We get great feedback from clients about our sea freight service. Here are a few recent testimonials...

"Hi Allison,
Thank you for all of your help. The horses arrived home and are all in excellent fettle. My driver said that everything was extremely professional and run perfectly. I have paid the invoice today and I will not hesitate to use you guys in the future."
Kind Regards,
Troy Corstens
June 2009

"Dear Allison,
just a quick note to let you know Debonair has arrived home safely. He was in excellent condition and settled right down immediately. Thank you so much for organising everthing for me, trucking at both ends especially, it saved me a big headache! I would recommend you guys to anyone; you have been amazing - in fact I have let my boss know about your company as he is thinking about bringing over a TB broodmare from Oz at some stage. Anyway catch you later, thanks again."
Pauline Litherland
www.debonairsporthorses.co.nz

"Hello there Alison,
Just a quick note to let you know that the mare arrived safe and well and a big thank you to you and your team for every thing, I will be recomending your service to anyone I know taking horses either way. Many thanks and regards."
Jacqueline Kimber

"Hi Alison
Just thought that I would drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for a professional but personal service. Sinatra arrived on Tuesday absolutely no worse for wear for his big journey. I wouldn't hesitate to use your service again. Many thanks."
Samantha Pascoe
Gurteen Stud
North Canterbury

"Dear Allison
The horses have arrived all safely and entered the quarantine station as on scheduled. Jason wants to express his gratefulness to your help and coordination as well as the excellent and professional service from Nick. As you said, Nick is truly a professional and he also provided a marvelous, detailed report of the horses on the ship. Jason said he hopes that he will have the privilege again to have Nick to accompany the horses to Taiwan in the future business.
Thanks and regards"
Minnie
Taiwan

"Hi Allison
Thanks for your email re Ben. I have been meaning to write to all the people involved in getting Ben to Cairns to say a big THANK YOU! I never thought that getting Ben to Cairns would have been such a smooth hassle free experience, especially taking Ben’s nervy temperament, age and inexperience with travel into consideration. Your service was wonderful and I felt Ben was in very good hand at all times. Your regular email updates were also very much appreciated! Ben has settled in really well, lost most of his fluffy NZ winter coat and is even looking a little podgy! I am riding him regularly and he is doing everything right so far. Thanks again Allison."
Kind regards
Ali & Ben

"Hi Allison
Thanks for your communication throughout the trip.Troy arrived in excellent shape.He got to hes caretaker trainer at 4.30 am she gave him a feed and went back to bed.By 7 am he licked the bin dry and was as fresh as a daisy.She couldn't belive he had spent the last four days at sea. The whole process was very easy and I will not hesitate in travelling my horses with you in the future."
Kind Regards
Charlie Pollicina

“It is a nervous business importing a horse from overseas, but for us multiply that by 100! We were first-timers, the Colt “Donnerubin” represented a big investment for us as a breeding and performance dressage stallion for the future, he was only 7 months old and had only just been weaned the month prior. But Sea Horse Sea Freight Ltd, made the process easy, they organized everything from importing blood tests at the Stud, pick-up from the stud and transport from Brisbane to Sydney with a reputable transporter, quarantine, vaccinations, importing paperwork, shipping, to unloading on the Port and dealing with MAF. They gave us daily updates of the Donnerubin’s entire 5 day trip from Stud to Port Tauranga. By their superior care, Donnerubin arrived in the same condition he left the stud in, he maintained all his weight, was calm and chirpy on arrival, all of which was due ultimately to the competence of the Sea Horse Sea Freight staff. Our trust in them was rewarded with a service that was faultless. We will never forget their kindness and service to us. We would highly recommend their service and while it may seem a daunting task importing, their professionalism makes the process painless."
Kindest Regards
Jacinda Younger
The Chevaux Dansants Stables

"Allison, I dont know how long you have been in this business but being the first time I have bought horses from New Zealand you and your company have been excellent. I will have pleasure in dealing with you again and telling others to do the same thank you. The mares are fine, thank you once again."
Bruce McDonald
Director, Amberlu Standardbreds
Port Pirie, SA.

"Hi there,
I would just like to thankyou of the excellent service you have provided with the delivery of my new horse "Over the Top", it was so hassle free and the communication througout the trip was excellent. The boy arrived off the truck in gale force winds and rain and behaved like he had been there all his life. Hopefully will be riding him by the weekend! Thankyou so much again, would definately recommend your company to any future buyers in Australia or would use again myself if purchasing overseas."
Regards,
Emma Jones-Reha.

