Answer some questions about boarding?

Question

Okay so I currently ride at a stable close to New York City, which makes it a little more expensive. I'm planning to start looking for a horse soon.

The stable offers full service, but I don't want them to do everything for me.

Could I ask for a customized plan?

Most people there have full service which includes everything! The people don't do anything except ride. This means they have to tell the barn when they are going to hack.

If I get a plan where I groom, tack, and untack can I hack when ever I want?

I'm also looking at a horse already at the barn. He just came and is being used as a lesson horse.If I plan to buy him..

Do I still need to do a vet check?

When I buy a horse where do I get wormers?

Oh! And if I make a plan where I groom, tack, and untack. How much money will that save me?

Thanks

~With Love

Answer 1

Just ask if you can groom, tack and untack for a little less. I don't know how much less, it's really up to the manager. I'd get a vet check. If he's a lesson horse, he might have some problems. You can get wormers from your vet or a tack store

Answer 2

The only thing to do is ask. The people who own the stables, if they are good business owners, should be happy to discuss options with you.

David

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Answer 3

At my barn, all the feed and what not is included, but we pay the vet and farrier bills

I'd talk to the barn owner first on WHY they tack up and groom and all that stuff for the other boarders.. it may just be how the usual things go. it's is a good idea to ask if a customized plan can be made so you can ride/hack whenever you would like.

You shouldn't need a vet check if the barn owner got him ( he/she should have vet papers and clearances already)

you can buy wormers from a vet or at a horse supply store/tack shop

ask what the fee is for tack/untack and grooming.. there's no harm in doing some work yourself, and if they say they have to tack up for you.. then ask if you can assist with barn work so it won't cost so much.

I hope this helps

Answer 4

The prices and rules I can't say. That greatly varies on each individual barn, so you'll have to talk it over with the barn owner/manager.

If the barn is full service, they may provide either daily wormer or have a bi-monthly worming rotation for all horses, as most full service places do. If they don't, your local feed store should sell paste wormer and/or pelleted wormers. Talk to some of the people at your barn if you're not sure what your barn provides or where to look and I'm sure someone can help you.

As for the vet check, I recommend getting any horse vetted before purchasing. Buying a horse is a financial and emotional commitment, so making sure the horse is sound and healthy before you dive in is extremely important.

Answer 5

Well, most of these questions will have to be asked to your barn's owner or manager. Every facility is different. I work down in Wellington where we have a huge amount of full service facilities. Most of these places do NOT offer any other plan. Many will allow you to groom or tack your own horse, but they won't give you any kind of reduction in the rate.

You may want to look around at other barns in the area and compare rates. But remember to check the cleanliness of the barn and to take around someone knowledgeable in stable upkeep to help in your search.

As for vetting the horse you're interested in: yes! You still need a vet check, especially with a lesson horse, as these types of horses often have some type of injury or condition that prevents them from higher level competition. For your first horse, you're not going to need a Grand Prix level mount, but you do need to make sure the horse you choose will be suitable for at least the next one to two years. You also want to make sure you don't take on a horse with a costly medical condition.

You can purchase dewormer from any tack, feed, or supply store, or online at Dover or Smart Pak.  

Answer 6

Wow, this barn that your looking at grooms, tacks, and untacks?  Um, at my barn (which is really nice and I'm very lucky to be at) they feed, turn out, and do the basic stuff.  If you really wanted to you could have them kind of groom your horse there.  That is kind of weird to me.  You should still have the horse you plan on buying vet checked even though he is a lesson horse becuse you never know.

Answer 7

Thats kinda strange i ride western but they will not groom or tack and un tack your horse for you you do all that your self they just feed it and muck out stalls and stuff like that

it wouldnt hurt to ask

Answer 8

you need to ask the barn where you are plannig to board at, these questions, and yOu should always get a vet check if you are going to buy a horse from someone else.sounds like a horse rental if they do everything for you and  all you do is tell them you want to ride. doesnt sound fun at all.not for me anyways. I like to be hands on totally with my horses.

Answer 9

Those are questions which can only be answered by the proprietors at the boarding stables. I suggest you ask them.

Answer 10

You always do a vet check, even if you buy a horse from your best friend!  X rays reveal what nobody knows...blood tests do the same.  It does no good to ask us questions that only the boarding facility can answer.  Make a phone call and get accurate information from the source.  I would also check on more than one stable so you have a basis for comparison, and visit and tour each...and talk to the boarders if you can.  There is no rush to make a decision.

Answer 11

You should check with the barn owners/managers to see if they can tailor your boarding agreement to suit your needs. If you plan to do the services yourself that the barn offers, you should save money and the amount will be determined on the agreement you draw up.

As with any new horse purchase, I would highly recommend a complete pre purchase examination and make sure that the vet can do digital x rays, it's just my personal preference.

As for wormers, you can find them at most local tack shops and at livestock online stores, or th vet. Most boarding farms will feed a daily wormer in pellet form, so I would check to see if the barn you plan on boarding at offers that service as well