Read About Horse Boarding Stables

You have a new horse and you know you’ll be in need of a horse boarding stable for her since you can’t have large animals at your home. You aren’t sure where to start, but you want the best you can have and are ready to hit the pavement in search of the perfect facility to house your new family member.

Location is one of the more important factors in stabling your horse. If spending time with your horse is extremely important to you, would you be willing to drive across town after a long day’s work to visit her? It is vital that you make commuting to her stable is as comfortable as possible so you can do it often.

What type of stable would you like for your horse? There are many types of horse boarding stables available, from the most basic of barns with simple pastures to fairly elaborate set-ups catering to your (and your horse’s) every whim. Some horse owners choose to board in uncomplicated boarding stables providing the fundamentals of horse boarding and little else. These types of boarders may only provide you and your animal with an enclosed pasture with a covered area and you will be providing the actual care for your animal. Others may offer an individual stall and turn-out area for each animal with a tack area for storage and a staff to provide feeding and grooming services in addition to ongoing custom exercise opportunities.

Maybe you are looking for something that is somewhere in between these two types of stables. For a fairly reasonable price you can find stables willing to offer your horse an individual stall with a community-type turn-out for a few animals. They are also often able to offer care for your animal for the times you won’t be able to do it yourself. This care can be on a scheduled basis or as needed.

Still yet, there are other horse boarding stables which offer reduced rates or even free boarding for the use of your horse for riding. These situations may mean that the staff of the facility will be riding, or they may be using your horse for paid rides. Often times, these types of boarders provide excellent care for horses because it is in their best interest to protect the investment that is a horse for both owner and boarder.

Ultimately, finances, needs and convenience are the key factors in finding the right place for your horse to live. Put some time and effort into finding the right horse boarding stable and you and your horse will both reap the rewards.