[horsegal08]

I am new to the horse business and currently own a few books: the horse nutrition bible, the complete horse care guide. i am going to be taking care of only one horse for now and don't want to make it sick or nething. also, what are the liability laws for minnesota? how can i get ahold of contracts for horse boarding?

[horse_girl916]

any thing by Cherry Hillgo to a boarding barn and ask if they will board your horse and they will give you a contract to sign, or if you want to board a horse at your place call around and ask what to put in the contract and write your own

[dakittenizcozmic]

Check Texas A&M's equine site, they have some good articles on feeding the equine athlete, or brood mare etc. Not too sure about minnesota but here you are not liable if someone is riding your horse and gets hurt, 'inherant risk'. But you are liable if your horse gets out and say someone wrecks their car by hitting it or running off the road to miss it.

[matakibud]

I have a book I love. "The Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook" It's great for helping with general health care, and what to do in case of emergencies. I don't know if the have a website, but Colorado State University is one of the best Equine veterinary colleges in the world.

[avalonrogue]

I would talk to your vet in regards to nutrition, and then contact the Brand Inspector about the liability laws and contracts. If he doesn't know exactly what you need, he will know where you can find out.Secondly, I would talk to the horses' owners about any special needs the horses in your care have or may have, or any medical histories.Books are a good source of information, but don't rely on them for everything.