What are some of the pros and cons of boarding your horse v/s keeping him at home?
Does the price of boarding (roughly 250-350 for most of the places I've looked at) exceed the cost of caring for the horse at home?
I like the idea of having more experienced people around to help me out and offer advice (since this will be my first independent adult horse owning experience), as well the chance to meet other horsey people in my area. At the same time, it would be convenient to have my horse close by, and I've worked enough summers in barns to have the basics of horse care down.
What other factors should I consider?
Does the price of boarding (roughly 250-350 for most of the places I've looked at) exceed the cost of caring for the horse at home?
I like the idea of having more experienced people around to help me out and offer advice (since this will be my first independent adult horse owning experience), as well the chance to meet other horsey people in my area. At the same time, it would be convenient to have my horse close by, and I've worked enough summers in barns to have the basics of horse care down.
What other factors should I consider?