Do you think this stable would work out?...Having problems at currenct stable...

Wyld Eyed, I understand how you have to make money at a stable. They have charged us for things that weren't done (e.g. They said they repaired my blanket which wasn't used once.), they fed my horse a type of feed without my permission, they charged us for clinics he was used in(which I didn't give permission to), they charged us for hay(which was supposed to be included in the board). Their board is already ridiculously expensive: $750/month and then you are charged for mandatory things like hay and turnout. That is not something they told us when we started there. They have also charged me for lessons I never signed up for (not lessons I didn't show up for, I always show up for my lessons anyways).

Thank you, that is good advice! A co-trainer told us about his training, they were actually laughing about how funny it was to see a horse hopping around for 1.5 hours.

I'm going to stay away from anything like that

I'm just going to give notice by the end of February. I'm pretty sure there is a 30 day notice fee, I'll move my horse and pay for March at both stables...

Hi! Im sure there are tons of barns that would love to have a knowlagable boarder that pays on time.If your not happy im sure there are barns that would be very happy to have you!!Personally I would do everything in my power to make boarders happy! Its their loss,Give your notice,get your stuff out ,(not nessasarily in that order) and go somewhere you guys can be happy! Good luck! DW

Right now I am still in shock. THAT STABLE is HORRIBLE, get your HORSE OUT OF THERE!!! I can't believe that the stable is doing that! What in the world are they thinking! Both stables do have drawbacks but I think that this all comes down to how your horse is getting treated. If I found out my horse was being abused I would be leaving that stable ASAP!!! Rigt now you shouldn't worry about other peoples feelings, right now get your horse to safe and secure stable. I think that the only problem with the other stable is the not fenced in ring, you could put cones on the outside of the ring for now, the shelter thing is with my experience not that much of a problem. You can get a run-in shed for a very cheap price on Amazon or ebay.
Wish you all the luck and get you and your horse out of that stable
ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leave this stable right now! THat is horrible what they are doing don't let ur feelings for people get in the way right now, worry about the horse now instead of fearing hurting other peoples feelings,
Also there is a thing called a run-in shed which is used as a shelter for horses which you can get cheap on amazon or ebay,
Leave right now, rather ride in a ring that is fenced in with cones or something than having your horse get hurt

Good news! The arenas are fenced. As for the shelters, my horse is indoors in the winter so if it is horrible weather he can go inside, in the summer I can have them put a rain sheet on him if I need.

I won't even touch on how horrible that other stable is, but as far as the new one and there being no shelters in the turnouts - My mare, before I moved her to my boyfriend's house, was boarded at a nice little facility where they had probably around 15 stalls and about 60 acres of pastures. When I went to look at it before I took her there, I noticed that there were NO outdoor shelters and I asked the BO about it. He said he didn't see the point of building 20-25 shelters out there when the stupid horses just stand in the wind and rain and snow anyway. Which is true and definitely something I've also noticed. Lol He said that when the weather gets bad, he'll bring the horses inside. The ones that are paying for stalls get stalled. And for the pasture boarders, he puts up temporary stalls in the indoor arena for them to go into. Maybe they do something similar?

I'd say move to this other place. I know not having shelters isn't ideal and this winter has been brutal, but we're almost out and if you have to pay a little extra for indoor board for the next month it may be way worth it to get your horse out of the other place.

Hopefully you can get your boy out of that place as easily as possible.

I'd also like to add that the least fancy place my mare has ever stayed was actually the place she was best cared for and had the best trainers.

Can I ask where the heck in Southern Alberta you are that you are paying $750 a month!?

I think you've had your answer all along. You know that you need to get your horse out of that terrible place. If possible go NOW. The forum can wait, your horse may be enduring something awful at this moment...

As far as this other facility, it sounds as though you liked the place when you checked it out. If the only real concern is the lack of run-in sheds, maybe you could ask the owner if they would consider building one. Maybe you could help. Maybe everyone would help. Have a "barn-raising" of sorts with other boarders, students, etc and end the event with a bonfire or cookout. ;) Really, run-ins are not that complicated and it would improve the owner's property. And you could split the cost between the owner and all of the people who keep their horses in that pasture.

thats great!!! Your current barn is CRUEL. That is VERY unfair and mean of them. Get out of there ASAP!!! Which you already r!! LOL I bet you can't wait till march;) I hope the new barn is a MUCH BETTER PLACE!!! Good luck!!!

Moved him out today . Hauling him to the new place went well although the roads were in poor condition. I had to pay for march. Not only did I have to pay for march but they added on a whole bunch of services and fees I know my horse didn't get. I just cut my losses and paid them because I couldn't prove anything and I wanted to get my horse out of there; they wouldn't let him go until I paid, which I fully understand. -$2800 and at least $800 of it was BS. Can't do anything about it now...The new place was great though and my horse settled right in very quickly.