"Hi Allison,
We have just settled him in putting a cover on and some of his toys in the paddock with a feed, he is more beautiful than his DVD so thats a huge bonus!!! We have got both bags, thanks. He's enjoying the paddock and having a good run, buck and roll. Allison, thank you very much, he has arrived in very good condition, thanks again thanks for finding out how he travelled and his behaviour, greatly appreciate your time and effort with us."
Debby & Joan, Kanika Park
www.freewebs.com/kanikapark

"Hi John and Allison,
I'd like to say a very big thank you to you both. The correspondence from you has been excellent and I would recommend you to anybody wishing to transport horses by ship. Once again thank you both."
Kind regards
Jacky Oakeshott

"Hi Alison,
I just wanted to write this email to tell you what wonderful staff you have accompanying theses horses across the water I didn't quite catch the groom's name but I have never met a nicer person who obviously cared about the well being of the horses in his charge. He was able to tell exactly how each and every horse had traveled. I will highly commend your services and if you keep this kind of care and attention up, you will no doubt have many happy clients Doras horses arrived safe and sound, they will be having 2 days off here in Vic before they travel through to SA. Please let me know this gentleman's name so that I may send him a thankyou gift. Thanks again."
Rachael
Prestige Horse Transport, Victoria, Australia.

"Hi Allison,
Just a quick note to say how impressed I am with your company's service. It was great how you arranged all the testing and transport arrangements, both here and in Australia. My horse arrived in excellent condition and not at all distressed. The process was so seamless and trouble free for me, that I would have no hesitation in repeating it. Once again thank you very much."
Regards, Sylvia Shepherd

"Hi Allison,
Thank you for your patience regarding the lengthy lead time for the trip - I knew he would get here - it was just a matter of when. Also thank you for keeping me informed before, during and after his trip, it took a lot of stress out of his journey for me. Because you kept me informed I felt that you also didn’t view him as just another horse - he was treated as the special fellow that we think he is as well. And I would like to thank you for the excellent level of service you have given us and Beau from go to whoa."
Cheers, Carolynn West.

"Hi Allison
I just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after Rusty so well. He has certainly arrived in excellent condition and I know Rhonda was pleased that you kept in contact with her too. Your emails keeping me updated with his progress was wonderful and very much appreciated. I would certainly use you again if I ever want to bring in another horse from Australia - You made the whole process so easy and i didn't have to do a thing! Again, many thanks."
Kind Regards, Joann Steel and Rusty

"Hi Allison,
Thank you so much for letting me know that Rusty has arrived and all is well. I rang Joann on Sunday to make sure he had arrived and was ok, and she was really happy with everything. She said he was as good as gold. I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking at moving horses across to NZ in the future as I think the whole experience went like clock work and Rusty was well looked after. Thanks again for everything."
Regards, Rhonda Dooney

"Dear Alison,
Just wanted to check in with you and thank you and your team for your much appreciated help and efficiency in transporting 'Magic' across Tasman (see photo right). I visited him a few weeks back and as you can see from the attched picture, he is a picture of health and wellbeing in his new environment. No staggers, outside 24/7 and very happy boy - and consequently mother. Thanks so much and have a great week."
Dr Annica Larsdotter, New Zealand College of Chiropractic

"G'day Allison,
'Isti on Ice' arrived last Friday and stepped straight off the truck and put her head into the feed bucket. Very relaxed about the whole deal. She can now start to have a slow buildup to race again in the late summer. Thank-you for your efforts and getting her to us safely."
Regards, Dom.

"Hi Allison,
Thankyou for your email of enquiry. I was going to contact you to say how pleased we were with the condition and handling of the colt. He is very good to handle though he must have been introduced to many strange and bewildering experiences in quick succession some no doubt he would liked to have said no to. Apart from him not wanting to back off the float when we got him home all went very well. He stepped into a fairly dark stable at 3.00am very readily. He is eating well and certainly sleeping alot. Looks for his hard food night and morning which he probably did not have on a regular basis where he came from. Found the wharf easily from your directions. I can't believe your firm made it so simple for the customer. Would certainly contact you if I were to transport another from Australia and would certainly put Seahorse Sea Freight's name forward with glowing report should any of my friends and aqaintances be contemplating it. Once again, Many Thanks".
Jan Austen

"Hi Allison,
The Boys arrived last night. A great big thanks to you and all your team for your time and effort. You have indeed made it an easy and stress free experience for us. A couple of emails and one simple payment and the horses arrive one month later. Amazing!! If we ever have to relocate again we will look straight to your company. We will definatley be highly recommending you to everyone we speak to. We are so happy to have them back with us again. Thanks again."
Curt and Em

"Hi Allison,
Just an email to say Thank you very much. You made an daunting experience for me very reassuring & I felt very satisfied my boy would have been looked after. Matty arrived last night looking beautiful even after his big trip. He was glad to get into a paddock & have a good trot around. So, thanks again Allison."
Cheers Hayley & "Matty"

"This is a horse (see photo right) that we sent to Japan in September 2005. Here he has just arrived at the quarantine station, straight off the ship after 12 days at sea."

