Unless you live out in the rural areas or own your own ranch you're going to need to put your pony up at an appropriate establishment not on your home premises. Since there are many pony lovers and pony owners living in most towns and cities, you may be able to find a horse boarding stable not far away from you. How much you pay for having your pony housed will depend upon the location of the stable and the amenities it offers.
The more cheap stables would house your pony in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Usually, the pasture will be used by several horses, but it's possible you can pay for getting your horse 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 accountable for all medical treatment, including vaccination treatments. At establishments where you have to prepare your own feed, you would possibly also have 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 horse, as well as exercising it. They'd have the required staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A number of these deluxe corporations can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who are not able to constantly attend to their horses.
You might need to consider joint ownership of your pony if you're on the road consistently, or if you're only able to ride your pony intermittently for whatever reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your pony 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're able to ride only seasonally because of work or instructional commitments, you can lease the pony to others in the periods you are not able to get to him. This will allow you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily imply transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use till the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are sufficiently fortunate to own at least an acre of land in a location OK for housing your horse, you'll be able to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your pony. 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 soundly, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it can cause cuts and wounds, which can on occasion be serious particularly if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All parts of the fence should be of powerful material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks especially in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
The more cheap stables would house your pony in a box or standard stall, with adjoining pasture for the horses to be turned out on. Usually, the pasture will be used by several horses, but it's possible you can pay for getting your horse 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 accountable for all medical treatment, including vaccination treatments. At establishments where you have to prepare your own feed, you would possibly also have 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 horse, as well as exercising it. They'd have the required staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A number of these deluxe corporations can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who are not able to constantly attend to their horses.
You might need to consider joint ownership of your pony if you're on the road consistently, or if you're only able to ride your pony intermittently for whatever reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your pony 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're able to ride only seasonally because of work or instructional commitments, you can lease the pony to others in the periods you are not able to get to him. This will allow you to keep him well exercised. The lease money you earn will also help with your stable costs. Obviously, leasing does not necessarily imply transfer of ownership; it simply confers right to use till the lease runs out or is revoked.
If you are sufficiently fortunate to own at least an acre of land in a location OK for housing your horse, you'll be able to erect a barn or perhaps a lean-to to shelter your pony. 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 soundly, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it can cause cuts and wounds, which can on occasion be serious particularly if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All parts of the fence should be of powerful material. Upkeep should be regular, and breaks especially in the fence should be attended to without any loss of time.
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