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1. What do you require prior to my horse’s arrival? The following needs to
be returned (filled out and signed) prior to boarding. Please make a copy of
all signed documents for your records:
 | Boarding Agreement |
 | Information Sheet |
 | Feed for Your Horse |
 | Rules |
 | Waiver |
 | Rate Sheet |
 | Winter Turn-out/Blanketing Form |
 | Stall Sign Sheet |
 | Copy of Valid Driver’s License for all adult riders |
 | Copy of Negative Coggins within the last 12 months |
 | Proof of Ownership |
 | Copy of Shot Records that show your horse is current on VEWT, Flu,
Rhino, Rabies and West Nile Virus. |
 | Your horse will need to have been wormed 4 weeks prior to arrival or
will need to be re-wormed. |
 | Please provide a copy of your horse’s
mortality and medical insurance if you have it. |
 | Please bring a week’s supply of the feed your horse is currently on so
we can gradually mix feed together. |
 | You will need to provide a halter and a lead
rope that snaps off the halter. |
2. What do you require of my horse after his arrival?
 | All horses are required to have spring and fall vaccinations along with
an annual coggins test; all of which are at the owner’s expense; A copy
of the coggins must be submitted for your horse's file. All horses should
be shod/trimmed every 6-8 weeks at owner’s expense by a farrier of your
choice. Please be sure to reserve the farrier station by writing your
horse’s appointment on the farrier board. |
3. What type of shots do you require?
 | We have a "Vet Day" twice a year
(spring and fall) and Dr. Jon Magid
will give your horse all his/her shots and draw blood for a Coggins
test. If your horse needs his/her teeth floated or his sheeth cleaned,
we will schedule these for another day. Shots required are: |
 | VEWT - Venezuelan, Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis-Influenza Vaccine, (Equi-Flu)
and Tetanus (Annually usually in spring) |
 | F – Flu (bi-annually – spring and fall) |
 | R – Rhino Rhinopneumonitis (bi-annually – spring and fall) |
 | Rabies (one time per year) |
 | WNV – West Nile Virus (twice per year) |
 | Coggins (yearly) |
4. What is your feeding program and how much will my horse get fed?
 | Horses at T Bar T are fed grain in the morning
(7-8 a.m.) and again in the afternoon (4-5 pm). Grain amounts are based on each individual horse’s needs.
While horses are in, they get hay 3 times a day, when horses are out they
have round bales in each turn out pasture. |
 | Each horse has his/her own container that their grain in put into
along with
any supplements. |
 | Please indicate what grain your horse should be fed and any supplements
on a "Feed for your horse" sheet. Also, use this sheet for any
future changes. |
 | Special accommodations may be made based on your horse’s needs at an
additional charge. |
 | Click here to see the
grains we offer:
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5. What if I think my horse is too fat or too skinny?
 | Let Tami know immediately. We will work with your horse to help them
loose weight or gain weight if you tell us. Please keep a close watch on
your horse’s weight and let Tami know if you want to work on your horse’s
weight. We can add oil and/or rice bran to add fat to a horse’s diet to
help him/her gain weight, etc. |
6. What type of hay is given to the
horses?
 | T Bar T provides quality coastal hay. Currently our hay is provided by a
ranch that irrigates and fertilizes. They have provided us with 3
different analysis of their hay and the protein content is 12-14%.
Barn and paddock horses get hay in their stalls morning and night, pasture
horses get round bales or square bales put in the round bale ring (if round
bales aren't available or we can't get them out because of too much rain). |
7. Can I give my horse alfalfa hay?
 | Yes, if you buy it and bring it and keep it in
a bag, we will give
alfalfa to your horse. |
8. What about giving my horse supplements?
 | We can add your supplements, oils, electrolytes, vitamins, etc. if you
provide these items (for stalled and paddock boarded horses only). If you
only have 1 supplement, we can add it to your horse’s grain, but if
there is more than 1 supplement, you will need to provide it pre-mixed and
measured in individual servings. Please specify what supplements you will be providing and how you
would like them added to your horse’s diet. |
9. What if I go on trips and need feed for my horse?
 | A Feed Request Form must be filled out and submitted at least 2 days
before departure. We will provide your grain and hay for up to 1 week. |
10. How often are the stalls and water buckets cleaned?
 | We clean the stalls every day and since we and
our staff live on site, we are always here to take care of your horse.