"Two broodmares one heavy in foal traveled from Christchurch to Auckland by transporter. They were then shipped to Sydney on the Sea Horse Sea Freight charter and then onto Tamworth by another transporter. They were in such good shape that the empty mare was bred three days later, and has recently been given a positive 16 day scan. Can you believe it. The other mare is also happily grazing in the broodmare paddock awaiting foaling. The horses prove that they were well looked after and the whole trip was a walk in the park. We have used your services in the past and will continue to do so in future. Many thanks."
Paul and Sandi
Oakridge Cutting Horses

"Hi Allison,
Just wanted to drop you a line and pass on a big thank you for all the care you and your team gave to my two new horses. Importing horses for a first time, I would have thought to be quite daunting, but you took all the pressure off and your regular updates were very welcome. After their sea travel and then a further 2 days to get to me, I would have thought that Meteor and Freelady would both be exhausted, but they came off the transporter with a spring in their step and a jog down the driveway to their new padocks. There was no lying down through tiredness, instead it was a quick look around and then they tucked into their feeds. They have arrived in superb condition (perhaps a little too good!) and have settled in and are very happy.
Once again, thank you for your wonderful, friendly and professional service. I would not hesitate to use Sea Horse Sea Freight again."
Maree Milliken, Kazmere Stud, Christchurch

"Hi Allison, Stoli arrived in great shape and with all her gear. I am so happy with your services. I feel she was fabulously looked after and arrived in such good condition. She has recovered well and I would be happy to work her after only a day or two of rest despite my dad (who is a vet) being certain that she would need a weeks rest before being worked!! Once again thank you very much, I was recommended your services and now I know why."
Regards,
Kerensa

"Hi Allison,
We sent Nick off at the airport last night after a very full on day. He’s a top bloke, and we are indebted to him for his excellent care of the horses. I can see they've been eating well... they're all fat as pigs. I hardly recognize Rosie, and Bella truly looks like a different horse. They're all sleek and shiny and beautiful. Certainly don't look like hillbillies now. Thanks once again for the excellent service you have given us. I have really appreciated the encouragement, the personal attention, the regular updates over the months, the efficient and prompt organisation, and all the little extras that you willingly organised for us. The NZ end of things has been blissfully easy, thanks to you. We will be recommending your company to anyone here who wants to bring horses in.
We'll send you the video, and some photos when we get the horses home. Yours thankfully and with relief!"
Sue, Wen-ching and family.
Taiwan.

"Dear John and Allison, We would like to thank you for the excellent care and attention given to our horses on their sea freight trip from New Zealand to Australia. The 8 horses that travelled with Sea Horse Sea Freight all arrived in excellent condition with no problems at all, as you know we were worried about the 3 yearlings but there was no need for concern as they arrived looking like they had just gone down the road, they were not stressed at all and were very happy and interested in their new surroundings. We highly recommend anyone considering shipping horses to do so with Sea Horse Sea Freight. Thanking you once again." Paul & Raewyn Rogerson - Maioro Endurance Arabians

Out in the exercise area on board a ship to Taiwan

"G'day! The boys all arrived today and are very well - thanks again, and I hope the cheque did the same!"
Pat.

