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Part Boarding, What's it all about?

Sometimes referred to as share boarding, this is a great and very economical way to be able to ride a pleasant well mannered and trained horse. At Windquest you choose the number of times you would like to ride in a week and the day(s) and time of day you think you would like to ride. You do not have to use these times, but they will be reserved for you alone.  Should you miss your reserved time for whatever reason, you can reschedule your ride at another time using our online (Google) calendaring system.   A riding time is considered to be an approximately 2 hour period in either the morning, afternoon or evening. This is generally governed by the feeding schedule which is sunrise, midday & sunset. We now offer three programs, 1 reserved ride time per week (weekdays only) at $120 per month and 2 reserved ride times per week at $160 per month.  For those of you who are exceptionally keen, we also offer a program giving you three reserved ride times per week for an all inclusive price of $200 per month. Note that in all cases this is the total all inclusive price, There are no other fees and you are not required to take lessons although they are available.

As you probably already know, boarding your own horse in a stable in this area costs a minimum of $400 to as much as $700.00 per month or more.  Of course vet, farrier or blacksmithing fees, blanketing,  tax(es if the harmonized legislation goes through) and goodness knows what all, are in addition to that. For comparative pricing for boarding or "part boarding" in the area (click on ->  Pricing & Conditions at other stables.  As a 'part boarder' you will be assigned a particular horse which will essentially be "your" horse. You may ride unaccompanied or with other part boarders as you wish.    We offer a month trial and if we're all happy then we expect you to commit for the riding season which we consider to be the six months from May to October inclusive.

We supply the tack, English or Western  or you're welcome to use your own. For the most part our horses are happy to be ridden English or Western. We do, at the moment, have a rider weight limit of 180lbs (81 Kilograms or for you English folk, 14 1/2 Stones).

All we require from you is that you:
1.    Carry liability insurance - this can be obtained for about $52/year by joining the Ontario Equestrian Federation (Click -> OEF ) or you can speak to your insurance broker about it.
2.    Be at least eighteen years old (certain exceptions may apply)
3.    Have some previous riding experience.
4     Have a kind heart and a love of horses.

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