1212 DOVEHILL RD.
JUSTIN, TX 76247
PHONE:(940) 368-6698
WWW.STARLINESTABLES.COM
Boarding Information Packet
Thank you for your interest in boarding your horse at Starline Stables! Our ever expanding 62 acre facility offers a safe environment for your horse in addi?on to a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for horse owners. Our goal is to provide affordable and flexible horse care op?ons to accommodate a variety of horses from pleasure pets to show horses with op?ons ranging from full-­‐?me pasture care to stall boarding with private turn out! In this packet you will find informa?on such as our horse care philosophy, ameni?es, boarding rates, addi?onal services, ways to save on boarding and frequently asked ques?ons. Again, thank you for your interest in our facility and look forward to welcoming you into our barn family! See you back at the barn!
- Starline
Stables Staff
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Our Philosophy
“Does my horse need shoes?” “What should I feed my horse?” “How do I correct unwanted behavior?” are all common ques?ons horse owners have. However, the number of answers you receive may leave you wishing you hadn’t asked at all! The reason there are so many different answers is because all horses and horse owners are different with different needs. Variables such as breed, age, conforma?on, personality, loca?on, sport, community and budget are considered when making the decision that is best for the horse and rider combo.
Natural Horse or Show Horse?
“Natural Horsemanship” is a term being used more and more to define horse keeping and handling that closely resembles the lives of wild horses; 24/7 grazing with less grains, herd environment, barefoot, and “naked”.
In sharp contrast, the show horse is usually stalled to more closely monitor their exercise and diet made up of grain and hay, oRen receiving minimal turn out. Show horses are frequently blanketed during all seasons to aid the horse’s appearance. Show horses usually wear shoes on the front feet or all four to reinforce the hoof and aid in soundness. The majority of responsible horse owners are somewhere in between and in our opinion, the best place to be.
The Pros and Cons
Nothing is absolute in the horse world and with every decision there are pros and cons for both the horse and owner. Here at Starline, we try to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability by assessing the needs of the horse and owner, making sure the owner is aware of both the pros and cons and that the needs of the horse and owner are in-­‐line with the needs and views of our facility. Most of ?me, we will do as requested regardless if we agree or not.
Many people idealize the “all natural” horse and claim “God” meant for horses to roam free and graze all day. EVERY horse owner must concede to the fact that riding and owning horses isn’t natural! Educa?ng ourselves through trial and error have allowed humans and horse’s alike to live longer, healthier and arguably happier lives. Horse ownership is (and should be) a life long process of learning about horses! At Starline Stables, we feel that although horses are here essen?ally for our amusement, that their over-­‐all well being should be strongly considered. With that said, the number one priority should always be our safety.
All horses, stall or pasture, require proper medical and farrier care with minimum yearly vaccina?ons and coggins tes?ng, and deworming. All horses must accept a halter and lead properly. No vicious, dangerous or destruc?ve behavior is permi^ed and must be corrected to ensure the health and well being of other horses and people.
Please con6nue reading Frequently Asked Ques6ons below for more details on our horse care and management policies and philosophies.
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Our Facility
(Coming Soon)
The Front Barn
• 6 12x12 Ma^ed stalls with ceiling fans in each
• 400 square foot secure tack room
• Climate controlled lounge with a clean bathroom
• 2 Outdoor wash stalls
• Close to large outdoor arena with jumps and cavalees The New Barn - Under Construction
• 72’ x 300’ ClearSpan fabric building with lots of natural light
• Indoor 66‘x200’ Dressage arena
• 16 10x16 Stalls with fans
• Secure tack lockers in each stall for your convenience
• Large feed room
• Grooming area with mul?ple cross ?es
Turn Out
• 62 Acres of grass pastures with plenty of space to graze!