We provide shavings for all stalled horses. We clean water buckets a
minimum of 2-3 times per week (more if needed). |
11. How often is my horse turned out?
 | We turn horses out every day and night weather permitting. Our goal is
to turn the horse out as much as possible. If it is freezing, raining,
muddy, or too hot, then the horses stay in. |
12. Do you provide worming?
 | Yes, we can worm your horse for a $10 fee to cover the cost of the
paste. Every horse at the barn must be wormed every 8 weeks. No
exceptions. See our worming
schedule. |
13. Can I use my own farrier/vet?
 | Yes, you may use your own farrier/vet. |
14. I am new to the area, can you recommend a farrier and a vet?
 | Yes, we have some great, well trusted vets and farriers that have been
taking care of our horses. Feel free to ask about them. |
15. Is there a place for me to park my horse trailer?
 | Yes, there is a place designated for horse trailer
parking as long as there is room. There is a $15 a month charge. |
16. Can I wash my horse?
 | Yes, we have 3 wash stalls. One has hot and cold water. All have a
shower setting on the hose end. |
17. What are the hours that I can come to the barn?
 | Boarders are welcome between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. |
18. Where can I put my tack?
 | We have individual tack lockers for most
stalled horses. We also have tack rooms and you can have trunks in
front of your stalls in
the big barn. For pasture boarders, we have a large tack room. |
19. Do your arenas have lights?
 | Yes, both the covered and outdoor arena have lights and so does one of
the round pens. |
20. Can I ride my horse around on the grounds?
 | Riding outside the arenas is allowed during dry weather only – NO
EXCEPTIONS. Do not ride in the lawn areas surrounding the barns when the
ground is wet as this leaves large hole in the grounds. DO NOT RIDE
between the outside of the stalls of the big barn (west side) and the
neighbor’s fence as the wash stalls drain there. Do not ride near any of
the houses (with the exception of riding on the road) because there are
septic tanks and lateral lines. You can ride in the paddocks when no
horses are turned out. |
21. Do you have a restroom?
 | Yes, we have a restroom in the small barn and a breakroom with a
refrigerator and microwave. In the big barn we also have a refrigerator
and microwave. |
22. Can I bring my family and friends?
 | Visitors to welcome to come to the barn when accompanied by a boarder.
If a visitor is going to come check on your horse without you, please let
Tami know in advance. If someone is going to ride your horse, they need to
sign a waiver FIRST. If another boarder is going to ride your horse
without you being present, then you need to fill out and turn into the
office a permission form first. This is considered private property. |
 | Special arrangements may also be made if you need to come on the
property before or after hours – please contact Tami. |
23. Can I bring my dog?
 | Dogs are allowed on the premises under supervision of the owner at ALL
times and on a leash. You are responsible for picking up all your pet
droppings. Pets are not allowed in the round pen or arenas. If there is a
problem, you will not be allowed to bring your pet. If your dog runs
around and you are not keeping an eye on them, you will be asked to not
bring your dog back. |
24. Why do you require a signed boarding agreement and other
paperwork?
 | The boarding agreement is for the safety of you and your horse as well
as providing a clear understanding of the policies at T Bar T. The
boarding agreement also give us permission to obtain emergency care for
your horse in your absence. Please read through all the paperwork prior to signing. |
25. Why do you have a rules and regulations document?
 | So that everyone is on the same page.
Where I used to board my horse, they made
up rules as they went
along so you never knew what your were going to get in trouble for. The
rules give you a clear understanding
of what to do and what not to do while on the property. Really, this
should sum it up, … If you open it, close it. If you turn it on,
turn it off. If you unlock it, lock it. If you break it, repair it. If you
can’t fix it, call someone who can. If it belongs to someone else and
you want to use it, get permission. If you borrow it, return it. If you
use it, take care of it. If you make a mess, clean it up. If you move it,
put it back. If it doesn’t concern you, mind your own business. |
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