Natural Board Directory
--find or offer 24/7
turnout for barefoot horses only!
I am providing this page to help horse owners and farm owners connect as a free public service. I am not responsible for the boarders or farm owners. Being listed on this page does not mean I personally know and recommend these boarding facilities...or the people who respond to the listings.
Farm owners--once there are no vacancies on your farm, or if you need to make changes in your listing, or if you want to add any photos, please EMAIL ME.
Late May, 2007, I am reconfirming
entries. Location heading will be colored:
Blue--confirmed as current
Red--bouncing email address
Green--no email address, only phone number
Black--no information back yet
24/7 freedom is something I really believe in! I posted some of the following comments on the naturalhorsetrim listserv recently:
The parallels between stalling and solitary confinement in prison are so striking! Cooped up for 23 hours a day in a space they barely have room to turn around in, out one hour a day in the 'exercise yard' IF they are lucky, solid walls blocking the view between the cells back on the cell block so they can neither see nor touch each other, food shoved through a slot in the door...I could go on! These are sentient beings, not motorcycles you can just park in the garage. They are meant to be out, moving around freely among friends. These are intensely social animals; solitary confinement is stressful to them. Further, they are prey animals for whom safety is one of the biggest priorities in their lives. When running away--their number one defense when they are in danger--is prevented by confinement, this also does a number on them mentally. Coupled with low-volume meals 2x daily, plus all this stress, it is no wonder ulcers are common in horses. Not to mention just general nervousness and unhappiness. If a human coming to a horse's stall to pet him and feed him a couple of carrots is the highlight of his day, he sure is leading an empty life. And a happier, saner horse is a safer mount!
In addition to a horse being happier out
in company, he will also be healthier. The key to rehabilitating many
horses with lameness problems is to keep them moving, which pasture board with
other horses helps with. The soft footing in stalls does not provide
enough hoof mechanism for harder-hoofed breeds, which is
counter-productive.
|
I have had to discontinue making this an online interactive page because I was getting about 1000 spams a day. I apologize that this is less convenient, but the spams were increasing exponentially. To submit an entry, Download this Form, print it, fill it
out, and then snail mail it to me... |
Location:
Nar
Nar
Contact_info:
stevleypark@bigpond.com
Price:
$35
per horse per week
Diet:
Natural
pasture, meadow hay, free choice minerals
Barefoot_only:
No
metal shoes on property, trimmed barefoot only
Other_services:
Strasser
trimmers visit property
Trails_or_arena:
On
property, safe dirt road, arena, 5 min float to state forest
Pasture_shelter:
10
acre paddocks, rotation, sloping land, tree wind breaks
Turnout:
24/7
turnout, am & pm physical checks of all horses onsite
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Trailer
parking, tack room, double foot soak
Comments_emphasis_website:
Herd
size of 10 only rotating around 4 ten acre paddocks, each paddock has a dam and
water trough
Location:
Hazel
Contact_info:
Debi
Broadway
Price:
250.00
includes grain/hay only
Diet:
Cob
mix, timothy/orchardgrass and Bermuda Tifton 44 Hay, fed free choice 24/7
Barefoot_only:
I
have 3 pastures available and do prefer only barefoot horses.
Other_services:
Trimming
and full farrier services offered.
Trails_or_arena:
Small
dressage arena on property and round pen..
Pasture_shelter:
3
full pastures; one has a turn out shed with lights,
outlets, and fans.
Turnout:
Constant turnout unless weather is VERY severe. I have a barn with stalls--one has a paddock
attached to it, and all have doors in the front and the rear.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Have
room for one or two trailers. Tack room is equipped with sink, hot and
cold water, microwave, refrigerator, heat and A/C.
