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Re: [RC] Pasture Boarding--Finding (long) - Sarah WTo find a place, my suggestion is to drive around your area and look for someone that already has horse facilities and either are not using them or seem to have extra room. You will be more welcomed when approaching people that familar with horses than the non experienced, and in a much safer situation. Also, talk to other horse affliated people - either clubs, riding associations, etc that you're part of to see if anyone knows of someone with an open pasture. Your farrier is a great source, too. Pasture possibilities are not a good idea, mainly because you cannot rely on solar fencers to work at all times and the possible lack of water. I once boarded in a make shift pasture and I was out repairing fence at least every other day. Deer and other wild animals don't expect a once open field to be bogging their paths down with fencing. To approach property owners, be very clear as to what you're asking of them. Again, people that are familar with the needs of horses are much easier to talk to. Be clear to the fact that you're solely interested in leasing space (if you're planning to provide your own labor / supplies) and will not expect any service from them. Also be very clear that you will not hold them liable should a mishap occur - horse injury/death, damage/theft of your belongings, and your willingness to repair/replace any damaged property of THEIRS. These are the top concerns of private land owners leasing out property. Also be sure to state how much you're willing to pay them per horse and willingness to provide copies/proof of insurance you have on any of your property and possibly a contract stating the agreement. Generally, as long as there is room, more than 1 horse should not be an issue. However, if that horse is owned by another individual, you will have to have similar agreements between that owner and the property owner. To avoid this, consider adopting an older or non rideable horse in need of a home as a pasture pet only. That way there are fewer parties involved. My major concern with pasturing with cattle owned by someone else is your lack of contol over what is free fed. Cattle have different eating habits and needs, some conflicting with horses, and not all cattle owners and caretakers will consider the danagers onto horses. I have not had much problem with the owners having privacy issues. I lease a barn and pasture where I provide my own labor and supplies from an older couple that just are not capable of continuing with horses but still have very useable facilities. Just make sure the owners have an outline of your schedule and when they should or should not expect someone being there. Be sure to familiarize them with all vehicles you might ever use and who all might show up to care for the horses. If you have to have someone do your chores, be sure to forewarn the owners. And if you'd like to have extra company, you need their permission. You also need to have a good understanding of who all is allowed to ride on their property for liability reasons. And most importantly, be sure they have current contact information for you at all times. I hope this helps! Good luck! Sarah Lansing, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Val Nicoson" <sweetmare55@xxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 10:00 PM Subject: [RC] Pasture Boarding--FindingHoping for some advice as to how to go aboutfinding aplace to pasture board my mare. We have been in a stall boarding situation and am really wanting together into a pasture if at all possible. I do see empty pasture possibilities (i.e. notfenced)and places but not sure how to approach the owners regarding this. Am willing to put up electricaltapefencing with solar power so as not to use their electricity. BUT how does one go about asking property owners and what other things should be considered? Also am considering letting them know it would betwohorses as don't want my mare to be alone. Wouldtryto find a free-lease pony or something to keep her company. Some have cattle but in the past have come up with resistance as when they move the cattle they don't want to be bothered with the horse in the group. Although must admit my mare is fairly leery andscaredof cattle in general. One final thing, how does one deal with theowner'sprivacy when on their property? This too has beenaconcern. TIA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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