• 2 Large 25 acre pastures with mul?ple shelters for everyone to escape the elements
• Mul?ple paddocks for all day (or all night) private and semi-­‐private turn out
• Pipe and no-­‐climb with a top hot wire to discourage fence figh?ng
• Large pastures fenced with barbless wire and top hot wire
Other
• 50’ Custom round pen
• Ample space for trailer parking
• Picnic tables to relax and enjoy
• John Deere Gator that makes it quicker and easier to feed and catch horses
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Boarding Rates
Last Updated August 2012
Stall Board Ad On’s
Basic Stall Board
$420.00 - $440.00
• 12x12 Stall in the front barn
• All day turn out in the large pasture
• 6 bags of shavings monthly
• Stall cleaning 6 days a week (op?onal day out or self clean on 7th day)
• Up to 4lbs of Horseman’s Edge 12:6 pellets fed once daily
• Up to 15lbs of hay fed while in their stalls
• Owner provided supplements fed for free
• Blanke?ng (one blanket daily)
• Trailer Parking
OR
Second Feeding of regular feed
$.30 per lb per day
Double Hay $30 per month
Semi Private T/O $15 per month
Private T/O $30 per month
Farrier -­‐ Trimming 6 week schedule
Catch/Hold Included
$22 per month
Farrier-­‐Front Shoes 6 week schedule
Catch/Hold Included
$40 per month
Addi?onal Blanket $1 per item per day
• 10x16 Stall in the new barn with individual tack locker in the stall for your convenience with 8 bags of shavings monthly.
Pasture Board Ad On’s
Pasture Board
$285.00
• 24/7 Turn out in a large grass pasture
• Access to shelters
• Up to 4lbs of Horseman’s Edge 12:6 pellets fed once daily with a feed bag
• Free choice hay when needed
• Owner provided supplements fed for free
• Access to to salt and minerals
• Trailer Parking
Second Feeding of regular feed
$.40 per lb per day
Vit/Min Supplement $4 per month
Farrier -­‐ Trimming 6 week schedule
Catch/Hold Included
$22 per month
Farrier-­‐Front Shoes 6 week schedule
Catch/Hold Included
$40 per month
Blanke?ng $1 per item per day
Stall Rest $6 per day
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Other Services
These prices are subject to change with out no?ce. Please contact us for the most recent pricing!
A La Carte
Training
Full Training Second price includes materials.
$425 3 rides, 2 ground work sessions weekly Ground Work Package $100
2 1/2 hour ground work sessions weekly
Training Ride $35.00
Avg. 45 minute training ride
Ground Work Session $15.00
30 Minute ground work/lunging session
*Lesson packages are inter-­‐changeable with training rides*
Riding Lessons
The first price is if you own/lease a horse at Starline, the second price includes a lesson horse rental.
1 hour Private Lesson 1 hour Semi-­‐Private Lesson 1 hour + Group Lesson Private 1/2 hour Lesson 45 minute Prac?ce Ride DVD of your Lesson Catch, Groom and Tack Untack and Groom $45.00/$50.00
$40.00/$45.00 $35.00
$35.00/$40.00
$25.00/$30.00
$15.00
$10.00
$10.00
Fly Mask Apply Hoof Oil Wound Salve Cold Hose-­‐ 10 min Feet Soak-­‐ 20 min Standing Wrap-­‐ Per Leg Sweat/Poul?ce Wrap Bute Banamine-­‐ IV Hoof Rasp (per hoof) Full Body Clip Trace Clip Par?al Trace Clip Regular Clip -­‐ face/legs Hold Fee -­‐ Individual Appts ARer hours hold fee-­‐per hour Fly Spray Hose Off Feet Picking Groom $.50
$1
$.50
$10
$10
$2.50
$5.00
$1/$3.50
$8/$13
$4
$115
$75
$45
$15
$10
$12.50
$.75/$1.25
$5.00
$1.00
$5.00
Curry, Brush (mane/tail opt) Sprays, Pick Feet
Monthly Packages
Lesson Package A $265.00/$300.00 $60 SAVINGS
Includes 2 Private Lessons Weekly
Lesson Package B $140.00/$160.00 $40 SAVINGS
Includes 1 Private Lesson Weekly
Outside riding instructors, trainers and groomers are subject to a $15 Facility Fee
per hour per horse and/or rider.
BULK Lesson Package of 20 $600.00 Up To $400 SAVINGS
20 hour long private or group lessons to be used over 120 days
BULK Lesson Package of 50 $1425.00 Up to $1075 SAVINGS
50 hour long private or group lessons to be used over 1 YEAR!
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$ WAYS TO SAVE $
Referrals Referrals Referrals!
We pay BIG for boarding referrals! When you refer a new boarder, you and the boarder will save $100 EACH off of your board! Don’t know anyone to refer? We’ll give you a special flyer with your “referral code” and any stranger that sees your flyer and boards their horse with us will receive the discount along with YOU!
We also give credits for lesson referrals; $25 off your board for lesson referrals! If your referral purchases 4 lessons you will get $25 off. If they purchase 8 at once, then you’ll get $50! This only counts once, so keep them coming!
