We have had horses for over thirty years, and have hauled them and other peoples horses all over the country. Had race horses for 15 years and stood 6 stallions for 10 years. We have had good shippers and bad shippers. Famous clients and not so famous. We are located in md. We use a 15 horse trailer, 6 horse, and a 2 horse with dressing room. We stop as needed by the amount of time the animals have been on the trailer. It is better to drive on through when possible. There is less stress this way, and they get there sooner.