Retirement for that Special Horse

Every horse owner eventually faces the day where they realize it might be time to retire their horse. We know retiring your horse can be a hard decision to make, we’re just here to help make it a little bit easier. When considering retiring your horse we know you need to be reassured that your family member is being treated with love and respect. Well don’t worry, pampering is a given here. You will receive regular updates and tons of pictures so you can stay in touch with your special companion. All needs will be met with the love and compassion your horse has rightfully earned.

Luxury, Love & Pampering

Didn’t invest in your horse’s 401k? We’ve got you covered.

We provide quality boarding for horses of all ages. Think of it less of a retirement home and more of a luxury resort. We have beautiful large lush pastures with large sheds where they can live together in relaxation. All horses are fed individually twice a day and given all the time they need to eat up which is especially important for our senior horses.  In case of cold weather, all horses are blanketed or brought into the barn.  As with all horses, all medical and special nutritional needs are met.  We also are big on carrot treats!

Spend Quality Time with Your Horse

Owners are not only welcomed, but encouraged to visit at any time! We understand that special bond you have with your horse, so we’d be happy to have you stay and spend some quality time with them! If you’re worried you can’t visit too often, we can provide regular picture updates so you can stay in-touch with your favorite horse.

Learn More About Our Healing Process

Watch my conversation with Mayan, the barn assistant for Pat Parelli’s Parelli Natural Horsemanship as we discuss her experience working with one of his horses:

A Farmer’s Proverb

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

-Benjamin Franklin

Since it was first said in 1736, farmers across the nation had adopted this phrase and passed it down through generations. Over the years this saying has become a commonly used proverb shared amongst those in animal husbandry as a reminder to prioritize the health and immunity of your animals. We stand by this proverb, and as experienced farmers, we do our best to take the right preventative measures when it comes to keeping a horse healthy and disease-free.  

Building Immunity & Avoiding Disease

One of the most common diseases among young horses, Epiphysitis (or Physitis), can lead to swollen growth plates as their bones develop. If not treated properly, Epiphysitis can lead to the development of Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). Horses that are affected by OCD are subject to abnormal growth of cartilage in their joints that can detach and form “flaps” of loose cartilage. Too much physical exertion, over-training, and frequent exercise often causes further complications and cartilage detachments. This can result in inflamed, irritated joints that are prone to arthritis. OCD can affect horses of any breed and can be caused by poor nutrition, high-energy diets, hormonal imbalances, untreated injuries, and inherited genes.

The following issues are often a result of poor diet and overfeeding, however with daily observation and proper diet, we are able to avoid this problem. Most of my weanlings and yearlings are sent to me from cold-weather states like New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Illinois. This way these young horses have the freedom to run and play together to help build strong bones and socialize in our perfect winter weather.