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Post by johno on Mar 28, 2007 11:36:00 GMT -5
I have a couple acres + next door that I fenced in and started building a loafing shed on. I'd like to rent the space (and service of feeding, etc.) to a few horse owners when the shed is finished. There will be room for storing hay and feed overhead... Has anybody done this before as a business? If so, have you any suggestions?
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Post by mbrown on Mar 28, 2007 14:58:43 GMT -5
Johno,
As you would be responsible for the animals while in your care, the cost of insurance could be prohibitive.
My daughter-in-law boarded her horse with a stable, someone left a gate open, the horse got out and was killed. The stable had no insurance so there was a small claims case. Daughter-in-law won $3,500. Horses aren't cheap.
Mike
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Post by fawnmeadow on Apr 4, 2007 20:51:39 GMT -5
Johno: We have friends that train horses, and your not only responsible for the animal, but if anyone gets hurt on your property even if it's their own horse that hurts them. I'd check with a lawyer and insurance before you boarded an animal, just to protect yourself. Phyllis
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Post by houseodessey on Apr 4, 2007 21:39:37 GMT -5
I agree that you should do your homework. The lady 2 doors down gives English riding lessons and boards horses. I'll ask her what she does to protect herself. I do know that she had a horse (I don't know if it was hers or a boarded animal) get out and get killed on a freeway access road near our house. She still has her home and her business, so she must be doing something right, from a legal standpoint. Anyway, next time I see her, I'll ask for her advice.
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Post by johno on Apr 5, 2007 9:07:15 GMT -5
My wife Heather has done some research on the legal aspects. She tells me Arkansas law strongly favors the business owner in this regard. Of course, we would do thorough research before starting.
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Post by landarc on Apr 5, 2007 17:51:42 GMT -5
Have hung around a few barns around the area in California, all English riding and eventing barns, the single hardest thing seems to be making a profit and getting good feed. Cali is the most litigious state in the country, and somehow barns operate still. California defines horse riding as inherently hazardous, thus, the burden is on the rider, not the barn, to protect the animals and riders. All riders sign disclaimers and hold harmless agreements protecting the barn owner and its agents against personal injury and property loss.
Get yourself a good barn hand, one who is responsible and good with horses, so that you can leave some of the day to day to someone else.
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Post by johno on Apr 6, 2007 9:09:48 GMT -5
You know, I never thought about getting a hand... It might be worth looking into, as there are many young people who know horses in these parts. I had planned on feeding and watering them myself. I really had in mind to only let people "store" the horses here, and trailer them elsewhere for riding. There are lots of urbanites moving in around here who like horses but don't have a place to keep them. I ran the numbers, and with two or three animals I could make the house payment. With twenty or so, I could make a decent living.
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