Transport from Schiphol in Amsterdam.  Prior to leaving Europe the horses are tested and placed into quarantine which shortens the time that they must spend in quarantine here.   Also In the USA horses have to be negative on piroplasmosis. With positive testing entry into this country is impossible.
          Remember only geldings have a short 72 hour quarantine.   Horses shiipped into the United States come in through either New York,         Los Angeles, or Miami. 

Both mares and stallions must be transferred to USDA certified quarantine stations to complete their testing for CEM and be certified to be released into the general population.   Almost all horses coming from a reputable dealer and/or state sponsored auction are now micro-chipped prior to shipment.   Horses in Holland and Germany all have a passport that their shots and medical records are recorded into these also ship with the horse.