Posted 2007-01-26 9:29 AM (#54528) Subject: Need software for record keeping
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Location: virginia
I am looking for software to help keep up with shots, shoeing etc. I do not need an elaborate system but something better than writing on my calander. Any ideas ?
Posted 2007-01-26 9:54 AM (#54529 - in reply to #54528) Subject: RE: Need software for record keeping
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Location: Catoctin Mtn, Maryland
I purchased HorseWorks several years ago. Found it was more of a pain in the butt to enter all the data than to just keep a hand written journal. I own 7 horses. Don't know how many horses you have, but I guess if you've got quite a few, a horse keeping software product would be worth it. But for me personally, it didn't work..........
Posted 2007-01-26 2:37 PM (#54542 - in reply to #54528) Subject: RE: Need software for record keeping
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Posts: 1989
Location: South Central OK
A regular spreadsheet would work just fine for you. All the horse software I've seen didn't apply to my small operation and was not a good fit. I could see the vaule of some programs if I was managing a breeding barn, or having to keep detailed records for boarders.
Posted 2007-01-26 9:03 PM (#54555 - in reply to #54528) Subject: RE: Need software for record keeping
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Posts: 378
Location: Nebraska
I use hanging folders, each folder has pictures of horse, papers, and a 8.5x11 spiral notebook. On the front of each notebook I have horse's name, date of foaling or purchase, vital signs, and emgenecy numbers. I also log notes on each horse.
Posted 2007-01-26 9:17 PM (#54558 - in reply to #54555) Subject: RE: Need software for record keeping
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Location: NY
I look in to a program and found that they have to many places to put thing and when you have to look up vet record when the vet is there is a pain paper and pen works the best care for 10 horses
Posted 2007-01-26 9:17 PM (#54559 - in reply to #54528) Subject: RE: Need software for record keeping
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Location: KS
I set up a chart in microsoft word, if I could figure out how to attach it I would. If you want, email me and I will send it to you. It might work for you. It would also be real easy to set one up it exel.