"Hi Allison,
Just got back home. It's 2:30 AM, everything went really well at the wharf. All the horses were calm & Nick was really really super!!! He did a great job on the ship obviously. And he handled everything and got the horses in the truck. All the horses look great in condition. The horses all got into their stalls in the quarantine facility and immediately lied down and rolled around forever! Thank you so much for everything. I will definitely recomend you guys to anyone who wants to bring horses from NZ to Taiwan."
Margaret

"Dear John and Alison,
The two horses from White Robe arrived at the stables yesterday morning at 10.30 a.m. They were in terrific condition and were straight into their food. They evidently had a very calm trip over. We would like to thank you for keeping us in touch with their progress during their trip. We are very impressed with your service, and hopefully will be using it again before long. Many thanks."
Anne and John Arnott

"Dear John & Allison,
I would like to thank you for everything you did in making sure that my 2 girls arrived safely from Perth & Tasmania. Thanks to your constant contact & updates, what promised to be a very nerve racking time for us, ended up being a 'walk in the park'. It was such a relief knowing that you were to handle everything from farm to farm & all I had to do was sit & wait. And the way you went that extra mile to make sure every client was happy was incredible. I commend you on your friendliness & professionalism & would not hesitate to recommend you to those who may be in need of your services. Thank you again."
Kindest Regards
Debbie Ryburn
Silver Fern Cleveland Bay Stud
http://www.geocities.com/silverfernCB/

"Dear Allison
Just a quick note to let you know that our filly and two colts arrived at our property on the 26th August safe and healthy. The boat trip didnt take too much out of them at all and as they were in such good shape they only stayed in Melbourne for three days (instead of a week) before being transported by truck to Perth. Thank you so much."
Terry and Sandy

"In this age of 'no recourse' service and 'throw away' workmanship, it has been an extremely refreshing change to do business with you and John. Not only did you make the whole procedure simple, but your personal and responsible attitude towards me and my horse was quite overwhelming . Your excellent reputation certainly preceded you, but words of recommendation on a web page can not begin to express the emotional relief I felt when I met you on the wharf, there to ensure that everyone and everything was O.K. As a first time importer, you made me feel immediately at ease with complete faith and trust that you would do everything humanly possible to ensure the safe arrival of my horse. From his pick up, from the middle of nowhere, to checking on his safe arrival at my home. Thank you for everything."
Lynne Henry - Remuda Paint & Quarter Horse Stud - Taupo

"I have used Sea Horse Sea Freight for 4 horses now. The first occasion I brought in an Arabian filly from Melbourne. I was so pleased with her arrival condition I chose to use Sea Horse Sea Freight to bring in the next 3 horses from Sydney. I had not seen the crate prior to bringing in the Sydney horses, and upon seeing the crate landed at Tauranga I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The crate is simply awesome. I was especially pleased to see the horses had a barred window to eat their feed in safety. The room each stall has, gives plenty of movement, and when unloaded there was no swaying like they had been at sea for days. In fact I could have taken each and every horse straight to a show."
Lee West - Fairway Lodge Egyptian Stud

"Having recently had 3 horses sent to Tahiti from New Zealand via Sea Horse Sea Freight I would like thank Allison and John for their efficiency and well organization, and certainly the kindship to our horses. Allison and John are no doubt very professional in their service. I was lucky enough to visit these horses in quarantine before they left New Zealand and, after 7 days at sea, I couldn't believe it when they walked out of the container in such good condition! Sea Horse Sea Freight provide not only a good friendly service but give the added personnal touch of reassurance before, during and after. We will most certainly use Sea Horse Sea Freight again. I cannot recommend them enough!!"
3 Very happy horse owners! - Tahiti

"In December 2001, I imported a colt from Australia and he arrived in New Zealand in a less than satisfactory condition. The shipping company on that occasion was NOT Seahorse Seafreight....
In November 2002, having purchased another purebred Arabian mare from Australia, I was naturally very hesitant about bringing her to New Zealand by sea. However, excellent reports from colleagues who had used John and Alison Lozell of Sea Horse Sea Freight, reassured me that history would not repeat itself.
On November 30, 2002, I collected my mare from their depot and cannot speak highly enough of both the service I received and the care and attention given to my mare. At all times, Alison kept me fully informed of dates of pick up by the transporter, vet checks, etc., and likely arrival times. I even received email pictures of the mare on the morning of her arrival. This testimonial cannot reflect praise enough for John and Alison. Their shipping containers are totally professionally designed and fitted out and John and Alison are thoroughly professional horse people. What a difference. My thanks to you both, the travelling groom and your Australian agent."
Jacquie Webby, Al Dhahab Arabian Stud, Tauranga

"Allison: Honey finally arrived tonight at around 3.30 p.m. She seemed really well and happy and proceeded to tuck into her fresh grass paddock. Thanks for your usual care of my horses it has been much appreciated. Hope you and John and family have a happy christmas - thanks again".
Regards Lesley

