Moving a leased horse to a new barn?

Well okay this sounds like a very good oppertunity for you to see what it is like to actually own a horse without all the full on stress :) Congrats!!

Now what I do is, I take a little of their water in a old plastic water bottle from where they were to where they are going - Just because from what I've seen, they can be the most picky about drinking new water. And if you add the old water to the new water - They drink it - Can't explain it, but it does work.

As far as dietary changes ask her what grain he is on exactly, go to your local feed & tack shop and by that bag - keep him on it, and if you want slowly mix it with the new grain - But since you aren't buying the horse outright - I would just keep him on what she is feeding him.

As far as hay, when you make arrangments for him to be hauled over to your new barn, ask if you can bring a few extra flakes, to settle him in. After that, he will eat especially if you throw one of his (from his home) in with a new one. Typically horse love eating, so it won't be to hard.

Oh and if he still doesn't like the water at the new place for whatever reason ( sometime going from a bucket to a auto waterer, or vice versa can cause a glitch ) a few drops of coke or pepsi won't hurt either - Most important thing is to get him drinking :)

Because you take lessons at the barn where he will be going - I don't think you will have much to worry about :) - Just make sure you sign a waiver that you will not be held accountable, if anything tragic happens to him that is out of your hands.

But most importanly HAVE FUN :)

make sure the horse is healthy which you may need an up to date coggins test.

some barns make you pay for feed cause even on a full lease your horses feed may cost more than what they provide. if your horse can eat there feed. I would bring a bag of the feed you are feeding and slowly introduce it. but if it needs that specific feed talk to the new barn owner on how to pay and such.

you can keep the same vet and farrier or get on schedule with their vet and farrier. some times barns do not like certain vets and farriers... personal issues so always check and make sure.

since this sounds like your first horse and on your half lease you prob just rode the horse.

which is weird but ...

just incase you do not know.

a horse is wormed every 6 to 8 weeks

and you change the worming around. never use the same brand twice in a row.

she needs her teeth floated once a year or twice depending on age and bit use.

shots are done every year most do it in the spring you should be able to pick up a set at your vet. if you do not know how to give. let some one else do it.

but a horse should adapt. just make sure its up to date on coggins thats a major thing.

When transitioning feed, give the horse his first meal in the new place of all his old feed. Over the next week or so, start transitioning over to the new feed. Same for hay.

You should definitely talk to the owner about the vet/farrier situation. I don't think she would mind, but you should still ask. Explain about the convenience issue, but abide by her wishes.

You usually need a vet twice a year and for emergencies. Supplements, care products (shampoo, show sheen, flyspray, sheets and blankets, grooming supplies, etc.), medications, show fees, and some cushion money in case of emergencies.

It would also be really nice to get the owner's address at college and send her pictures or letters/emails with your progress. I'm sure she would love to know how her horse is doing.

Do you relatively wish to position your horse at danger? I believe the girl. She has each proper to position her barn on lockdown. If it used to be me I might make you are horse board someplace else and no longer are available till this EHV is completed with.

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