https://thepaddocklist.com/guides/ Practical, evidence-linked guides from ThePaddockList. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en-us https://thepaddocklist.com/guides/horse-boarding-care-emergency-questions/ https://thepaddocklist.com/guides/horse-boarding-care-emergency-questions/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Before boarding, ask who observes your horse each day, what findings trigger a call, who contacts the veterinarian, who may authorize care, what spending limit applies, and what happens when you cannot be reached. Also confirm fire, weather, evacuation, quarantine, trailer, backup-power, and staff-coverage plans. Put horse-specific instructions, contacts, permissions, and document locations in writing and keep them current. https://thepaddocklist.com/guides/horse-boarding-barn-tour-checklist/ https://thepaddocklist.com/guides/horse-boarding-barn-tour-checklist/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tour a boarding barn when normal chores are happening, not only when it is staged for visitors. Inspect horses, water, forage, turnout, fencing, stalls, ventilation, footing, manure control, tack and feed storage, staffing, records, fire and veterinary plans, trailer access, and contract terms. Ask how the barn's actual routine would meet your horse's health, behavior, feeding, medication, and handling needs.