Depends on the stable and home. If I could afford it, I'd rather board again. If I only had one horse I probably would. I only have room for a round pen and while I can ride around my neighborhood, there's no great trails nearby unless I trailer. however if I had a home with an arena, tons of space and trails, I would definately pick having them at home vs. boarding. After a while, you make friends that can watch them if you go somewhere, or I just board them while I'm on vacation.