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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
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 Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 3:16:32 PM
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We are looking at opening a horse hotel here on our 18 acres. It's still in the research stage, but it is a serious consideration. Here's how it's supposed to work. Say you are traveling cross country to horse shows and you are very tired, but a long way from home. You call us and we Put your horse in a stall for the night and you either sleep in the truck or trailer. We would like to eventually get mini barns for sleeping quarters, but we have to check on zoning. We are only 2 miles from Interstate 69 - what do ya'll think of this plan?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 5:08:23 PM
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When is that and we will try to have things ready.
Thanks,
Lora
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 5:44:56 PM
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Lora,
My husband's uncle and his wife have their own "horse hotel" about an hour east of Indy on I-70. I don't know too much about it, but they have a little (very little) cabin out by their barn. It doesn't have running water, but I am pretty sure they have electricity hooked up. They do seem to stay really busy with it, and have hosted people from all across the country, even some other countries, I believe.
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 5:56:47 PM
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I have looked at their web site. They have a nice place. I would like to visit and ask questions, but as of yet haven't done so. Thanks for the feed back.
Lora
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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jumpingjuliet
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
becky
oroville
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2008 : 12:59:21 PM
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I needed you when I moved across country. We made contacts with friends of friends of friends, and friend's cousin's ex husbands:) They were all kind enough to let my horses and goat get some rest off the trailer and some exercise. The one lady wasn't home and when we called her at work she told us to make our selves at home the door was unlocked and there was iced tea in the fridge. She had no clue about our character but she was kind enough to let strangers use her home. WOW! When I meet cranky grumps that are cynical I think of her and pray for the grouch to be more like her. Anyways off subject... I think it is a great idea. Traveling long distance with horses is difficult and hard on the horses. What a great idea:) Good Luck!
Merry Christmas
Becky
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2008 : 7:13:57 PM
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Lora, with all your knowledge and experience....you'd be awesome for this. Go for it! I know a lot of people coming my way for Quarter Horse Congress that would use it. As well as going the other way too. Ran into one of my trainer friends the other day....I bet she'd do some adverstising for you. Let me know. MISS YOU!! Did you look at my blog yet? I have pictures of you...... heeheeeehheeeee giggle snort!!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2008 : 4:36:39 PM
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Ummmm - about that turtle picture of me. Really? I hate that my first pics of me that the other maven's see is my impression of No Neck Nick!! Haa Haa
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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wild_rose
Farmgirl at Heart
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Lea
Hansen
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 10:47:11 PM
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Get the word out to 'horse transporters' too. They have to stop every so many miles and let the horses out for a minimum period too. We had a little country cafe and ended up setting up some portable corrals outback, tidy little additional income, additional business at the cafe too and lotsa word of mouth referrals
~Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well-preserved body…
but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used-up, totally worn-out, loudly proclaiming
WOW! WHAT A RIDE...
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