Any "Horse Boarding Hackers" Here?

Question

Yes, this is as niche as it gets, so odds are slim, but I'm curious to hear if anyone else lives on some acreage while boarding other horses on your property? We currently have 2 of our own and our guest house tenant keeps 2 here as well. We have a few more acres that we could fence off for at least 2-3 more. I'd love to chat with someone in regard to your pricing strategy, shed / stall accommodations, time in stall vs pasture, etc. TIA!!

Michael K Gallagher · Answer

I do not do this personally, but grew up around "horse people" in vermont/NH, and I feel like this is a great idea! Perhaps a stupid question but is there a way to like parlay this into a type of themed Short term rental or vacation rental type thing?  Like come stay on our property, bring your horse if ya want? or do people not really travel with horses?

regardless what a great Ideal I'd be facinated to hear how it turns out.

Jerry W. · Answer

I have done this in the past.  There are numerous ways to do it.  One rate for just renting the stall or enclosure, another price if you supply feed, yet another price if you want them in an inside stall like a large barn, etc.  There is always a substantial liability to keep in mind you should get specific insurance, and tons of disclaimers and permission slips.  Will you be responsible for trimming feet, doing shots, wormer, exercise, what if the horse gets sick, what if a horse brings in something like vesticular stomatitus, and all the horses get it?  What if a horse gets wire cut, or bitten by another horse, what if the veterinarian bill will be $10K what are you supposed to do?  What if the person never comes back for the horse?  What if the horse hurts someone or another horse?  Lots to think about and prepare for.