10/14/2022
Hello all. As we get closer to 2023, I am rolling out some changes that will go into effect before winter hits. Before I announce those changes, let me explain why they are happening. As an equine business owner, one of my main goals is to offer as much opportunity to dedicated individuals to be a part of the horse world as possible. The other goals lie in my work with blind horses and my own career as a trainer. I have grown and learned over the past few years launching my own business that there is indeed a balance between how much I can offer, and that pushing myself too hard ends up in burn out and quite frankly the depression in this industry that is rampant-that we can work ourselves to the bone and still feel like we are not working hard enough. Rebalancing myself this year, I have realized that I myself have to prioritize having enough left of myself to remember what it is to truly LOVE the horses and go after my dreams and goals while supporting others to do the same. So here is where it is at-Daybreak Ranch will from now on only be offering partial care board. What does that mean? That means I make sure your horses are fed hay and water. Holding for the vet, farrier, and deworming horses that are privately owned and not in training with me is now up to the owners, but yes owners do still have to abide by the rules of keeping on our deworming and vaccine schedule as well as keeping their horses UTD. Owners will also be responsible for cleaning their own pens out, and are expected to spend an hour or two doing so at least once a week. Mash or grain feeding for privately owned horses is an additional fee, and if I have to take time to catch and tie the horses up separately it will cost more. I no longer provide barn grain or supplements as well-that is up to the owners. Stalls are an extra per night charge, and cleaning and bedding are up to the owners as well. So how does this benefit the owners? It's simple, honestly-our prices stay low.