Full Board
When it comes to boarding your horse, the traditional boarding option is stall board, where your horse stays in a stall at night and is turned out during the day. But pasture boarding is another option, and it can offer you and your horse a number of benefits. Here some reasons you might want to consider pasture board for your horse.
When your horse stays in the pasture all of the time, there is no stall cleaning involved, and your horse’s caretaker saves time because they won’t have to bring your horse inside and out each day. Because of these factors, pasture board options are often more affordable than stall board costs are.
When you pasture board your horse, he will be able to graze for a large portion of the year. Additionally, he won’t be locked in a stall to eat his meals, and as long as there is grass available, he won’t need to receive bulk meals of hay. This all amounts to a more natural feeding atmosphere for your horse. Because he can pick away at his meals gradually, and because he can graze, your horse is likely to almost always have food in his stomach. This is an important factor in reducing the chances of colic and helping to prevent the development of ulcers in your horse. Pasture board can result in a healthier digestive system for your horse.
