A Barn Fit for King: Table of Contents

A Barn Fit for King covers all the areas a horse owner needs to consider when choosing a boarding stable for his or her horse. Here is the table of contents of the book to give you an idea of its scope.

To Board or Not to Board (pdf 35KB)

Finding the Right Place

Different Types of Boarding Stables

Full Care vs Self Care
Private vs Commercial
Private Facilities
Training and Breeding Stables
Bale, Bed and Breakfast

Checking Out the Equine Living Quarters

First Impressions of the Barn
Heating
Aisleways
Stalls. Turnout Pens
Wash Racks
Outdoor Boarding.

Looking at the Riding Facilities

Indoor Arena
Outdoor Ring
Trails
Specialty Areas
Trailering in to Ride.

Feeding, Turnout and Routine Care

Feeding
Feed for Outdoor Horses
Turnout
Routine Care
Blanketing and Other Services.

Amenities for the Human Partner

Tack Storage
Lounge
Toilets
Laundry Facilities and Showers.

Other Things to Consider

Riding Interests and Barn Atmosphere
Other Boarders
Your Horse's Peculiarities
Lessons
Riding Times
Contracts and Insurance
Driving Time.

Being a Good Boarding Stable Citizen

In the Barn
In the Riding Ring
Dogs
Gossip and Other Things.

Alberta Boarding Stables

Boarding Stable Checklist   (pdf 48KB)

Other Useful Information

Sample Contents of a Boarding Contract
Contacts
Arena Figures

The Tail End

Glossary

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