Landscaping Planning

Check out the awesome sketch that Lisa did for us! She's going to completely redo the landscaping at the farm.

Thank god, because I'm just obviously incapable!

What Owning a Horse Entails

A student of mine asked me to elaborate on what owning a horse entails. This list is an elaboration of the note on "Barn Mathematics" that I previously posted here:http://paintedbarstables.blogspot.com/2010/12/barn-mathematics.html

Horse Ownership List:

• Board
  • $40 - grain
  • $50 - hay
  • water
  • $40 - bedding
  • general labor / utilities
• Farrier (every 6-8 weeks)
  • $25 - Trim
  • $70-120 - Shoes if necessary
• Veterinary 
  • Annual yearly appointments (in spring)
    • Necessary
      • $15 - 4-Way Shot (Tetanus, Flu, EEE, WEE) 
      • $25 - Rabies
      • $25 - Coggins (every 2 years)
    • Recommended
      • $15 - Potomac Horse Fever
      • $15 - West Nile Virus
  • Dental
    • $65-110 - Dental exam, float and repair (annual or semi-annual check)
  • Emergency Care
    • Wounds
    • Colic
    • Fever/Disease
    • Lameness
  • Specialty Health
    • $30-60 - Equine Massage 
    • $60 - Equine Chiropractic
• Tack and Supplies
  • $200-600 - Saddle (and rigging)
  • $50-100 - Bridle (and rigging)
  • $30 - Saddle Pads
  • $80-120 - Winter Blanket
  • $50-70 - Rain Sheet
  • $20-40 - Grooming Supplies
• Insurance
  • Personal Liability (you do something wrong - like Car insurance)
  • Horse Insurance (something happens to your horse - like Health insurance)
    • Mortality Coverage
    • Colic Surgery Coverage
    • Surgical Health Coverage
    • Stallion Infertility Coverage
    • Loss of Use Coverage
• Time
  • Working with ground manners
  • Exercise and Riding
  • Training
  • Attending appointments
  • Taking care of wounds or illness