Comments_emphasis_website:
We have
a wash stall in our shed row barn with hot and cold water. We also have a
whole horse hoof soaking spa outside which is quite elaborate. Horses in
the pasture with access to the barn can go in stalls whenever they want, and
stalls are equipped with sprinkler systems for SUPER hot days and to keep flies
down. We also use fly predators monthly. We are a natural facility
with no pesticide use. We are into homeopathy, massage, acupressure and
proper diet. Water tanks in all pastures and free choice minerals
provided to all
Location:
Contact_info:
Jodi
Funk, holistichorse1@yahoo.com 815-210-1309
Price:
$260
Diet:
Free
Choice Hay. Feed 6 days custom feed mix with no molasses; rice bran, flax,
beet pulp, cinnamon and garlic, oats--higher in fat and protein, lower in
sugar.
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Natural
Trimming, natural training, holistic rehab
Trails_or_arena:
Outdoor Area to ride in. Outdoor arena.
Pasture_shelter:
6
pastures, 4 run-in sheds, on 45 acres
Turnout:
24/7
turnout in herds
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Some
trailer parking, 2 Tack areas.
Comments_emphasis_website:
We
use essential oils and homeopathics, etc., to holistically rebuild and rehab
the horses' bodies and their minds.
Location:
Contact_info:
Tauna
Grinager, 831/246-0084, Ironfreehrs@yahoo.com
Price:
$175
Diet:
Free-fed
grass hay + small amount of alfalfa 2x/daily
Barefoot_only:
YES!!
Other_services:
Certified
Hoof Groom through United Horsemanship; Rehab & transition help if needed
Trails_or_arena:
Round
pen onsite, ride through quiet streets to trail and possible arena use at
nearby larger facility. Clinics, lessons & training
also available at nearby facility.
Pasture_shelter:
5 acres of pasture w/o green grass. Lots of old-growth, shady
oak & madrone trees, with nice sunny spots.
Turnout:
24/7 turnout. 2 large separate pastures with smaller 'introduction'
pasture. Hope to keep it all open to one area, though.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
No
room currently for another trailer, sorry. Locked tack/feed storage
onsite.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Run
as a co-op with limited commitment of feeding/cleaning 1-2 times/week.
Website: http://www.geocities.com/ironfreehrs/OK_Corral.html
Location:
Contact_info:
Doreen
or Linda Campbell (909) 767-7368, (909) 767-7371, info@valeroso.biz
Price:
$375
Diet:
Alfalfa and/or Bermuda grass. Other @ additional cost.
Barefoot_only:
No.
Will make every attempt to pair barefoot horses together.
Other_services:
Trimming (Dani Lloyd); rehabilitation, Mary
Debono/SENSE Method Workshop.
Trails_or_arena:
27
miles of direct-access riding trails.
Pasture_shelter:
Large, seasonal grass. Varying sizes (2-6 horses per pasture).
Mature and young trees, wood shelters.
Turnout:
Constant turnout. Can put in 24 x 24 pipe
corral at night, if desired.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Limited trailer parking. New facility.
Tack room, pending.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Mary
DeBono/SENSE Method - On-site 2 days a week (additional cost). www.valeroso.biz
Location:
Milton
Wisconsin,
Contact_info:
Shirley
May 608-868-3039, smay@jvlnet.com
Price:
$150
Diet:
Pasture,
High quality alfalfa/grass hay. Free choice hay available in winter
months.
Barefoot_only:
YES
Other_services:
Training
the owner, the horse is second. Also available for
trimming help. Nancy Filbert SHP does make routine visits.
Trails_or_arena:
Trails, Roads, Outdoor, Round Pens, Indoor Arena. Terrain is hilly.
Pasture_shelter:
15-20
acre pastures with shelters, automatic waterers
Turnout:
Most
are out 24/7. We do have stalls available for $275/month, but you must be in a
lesson program.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Lockable
tack lockers, soak pen. Horsemanship clinics and lessons offered.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Contact_info:
The
Ultimate Equestrian, Inc. 763-479-2047 mizanarabs@aol.com
Price:
$275
Diet:
Grass/alfalfa
mix; grain available
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Trimming
every week, training, rehab
Trails_or_arena:
Right
on
Pasture_shelter:
Various
sized pastures, some run-in, stalls available for severe weather
Turnout:
Constant turnout, except for extreme weather.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Limited
trailer parking, heated tack room.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Experienced
personnel, barefoot horses for sale, dressage/jumping training,
breeding/foaling services. "A Healing Ground"
Location:
Contact_info:
Chuck
Stull, 512-280-1880, chuck@kristull.com
Price:
$225
Diet:
Bermuda
grass hay 24 hours, full nutrition pellets daily
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
If
necessary
Trails_or_arena:
Miles of trails, moderate arena.
