Posts Tagged ‘horse farm’

I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse to my farm. This horse had strangles 8 years ago. Can it cause any problems with my horses?
Can a horse who had Strangles 8 years ago infect horses? I have a boarder wanting to bring a horse that had the disease 8 years ago. Can they still be infectious to other horses?

I am starting a horse rescue but need some tips from experienced farms on how to get started. I’m good at marketing and can get donations or trade of services to support it. Just don’t know about the paper trail and guidelines that go with it. Tell me your stories and ideas on how you got started, and if it was truly self rewarding.

I live on a horse farm and half the dogs we have here eat horse manure, can this make them sick in the long run?

I’m going out of town for just a few days overnight. I’ve never left my horses before and need to find someone to care for them while I’m gone. I’ve seen some ads for horse/farm sitters, but what questions do I ask the person, and how do I find out if they are reliable and trustworthy?

I am leasing my horse (off-farm) under a one-year agreement. The Lessee has asked if we can negotiate a percentage of the lease to be applied toward purchase if they decide to but the horse at some point. The lessee is paying all fees/board. The only thing I maintain is mortality & major medical insurance.
I Should specify — we are still finalizing the agreement. The horse hasn’t gone out yet. So the agreed upon percentage will be in the lease.
I Should specify — we are still finalizing the agreement. The horse hasn’t gone out yet. So the agreed upon percentage will be in the lease.

I want to start a horse farm to breed and train horses for show and rodeo. I would also consider rehabillitating abused horses .