A Look at What Different Types of Horse Boarding Stables Can Offer

Self-Care Board

With self-care board, the facilities will be provided and the rest is up to the owner. The owner will have to bring in their own feed and bedding. Feeding, turn-out, and mucking out will be the owner's responsibility. They will have to arrange for and be there when vets or farriers are needed. This situation can work well if a group of people can work together or for someone who lives very close to the stable. The downside is that, like having horses in the backyard, owners will have to make sure the horses are cared for every day.

Other Arrangements

Some stables may offer a reduced rate for those who offer to work mucking out or provide other services for the stable. Perhaps the horse can be used for lessons or trail rides. For those who make any agreements like these, make sure they are outlined in the boarding contract. For those who can't hold up their end of the agreement, be prepared to pay the full price for the board. Keep track of what work you do and when so that the stable owner/manager can be assured that they are receiving fair value for the reduced board.