Much of the labor required is unskilled. These two factors make for an unreliable workforce. Unfortunately, the care and maintenance of horses and the facility must be performed daily, without fail. As a result, it is imperative that a supervisor, of some sort, be available daily to ensure the quality of care and to minimize risk. Horses cannot be left unattended, for more than a few hours, without increasing risk.
Risks can be loss of life, injury, diminished horse health, loss of property and litigation.
Reliability of the workforce is exponentially increased if living quarters are provided on the property. Feeding High quality feed is a must for horse health and long-term savings High quality, locally grown hay is needed for the same benefit. More hay should be fed than grain. Requires some horse knowledge to match feed type and size of ration to horse's age, work expectation, breeding expectation and physiology 2. Unskilled labor can be taught to do this function, and they typically need fairly close supervision.