The building of new fences and turnouts continues. Soon we will be able to share our beautiful facility with others who are looking for a premium barn to board their horse. The small pasture will be ready soon. The second driveway will be gated providing a secure, escape proof area for others to join our small herd. Their is much to be said for small private barns, especially those who offer premium services. Look no more, you are here!
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I am thinking of starting a horse boarding business. Can you offer any advice? I recently purchased a house with 38 acres, all fenced in, and a 60 X 30 10 stall horse barn w/ elec. & water. Wash room and tack room. I am mainly interested in how much should I charge; and what expenses fall onto me? I live in New York about 1 1/2 north of NYC.
Brian,
What you charge depends on your actual cost, and the "going rate" in your area.
If you are offering "full board" it means you do all the work and provide basic supplies, hay, grain, shavings. You also pay for the electric, the insurance, cost for hot water.
"Rough board" varies a bit, but the owner usually suppiles the feed ,bedding, will set up feeds, and you feed out. The owners need to clean their own stalls, or an extra fee is charged if they do not show. This also varies from barn to barn.
I do not offer rough board, I currently have 1 boarder and I prefer to do the work.
Sometimes boarders will offer to help with some of the work but they really can cost you more. If they do not know how to properly clean a stall, they can remove too much bedding and cause waste.
If you have an indoor riding arena charge more, if not the cost is less. The size of the stalls matter, turnout, pasture, who blankets, etc. these all add into the price you charge.
Look at your area, check out the market, and price what you have to offer accordingly.
If you do not know much about horses, I would not want to board with you no matter how much land you own.Knowing what to d0 in an emergency is far more important so if you do not have that knowledge, hire someone who does and be sure they are available 24/7.
Good luck with you endeavor!!!
Brian,
If you have further questions, feel free to post again..thanks
Chris
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