Information please
By kris182_2000
@kris182_2000 (5444)
Canada
May 29, 2007 11:58pm CST
I've tried now 6 times to get this discussion posted, with no luck for some reason.
I am looking to purchase a well established trail riding facility in the near future and I'd like some information on any associated costs.
The ranch has 15 horses already.
4 responses
@lostathome (7)
• United States
14 Oct 07
To add to whats already here you'll need have a lawyer. You'll have to make sure you have release forms and a lawyer can help with that plus you never know what may happen and just because you have a release form that doesn't mean you still can't be sued if there happened to be an accident. If your leasing the horses or having guided tours this is a must.
I used to be a trail guide at a riding stables in ohio and believe me this is just as important an any of the other things.
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
14 Oct 07
So riders signing a waiver simply isn't enough.
Ok, I never thought about that.
What type of lawyer handles equine management?
@lostathome (7)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I'm not quite sure what type of lawyer. My job was actually to try and give everyone a good time and to keep them as safe as possible. I would suggest talking to some of the lawyers in your area and see if they can suggest someone.
On a side note if it's going to be a riding stable and you have guided trails. Don't ask your customers if they can ride. Nine times out of ten they say yes.
Instead ask them how many times they've been on a horse.
You have no idea how many people will say yes I know how to ride. And then you ask them how many times have you been on a horse. Do you want to guess the answer to that one. :)
@quiethorse (337)
• United States
12 Oct 07
Their are a lot of costs. The cost of the facility will be the least expense. The majority of the expense is in feed and maintenance of the animals. Here are just a few costs to consider.
Feed, supplements, vaccinations, wormer's, farriers, vets, tack, trainers, and insurance.
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
14 Oct 07
We're looking at a farm that will cost just under $400,000 to purchase.
That will be the biggest initial investment for us.
@lostathome (7)
• United States
14 Oct 07
To add to whats already here you'll need to have a lawyer. You'll have to make sure you have release forms and a lawyer can help with that plus you never know what may happen and just because you have a release form that doesn't mean you still can't be sued if there happened to be an accident. If your leasing the horses or having guided tours this is a must.
I used to be a trail guide at a riding stables in ohio and believe me this is just as important as any of the other things.
