FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How often do you clean the stalls out?
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We clean them every day or on an as needed basis
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What brand of feed do you use?
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Nutrena Safe Choice –�14% Protein, 7% Fat, max., 15% Fiber
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Purina Equine Senior - 14% Protein, 5.50% Fat - Min, 18% Fiber - Max
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How many times a day does the horse get fed?
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All horses are fed 2x a day, AM & PMÂ (approx. 9 AM & 6 PM).
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How often does the horse get turned out if the horse has an inside stall?
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The horse will get turned out in the morning and will be brought in at night. ** We highly recommend that during the spring, summer & fall, the horse stay outdoors during the night as this is when they tend to graze the most.
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How often do you look over the horses to see if there are any problems/health concerns?
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Every time the horse is fed, we do a visual inspection of each horse. If we see any abnormal behavior while in the fields or in the stall, we will assess the situation and call the owner promptly.
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Do you heat the barn in the winter?
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No, sorry we do not heat the barn.
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Do you have hot and cold water in the barn?
- Yes, we have hot and cold water in the barn.
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How do you handle seasonal shots?
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We will call our local vet, Dr. Christopher Fazio, in the spring and the fall and setup an appointment to have all the horses done at the same time.Â
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What is your policy on have a trainer on your property?
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If the trainer carries their own policy, then with a copy of their policy, they are allowed to conduct training on the premises.
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If the trainer does not have their own policy, they are not permitted under our insurance policy to be training on our property.
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What are your barn hours?
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We currently do not have any set barn hours. Every horse owner is free to come and go as they please.
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Are non-horse owners allowed at the barn?
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If the non-horse owner is occupied by a horse owner, they are allowed on the property.
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Do you have fans in the barn?
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There is a large attic fan in the barn that can be turned on to cool off the barn if needed.Â
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There is also a large stand up fan that I will use on very hot days.
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During inclement weather, what do you do with the horses?
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If it is snowy or icy or thunderstorms are in the predicted weather, we will keep the horses in the stall and provide them hay.
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Do we currently own any dogs and what are their temperaments?
- No, we do not currently own any dogs.