Finding Horse Care While You Are Away can be a challenge, but with the right resources, you can ensure quality care for your horse while you are traveling.
Hire a Horse-Sitter
One common solution to having to go away on business or taking a vacation is to hire a horse-sitter. There are many websites that can be sorted by area that will help you find a qualified horse-sitter with references. Horse-sitters will come by your stable and feed, exercise, and groom your horse and clean its stall depending on the schedule you give them. Payment for horse-sitters is usually by the day, though some charge a weekly rate.
Most horse-sitters are professional trainers who have a large stable and staff that can help them easily. Some will require a small deposit. They will also need your horse’s veterinarian and farrier phone numbers and a list of instructions for the care of your horse. Horse-sitters will either come and take care of your horse at your own stable or provide a stall for your horse’s use while you are away. Conveniently, many horse-sitters will also take care of your other animals, including reptiles, fish, cats, dogs, birds, and other pets while you are gone.
Full-Service Boarding
Boarding your horse at a stable that offers full-service boarding can easily eliminate problems when you have to go away. To find a stable, contact your veterinarian or log onto the Internet. Most full-service stables offer feeding, stall-cleaning, grooming, and exercise. Some offer training and lessons in dressage, jumping, and eventing.
