Boarding
We offer 3 levels of care (Gold, Silver and Field) to suit your own needs and those of your horse. The table below highlights the key benefits of each level. Every effort has been made to offer personalized care for horse and rider.
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Feeding |
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Blacksmith |
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Washing of horse |
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GOLD
Gold care offers full care for horse and rider - a complete grooming and exercise program to keep your horse in good condition. - Grooming is done daily with Quartering AM and PM and Strapping (full groom) is done 3 times weekly. This includes oiling of the hooves and finishes, with polishing undertaken in a traditional manner.
- Shoeing is included in Gold Care but will not extend to remedial shoeing.
- Exercising of your horse will include lungeing, schoolwork and hacking (trail riding) as required to maintain fitness. If client is to exercise, then a tacking up service is offered with notice given of time required.
- Help for show or competition prep. includes washing and preparing your horse for travel.
SILVER
- Silver Care offers part care but still provides a comprehensive package of assistance.
- Whilst shoes are not included in Silver Care, we can arrange for our blacksmith to visit regularly and hold the horse for you (administration fee applies).
Equestrian Facilities
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FAQ's
- Turnout is daily except for extreme weather conditions. Horses can be turned out in groups of gelding/mare or with other compatible horses. Fencing is board and post.
- Stall facilities
- Full care stalls (Gold and Silver) are 12x12 rubber matted with fans in the summer and corner feed troughs. Stalls are bedded with Stru-flex high aborbency bedding.
- Full care stalls (Gold and Silver) are 12x12 rubber matted with fans in the summer and corner feed troughs. Stalls are bedded with Stru-flex high aborbency bedding.
- Supplements provided can be added to the feed daily, free of charge.
- Blanketing and boots will be fitted daily free of charge for full care only if required, but cleaning and storage is the responsibility of owner.
- Lay-up facility is available in the full care barn with an additional fee of $8 per day. This will include medication/bandage and regular checks throughout the day/evening. For horses not requiring lay-up but medication, a fee of $5 per day is charged.
- Intramuscular injections can be given at a fee of $8 per injection.
- Vets - Each owner may use their own vet but the vet used by the barn may be called in an emergency situation. The owner is required to advise the barn owner of vets time of arrival and reason of call out so that we can help in any follow up care.
- Farrier
- Gold Care customers will have all farrier requirements taken care of for them.
- Silver Care customers may use barn owners farrier although an administration fee will be charged. Alternatively, owners may use their own farrier but holding will be owners responsibility.
- Gold Care customers will have all farrier requirements taken care of for them.
- Holding fees for vet and other professionals is $25 per visit.
- Rider's facility is located in the second floor Gallery - kitchen and bathroom facilities provided (including hot showers). In addition, the Gallery includes a refrigerator and microwave available for the use of riders/owners.
- Trailer parking - we have several spaces for trailer parking (outdoor) and this is offered on a first come basis with a fee of $50 per month.
- Medical requirements prior to boarding
- Free from any infectious, contagious diseases.
- Vaccinations which are current for negative Coggins Test, Rabies, Encephalitis, Rhino pnuemonitis, Influenza, Potomac Horse Fever, West Nile, Streptococcus Equi (Strangles) and deworming after which horse will be on the barn worming program.
- Free from any infectious, contagious diseases.
- Extras:
- Clipping - $40 per hour or part thereof.
- Platting (braiding) - $25 mane, $20 tail.
- Washing of horse - $20 per hour.
- Horse B&B - $20 per night including bedding and hay.
- Clipping - $40 per hour or part thereof.
PRICING
Boarding prices from $325 per month (Field). Please contact us for full details.
