A Horse Rescue Organization
Invest in rubber matting for your stall(s). This matting is initially very expensive but will reduce the amount of bedding needed, save time and money, and reduce the size of your muck heap. If you live in a colder, harsher climate, you may need to replace the matting every ten years, but in milder climates it will last for years beyond that. (The rubber matting in the stalls at Sky Ranch is fifteen years old and still in great shape.)
It has been very warm here…warmer than we’re used to. Nothing like the record temps in Arizona, but too warm for comfort all the same. This past week, all of our horses got a bath, and all seemed to enjoy it. We’re trying to be drought conscious but they were all in need of some soap and water.
So, they all got cleaned up and then, you guessed it, all rolled in the dust with exuberance!
Taking care of a horse is an expensive proposition. There are money saving tips that can ease your mind by insuring that you can continue to provide quality care for your horse, even when money is tight.
Tip: Arrange routine vet visits with nearby neighbors or other boarders to split the cost of the farm call.
Take great care of your horse. Don’t skimp on horse health care. Following a regular health schedule for your horse is the best way to avoid costly vet and chiropractic bills later on. Another cost saving benefit in sharing the farm call cost, is that in developing relationships with other horse owners, you will set the stage for buying some equipment cooperatively, like clippers.
Stay tuned for more money saving suggestions that might work for you and your horse.
And always remember, never try to cut corners at the expense of your horses’ welfare.
This year we were fortunate to have the horses’ yearly vaccines provided free by Merck Pharmaceuticals.