There are many good articles out there when it comes to finding horse stables
to board at that cover the primary aspects not to overlook. For
instance, the facilities themselves, whether you’re stalling or
pasturing your horse, the level of care they provide and the riding
facilities. None of these are something that you would miss when you’re
looking for a stable.
But what if you find two or three that are all providing what you want? What are some other factors to consider? Once you’ve got to that point, and after considering your budget, here are some other points to look at.
) Transportation
If you don’t have your own method of hauling, be it your own truck and trailer or a friend’s, what kind of transportation are you able to get at this stable? Do they have a communal effort? For instance, if they have an instructor on-site, will they take people to shows in their own trailer? Or do you have to find your own hauling method?
Another consideration is if you do have your own trailer, would you be permitted to leave it at the stable? Do they have parking space available? Especially if you cannot park it at your own home.
2) Veterinarian/Farrier care
Does the facility have its own vet and/or farrier that they use? If they do, are you required to be there during routine visits? Or would they be willing to hold your horse for you? Also, if there is an emergency, will they call the vet first or you? Make sure you know their emergency plan of action.
If you already have an established relationship with a vet and/or farrier, be sure they are willing to go the new stable. Especially if it is a further distance, it may be out of their area. Also, check to see if the stable permits another vet or farrier to come on-site.
3) Lessons
If you are interested in starting or continuing riding lessons, you should find out if there is an instructor on-site. If they are, and you do not already have an instructor you feel comfortable with, consider whether you would want to begin lessons with them.
If you already have an instructor you are working with, you need to work with them to sort out the arrangements. If they want to come to your stable, make sure the stable allows that. They may have their own rules for what insurance coverage is required when it comes to instructors.
If they will not allow another instructor to come on the grounds, you need to think about whether or not its worth hauling your horse to your trainer on a regular basis.
4) Insurance
Find out what kind of insurance coverage the stable has and what you will be personally responsible for. Are you responsible for your tack if there’s a robbery? Make sure you know what kind of insurance you need to be holding for your horse and tack. (If you choose to carry insurance.)
5) Other animals on the premises
Make sure you know what other animals are on the property. If your horse doesn’t like dogs, find out if there are dogs on the stable grounds that could be an issue with the horses. They may also have livestock on the property. Make sure you know where they’re located so you can avoid them if necessary.
Now, these are all secondary considerations to help you with a tie breaker between stables that are offering what you want in your primary considerations. Good luck in choosing your horse stables!
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But what if you find two or three that are all providing what you want? What are some other factors to consider? Once you’ve got to that point, and after considering your budget, here are some other points to look at.
If you don’t have your own method of hauling, be it your own truck and trailer or a friend’s, what kind of transportation are you able to get at this stable? Do they have a communal effort? For instance, if they have an instructor on-site, will they take people to shows in their own trailer? Or do you have to find your own hauling method?
Another consideration is if you do have your own trailer, would you be permitted to leave it at the stable? Do they have parking space available? Especially if you cannot park it at your own home.
2) Veterinarian/Farrier care
Does the facility have its own vet and/or farrier that they use? If they do, are you required to be there during routine visits? Or would they be willing to hold your horse for you? Also, if there is an emergency, will they call the vet first or you? Make sure you know their emergency plan of action.
If you already have an established relationship with a vet and/or farrier, be sure they are willing to go the new stable. Especially if it is a further distance, it may be out of their area. Also, check to see if the stable permits another vet or farrier to come on-site.
3) Lessons
If you are interested in starting or continuing riding lessons, you should find out if there is an instructor on-site. If they are, and you do not already have an instructor you feel comfortable with, consider whether you would want to begin lessons with them.
If you already have an instructor you are working with, you need to work with them to sort out the arrangements. If they want to come to your stable, make sure the stable allows that. They may have their own rules for what insurance coverage is required when it comes to instructors.
If they will not allow another instructor to come on the grounds, you need to think about whether or not its worth hauling your horse to your trainer on a regular basis.
4) Insurance
Find out what kind of insurance coverage the stable has and what you will be personally responsible for. Are you responsible for your tack if there’s a robbery? Make sure you know what kind of insurance you need to be holding for your horse and tack. (If you choose to carry insurance.)
5) Other animals on the premises
Make sure you know what other animals are on the property. If your horse doesn’t like dogs, find out if there are dogs on the stable grounds that could be an issue with the horses. They may also have livestock on the property. Make sure you know where they’re located so you can avoid them if necessary.
Now, these are all secondary considerations to help you with a tie breaker between stables that are offering what you want in your primary considerations. Good luck in choosing your horse stables!
http://hoofdirectory.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hoofdirectory
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