Relocation Case Studies

Case Study 1

The Director, His Wife and "Her" Horse

The Relocation Bureau was asked to provide relocation services for the Managing Director of a large, international manufacturing company. The director and his wife were to move from an executive neighbourhood in North Carolina, USA to Surrey in South-east England. 

The additional challenge was to bring his wife's pride and joy, a 7 year-old Bavarian stallion to the UK as well. Once in the UK the horse would need a suitable stable and trainer, and a continuation of his dressage training. Locating a stable that would house a stallion proved a little difficult as many will only take mares.  Understandably, Mrs P. would only house hunt once the stabling was secured, and there were a few anxious days of stable visits and "interviews".

With stabling secured, The Relocation Bureau conducted a home search for the couple, and were able to find them a suitable home within 10 minutes of the stables, which fulfilled their requirements.  

The horse was to be brought from the US to the UK on a chartered flight with a company that was used to dealing with the air transportation of animals. We used William J Barnes of New Jersey, one of the world’s leading air transportation companies for large animals such as horses. 

To ensure adequate insurance cover, an inspection and subsequent report by a vet was arranged before travel, to satisfy the requirements of the insurance company.
 
Having successfully arranged for the transportation of the horse from North Carolina, to specially selected new stables in this country, and settled the couple in their new home, we then set about locating and acquiring suitable office space for this UK start-up.

The horse arrived safely and has now settled into his new surroundings, much to the relief of the Director and his wife. The company is thriving, and has recruited staff locally.

For more information on bringing pets to the UK click here or go to the section called Importing Pets and Horses in the UK Information section.

At The Relocation Bureau we can help and advise you regarding the transportation of your pets, however unusual. If you have any questions or require further information please click here to contact us.