My horses are at home. I have never had them in a boarding situation, except once briefly when they stayed at a friends house while I did some barn repairs. I like having them at home where I know what they are getting to eat, I know who is messing with them, I can run outside to check on them or put them in when bad weather is coming, etc. Nope, I very seldom take a vacation, but to me that is the trade-off. I am content with it. The few times I have gone away for a day or two, my sister has taken care of them for me.