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)