Lesson Horse Program
Is your horse suitable for riding lessons? Your horse can earn $5 each ?me he is used in a lesson! Not only does he help pay the bills, but your horse will receive extra care and a^en?on! All horses receive grooming before and aRer rides and all beginner/
novice riders use a bitless bridles. You can also place as many restric?ons as you want! Once a week? Special boots? Not a problem! You’re s?ll in complete control.
For example if your horse is used in 2 lessons a week that is $40 off your board!
Working Off Board
This may be an op?on for you! We have several opportuni?es to work off board such as cleaning stalls, sweeping, cleaning tack, grooming horses, pain?ng fences, moving jumps, mowing, lunging horses, grooming horses, helping out at horse shows or clinics. Just contact us and we’ll find something for you!
Other Boarder Benefits!
• Most affordable indoor arena in
our area!
• Always improving facilities
• Monthly Newsletters to keep you
informed on Barn Life!
• Boarders receive discounts on
lessons and training
• By using our farrier you get a
bulk rate and save gas on an
extra trip to the barn!
• Our well stocked medicine cabinet
and knowledge may save you a
trip to the vet or vet call!
• Need the vet? We’ll send out an
email so we can all save on the
vet call!
• Need to make a trip to Paul
Taylors for supplies? We carpool
or pick stuff up for you!
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Stall Boarding
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of grain do you feed? When do you feed and how much?
A. Basic Stall Boarding includes up to 4 lbs of a14% protein 6% fat pellet, fed once daily in the evening. Did you know?
Q. What if my horse needs more than 4lbs of grain? OR I want my horse fed twice daily, what will that cost?
For a 900lb hard keeper in light-­‐
average work geeng 4lbs of Horseman’s Edge 12:6, all day turn out with 10 lbs of hay, your horse is geeng approx 18.5 Mcals of Diges?ble Energy (DE) or 94% to mee?ng his requirements (ideal is 90 –105%). Adding 1 cup up vegetable oil brings it up to 102%!
A. If your horse needs more grain to maintain his weight then it cost $.30 per lb per day extra. You may also choose to divide the feedings equally at this ?me. EXAMPLE: If your horse eats 5lbs of grain, it will be an extra $9.00 a month and we will feed your horse 2.5 lbs twice daily. If your horse eats less than 4 lbs but would like it fed twice daily, it is s?ll $.30 per lb per day for the second feeding. EXAMPLE: If your horse eats 2 lbs and you would like your horse fed 1lb twice daily it will cost you an extra $9.00.
Q. Why is only once a day feeding included? Isn’t it beRer to feed a horse smaller, more frequent meals a day?
Find out more benefits by adding FAT (yes, fat) to your horses diet by visi?ng:
h^p://www.ces.ncsu.edu/resources/
livestock/horses/ag558-­‐7.html
A. To make boarding more affordable to a larger group of people. It offers a huge savings in labor that we pass down to the majority of our customers whose horses do well on 4lbs or less. Yes, it be^er to feed the horse more frequent, smaller meals ESPECIALLY if your horse is in his stall 24/7. However, it WILL NOT hurt your horse to feed him grain once a day because #1 It’s not a large amount of grain and #2 he will have con?nuous hay and grass. What hurts your horse is leaving him with an empty stomach for long periods of ?me with out anything to buffer the stomach acid making horses more prone to ulcers and stall vices.
However, I think you’ll find we offer extremely compe??ve rates even for horses with extra needs.
Q. Will you feed my horse supplements?
A. SLS is happy to feed any supplement you purchase for your horse. However, please make sure your supplement is ready to feed. If you don’t have a smartpaks, please combine your daily supplements into a ziplock bag to be fed (preferably a month’s worth at a ?me). We’ll even save the ziplock bags to re-­‐use!
Q. I don’t like your grain. Can I supply my own grain?
A. We do not allow boarders to supply their own grain for a couple of reasons. #1 We don’t have enough storage space. #2 Even the most well meaning owners will run out, and we end up purchasing the feed anyway.
HOWEVER, we will feed anything available at our feed store (they can special order certain feeds as well). If your feed is more expensive than ours, we will charge you the difference per lb. For example: If we would normally feed your horse 4 lbs a day at $1 a day, but you would like us to feed 4lbs of Ul?um a day, your extra cost would be $.44 a day or $13.20 a month. We prefer to handle ALL feeding needs, to ensure accuracy.
