Looking for Horse (s) and board (Roanoke, Franklin: for sale, to buy, association)

[Motor-Rat]

Hi - My wife, daughter, and I are looking for 1, possibly, 2 horses as well as board. All of us ride English, my wife and daughter having ridden for years. I'm the newbie - almost one year now. All of us rise weekly, sometimes more often. So, we are certain of our desire to buy a horse (s). There does not appear to be a shortage of horses for sale. But I am having some difficulty locating affordable board. The least expensive stable I have found so far is $300 monthly, per horse. Pasture boarding is something we'll definitely consider, especially if there is some kind of weather shelter. Anyway, if someone has a suggestion, please drop a note.

[seanpecor]

Gary Camlach has openings for pasture board:

Southwest Virginia Dressage Association (SWVADA) ~ Boarding, Training or Lessons Classifieds

Someone was just posting here about a new pasture board farm in Franklin County in the Wirtz/Burnt Chimney area.

Stall board isn't going to get much cheaper than $300 unless there is some charity thrown in These days $300 barely covers expenses. Hay is more expensive than ever, as is grain.

Sean

[JessiP]

Have you tried Shadow Ridge Stables in Franklin County (Smith Mtn Lake area). They're about 20min. from Roanoke. I have a friend that boards there and she loves the place and care her horse gets. They may have horses for sell also. Best of luck!