I do admit I couldn't own the amount of horses that I do if I boarded them out. What I pay to feed all my horses is the cost of board for ONE horse, maybe even a little less.  I love seeing them out the window and not having to drive somewhere every day to visit them/ride.

The biggest drawback I have is I'm here alone with no one to ride with or hang out with plus I don't have any horsey neighbors/friends that live close by me.  I very rarely take vacations or even go somewhere overnight because I have to find someone that will feed them.  Forget stall cleaning, I always put them outside and hope it doesn't rain to make it easier on the nonhorse person that may help me.