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High Quality Horse Boarding Available

By Janine Hughes


Equestrian sports are one of the fastest growing activities in the country. Each year many people learn to ride and take care of these majestic animals. For some people owning their first horse or pony is a dream come true. Not only is this a huge privilege, but also a considerable responsibility. Most people just do not have the space or resources to take care of a big animal at home and need to find a suitable local facility where they can board their animals.

It is usually quite easy to find a selection of barns that offers stalls for rent. Most owners looking for horse boarding available in their area will talk to other friends and owners. This simple strategy should produce a number of leads. Finding the right barn can take a little time and is not something that should be rushed into.

Some barns are really geared up to meet the needs of serious competitors. They have a range of trainers on staff who are there to help and coach the clients. These trainers usually travel to the shows and help the riders every step of the way. A good show barn will also have an indoor riding area for inclement weather. This allows the clients to keep working year round.

Most riders like to work with a trainer. This can simply be to improve their basic skills and help them to feel more confident. For others it is much more serious. There are many different branches of equestrian competition and riders will have to be really good to compete. Even at the beginner level they will need to know how to present their horse in the ring and what the judges are looking for.

Barn staff should also be trained to spot signs of colic. Colic is one of the most common and dangerous conditions to affect horses. It typically occurs if the animal is experiencing stress, has changed their feed or not drunk enough water. Spotting the classic symptoms of colic early are essential. The vet can be called and treatment can begin right away.

Many new barns today are specially built to make life as easy as possible for both animals and owners. The typically construction is a row of stalls on either side of a wide central aisle. The aisle is used for tying up the horses while they are being groomed or while the stalls are being cleaned. It also allows the horses to see each other but they are not close enough to bite each other.

There are also tack rooms to keep all the saddles, bridles and other equipment that the animals need. Most competition horses also need a range of summer and winter blankets for in the stall, turnout and travelling.

One of the crucial factors when deciding on a boarding facility for horses is location. Most people like to keep their horses as close to home as possible. Less travel time means more time at the barn. For busy owners this can really be an important factor. It is well worth taking time and considering all the factors before making a final decision.




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