So, my 6 year old Morab is at a trainer's for two
weeks (and by report, doing well, although when I saw her today she had some
girth ouchies). But it made me think, and I thought it would be a good
campfire topic. I haven't boarded a horse for any reason since 1993.
When I lived in the Dallas area, I boarded at 5 different places in 4 years -
the shortest stay being overnight and the longest almost three years.
Anyhow, when I went to see Crystal today, I realized that I had nothing to do
but BE with my horse. Since I was 20 miles from home, and had nothing
pressing going on, I could just sit with her, brush her, and focus on HER.
At home, with the horses 50 yards from the back door, after seeing she was okay
I'd think about the dishes, or the laundry, or the computer, and head back
inside. Also, since Millie is an only horse at home at the moment, I find
myself spending more time with her. So what do you guys think who have
done it both ways? I've never boarded before when it was full board - I
always did pasture board and fed them myself. It is positively strange not
to have responsibility for the daily care of my horse. But here's the
question -
If you board, is your limited time with your
horse more quality than for us with backyard horses who know they are there for
the enjoyment anytime?