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Q. How much Hay do you feed and when? Do you feed alfalfa?
A. We feed 10-­‐15 lbs of hay while the horses are in their stalls at night. There is absolutely NO reason a horse should get hay twice a day if they are geeng turned out all day because we have grass! Not to men?on giving all the hay at night, keeps them busy while they are in their stalls. If horses are in due to bad weather than we feed addi?onal hay in the morning at no cost to the boarder. We will feed alfalfa at an addi?onal cost if you supply it.
Q. When do you turn horses out and how long are they out for?
A. We turn the horses out between 7:30 and 8:30 every morning during good weather and pasture condi?ons, and are out un?l sun down or a li^le aRer.
Q. How do you decide who gets turned out where?
A. Basic boarding includes turn out in one of the two large pastures. However we do offer more convenient op?ons closer to the barn at an addi?onal cost and at a first come first serve basis. We can provide semi-­‐private and limited private turn out op?ons.
Q. Do you offer limited or no turn out?
A. Only if medically necessary by vet recommenda?on. Here at Starline Stables, we feel strongly about turning our horses out. It is cruel to keep these large, nomadic animals cooped up in a stall 23/7 for our own convenience! We understand the need for a stall, but injuries and messes occur in stalls too. If you are worried about your horse’s safety, please consider all day private turn out. If your concerned about throwing shoes, there are other issues at play and could be corrected by adding bell boots or consul?ng with your farrier. Keeping horses confined on a regular basis has more cons than pros. Horses kept in stalls are prone to respiratory problems, hoof problems (shavings suck good moisture out of feet making horse’s feet dry, bri^le and prone to cracking making the hoof suscep?ble to bacteria), Psychological problems due to boredom and develop destruc?ve habits such as cribbing or stall kicking. Physically, turn out allows the horse to move which tells the body to lubricate the joints, keeps the muscles, tendons and ligaments moving and stretching making horses less suscep?ble to tendon and ligament issues. More movement improves circula?on especially to feet!
Q. Can you leave my horse out 24/7 unless there is bad weather?
A. Yes. But unfortunately there is no break in price. HOWEVER, you can choose to do pasture board and pay a day stall rate when needed, but it is subject to stall availability. Q. What if my horse doesn’t get along with his herd mates?
Please expect your horse to get minor cuts and scrapes with ANY boarding arrangement. We try to turn horses out with other compa?ble herd mates and will try to do whatever we can to make sure they are comfortable. We also offer private or semi-­‐
private turn out op?ons for an addi?onal fee. Night turn out may also be an op?on. Please be prepared to test out the arrangement for several weeks before changes are made.
Q. How o[en do you clean stalls?
Stalls are cleaned once a day 6 days a week. We also don’t clean stalls on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Horses may stay out in their pastures and paddocks that night (weather permieng). Your horse may also stay in if you prefer. 8
You may also choose to clean the stall yourself that day. We do this to save you money! Not cleaning stalls 4 days a month saves the boarder $20!
Horses are allo^ed 6 bags of shavings a month (8 bags for the larger stalls), addi?onal bags may be purchased at $8 a bag. No outside shavings please. Stalls are stripped on an “as needed” basis. Please NOTE: Most horses don’t NEED “soR fluffy beds” with a ton of shavings. It’s bad for their respiratory system, it sucks the good moisture out of their hooves and it sucks the nutrients out of the soil when they are dumped. They are also harder to clean which is why we charge $8.00 a bag for the extra labor.
Q. Are water troughs and buckets cleaned regularly?
A. Yes, we clean buckets and troughs as needed. It’s quite common to see buckets and troughs with low water though. We don’t like to waste water and it’s difficult to dump 100 gallons all at once! So we let them drink it down and clean them before they are refilled again. Q. Do you blanket?
A. We blanket at no addi?onal cost for one blanket. Winter blankets go on when the weather reaches 32 degrees unless otherwise noted by the owner. We reserve the right to charge an extra fee or refuse this service if your horse is bad about blanke?ng. Mul?ple items or blankets are $1 each. For example: You would like your horse to go out in a medium weight Rambo turn-­‐out, but when he’s in the stall you’d like his jammies and stable blanket to go on instead. His jammies and stable blanket cost $1 each, every ?me we put them on.
Blankets are very ?me and space consuming and most of our boarders don’t show compe??vely so to keep our rates affordable, we feel that this was the best compromise.
