiful companion. I had his mother bred, waited the 11 months, and was present at his birth. I ponied him with his mom for the next two years until I could train him to ride. We spent many hours together riding in the beautiful mountains of Griffith Park in Burbank. Following the grandchildren to Raleigh, NC two years ago of course I took him with me. When they moved back, we followed. Now I look at those mountains without my best friend. My name is Dr. Marilyn Bernstein DVM. There was a young girl with him on the trip. Any information about how to contact her would be appreciated. read more