"From my first telephone enquiry SeaHorse Seafreight Ltd provided professional and personal service. I felt assured of the comfort and care that would be afforded my 6yr old gelding (whom I've had since a foal) from pick up in Melbourne to drop off in Wellington. Over the years there have been times when I have been exposed to people in the equine industry whom I felt should not have anything to do with horses - with SeaHorse Seafreight I had No such concerns. My boy has flown, and travelled by sea now and I strongly believe that he travelled far better with Seahorse. Thank you Allison and John."
Joanne Radd
Wellington NZ

"Hi Guys, You are just absolutely the best!!!!! Thanking so much for keeping us up to date.!!! Fussy darn high maintenance clients!!! I don't know who is more stressed me or the husband having to put up with me (grin, grin) or my cob partner in NZ.... Have a great weekend and thank you so much for your extra attention to detail and for delivering well beyond our expectations. We look forward to recommending you to everyone is Aus. And if at any time you would like to use us as a telephone reference feel free to give out our number! Thanking you."
Grant & Leah Jarvis
FROBEN PARK

"Dear John and Alison, I am writing to thank you both for the care and attention given to our pony Owendale Patience on her trip to NZ from Melbourne, and also the care you gave her at your property prior to us picking her up. We recently received a photo of Patience taken the day before she left Owendale Stud and find that she looked absolutely no different than when we collected her from you. Thank you again and should we buy another pony from Australia, or indeed send one, we would have absolutely no hesitation in sending her with your company by sea."
Kind Regards
Glennis Stormont
www.BrookfieldsStud.co.nz

"I appreciate the photos of Thomas. I am impressed with how Thomas arrived, he was quite relaxed and happy. He arrived and said a quick hello and headed for the nearest patch of grass ( I'm sure this will surprise you). Darling Downs were excellent with contact and conduct. I certainly would use this company again. Your Aussie connection was also very personable. I am very pleased with the the service I recieved from start to finish."
Kind regards,
Paula

"Sincere thanks from the Ramsay/Flannagan family for bringing our latest show pony Cherrywood Fernando safely from Australia. After a not too happy and rather bad experience with another company, we have found Seahorse Seafreight to be the best. We were always informed of every movement change of times etc and our request for special feeding, covering and booting for our precious pony never a problem. As this is not the first pony we have imported from Australia using both Airfreight and Seafreight, I would give my personal guarantee to anybody wishing to use their service as the best safest and most competitive company when freighting your horses to New Zealand. Once again thank you."
Joy Ramsay

"Good morning John and Allison. Just a note of thanks for your care in bringing the horses back from Aussie. Thanks for all your e-mails on their progress, you run a very efficent business. Felix the Cat is being off loaded as I write this, the mare will be at stud shortly."
Yours faithfully, Pat and Lester Morris.

"Sea Horse Sea Freight made the whole process of shipping a horse home from Australia extremely easy. The horses arrived in top condition and it was great to receive a report on how they had travelled while on board the ship. It was an added bonus and very exciting to be able to watch as the crate was lifted off the ship. I will definitely be using their services on future transportations from Australia."
Regards, Jozette Thode

"We have imported eight miniature mares & fillies using Sea Horse Sea Freight Ltd over three shipments from Australia. We have been delighted with Allison & John's attention and service. In each case the horses arrived relaxed and happy and in good condition. I would strongly reccommend anyone contemplating importation of horses contact Sea Horse. They make it all seem so easy and economical. Even when we had a road accident, which delayed us from collecting our horses, it was no problem. Allison & John took care of everything until everyone could travel. Thank you."
Nancy E Parker
Honeybourne Stud

"We have used Sea Horse Sea Freight twice for transporting horses from Australia. We have found John and Allison Lozell very professional, and our horses always arrived in good condition and with minimal stress. They have handled all necessary paperwork and internal transport when we have not been able to organise this in Australia, and have always kept us informed on the travel details. It is assuring to know that a dedicated and knowledgable person travels with the horses. I have been at the Auckland Wharf when our first horse arrived, a pregnant mare, and was very impressed with the overall service that we received. I would not hesitate to reccommend their transport services to any one wishing to import or export horses."
Ray & Deirdre Carr
"Deeray Quarter Horses"
Taupo, New Zealand

"I recently shipped a 3 yr old Standardbred gelding to Brisbane with Sea Horse Sea Freight. Although he had never been off the property before, he travelled well and arrived in excellent condition."
Alec McDonald
Clerk of the Course
Alexandra Park

"I have used Sea Horse Sea Freight Ltd twice sending broodmares to Australia and found the service a cost effective alternative to flying."
Peter Neilson
Thoroughbred Breeder

 

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