Hauling
Lets say you want the horses delivered to a trailhead outside of Ovando, MT. You go to www.mapquest.com and go to Get Directions. Enter 25 White Horse Rd, Townsend MT, 59644 into the Start box and Ovando, MT into the End box. Then click go. It will tell you the exact mileage from our ranch to Ovando, Mt. All you need then is the mileage from Ovando to the trailhead, which you should be able to get from a map. Take that number and multiply it by 2 if we are picking the horses up too, then multiply the total by $1.65 per mile.
Keep in mind that even though that is only mileage one way there and one way back, the price includes both delivery and pickup.
Example
Distance from 25 White Horse Rd, Townsend, MT 59644 (Big Sky Horse Leasing) to Ovando, MT is 102 miles, and the distance from Ovando MT to the trailhead is 15 miles. The total is 117 miles. So the hauling price would be 117 x 2 (if we are picking up horses as well) . That is 234 total loaded miles @ 1.65 a mile. The total hauling charges for this trip would be $386.
For any special hauling needs, hauling over 300 miles one-way, or large numbers of horses (over 10) contact us for hauling rates.
You may need more equipment or services. If you need Hauling, Shoeing or Tack and Accessories, just click on the apropriate link for pricing.
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Signed lease agreements are required on all horses and deposits of one-third the total lease fee. Early signed agreements guarantee we will have horses when you need them. Horses returned injured or damaged so as to be unusable for the rest of the season carry a penalty charge of $350.00. Replacement horses, if needed and available, will be leased at regular lease rates. Mileage will be charged if we deliver change out horses, refer to contract for details. Short-term users can borrow extra saddle pads at no extra charge. Extra pads eliminate most injuries. Security deposit of $2000.00 required on five head or less. If you lease more than 5 head, the deposit will be $4000.00 ($4000.00 maximum) for death or permanent injury. The security deposit, in addition to the lease fee, is to be paid on receipt of the horses and returned after use. Personal checks acceptable. Lease fee is to be paid 1/3 upon returning signed contract and 2/3 upon delivery or receipt of horses and equipment. Payment will be in cash, money order, or cashiers check. No personal checks, please. Price Changes: Prices may be higher or lower, depending upon fuel costs and general inflation rates.