| When boarding a horse you need to find a place that | | | | and clean your own stall everyday. This is usually |
| will accommodate your horse. It is a good idea to visit | | | | about 1/2 the cost of full board. It can work quite well if |
| several stables before deciding on which one works | | | | you have the time to dedicate to these activities. |
| well for you. You may want to get a recommendation | | | | When considering these arrangements you must |
| so that you can feel comfortable with the choice you | | | | consider the distance from your home to see if this |
| make. | | | | situation can work for you. |
| First, pasture board, if cost is an issue for you this | | | | Last, full board, this is the best arrangement for horse |
| many be the best arrangement. Your horse will stay | | | | owners who can not make it to the stable everyday. It |
| outside all year and be provided with food and water. | | | | works well for people with children who use their |
| You may be thinking this is not very safe, but keep in | | | | horses primarily for lessons and training. Full board can |
| mind horses are herding animals and are use to living | | | | be considered the complete solution for the owner |
| outside in the wild. In the event of storms a "run-in" is | | | | who does not want to be responsible for feeding, |
| provided this is a 2 to 3 sided structure for your horse | | | | watering, and cleaning out the stall on a daily basis. |
| to run in in the event of a storm it may also have a | | | | These facilities have hired hands to do the work for |
| roof. | | | | you. You will only be responsible for calls to the vet, |
| Second, self board, or as it is sometimes called semi | | | | special feed and purchasing special items for your |
| board. This is where you are given a stall and | | | | horse. Just keep in mind this may be the easiest way |
| paddock. It is called self board because you are | | | | to own board a horse, but it is also the most |
| required to take care of the rest of your horses | | | | expensive. |
| needs. You will supply the grain, hay, feed and turn out, | | | | |