There are many reasons why you would want to house your horse in a professional stable. Obviously, the main reason is if you don’t actually have your own stables, but would like to have a horse. Maybe your little princes have been teasing you about a pony for a long time, and you’ve always used the excuse that a downtown condo is no place for “Angel.” However, even if you have the space, you may want to keep the following points in mind.
Clever? So let’s get started. First, in favor of:
Point number one in supporting the pros and cons of horse stables will be that most guest stables are run by professionals, with years of experience dealing with horses. This means the best possible care for your steeds. Animals can detect inexperience and can react badly when uncomfortable, which is a danger to everyone involved. With experienced guides, the horses will remain calm and safe.
The secondary plus point is that with the level of professionalism comes a certain level of responsibility. All stables must be registered businesses, and some states also require permits or licenses to operate. You can rest assured that your horse will be in good hands!
A 3rd point in favor is that you have a full-time staff that will pay maximum attention to your horse 24 hours a day. They will receive the care and treatment they deserve.
A fourth great benefit is that all horse stables have vets on call, so should something happen, your horse will be the first to be seen.
Finally, the fifth point of support will be that your horse will be happier with other horses to race. Most stables have open paddocks that allow horses to roam freely, which is great for your horse’s mental well-being.
To keep this balanced, there are cons:
The main point against the advantages and disadvantages of horse stables is the cost. The most stable ones are not cheap. As they say, you get what you pay for! Of course, the cost typically includes food, care, insurance, lodging, transportation, and 24-hour care/protection, so it’s understandable.
And the second negative point is that the horse is not around! Especially if you are in a city. Most of the stables are out in the country, which means a significant journey just to ride for a few hours.
A third major point against is that you cannot take care of your horse. Many people make horses experience the joy of caring for them. When your horse is housed in a stable, the daily care is usually handled by the staff. Obviously, you can usually visit as often as you like, but it can be terribly inconvenient.
A fourth negative point will be due to the previous point, horses usually form bonds with their caregivers, and not with their owners. However, this is not a big deal, as horses that are well cared for will be loyal and friendly to anyone.
And the fifth and last, but not necessarily least, consideration against it is lack of responsibility. It may sound strange, but if you are going to buy the horse for your daughter, one of the main reasons could be to teach her the value of responsibility of a living being and take care of her. With the horse housed in an off-site stable, this is not as easy to teach.
So there we have all the arguments on each side.
Finally then, what is the “bottom line” here? Are the advantages and disadvantages of horse stables bad or good?
We have a “Yes” answer to both questions! The advantages and disadvantages of horse stables are both negative and positive. The reader will have to choose which side, the good or the bad, weighs more than the other…