| There are a few different options when deciding on | | | | and paddock. It's called self board because it's you're |
| what type boarding situation is best for your horse or | | | | responsibility to do the rest. You have to supply the |
| pony. Of course, if you already live in a rural area and | | | | grain, hay, feed, turnout, and clean your own stall |
| have the facilities, you can just keep your horse at | | | | everyday. This is usually half the price of full board and |
| home on your property. However, most people don't | | | | can be a good choice if you have the time to properly |
| have this luxury and need to find arrangements | | | | care for your animal. Consider this option if you live a |
| elsewhere. Some good places to look may be your | | | | reasonable driving distance to the stable. |
| local stables, who typically have the most amenities | | | | Full Board - This is the best choice for horse owners |
| included in the boarding price. You can also find plenty | | | | who cannot make it to the stable everyday and |
| of good horse boarding stables through private | | | | excellent for children as they can spend their time at |
| owners who have extra stalls and rent out the | | | | the stable in lessons. Full board can be considered a |
| additional space. | | | | complete solution including: daily turnout, feeding, and |
| Pasture Board - If money is tight pasture board may | | | | cleaning of stall and paddocks. Stable hands that work |
| be a good option. In this scenario, your horse stays | | | | at the facilities manage the daily routine of caring for |
| outside all year and supplied with feed and water. You | | | | your horse and your responsibility are only for things |
| may think a horse staying outdoors all year round is | | | | such as calls to a vet, special feeds, blanketing, etc. |
| hazardous or unsafe, but these animals are naturally | | | | Take a visit to your local stables, commercial or |
| herd animals who live in the wild - of course they can | | | | private, before making any arrangements to find the |
| stay outdoors! Pasture board situations often include | | | | right one for you and your horse. There are many |
| what's called a 'run-in'. This is where your horse would | | | | options and not all stables are created equal. Some |
| go doing storms for shelter. A 'run-in' can be described | | | | have extra facilities which may be assets such as |
| as something of a carport. It's a loose shelter with a | | | | indoor arenas and round pens, while other may have |
| roof sometimes closed on three sides and sometimes | | | | different trainers and clinicians who offer specialized |
| on two. | | | | training. All these things should play a role in your final |
| Self Board - Self board or as it's sometimes called | | | | decision on where to board your horse. |
| Semi board is an indoor situation where you get a stall | | | | |