Pasture_shelter:
Full
pasture with 3 sided shelters, either individual paddocks or large herd pasture
Turnout:
Out,
no stalling
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Trailer
parking possibly, tack room
Comments_emphasis_website:
http://www.Kristull.com OR http://www.CaspianHorse.com We are a full service breeding ranch. We believe in healthy
lifestyle and barefoot.
Location:
Contact_info:
Gay
Leigh Bingham, 214-882-8400, binghamranch@yahoo.com
Price:
$125
Diet:
Coastal
bermuda, rye, wheat and clovers in winter.
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Yes
Trails_or_arena:
Small
riding pen, arena TBA, 1377 Acre ranch to ride on
Pasture_shelter:
10,
25, 50, and 100 acre pastures
Turnout:
Constant
can be arranged to be in at night
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Trailer
parking, tack room, round pen
Comments_emphasis_website:
Reining training, horsemanship camps, working cattle
ranch.
Location:
Galloway
(South Jersey),
Contact_info:
Karen
Carr, (609) 804-1424, andrew_karen@peoplepc.com
Price:
$350.00
full, $150.00 rough, will also consider an in-between situation
Diet:
Pasture,
free choice minerals, Plain oats, Dynamite products, orchard grass mix hay
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Carrie
Trails_or_arena:
25
acre farm w/few trails on property, open flat field for riding, along with one
pasture doubling as riding ring at present for an enclosed area to ride. 40
min. trailer ride
Pasture_shelter:
2
fields approx 1 acre, 1 field approx 3 acre w/stand of woods, Barn is center
aisle, box stalls w/Dutch doors direct to small paddocks into pasture.
Turnout:
24/7
turnout
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Trailer
parking, small tack room, Picadero setup (See Dancing w/Horses book)
Comments_emphasis_website:
Looking
for 1-2 boarders following natural horse care, and would love company for trail
(competitive or pleasure) riding.
Location:
Contact_info:
Mandy
Price:
NEEDING
to board, please respond if you are in AR
Diet:
Hay
and cracked oats only if needed
Barefoot_only:
Doesn't
matter
Other_services:
Doesn't
matter
Trails_or_arena:
Would
be nice
Pasture_shelter:
2+
acre pasture needed for 3 horses, run-in available
Turnout:
constant
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Would
be nice
Comments_emphasis_website:
Please
respond to this if you have a facility avail.
Location:
Wellborn
Contact_info:
Andrea
Haller 386-963-1555, cell: 386-623-2292, AHFIND@aol.com
Price:
$450/month
Diet:
Seminole
horse feed, but owners can select their own customized feed and schedule,
aseach horse has individual care. Grass pastures supplemented with hay
from
Barefoot_only:
Barefoot
or front shoes (none of the horses here have back shoes)
Other_services:
Three
farriers on call, training here, natural horsemanship focus, 45 minutes from
Trails_or_arena:
We
have 107 acres including riding trails, covered arena, grass jumping arena, and
obstacle course
Pasture_shelter:
Vinyl
and electric fences, all new (built facility in 2001), grassy shaded pastures,
run in sheds, daily water hosing in summer,
Turnout:
Owners
can request specific turnout hours, but our own horses are out 24/7.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
We
do overnight stabling, plenty of parking for semi's, big rigs, two round pens,
tack room, etc. New in 2006: five pull-thru trailer sites with hi
speed internet.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Just
10 minutes outside Bloomington/Normal Illinois in
Contact_info:
Marjorie
Gilmore, 309-378-2124 email: jeanie5151@aol.com
Price:
$375.00
Diet:
Mixed
hay of alfalfa and grass 2 x daily, oats and pelletted vitamins and minerals
Barefoot_only:
No
Other_services:
Yes
Trails_or_arena:
We
have an indoor and an outdoor arena and 35 acres of pasture
Pasture_shelter:
A creek
runs through our pasture. We bring the horses in to feed and then turn
them back outside, pretty much all the time.
