To become a member of the National Horse Carriers Association, all applicants must meet all requirements of the National Horse Carriers Association bylaws in Article III section A. They include but aren’t limited to :

Membership Info

  • Must be in good standing with the United States Department of Transportation as a common carrier with livestock authority

  • Must be in the horse transportation business for a minimum, and verifiable, 3 years

  • Must send in photos of interior and exterior of equipment for review

  • Must be sponsored by a current member in good standing

  • Applicant must attend a meeting with their sponsor where both will be interviewed

  • Must be voted in by a two thirds majority by members

Unfortunately, not everyone who applies for membership is accepted. We work together as a team to hold each other accountable in maintaining high standards in horse transportation safety.

If you would like to apply and currently have a sponsor, download an application below and mail it the current National Horse Carriers Association Secretary at :

Judge Manning

18 Mechanic St

Amenia, New York 12501

(Applications must be completed and received by the National Horse Carriers Association Secretary at least thirty (30) days before the next scheduled meeting of the Association for consideration)