Retirement Horse Boarding
Services and Facilities
Long term care of retired horses in Linden VA
Our speciality is long term care of retired senior horses.
We find that they thrive in small groups with 24 hour turnout in a good pasture with fresh water and access to shelter. Each day, they receive high quality senior feed. In winter, they receive high quality square-bale hay and we put blankets on as needed. In summer, they get fly masks and spray.
Business owner lives on property in barn apartment
The business owner lives in the loft apartment above the three stall barn. The building was constructed in 2019. Space for long term trailer parking is available upon request.
Stalls are available for inclement weather, veterinary visits and recovery stays
Each stall (~11'X11') has access to the small paddock through a Dutch door as well as through a sliding door to the barn aisle. Pine shavings are used in the stalls. The barn aisle and stalls have rubber mats. There is a separate equipment/feed/bath room with an entrance just off the barn aisle. It has a utility sink with hot and cold running water; plus, a shower and toilet.
Two Run-In Shelters with Hay Storage
Each shelter is 12' X 48' with a secure 12' X 12' hay storage bay. They face southeast or east, away from prevailing winds. They have standing seam metal roofs and board-and-batten siding. They sit on a gravel base topped with bluestone. The fence is three board oak.
Ten Acre Pasture
Horses have 24 hour access to grass, water and shelter. For herd management, the pasture can be separated into multiple smaller paddocks; each with water and shelter.
Located at the end of a long dirt road
Idyllic and private.
Price
Pasture Board ($400/month)
includes 24 hour turnout with water and shelter
Horses have 24 hour access to 10 acre pasture with water and shelter.
Pasture can be separated into multiple smaller paddocks as needed; each has access to water and shelter.
Daily grain/feed, pasture, hay, water
Feed/grain is provided daily. Pastures are maintained for long term grazing. High quality square-bale hay is provided in the winter. The owner of the horse pays for additional supplements and medications.
Fly masks and spray in summer
The owner of the horse pays for special masks and sprays.
Blankets as needed in winter
The owner of the horse provides the blanket(s).
Three stalls with a small paddock are available as needed
Stalls and the small paddock are used for inclement weather, veterinary visits and health recovery stays.
Worming medication
Standard deworming treatments are included. If preferred, alternative treatments can be provided. The owner of the horse pays for additional services or costs.
Barefoot hoof trims
Hooves are trimmed every six weeks. The owner of the horse pays for additional services and visits.
Annual Veterinary check/immunizations
We use a local equine veterinary clinic. If preferred, we will work with other veterinarians. The owner of the horse pays for additional services and costs (i.e. additional visits, all medications, dental float, acupuncture, special treatments etc.).
Full Stall Board ($600 / month)
Available on a limited basis. For details, please contact us.
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