Turnout:
Outside
all night long, but can be kept inside in the stall during the night.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
We
have room for trailer parking. Two tack rooms plus a heated lounge,
restroom facilities and Culligan water.
Comments_emphasis_website:
www.wellgreenfarm.com We
strongly emphasize quality care of the horse in its natural environment.
Location:
Contact_info:
Wendi
Cope, 503-728-2483,
Price:
Summer-$75.00 per mo. Winter-$85.00/mo. (w/hay)
self care, full care avail.
Diet:
Timothy,
native grass, clover
Barefoot_only:
Front
shoes ok
Other_services:
Training,
rehab
Trails_or_arena:
Many
nearby trails, outdoor arena
Pasture_shelter:
25
acres, segregated by sex, 14x120 run in, cement floor,
Turnout:
We
offer both, but most horses are out 24/7.
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Plenty
of trailer parking, tack room, no round pen.
Comments_emphasis_website:
Separate
yearling pasture, retirees welcome, thin horses get fat and healthy again, we breed Connemaras and have 135 acres for riding and
driving, nearby beach and logging trails for riding.
We are accepting
retirees for boarding now and have nice pastures that are for the old or
disabled horses. We have a bell mare for the blind horses to follow and that
works well. Horses are out 24/7, we do blanket with waterproof blankets for the
hard keepers or really old folks per owner's request,
seems to help them keep a good weight more easily during wet and windy weather.
Pastures are native grass, timothy and clover. We are having a new barn built
this summer that will have run in shelters and a feeding area, as well as some
pens and areas for trimming/vet care.
We do accept horses
for founder and navicular rehab, and have had good success so far, even on
severe cases. Hoof spa available, matted areas,
Retiree board $125.
plus reasonable charges for hay or grain in winter if
needed. I make a nice hot senior mush for the old folks in the winter that they
really seem to like. No shoes here! The horses and ponies are all barefoot.
Outdoor arena planned for this year, indoor is next door. Lots
of forest trails and beach riding too. Trailer parking is available. We
still have our
I have enclosed
some pictures of a little pony that hadn't been trimmed in many years and was
sold as part of a real estate deal. Her new owners didn't know what to do with
her so started treatment after we had some x-rays taken. She could barely walk.
First 3 photos are from 6/30/06. Most recent were from 5/07, she is happier but
still has a ways to go. The right leg is finally starting to work correctly,
and the left just blew out a huge abscess from so hopefully it will follow the
right soon. The last photo is of 2 of our seniors in their pasture. The grey
mare has a huge tumor in her stomach area that is why she looks so big. It
doesn't interfere with anything and she is still happy. The bay pony gelding is
blind. Mare is 27, gelding 23.
Location:
Contact_info:
Sharon
Quarrington, 905-659 -5556, sharon@birchhavenfarm.com
Price:
$225
Canadian
Diet:
Discuss
with owner - generally free choice hay and grass, naked oats, beet pulp, etc.
Barefoot_only:
Almost
all barefoot
Other_services:
Training and rehab, PNH, TTeam, Mark Rashid, Cranio
Sacral, etc.
Trails_or_arena:
Indoor
arena, Outdoor grass ring, trails on property, lots of fields.
Pasture_shelter:
2
to 6 acres per field, large run in
Turnout:
Constant,
in for grain feeding
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Lots
of parking, tack room, grooming area, 50x50 square pen
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Battle
Ground, WA (10 mi. north of
Contact_info:
Kelly
O'Neill Email: kelly@afinelife.com
Price:
$320
Diet:
The
owner's choice of hay and grain is fed.