Q. Why would I want to include farrier in my board?
A. There are LOTS of reasons! It saves you ?me and money! Some?mes it’s hard to schedule a farrier when you work 9-­‐5 Monday-­‐ Friday. We try to take care of your horses as we would our own and poorly kept feet look bad on the business. It also cuts down on farriers blocking entrances and cross-­‐?es. By including a farrier service we can get horses trimmed and shod while owners are at work so when they get off and come to the barn they can simply enjoy their horse! There are no extra trips to the barn to drop off a check or just to hold the horse for your farrier. If you live 10 miles away from the barn, you drive 20 miles 8 ?mes a year (160 miles) and your car gets 20 miles to the gallon at $3.80 a gallon thats $30 in gas! If you need someone to hold your horse for you thats $10 so it cost you an addi?onal $80 a year!
Q. How does the farrier work out for everyone? A. When calcula?ng the farrier budget, we take 52 weeks a year divided by the average 6 week schedule which means the average horse gets their feet done 8.7 ?mes a year. We take 8.7 and mul?ply it by $30 (our farrier’s trimming fee) which equals $260 a year and then divide that by 12 months out of the year which equals $21.60 or $22. If your horse gets trimmed every 8 then it’s $15. Whatever your horses needs, we use that formula to figure out the cost.
If your horse needs to be done more frequently we do offer touch ups.
Q. Can I use my own farrier?
A. You can use any farrier you wish, however there will also be a $10 hold fee if SLS is needed to hold your horse for your own farrier. There is no hold fee if our farrier is used. You MUST clean up a[er your farrier!
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Q. What is your worming schedule and what a does it include?
A. We deworm horses 6 ?mes a year with alterna?ng worming products. Generally once a season is sufficient but we feel that our program will ensure that our horse’s remain parasite free. If you choose to deworm your own horse you must follow a similar schedule and no?fy us when your horse is dewormed. There is also no discount if you deworm your own horse. You may do seasonal fecal tests and deworm accordingly, but the vet must send us a copy of the results.
Q. Are there certain hours we can visit our horse?
A. You are welcome to visit your horse at any ?me. However, we ask that you no?fy us in advance if you will be at the barn late and keep noise to a minimum.
Q. How do you handle wound care?
A. If I no?ce a minor wound or scrape that has bled, I will clean it out and apply the appropriate ointment for free and let you know what I’ve done. Addi?onal wound care is up to you! If it is a wound that requires extra care and you don’t provide this care, I WILL AND CHARGE YOU FOR IT. If a wound needs cold hosing and wrapping I will contact the owner to come do it. If I’m unable to reach the owner, I will provide the cold hosing, bandaging, and bute if needed but will have to charge. If I no?ce a lameness or swelling I will no?fy you. If there is a major wound that needs immediate veterinary a^en?on, I will call the vet first and then call you. If veterinary care may be needed, I will first no?fy the owner.
Q. Will anyone be able to ride my horse without my permission? A. Absolutely not! Q. Will my tack be secure? A. Our tack rooms are locked with a key pad but further security is up to the boarder. We strongly encourage boarders to label EVERYTHING!
Q. Am I allowed to let a family member or friend ride? A. Yes, as long as they sign a liability waiver before they handle your horse. If a guest is caught without a waiver, the boarder will be fined $50.00!
Q. Is monthly board due in advance? A. Yes, board is due on the 1st of every month. Boarding, Training/Riding Lessons and Farrier (such as shoes) are PRE-­‐PAID. Custom feeds and medical care are billed at the end of the month.
Q. What happens if you are late paying your board bill? A. In order to purchase feed, hay and bedding (in bulk so that we can all save money!) board needs to be paid on ?me. There is a strict 10% late fee if board is received aRer the 5th each month. If you know you have addi?onal charges but haven’t received an invoice, it’s best to pay the base board amount un?l you receive your bill.
Q. Do you offer a mul`ple horse discount?
A. We no longer offer a discount and no longer accept more than 3 horses per owner to minimize the risk to our budget.
Q. How do you handle conflict between the boarders? A. Please se^le it like adults first. If it remains an issue, let me know and I will address both par?es together if possible and/or appropriate. Once the issue is se^led; LET IT GO. Repeated offenders will be asked to leave.
Tip: With ANY boarding facility please remember that we are horse owners and lovers too and we work VERY hard to care for our horses. We are not perfect (although we try). We can’t watch over your horse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can’t no`ce every single scratch and bump. We can’t no`ce every liRle misplaced wire or rock. We depend on you to let us know if something is wrong. We are not mind readers and welcome your input. We try to accommodate everyone the best we can so if you have a comment or concern please let us know.
