EQUI-VENTURE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Boarding

 

 

Our mission is to teach horsemanship, not just riding; by striving for excellence in the care and training of the horse, and practicing safety in the proper handling and riding techniques of the horse.  All of this should be done in a way that the horse understands what we are asking of him.  This is accomplished by using the tried and true EQUI-VENTURE standards of DEDICATION, SAFETY, DISCIPLINE, EDUCATION and DETERMINATION.

 
I heard a neigh, Oh, such a brisk and melodious neigh it was. My very heart leaped with the sound.
 
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Green Glass Spinning Star

We offer TLC boarding at VERY AFFORDABLE rates!  EQUI-VENTURE offers several boarding choices depending on an owner's budget.  There are many personalized options available to suit everyone's need for the care of their equine friend.  We encourage all boarders to take an active interest in the care of their horses.

Owners LOVE their horses!
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At EVEC we encourage owners to participate in the care of their equine friend!

BEST BUDDIES
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Shogun & Cinnabar enjoy each others company while they share hay. Cinnabar even protects Shogun!

    Horses are gregarious and love to be in a herd.  This goes back to their instinctual behavior.  In a herd there are always buddies, those horses that tolerate others, those that will protect another horse, and horses that dislike each other.  Some horses like to play while other horses just want to be left alone.  Some horses will fight over food while others will just stand back.

DOG & DUKE
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Horses need plenty of room to stretch their legs.

    We keep this herd behavior in mind when determining which horses get turned out together.  We strive to keep horses that like each other together.  We provide ample turn out time.  Our pastures provide lots of space for horses to socialize, run, buck, and play; or if the horse wants, space to be alone.

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    Horses are grazing animals by nature.  Their digestive systems function better if they have access to good pastures and/or hay sources.  Our pastures are maintained and rotated regularly.  We keep good horse quality round bales of grass hay in the turnout areas as needed.  The hay we feed to the horses in their stalls is a good quality timothy or timothy mix.  Some of our horses are also fed hay cubes.  At times, we may even supplement our pasture kept horses with square bale hay. Mineral salt blocks are kept in the pastures. 

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   Horses are also VERY routine oriented animals.  Their digestive systems are VERY sensitive to changes and can not tolerate poor feed stuffs.  Therefore we feed our horses at regular and consistent intervals, and only with quality products.  (Any surcharges for extra hay and extra or more expensive grain are the responsiblity of the owner.) Feed charts are posted.  Records are kept to keep track of each horse's weight and health conditions.  Grain is stored in a horse proof room and in rodent proof conainers.  Grain is weighed out, not just scooped into a coffee can.  Supplements provided by the owner, may be added if the owner desires.

PURINA'S SENIOR FEED
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Fed to aged equine friends.

PURINA'S STRATEGY
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Fed to performance horses.

PURINA'S HORSEMEN'S EDGE
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Fed to hard keepers or performance horses.

PURINA'S COUNTRY ACRES
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Fed to easy keepers or for maintenance.

PRODUCER'S PRIDE SWEET FEED
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Also fed to easy keepers and those on maintenance.

    We also want the horses in our stable to be comfortable.  Our large box stalls are kept clean with ample sawdust bedding. The stalls are cleaned out daily. 

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    Owners may provide heated water buckets during winter and fans during the summer, which are easily installed.  Stall toys are also allowed. 

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   We here at EQUI-VENTURE assure you that when you give us your horse to take of, we will succeed in that goal.  We keep our facilities clean and organized to maximize satisfaction.  Not only do we want you to be happy with us, we want your horse to be happy, and to feel right at home. Which is what we do best!  (Check out our credentials on our About Us webpage and check out our Facilities.)

BOARDING

OPTIONS   

FULL  BOARD

    Horses that are full boarded are for the busy horse owner that may work full time or travels. Or perhaps the owner just doesn't know how to, or doesn't want to care for his/her horse on a daily basis. 

 

    The full boarded horses are put on individualized diets with quality feed and hay, deep shavings for bedding in large, comfortable stalls.  There is daily turn out weather permitting.  We offer exceptional care at an affordable rate.  We also offer self care, partial care and pasture boarding if there are available openings. 

    Includes complete use of facility and tack room, grain fed twice daily (up to 5 lbs/day), hay fed twice daily if  the horse is stalled (round bales in turnouts and/or up to 3 flakes per day), fresh water, bedding (sawdust), stall cleaned 6 days/week and daily turnout weather permitting.  Surcharges will be added for additional grain, hay or bedding.  Additional fees apply for extra services provided. 

SELF CARE BOARD

     This type of board is perfect for the horse owner that wants to do it all.  We actually encourage this type of boarding! 
 
    Includes use of arenas, grooming areas, wash rack, pasture, round bale as needed during turnout, and stall rental.  The owner must provide his/her own labor and supply his/her own feed, hay, bedding (sawdust), cleaning implements etc. and storage for such items as well as tack. 
 
    A self care boarder must follow the stable’s routine and rules.  (If  extra round bales are used and/or square bale hay is fed in the pasture, then a surcharge will be added).  Additional fees apply for extra services provided.

PARTIAL BOARD

    This is our most popular boarding option!  This type of board is great for the owner that wants to take care of their horse, but may not be able to do all of the time.  The owner is basically doing self care boarding and paying for the services they can not do on a set schedule.  Or if the the owner gets held up at work, gets sick or goes away on vacation, then a phone call to us will get his/her horse taken care of.  Fees will depend on the scheduled care needed plus self care board.  Additional fees apply for extra services provided by EQUI-VENTURE in the event the owner is not able to provide the service.

PASTURE or FIELD BOARDING

    This  is another one of our boarding options that is growing in popularity.  The horse is kept out in the pasture.  Includes use of  arenas, grooming areas, wash rack, fresh water, round bale hay as needed and use of shelter.  The owner must provide his/her own labor and supply his/her own feed and/or extra hay and storage for such items as well as tack.  A pasture boarder must follow the stable’s routine and rules.  (If  extra round bales are used and/or hay is fed in the pasture, then a surcharge will be added).  Additional fees apply for extra services provided.

 

LAY UPS

 

    We offer Lay Up Boarding for racehorses that need time off for the care of most injuries.  Or perhaps, the horse just needs to rest and relax.  As most of our staff members were/are racetrack grooms and/or vet techs, we are very experienced in dealing with horses from the track and the care they require.  Please feel free to contact us

 

 

LAY OVERS 

    EQUI-VENTURE provides a rest stop for traveling equines.  For those that may need overnight stabling and/or turnout break, or perhaps a longer layover, please contact us.

BOARDING FEES

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REQUIREMENTS 
FOR BOARDING
AT
EQUI-VENTURE

ANNUAL VET WELLNESS EXAM
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ANNUAL COGGINS TEST
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Done by your veterinarian.

ANNUAL DENTAL EXAM
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ROUTINE FARRIER CARE
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VACCINATIONS TWICE A YEAR
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Please click to be redirected to a website that provides info on vaccinations & other health issues.

DEWORMING EVERY 8 WEEKS
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STABLE 

RULES   

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BOARDING

FORMS   

Boarding Application

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Boarding Contract and Liability Release

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Boarding Addendum

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Current Market Value of Boarded Horse

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Owner's Information Sheet

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Boarder's Guest Information and Liability Release

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