Metal Barns

When you build a new VersaTube barn, you may find you don’t need all of the stalls. Renting out some of the unused stalls in your horse barn can be a great way to bring in some extra income while helping you become a part of your local horse community. Here are a few things to think about before you make the leap.

What kind of service will you provide?

Do you want to provide full-service to your renters, completely taking over day-to-day care of their horses, or will it just be basic stall rental where the renters are still totally responsible for caring for their animals? Or will your service be something in between the two? Before deciding what kind of service you’ll provide, calculate your expenses to make sure you’ll be happy with the income your business will provide. Being a full-service boarder may set you apart from your competition, but if it requires too much of your resources, the profit may not be worth the extra work.

Will your renters be good clients?

This one is tough. The best thing you can do is ask for references and diligently call each one to ask for feedback. Ask if each prospective renter paid his or her fees on time. How did he or she care for their horse? Did the reference consider him or her reliable? Would the reference welcome him or her back to their facility?

Are all expectations clearly defined?

A written contract is a must. You may be surprised at how different your renter’s expectations are from yours. To make sure both parties are satisfied with the arrangement, spell out all the details. Will the renter be responsible for paying utilities, for wear and tear to your equipment, etc.? From removing manure to equipment upkeep, make sure everyone is on the same page.

Of course, there are pros and cons to deciding if you should take the plunge and start boarding horses. One thing you don’t have to worry about is whether your building is up to the job; you can trust that your VersaTube steel horse barn is good to go! If you opt to rent out space, you may find yourself needing to expand your barn or even add on an extension or loafing shed. Even if your horse barn has long since been assembled and put into use, it’s always easy to add an extension or modify it. Contact us for ideas!