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Pasture Boarding
Frequently Asked Questions
***Please read Stall Boarding FAQ if you do not see you’re ques:on below***
Q. How do you feed the pasture boarded horses?
A. See Above.
Q. What if my horse needs more than 4lbs of grain?
A. If your horse needs more grain to maintain his weight then it cost $.40 per lb per day extra. You may also choose to divide the feedings equally at this ?me. You may also try adding vegetable oil or a fat supplement which may be cheaper.
Q. I don’t think my pasture boarded horse will like a feed bag. Can you feed him separately? I don’t think they will fit... A. We will do almost anything you would like done for an addi?onal cost. However, please give feed bags a chance. We feel VERY strongly about feeding pasture horses with feed bags because it ensures every horse gets the feed and supplements it needs with very minimal waste. It cuts down on aggression between heard mates and they are virtually hazard free (No your horse won’t drown if it tries to drink!) Feed bags can also help with head shyness and horses that may be difficult to catch. Most horses learn to love their feed bags very quickly! Feed bags were originally designed for draR and carriage horses so many of them are large enough or we can easily add an extension to the strap. They are also very adjustable for smaller horse heads. BEST HORSE INVENTION EVER!
Q. What if my horse needs it’s feed soaked?
A. Depending on how much feed needs to be soaked, we may s?ll be able to use the feed bag. We will load the feed bag, sit it in a feed bucket and hose it down. We usually do these first so that they have ?me to soak. 3lbs is the absolute MAX we can fit in a feed bag soaked so your horse may need two feedings.
** We’ve had some boarders in the past purchase round pen panels to create a portable stall that your horse can go in to eat if it needs 4lbs soaked or to feed a bit of alfalfa. If you choose to go this route, you will be responsible for cleaning the pen or we can do it at an addi?onal fee.
Q. Are feed bags included in the board?
A. Yes the first one is included and every 6 months aRer that. Replacement feed bags are $10 or $5 if they can be easily repaired. Of course, owners are welcome to supply their own. Several boarders have 2 bags.. when the first one breaks the owner purchases a new one and takes the old one home to repair.
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Q. How many horses will my horse be turned out with?
A. There are 2 large pastures (25 acres each) that contain a maximum of 10 horses each. However, with the new addi?onal stalls, pasture boarding will be limited and there for there may be a group of 10 pasture boarders in one pasture OR 5 in each, with stall horses turned out with pasture boarded ones during the day. Which ever situa?on is more harmonious. Q. How much Hay do you feed and when? A. We put out round bales of hay in hay rings with slow feeder nets to minimize waste and keeps them busy to also minimize figh?ng.
Q. How do you decide who gets turned out where?
A. A. By who gets along best with who is our main priority. Right now geldings and mares are separate. Q. What if my horse needs stall rest?
A. We can put your horse in a stall at the stall rest rate. If all stalls are full, there is usually someone who is willing to give up their stall for a break in board.
Q. Is there a way I can do semi-­‐private pasture boarding so that my horse is in a smaller group?
A. At this ?me, we do not have the capability or the space to do that but we hope to in the future. We lease the larger pastures (with first op?on to buy) and we can’t invest the money to build more fences, shelters, run electric or plumbing to those separate pastures un?l we purchase.
Q. I’m a liHle concerned about my horse in storms and during the winter.
A. They have easy access to mul?ple shelters but pasture boarders do have dibs on stalls when they become available. Also, if there is a stall available, you are more than welcome to use it at the pro-­‐rated stall rate during a storm on a first come, first serve basis.
Q. Do you blanket?
A.We will gladly blanket pasture boarded horses for a $1 each ?me we put the blanket on and take it off. We reserve the right to charge extra or refuse this service if your horse is bad about blanke?ng. Mul?ple items or blankets are $1 each as well. Blankets are very ?me and space consuming and most of our boarders don’t how compe??vely so to keep our rates affordable, we feel that this was the best compromise.
B. **Generally, pasture horses DON”T NEED a blanket if allowed to grow a winter coat BUT You should have a WATERPROOF TURN OUT blanket on hand for more extreme climate changes, For example, when it is 60 or 70 degrees one day but snowing or slee?ng the next as your horse may not have enough winter coat to stay warm yet. We generally feel be^er when horses are blanketed during sleet or freezing rain storms.
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