Unless you live out in the agricultural areas or own your very own ranch you're going to have to put your horse up at a suitable establishment not on your home grounds. Since there are lots of horse lovers and pony owners living in most cities and towns, you might be able to find a horse boarding stable not far away from you. How much you pay for having your horse housed will depend on the site of the stable and the facilities it offers.
The more cost-effective stables would house your horse in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Typically, the pasture will be used by a few horses, but it's possible you can pay for getting your horse a private pasture. As the horse's owner, its feed, water and exercise would be your responsibility, as would getting a groom to attend to it. You would also be answerable for all hospital treatment, including vaccination treatments. At establishments where you have to organize your own feed, you would probably also have to pay more for feed storage.
The more costly stables would most likely have heated stalls and private paddocks or maybe little pastures. They would take up the duties of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They would have the necessary staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A few of these deluxe enterprises can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who cannot continually attend to their horses.
You may want to consider joint ownership of your pony if you are on the road constantly, or if you are only able to ride your horse sporadically for who knows what reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your horse with your co-owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the advantage of your horse, since he would be getting more regular exercise and attention. Similarly, if you are able to ride only seasonally because of work or academic commitments, you can lease the horse to others in the periods you cannot get to him. This will enable you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily imply transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use until the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are lucky enough to own at least an acre of land in a location suitable for housing your pony, you will be able to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your pony. The structure should ideally provide safety from all elements, with box stalls, straight stalls and secured tack and feed rooms. It is essential that feed stock be kept out of the reach of horses, because overeating can cause colic and colic can cause death.
The paddock or pasture should be fenced in securely, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it could cause cuts and wounds, which can often be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All components of the fence should be of powerful material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks particularly in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
The more cost-effective stables would house your horse in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Typically, the pasture will be used by a few horses, but it's possible you can pay for getting your horse a private pasture. As the horse's owner, its feed, water and exercise would be your responsibility, as would getting a groom to attend to it. You would also be answerable for all hospital treatment, including vaccination treatments. At establishments where you have to organize your own feed, you would probably also have to pay more for feed storage.
The more costly stables would most likely have heated stalls and private paddocks or maybe little pastures. They would take up the duties of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They would have the necessary staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A few of these deluxe enterprises can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who cannot continually attend to their horses.
You may want to consider joint ownership of your pony if you are on the road constantly, or if you are only able to ride your horse sporadically for who knows what reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your horse with your co-owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the advantage of your horse, since he would be getting more regular exercise and attention. Similarly, if you are able to ride only seasonally because of work or academic commitments, you can lease the horse to others in the periods you cannot get to him. This will enable you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily imply transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use until the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are lucky enough to own at least an acre of land in a location suitable for housing your pony, you will be able to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your pony. The structure should ideally provide safety from all elements, with box stalls, straight stalls and secured tack and feed rooms. It is essential that feed stock be kept out of the reach of horses, because overeating can cause colic and colic can cause death.
The paddock or pasture should be fenced in securely, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it could cause cuts and wounds, which can often be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All components of the fence should be of powerful material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks particularly in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
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