Reserve Name: Saltaire farm
http://www.chickensmoothie.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=3210175&p=102721634#p102721634Reserve Location: Saltaire is a large equine stable that covers over 300 acres of land. It is located in the remote town of Fishtail, Montana. It has four barns, each with 15 stalls spaces. The stalls are spacious and have an outside section which is opened during the day (if it is sunny). Stalls are cleaned once a day by staff, and the horses are fed and watered three times a day, always around the same time. They are exercised each day, and either ridden, trained, or given turnout. They are also checked by the veterinarian at least once a month, and shod once a month. Horses receive the nutrients they need each day in their "bucket," a bucket filled with ]grains and also treats such as apples and carrots. During winter months, the horses are given blankets to keep them warm in the extreme weather, and their water is heated so it doesn't freeze.
Horses kept at Saltaire are most likely being trained in some way. There are three different arenas, one is a small warm-up pen, another is a medium-sized arena with enough room for about 6 horses to be ridden at a time, and the other is a large arena, and it commonly used for jumping. If a horse is skittish, it will be trained and ridden in the warm-up pen. Also, because of the amount of horses kept at Saltaire, multiple riders may need to use the arena at a time. This is not a problem, the riders use the space they are given and watch for each other.
The rest of the property consists of meadows, forests, a river, and a small lake. There are many trails that are used often, most of the time for recreation, but sometimes riders use the forest trails to desensitize a horse from it;s surroundings and become less skittish. Riders must have a partner though, In case something happens.
Riders and Staff sleep in the lodge - a large cabin-like structure. Most riders work as stall cleaners, feeders, and also horse trainers. Most riders are in their teenage years, but only the best come to Saltaire. Saltaire is considered an equine school, where instructors teach the younger people how to train, ride, and deal wit horses of different personalities. The students participate in online school during the evening, and do their riding, training, and stall work during the day. If a horse arrived at the barn and is still a bit wild, the instructors will work with the horse until is is at a manageable riding level for the students.
Note: This area is cold most of the time, and Winter is a longer season than usual.
Reserve Manager: Foalmoon
Reserve specialty: The specialty if the reserve is mainly training, where horses will be trained to do various types of riding. A horse will usually work with a younger student, and they will gain experience together. Students follow the direction of instructors, (there are three). The instructors are very experienced and will help the student with any problems they may face.
Although the specialty of the reserve is mainly training, it is a good place for foals. Horses kept at Saltaire are occasionally bred , and the foals receive special care and training. If an orphaned foal was adopted, it would be paired with another horse in the barn and trained. It would also be introduced to the other young horses.