How to Board a Horse

Horses need continuous attention, care and exercise. If you can't tend to your horse's daily needs yourself, you'll want to find just the right person who can.

Things You'll Need

  • Enclosed Stalls
  • Horse Vaccinations
  • Water
  • Equine Veterinarian
  • Shelter
  • Paddock
Show More

Instructions

  1. Check Out the Stables

    • 1

      Visit the facility several times to observe the horses and the staff.

    • 2

      Look around the stables. Is the property in good repair? Do the horses look well taken care of?

    • 3

      Talk to the owner.

    • 4

      Find out who is in charge of the horses and how experienced he or she is.

    • 5

      Inspect the tack rooms. There should be a locked storage area where you can stow your tack. Ask who has access to the room.

    Examine Your Horse's Future Stall

    • 6

      Check to see whether the stalls have lights or whether lights can be installed. (Night-lights prevent horses from growing winter coats and keep them in shape for showing.)

    • 7

      Request a stall that has access to an electrical outlet if you want to run a fan in the summer months.

    • 8

      Ask how often the stalls are cleaned or mucked.

    Find a Good Stable Near You

    • 9

      Check the phone book, or call your Chamber of Commerce for a listing of stables in your area.

    • 10

      Talk to friends with horses, and ask for their opinions on the facilities they use.

    • 11

      Call all of the facilities within a comfortable commuting distance from your home, and find out whether they can meet your horse's needs.