Talk of the Stall
We have reopened, please enjoy our updated site, and Thank you for your patience.
I hope you have a pleasant and enjoyable casual experience while visiting, boarding, or training here. We are a private barn to ensure that each and every horse that lives here gets the best personal care available. At the same time, ensure that their owners have the ability to get away from the every day hustle and worries that bring us down every day.
In order to acheive this and make sure every horse has a custom life that is healthy for both mind and body, we request that everyone who keeps their friend with us be responsible for reporting any problems (white board in Feed room or call cell). We promote an involved, family atmosphere. Part of having a friend of this caliber, is creating an emotional bond with them. If you are a new owner, you may board with me, and I will help you learn the routine of basic care and handling for no extra charge.
We do welcome Senior horses in our barn. I have experience with horses with Lamenitis, Cushings, Founder History, allergy sensitivity and weight gain. (Due to having horses with certain sensitivities, You may give your treats, but please to not share unless you ask the owner or manager 1st)
We have 1 large pasture and 1 arena sized paddock, 1 60ft Round Pen, and on having run outs on most of the stalls. Our large pasture is partially clear and partially wooded with a moderate sized pond that has a shallow end and a deep end for horses who enjoy riding in the water or swimming. Turnout is limited on the large pasture since it is also the riding/ training area.
Our barn is a center aisle barn with powerful center aisle ceiling fans and fluorescent lighting for each stall. We also run a cool misting system through all of the stalls for summer comfort. We do not use central insecticides yet so fly sheets, and fly spray is recommended if your horse has allergies.
Please visit our FORUM or CONTACT US with any questions or topics you may be interested in.
Thank You and God Bless!
Angel Smrekar
Boarding
Basic Board Start at $325 and include personal 10 x 12' Stall, 1 bag per week bedding, Group Turnout, Fed twice Daily, Coastal Hay with feeding and Monthly Bran Mash/ sand treatment. Horses will be fed outdoors on days of nice weather and stalled when weather is less than fair
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Basic Board Plus: Starting at $350 Includes all of the above including Farrier Trim every 6 weeks and dewormer
Training Board Please see training below.
Additional Options are available for each level (Listed Below)
BOARDING CONTRACT
Additional Boarding Options (Prices are subject to change)
Extra Daily Feedings: $25
Shavings: 1 bag per week are included in Board.
Specialty Hay: Market Price for Alfalfa, Timothy, T/A, T/O, Peanut hay's minus market price of coastal.
Paste Dewormer: Equimax Dewormer - $Cost at time of purchase- per month (given every 6 weeks if not on Daily Deworming Program)
Strongid 2x Daily Dewormer Program- $15 per month- includes Equimax every 6 months
Farrier Services: Our Barn Farrier's trimming fees are $25 per well behaved horse and $65 for front shoes and he is scheduled every 6-8 weeks. pricing is subject to change
Hard to handle Handling Fee: $15 per instance for horses who are aggressive with vet, Farrier, deworming etc.
Emergency Vet Handling Fee: $30 per call from 7p to 8a or $15 per call during barn hours
Grooming: Includes basic currying, body brushing, hair brushing, fly spray, and hoof cleaning and hoof conditioning, $5 per grooming. Recommend once a week (your sprays and topical's) (no extra charge for winter shedding) Great if you are unable to come out for the week.
Bathing: Includes Grooming Service above and citronella or Iodine Bath $10,
Medicated Bath: You supply shampoo and includes Basic Grooming $10, or my supplies for $13
Exercising/Conditioning: Contracted Boarders are only $10 per 30 min workout, no minimum, Your instructions and tack..
Tacking up and Cooling Down: Have your horse ready when you arrive and walked out when your finished. $5 per ride.
Instructional Training/Lessons: Basic and Hunter Jumper training By Angel Smrekar $20 hour ($25 for non boarders) or $450 (includes basic board) per month see next section,
Body Clipping: $125 or show clip $175. Touch up is $50. Sedation (if necessary) is owners responsibility
Basic Trimming: ears, muzzle, bridle-path, and fetlocks- $25. Sedation (if necessary) is owners responsibility.
Trailer Storage: Accommodations can be made at your own risk.
Training
Basic, Intermediate, Trail, and H/J Performance Training available,
Our Training methods are intended to be clearly understood by the horse and persuasive if they don't understand. Allowing the horse to choose the level of growth per week. They are treated like our own children in school and positive reinforcement methods are used. The intention is to have a horse who looks forward to going for a ride, is willing to be obedient, and have fun, while also increasing flexibility and responsiveness. Young horses may receive 15 to 30 days of ground driving and training in order to make learning fun and safe for them. (30 days is estimated to be the maximum depending on how handled the horse was prior to training, some may get as few as 10 days ground training)
Packages Start at $450 per month plus Feed (Package includes Stall, Coastal Hay, and training)
* We recommend your own feed to make the stress of training easier on their Digestive system if the horse is not already a boarder.
Horses must show proof of Rabies, Tetanus, west Nile, encephalitis, Rhino, and flu vaccines and must have a current up to date coggins. A veterinary dental check is highly recommended before any training begins to ensure a comfortable experience.
Leasing and Sales Services
I offer my horses to the public for riding leases. Prices range from $150 to $350 per month depending on the horses riding level. All horses stay here under my care, Lease covers ride time M-Sat from 10-7p. Rider is only responsible for any injuries incurred to the horse while riding. I do have most tack supplied and you are welcome to use your own as long as it is comfortable for the horse. I have organized trail rides to different parks a few times per month for an extra charge. Most of my horses are intermediate trail and pleasure horses and only a comfortable match will be accepted.
SELLERS:
I also offer horses for sale, some on my property and I can advertise your horses for you too. I charge a 10% sellers fee + advertising. You can either keep the horse at your home or board them temporarily with me (space permitting). I am not a horse trader! Do not mistake this for that purpose. If you have a bad horse, I will not sell it! All Vices and nuances must be disclosed. I enjoy finding the right horse for the right person. not just in Discipline, but also in personality.
BUYERS:
If you are searching for your life long horse, i will gladly go with you to inspect a horse. If you are local I will not charge. If I have to travel around, please offer lunch. If you want me to go look at horses for you before you go, I do charge a 10% finders fee for my hard work.
NOTE: Unfortunately, many people are offering their horses for fairly cheap due to the economic downturn. I do get calls from alot of people with horses available for next to nothing. I will advertise these horses on my website only for free. I do not promise to find a quick home for them because If I feel that a buyer does not have the ability to safely and comfortably care for a horse (feed, shelter, basic minimal routine care averages $250 a month on an annual basis, does not include emergency care) I will not recommend a horse for them. The ability to purchase Tack is not something I am worried about in my horse care judgment.
HORSES FOR SALE and/or LEASE
