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Buying Horse Insurance Part 1
In this time of economic recession, one of the first areas of economy sought by most horse owners and farm owners is in the area of insurance. By Kathleen A. Reagan, Esq.
Equine Liability Statutes that DO NOT Protect Stables
All but four states in the country have what is called an "equine activity liability" statute that limits lawsuits against stables for cases related to the inherent risk of riding horses. By Kathleen A. Reagan, Esq.
Buy the Trailer or Truck First? By Jerry Tardif
When getting into the trailering of horses, many people don't know whether they should be shopping for the trailer first or the vehicle that will be used to tow it. But there is a sound and logical manner in which to approach this problem.
How Long To Keep A Horse
How long to keep, or conversely, when to part with a horse, can be a very sensitive subject. Horse ownership is complicated by the fact that horses live a long time and can be expensive to own and care for.
Your Horse's Center of Gravity
Many riders are told that it's good to be over their horse's center of gravity when jumping, and that's definitely true. But in fact, you want to be there when riding in general, especially at the faster gaits.
Healthy Barns by Design – Book Review By Jerry Tardif
Several years ago I wrote an article for Practical Horseman magazine (Feb. 2009) entitled Better Barn Lighting.
So, You Want To Buy A Horse Farm! Part 4 (Finances)
Now, we come to the financial data. It's the MOST important part for you to assess the viability of your plan and hopes, and equally so to a potential lender or investor. They want to see numbers supporting your belief you can MAKE MONEY in your venture.
So, You Want To Buy A Horse Farm! Part 3 (Finances)
Then assume a number of horses you expect to board; for this example, we'll use the number 10. Now, calculate the total expenses for the month and divide by ten. If your total costs per month are $10,000, then this number divided by ten is $1,000.