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Monthly
board includes bi-monthly hoof trimming
Trails_or_arena:
We
are a retirement facility for senior equines
Pasture_shelter:
4
stall barn with large paddocks - turnout in 5 acre pasture on nice days
Turnout:
Fed
inside to avoid squabbles, out all day
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
N/A
Comments_emphasis_website:
GreenGate
Farm specializes in the care of retired equines. www.afinelife.com
Location:
Contact_info:
mgr0285@alliedhomenet.com
Price:
$176.00
Diet:
SWEET
FEED / HAY/GRASS
Barefoot_only:
Other_services:
Trails_or_arena:
ARENA
AND TRAIL RIDING NEARBY
Pasture_shelter:
THREE
SIDED RUN-IN
Turnout:
CONSTANT
TURNOUT
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Contact_info:
Kathy
Grant, 574-936-6694,
Price:
$175
Diet:
Hay
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Yes
Trails_or_arena:
Yes
Pasture_shelter:
1-6
acre pastue and 1-4 acre pasture, run-ins for both pastures
Turnout:
Yes
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Yes
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
California/Orange
County
Contact_info:
Lauren
(949) 232-6190, ortegamtnranch@cox.net
Price:
$295/mo., large private paddocks.
Diet:
Grass
hay and bermuda, with occasional alfalfa if horse can
tolerate it. We also feed owner-provided supplements. Any chronic
condition is treated holistically with herbs and homeopathy.
Barefoot_only:
Yes,
as quickly as possible.
Other_services:
We
only accept rest lay-ups and retired horses. We offer limited additional
services, such as winter blanketing, supplement feeding, exercise.
Skilled barefoot trimmer visits the ranch on a regular basis.
Trails_or_arena:
Wonderful
trails
Pasture_shelter:
Different
sizes. We do holistic natural boarding--large open pens with shade/rain
covers. We do not have stalls.
Turnout:
Yes,
day & night
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
No,
Yes, Yes
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Contact_info:
Price:
$225.00
Diet:
Pasture,
hay, grain/supplements twice daily
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Barefoot
trimmer visits once a month
Trails_or_arena:
Outside
arena, fields, trail access and country roads
Pasture_shelter:
30
acres with 4 board oak fencing and 2 large run ins
Turnout:
24/7
outside but brought in twice daily for feeding
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Ample
trailer parking and tack storage
Comments_emphasis_website:
Great
place for any horse from foals to retirees
Location:
Contact_info:
Lisa
Huhn 506-783-2943 equinextion@canada.com
Price:
$350
Diet:
To
be discussed individually. Generally free choice grass hay, naked oats,
minerals and salt
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Yes Trim training, Horse training, Lameness
rehabilitation
Trails_or_arena:
Yes
Lots of trails in the woods/fields. Dressage arena and large round ring.
Pasture_shelter:
A natural lifestyle in a concentrated EQ system. Multiple footings to condition feet, grass
area, seasonally changed. Shelters are manmade as well as natural
shelters of trees.
Turnout:
Living
a natural lifestyle out 24/7
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Tack
room...round pen
Comments_emphasis_website:
Location:
Contact_info:
Betsy
Merritt, SHP 413-348-5798 betsymerritt@hotmail.com
Price:
$50/per
week natural boarding only, rehab starting @ $200 per week, includes hand
walking, hoof soak, trimming
Diet:
Grass
pasture free choice, grass hay, oats, various naturally growing herbs and
plants
Barefoot_only:
Yes
Other_services:
Yes,
trimming by SHP, rehab walking, hoof soaking etc.
Trails_or_arena:
Uncovered
arena, many miles of trails close by
Pasture_shelter:
One
3 arce pasture with pond with run in shed, 40 acres run in all terrain from
woods to wet lands hills and fields with 8 other horses
Turnout:
Turn
out 24/7 3 acre or 40 acre pasture
Trailer_parking_amenities_round_pen:
Trailer
parking tack room, box stalls barn with aisle
Comments_emphasis_website:
Misty Mountain Stable, Home of Barefoot Performance, natural hoofcare, natural boarding , trimming , rehab.