Mission Statement:
It is my belief that all horses deserve to be treated
equally. They deserve the best possible care that their owner/barn manager can
give them: a full belly of good quality hay and feed, shelter and fresh water.
They should have access to farrier and veterinary care. And they should be
treated kindly by their owner and handlers. For a human to do all this, they
need to be educated. Having co-founded and operated a non-profit horse rescue,
I realize that too many horses end up in bad situations because of uneducated
horse owners. All too often, horses end up being neglected, starved, abused or
in the slaughter house, because their human didn’t know any better. They buy
the wrong horse or they don’t know how to care for it properly, and in
frustration, they “dump” the horse, sometimes to a situation even worse. Or
sometimes, because of a lack of education, the horse becomes ill and sometimes
they die. My belief is that an educated owner makes for a healthy and happy
horse!
Who I Am:
I was born into a family that owned horses, so I grew up
being exposed to horses my whole life. My grandfather owned horses and boarded
broodmares on his farm outside of Pittsburgh, and I learned a lot from him and
his clients. I could never afford to board my horse at full service stables, so
I learned to care for my horse myself. I learned from experienced horsemen,
attended lectures and clinics, took classes and mainly, I observed. I have been
involved with the United States Pony Club, as a parent, a District
Commissioner and as a regional volunteer.
As the co-founder of a horse rescue, I expanded my knowledge
even more, learning to rehabilitate and care for abused, starved and neglected
horses.
As a competitor, I learned from many professionals to
properly care for the athletic horse. Being an eventer, it is even more vital
to get the most of my horse, by means of proper nutrition, conditioning and
dedicated horse and stable management.
My philosophy has always been that the well-being of the
horse comes first, and that it is possible to do so, on a budget, without
sacrificing the quality of care.
What I Can Do For The
Horse and/or Stable Owner:
By incorporating my philosophy and mission statement, I will
come to your farm and evaluate your practices (see list below). I will then
write up a stable management plan, which will help you identify areas that need
improving. I am able to consult with a feed nutritionist and a Professional
Engineer (fire safety), as well as other professionals as needed. After I have
devised a stable management plan for you, I will present my findings to you,
with solutions. My stable management plan can be tailored for the small back
yard horse owner or for large boarding, breeding and training facilities.
Services Available:
Stable Management
Consultation:
I will inspect your farm for the following:
·
Horse management practices
·
Poisonous plants
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Quality of feed and hay
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Storage facilities for hay and feed
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Bedding
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Manure disposal
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Pasture management, including fencing inspection
and weed control
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Fire safety
·
Farrier/Veterinary protocols
·
Parasite and rodent control
After I inspect your farm, I will write you a Horse
Management Plan, which will detail areas that you can improve on. For example,
many horse owners do not know how to identify poisonous plants on their
property or how to properly bed a stall. Some horse owners don’t know the
correct feed to buy or will feed moldy hay. I will identify areas that need to
be improved upon and give tips on how to do so.
This is ideal for the new horse and/or farm owner who needs
to learn how to properly care for their horse. Additionally, the boarding barn
owner/manager, will benefit from this consultation, to learn how to get the
most out of their dollar, without sacrificing quality care.
Fee: $125 for 1-6 horses/stalls $150 for 7-12 horses/stalls $200
for over 12 horses/stalls
SPECIALTY CONSULTATIONS:
Emergency Planning
Consultation:
Custom emergency plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding
and wild fires. Based upon where your farm is located, I will develop a plan for
dealing with emergencies. This includes evacuation plans and safety tips.
This is ideal for all horse owners and
boarding/training/showing facilities.
Fee: $50 with Horse Management Consult; $100 without Horse
Management Consult
Quarantine Guidelines:
I will help you develop and implement a quarantine plan for
one horse or multiple horses. Whether introducing a new horse into your herd,
hosting events or dealing with sick horses, all barns should have a quarantine
plan in effect.
Fee: $50 with Horse Management Consult; $100 without Horse
Management Consult
Nutrition Consultation:
Whether your horse is a pleasure mount, retiree or
competitive show horse, I can help you come up with a sound feeding plan that
will help you get the most of your money, while giving your horse the best
nutrition. If you own or board multiple horses, I will show you how to provide
for each horse’s individual nutrition requirements.
Fee: $50 with Horse Management Consult; $100 without Horse
Management Consult
Two or more specialty
consults, in addition to the Horse Management Consult: $40 each
Sales Consultation:
Designed for the new horse owner, I will assist you in
locating that perfect first horse. Unfortunately, the equine industry is full
of unscrupulous people, who will take advantage of first time horse buyers. It
is not uncommon for horses to be drugged to mask their true tendencies, making
them appear safe and calm when in reality they are not. Lame horses may be
drugged to make them appear sound. It is not uncommon for a first time horse
owner to purchase a horse based upon his looks or breed or even color, instead
of his temperament! I will help you make the right choice.
Fee: 15% of purchase fee or $150 if no horse purchased
These fees are for
the Orlando area, extending north to Ocala and south to Tampa, as well as both
directions east and west to the coast. For areas beyond this, the fees will be
slightly higher, to take into account gas and travel time.
I am available to
speak about Smart Horse Keeping to your club or group!
Contact Lori at 407-435-2407
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