I have a 13 hour trip to Montana to make with 2 horses (we are moving). How long do you think I can drive before having to give them a break? Plus, where do you usually stop to do so? I have searched for websites on horse friendly rest stops and can't find any. Thank you!

I have shipped show horses all over the country. A 13 hour trip can be made in one day.

I am not sure what a "horse friendly rest stop" is. I do NOT recommend taking your horse off the trailer during the trip, unless you are going to stable overnight somewhere.

When you stop for gas offer your horse a drink of water & make sure he still has hay. Some people bring water from home, some people use whatever water comes out of the hose at the gas station.

The longest trip I have made with horses that did not include stabling overnight was 22 hours.

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