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Horses that are full boarded are
for the busy horse owner that may work full time or travels. Or perhaps the owner just doesn't know how to, or doesn't want
to care for his/her horse on a daily basis.
The full boarded horses are put on individualized
diets with quality feed and hay, deep shavings or straw for bedding in large, comfortable stalls. There is daily turn out weather permitting. We offer exceptional
care at an affordable rate.
Includes complete use of facility and tack room, grain fed twice daily (up
to 5 lbs/day), hay fed twice daily if the horse is stalled (round bales in turnouts
and/or up to 3 flakes per day), fresh water, stall cleaned 6 days/week and daily turnout weather permitting. Surcharges will be added for additional grain, hay or bedding. Additional
fees apply for extra services provided.
PASTURE or FIELD BOARDING
This
is another one of our boarding options
that is growing in popularity. The horse is kept out in the pasture. Includes
use of arenas, grooming areas, wash rack, fresh water, and use of shelter. The horses are fed individually just like the stall boarded ones. A pasture boarder must follow the stable’s routine and rules. Additional fees apply for extra feed, hay and services provided.
We also offer self care, partial
care and pasture boarding if there are available openings.
SELF
CARE BOARD
This
type of board is perfect for the horse owner that wants to do it all. We actually encourage this type of boarding!
Includes use of arenas, grooming
areas, wash rack, pasture, and stall rental. The owner must provide his/her own
labor and supply his/her own feed, hay, bedding (sawdust), cleaning implements etc. and storage for such items as well
as tack.
A self care boarder must follow the stable’s routine and rules. (If round
bales are used and/or square bale hay is fed in the pasture, then a surcharge will be added).
Additional fees apply for extra services provided.
PARTIAL
BOARD
This is our most popular boarding option! This type of board is great for the owner that wants to take care of their horse, but may not be able to do all of
the time. The owner is basically doing self care boarding and paying for the services they can not do on a set schedule.
Or if the the owner gets held up at work, gets sick or goes away on vacation, then a phone call to us will get his/her
horse taken care of. Fees will depend on the scheduled care needed plus self care board. Additional fees apply for extra services provided by EQUI-VENTURE in the event the owner is not able to
provide the service.
BOARDING also INCLUDES:
- Daily Health Checks
- Record Keeping
- Blanket Checks and Changing (owners provide blankets)
- Application of fly spray or topical medications (provided by owner)
- Optional scheduled weekly lessons with our in-stable
instructors on the boarded horse at a discount
- Bi-monthly deworming (owner provides)
- Discounts on stable activities
- and more!
We offer Lay Up Boarding for racehorses
that need time off for the care of most injuries. Or perhaps, the horse just needs to rest and relax. As most
of our staff members were/are racetrack grooms and/or vet techs, we are very experienced in dealing with horses from the track
and the care they require. Please feel free to contact us.
EQUI-VENTURE provides a rest stop for
traveling equines. For those that may need overnight stabling and/or turnout break, or perhaps a longer layover, please
contact us.
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Exerpt from Horse Illustrated magazine:
Once you've found
a stable that you want to board your horse at you'll want to make sure you're the type of boarder the owner is glad
to have in their barn. Read
and Understand Your Contract When
you are boarding the stable owner should have you sign a contract. This contract should outline things like: Where your horse will be kept. How your horse is fed. What expenses you are responsible for like extra charges
for blanketing, exercise, medical care.
How are emergencies to be handled.
What facilities and amenities you may use.
Vaccinations required.
Hours of operation.
Safety rules. Avoid word-of-mouth
contracts. Make sure that the barn owner has your up-to-date contact information including home and place of work (or wherever
else you spend a lot of time) in case of emergency.
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