Horses remain standing during transport and must maintain their balance during changes in velocity and direction. The result is that the animal frequently shifts its weight or moves slightly as the vehicle is in motion. It has been suggested that horses are better able to maintain their balance if they are facing backward, away from the direction of movement, in the vehicle. This study transported horses around a 14.4 km course that involved slowing, speeding up, stopping, various turns, and highway bumps. Twelve horses were transported, and each was tested in both a forward and rear-facing orientation. The animals were videotaped to determine the distance they moved in order to maintain balance. There was considerable variation in the amount of movement observed in each horse, ranging from 5 to 35 m. However, neither of the orientations resulted in a consistently larger or smaller amount of movement. It is concluded that orientation does not affect the horses’ ability to maintain balance during transport.