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stef73433 Reg. Jun 2005	Posted 2015-07-31 7:14 AM Subject: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Doggy Diaper Designer Posts: 2322 Location: WI	I'm considering taking in a couple horses for board. It would be pasture board only since I don't have a barn and stalls. Is it worth the hassle? What type of insurance do you carry to cover it?
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stayceem Reg. May 2007	Posted 2015-07-31 9:05 AM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Not Afraid to Work Posts: 4717	I wouldnt ever do it. Just the chaos and responsibility that goes into it. I cant stand when horses arent taken care of and I board now, lots of people dont care for their horses "in my standards." Having people out at all hours is a pain in the butt. Rarely having privacy. the liability of it. I wouldnt do it.
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kboltwkreations Reg. Mar 2011	Posted 2015-07-31 10:48 AM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Elite Veteran Posts: 1037	We own a boarding barn. I would never tell someone it is a good idea. It is alot of headache when you have multiple boarders. We are actually blessed right now to have 2 outstanding boarders but its been such a headache in the past when we have been completely full. Pasture boarding might be different though since you really aren't having to do as much work as with stalled horses.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2015-07-31 10:51 AM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	Look into insurance and liabilities in your state. Also speak to an accountant regarding income taxes Edited by cheryl makofka 2015-07-31 10:53 AM
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-07-31 10:41 PM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	Its a Pain... not so much the horses.. but the owners.. lol..
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-08-01 9:09 AM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	Bibliafarm - 2015-07-31 10:41 PM Its a Pain... not so much the horses.. but the owners.. lol.. This 1000x over.
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classicpotatochip Reg. Mar 2011	Posted 2015-08-01 10:21 AM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Owner of a ratting catting machine Posts: 2258	Can't think of a single pro besides the money. Honestly, the only way I would do it is if the owner adopted my feed program, and I was the one that implemented it. I can't handle being around horses begging me because they're hungry, and their owner has this "scientific down to the last leaf" diet. I want horses on free choice grass hay at the very least so they're not pining.
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kewlcowgurl Reg. Jan 2012	Posted 2015-08-01 2:23 PM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Extreme Veteran Posts: 590 Location: Austin, Texas, where it can get really weird!!	Charge for a round bail and worming, you worm their horses or they provide proof, you watch them. Atleast when you include hay you know when they "forget" to come out for a month and your pasture gets a little low they won't be skinny.
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pippy Reg. Oct 2007	Posted 2015-08-01 6:36 PM Subject: RE: Pros and cons of boarding horses
Extreme Veteran Posts: 502 Location: United States	It depends what kind of person you are, and your tolerance levels. I have one boarder and he is leaving in 1 month and will not be replaced.
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