Horse Software

Importance of Keeping Horse Records

There is certainly so much information to keep up with! Treatment details, test results and more are vital records, and it does takes time and resources to track this information. A few of the many reasons to keep better track of your horse records include:

• Improving your's horses care
• Referring to records as needed
• Sharing information with others
• ...and much more

Continue reading the article: How tracking horse records helps you

Choosing a Horse Record Keeping System

With so many ways to keep track of your horses, how do you determine which one is best for you? The resources you have available and your budget are important factors in your decision.

Keeping records on paper requires minimal materials - just paper and a pen (and notebooks/binders if you want). Electronic record keeping methods use a computer - Most computers have ample resources to run horse programs.

Time you have to dedicate to the task is also important - how much time is needed to update your records as new events occur and reports and lists are needed? Some farms have employees or consultants who keep records - how easily is the system for them to use?

Also consider is the cost of the system. While the paper and spreadsheet methods have minimal startup costs, horse software programs available on the market today range greatly in price (from $50 into the hundreds and more).