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 an appropriate establishment not on your home premises. Since there are lots of pony lovers and pony owners living in most towns and towns, you should be able to find a pony boarding stable not very far from you. How much you pay for having your horse 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. Typically, the pasture will be used by a few horses, but it's feasible you can pay for getting your horse a personal 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 need to pay extra for feed storage.
The more pricey stables would most likely have heated stalls and personal paddocks or maybe little pastures. They might take up the duties of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They'd have the required staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A number of these luxury corporations can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who are not able to continually attend to their horses.
You might need to consider joint ownership of your pony if you're on the road continually, or if you are only able to ride your pony infrequently for whatever reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your pony with your joint owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the benefit of your horse, since he would be getting more frequent exercise and attention. Likewise, if you are able to ride only seasonally because of work or educational commitments, you can lease the pony to others in the periods you aren't able to 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 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 appropriate for housing your horse, you will be in a position to erect a barn or maybe 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 safely, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it could cause cuts and injuries, which can on occasion be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All elements 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 cheap 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 used by a few horses, but it's feasible you can pay for getting your horse a personal 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 need to pay extra for feed storage.
The more pricey stables would most likely have heated stalls and personal paddocks or maybe little pastures. They might take up the duties of feeding and watering your pony, as well as exercising it. They'd have the required staff including grooms, and have vets and farriers on retainer. A number of these luxury corporations can be phenomenally pricey, but do provide superior pony care for those owners who are not able to continually attend to their horses.
You might need to consider joint ownership of your pony if you're on the road continually, or if you are only able to ride your pony infrequently for whatever reason. You can share the costs of stabling, feeding and caring for your pony with your joint owners. Such an arrangement will also work out to the benefit of your horse, since he would be getting more frequent exercise and attention. Likewise, if you are able to ride only seasonally because of work or educational commitments, you can lease the pony to others in the periods you aren't able to 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 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 appropriate for housing your horse, you will be in a position to erect a barn or maybe 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 safely, with fencing of posts and board or custom pony fencing. Don't use barbed wire, as it could cause cuts and injuries, which can on occasion be serious especially if the horse's feet get snagged or encircled. All elements 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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