Boarding works in two directions. You can earn money by caring for visiting horses, or you can pay the breeder in town to house a horse you own when your yard is full. Decide which service you need before you take on a new horse.
Take in a visiting boarder
Read the care requirements before accepting a boarder. Consider whether you have a place for the horse and time to look after it alongside your own herd. Take on one you can reliably care for before adding another.
Pay for space at the town breeder
The developer’s stable expansion update describes boarding extra horses at the breeder. If you are out of room, compare that ongoing cost with expanding your own stable. Boarding can cover a temporary shortage while you save for an upgrade.
Leave room for the horses you plan to keep
Before filling your last space with a visitor, think about upcoming purchases and foals. If you expect to need the room yourself, keep it open until you know where the new horse will go. A boarder is most useful when you can fulfill its care without delaying work on your own herd.
FAQ
Is boarding always an expense?
No. Caring for someone else’s horse can bring in money. Housing one of your own horses at the breeder costs money.
Is the breeder an alternative to upgrading?
It can help while your yard is full. Compare the recurring board expense with what the upgrade would give you.
When should I turn down a visiting horse?
Pass if you cannot meet its needs or expect to need the space for a horse of your own.