Railside Farm

Railside Farm provides livestock transport services out of St Ansgar, Iowa, serving farms throughout north-central Iowa and the greater Mason City area. Galen L Horst leads the operation, moving horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs between farms, sale barns, and processing facilities across the region.

The company holds an active USDOT registration as a registered motor carrier.

Railside Farm works with breeders, small acreage owners, and larger operations that need reliable hauling for herd relocations, seasonal moves, or getting animals to auction. Their range of species means a single call can cover a mixed load, whether it's a trailer of feeder pigs or a small flock of sheep headed to new pasture. For farmers juggling calving season or flock rotations, having one transporter familiar with multiple species simplifies logistics considerably. Local knowledge of Iowa's rural roads and farm access points adds practical value for anyone coordinating pickup and delivery across the area.