What To Ask BEFORE Boarding Your Horse: A Horse Owner's Guide To Finding The Right Stable For You And Your Horse

Book Synopsis: "This book is a must-have for the horse owner who needs to board their horse!" IT WILL NOT MATTER if you have the best trainer or the most expensive saddle and tack if your horse is stressed out due to his living conditions! A boarding stable can look gorgeous on the outside BUT it doesn't always mean the care is good - in fact, it might even be harmful to your horse. If your horse is not getting enough to eat or can't get to the hay because he is at the bottom of the pecking order in the herd, or is constantly being chased down, then lessons, training, and other activities will never be as good as they could be. In fact, many bad behaviors can develop if a horse is stressed out due to his living environment. The horse's living conditions are deeply connected to his mental well-being also, and your horse deserves the best care and it begins with his home. This book gives you very concise and systematic questions to ask regarding what your horse needs for optimal health & well-being and his specific personality.

Some of the essential subjects addressed in this book are:

• What is the difference between a training barn and a boarding stable?
• Is the barn heated, and how will it affect my horse?
• What is the difference between full-care and partial care?
• What is outside board "rough board," and is it a good fit for my horse?
• How much hay and grain is included per day?
• Will my horse be turned out daily? If so, for how long and how many horses will be in his herd?
• Can you accommodate a horse with special needs?
• Do you offer blanketing?
• Can I choose my own farrier, veterinarian, and trainer?
• Is the water heated in the wintertime?
• What are the vaccination and deworming requirements?

PLUS, SO MUCH MORE! Previously published as 157 Questions To Ask When Looking For The Right Horse Boarding Stable.