This is a book to help horse owners (or their parents) new to the world of boarding stables assess a stable before they sign the boarding contract. As a reader said, this book raises the 101 questions you learn to ask through experience. It's also good information to have before you buy your first horse. My hope is that this book will help you find a stable where you and your horse can enjoy each other's companionship and the wonderful sport of riding in a worry-free environment.
How to Find the Perfect Place for Your Pony guides you through the process of finding and assessing a boarding stable in 85 information-packed pages. It also has a chapter on buying a first horse.
Written in an easy-to-read style, it will
- if you don't yet own a horse, lead you through that process as well.
- help you decide what kind of boarding arrangement is best for you and your horse
- help you check out the barn, riding facilities, and horse-care routines
- guide you to think about other less obvious aspects which can seriously affect the quality of a boarding experience, and
