The New Year is a perfect time for self-reflection and making changes for improvement. If you board your horse, would your barn owner consider you a good boarder? Have you ever thought about it before? Following these tips can help you to stay on good terms with your barn’s manager.

Read Your Boarding Contract

Before you sign any contract, you…

When planning to move your horse to a new boarding barn, it’s helpful to make a to-do list to ensure that you get everything necessary done before the day of the move. Knowing that you have accomplished what you need to do before the move will make the actual moving day less stressful on both you and your horse. Need to put…

May 1st

Stouffville location - McCowan and Stouffville Road

Gelding only please.

Quiet friendly stable, attached Arena Outdoor ring and lots of hacking

Great grazing in large fields

Turnout in small groups

Person must be able to share chores. Usually one full day per week (turnout + muck 7 horses + bring in + night check) All in one day or split over a few separate days.

Cost works out to approx. $350 mth. Much less in summer with grazing.…

I'm sure a lot of folks who self board their animals have had this happen once or twice.. 'Oh look, the feed bill came, how much is it this month?'... -insert jaw drop, eye pop, and then possibly a thwack after hitting the ceiling + string of expletives- Mine got to 700 dollars for TWO HORSES a few months ago FOR ONE MONTH. 'WTF!'

My first…