Traveling with a horse and finding a place to board it overnight is made easier with this reference. It includes not only stables that board horses on a daily basis, but over 1,000 listings for ranches, fairgrounds, equestrian centers, and farms that will accept ovenight boarders as well. It also lists many bed and breakfasts with stable facilities where travelers can stay with their horses. Each listing provides directions, an overview, information on hay and feed, and overnight rates per horse. A listing of hotels near the stable is also featured. Useful tips are given on traveling with a horse, including state-by-state transportation requirements and veterinarian advice.
Jim Balzotti is the author of over twenty books on horseback riding as well as guest and dude ranches. Some of his titles; The U.S. Stabling Guide, Jim Balzotti’s Best Riding Vacations, Jim Balzotti’s Best Guest Ranches and Horseback Riding Vacations and Jim Balzotti’s Custom Ranch Vacations, The Official Book of the Dude Ranchers’ Association. His newest book, The Wrath Of God is a political/religious thriller for which a retired senior State Department wrote the Forward. Published by Charisma Media and already receiving rave reviews. He appeared on Good Morning America, has written for Western Horseman, and appeared on the Horseman’s Radio Weekly. He was born and raised in East Boston, a graduate of Amherst College and spends his time between the Treasure Coast of Florida and Maine with his German Shepherd, Chopper.