Many horse lovers take their beloved steeds on short trips in trailers to favorite spots for annual outings or to new trails to experience something different.

In this segment, learn more about traveling with horses and how the pros do it.

Professional horse riders have a lot to think about when preparing to attend a big tournament, including how to best care for their horses during travel.

Amy Deviser is a groom that has traveled internationally with horses and says the preparation is the most important thing.

"Most of the preparation is doing weeks in advance," Deviser said. "The horses have to be on a schedule of be ridden and their conditioning which helps in their travel to be more fit and also starts with the packing of the equipment that they need. Each horse requires different equipment."

Deviser also makes certain that she has the proper documentation for each horse.

If you're thinking of taking a trip with your pet, make sure they're wearing their identification tags in case you're separated.

Take along documentation of ownership and vaccinations, as well as vet records in case of an emergency.

If traveling internationally or to an island region, check with customs about quarantine requirements for pets.

When traveling with a pet, whether it's a horse, a dog, cat, bird or reptile, being prepared and planning can make the trip a lot more enjoyable for both of you.

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Lori Yonts hugs Printz on her farm for neglected and abandoned animals. This horse is missing an eye. (Catoosa News/Paul Tucker)

Lori Yonts has run her farm as a sanctuary for abused, neglected and injured horses and pets for 20 years.

The 60-acre Sunkissed Farm in Trion, Ga. currently is home to 32 horses (including at least one from Catoosa County) and a handful of house pets.

"I do it out of love for the animals," Yonts said.

Many of the horses have been abused, neglected or not cared for properly.

"If a horse is suffering from some type of ailment, it is not always neglect, but it is because the owner did not possess the means to take care of them," Yonts added.

Yonts runs the farm with some help from her husband, but does the majority of the work herself, as in the case of having to rebuild the barn that was destroyed.

She believes that taking care of horses makes a person more emotionally connected to an animal. She has her own philosophy about what she does for the horses.

"You’ve never owned a horse if you haven’t rescued one."

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