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Unless you live out in the agricultural areas or own your very own ranch you're going to have to put your pony up at a suitable establishment not on your home grounds. Since there are a large number of pony lovers and horse owners living in most cities and towns, you might be able to find a horse boarding stable not far away from you. How much you pay for having your horse housed will depend upon the site of the stable and the facilities it offers.
The more cost-effective stables would house your pony in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Typically, the pasture will be utilised by a few horses, but it's feasible you can pay for getting your pony a private pasture. As the horse's owner, its feed, water and exercise would be your responsibility, as would getting a groom to attend to it. You would also be responsible for all hospital treatment, including vaccinations. At establishments where you have to prepare your own feed, you would probably also need to pay extra for feed storage.
The more costly stables would most likely have heated stalls and personal paddocks or perhaps little pastures. They would take up the responsibilities of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They might have the necessary staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. Some of these deluxe enterprises can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who can't regularly attend to their horses.
You might want to consider joint ownership of your horse if you're on the road continually, or if you're only able to ride your pony sporadically for who knows what reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your horse with your part owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the advantage of your pony, since he would be getting more frequent exercise and attention. In a similar fashion, if you can ride only seasonally because of work or academic commitments, you can lease the horse to others in the periods you cannot get to him. This will enable you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily mean transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use until the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are lucky enough to own at least an acre of land in a location OK for housing your pony, you'll be in a position to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your horse. The structure should provide safety from all elements, with box stalls, straight stalls and secured tack and feed rooms. It's crucial that feed stock be kept out of the reach of horses, because overeating can bring about colic and colic can cause death.
The paddock or pasture should be fenced in securely, with fencing of posts and board or custom horse fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it may cause cuts and wounds, which can often be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All parts of the fence should be of strong material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks especially in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
The more cost-effective stables would house your pony in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Typically, the pasture will be utilised by a few horses, but it's feasible you can pay for getting your pony a private pasture. As the horse's owner, its feed, water and exercise would be your responsibility, as would getting a groom to attend to it. You would also be responsible for all hospital treatment, including vaccinations. At establishments where you have to prepare your own feed, you would probably also need to pay extra for feed storage.
The more costly stables would most likely have heated stalls and personal paddocks or perhaps little pastures. They would take up the responsibilities of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They might have the necessary staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. Some of these deluxe enterprises can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who can't regularly attend to their horses.
You might want to consider joint ownership of your horse if you're on the road continually, or if you're only able to ride your pony sporadically for who knows what reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your horse with your part owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the advantage of your pony, since he would be getting more frequent exercise and attention. In a similar fashion, if you can ride only seasonally because of work or academic commitments, you can lease the horse to others in the periods you cannot get to him. This will enable you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily mean transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use until the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are lucky enough to own at least an acre of land in a location OK for housing your pony, you'll be in a position to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your horse. The structure should provide safety from all elements, with box stalls, straight stalls and secured tack and feed rooms. It's crucial that feed stock be kept out of the reach of horses, because overeating can bring about colic and colic can cause death.
The paddock or pasture should be fenced in securely, with fencing of posts and board or custom horse fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it may cause cuts and wounds, which can often be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All parts of the fence should be of strong material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks especially in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
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