There are different options for Horse Boarding. Once you have bought a horse, the question of where to keep it arises. If you do not have your own stable, you will be looking for either a full- or self-service boarding facility nearby.
Finding Horse Boarding Facilities
To find horse-boarding facilities near you, you can either ask around, call your horse’s veterinarian, or log onto the Internet. Word-of-mouth is not always reliable, for people may have different opinions and needs from a stable. A veterinarian will most likely be trustworthy and likely to give you good advice. The Internet can also be a useful tool in finding different stables and may provide you with testaments and references from satisfied customers.
Standard Stable Services
There are amenities and services that are fairly standard with most stables.
Self-Service Horse Boarding
With a self-service horse stable, you will be expected to do most, if not all, of the work involved. You will be responsible for feeding, grooming, watering, and exercising your horse, as well as cleaning out its stall. The stables will provide the room for your tack and feed.
Full-Service Horse Boarding
More expensive than self-service boarding, full-service horse boarding is offered by stables that provide for the feeding, grooming, watering, and exercising of your horse for you. Usually the stable will charge a fee for the horse’s food instead of expecting you to supply it.
Partial-Service Horse Boarding
With partial-service horse boarding, the owner provides the feed, and the stable worker feeds, waters, and turns out the horse every day.
