How soon may I move my horse into the barn?
Please call for stall availability. When a stall is available, your horse can typically move in with a 48 hour notice provided all your paperwork is in order. Your horse must be of good health and up to date on all it's vaccinations. Please bring a copy of their coggins and shot record to keep on file at the barn. Horses being moved from out of state are required by law to have a health certificate issued within 30 days of the move.
What do I need to bring/sign when I move in?
- Copy of Coggins
- Copy of Shot Record
- Signed Boarding Agreement
- Signed Hold Harmless for any riders/handlers
- 2-3 buckets (one or two for water, one for grain- if needed)
- Halter/Lead Rope. (Halter with throat snap and nylon lead preferred)
- Wormer. Horses need to be wormed when moved into THEC.
I'm military and plan to be moving, what notice do you require?
A 30 day notice is required for all boarders. For our military families, we request that you let us know of your moving date as soon as possible so that we can plan further ahead to book your stall.
May I stop by/come for a tour?
As THEC is a private facility, please contact us for a tour time. Amara is happy to schedule a time where she or an employee will be available to meet you.
What disciplines are welcome at your barn?
All disciplines are welcome at THEC- our current boarders are a diversified group.
Our instructor's focus is primarily hunter/jumper but she has also shown and trained in western events (speed, halter, pleasure, trail, etc), dressage and has some experience with saddle seat.
What type of feed do you provide?
All horses (pasture and full board) are fed top-quality brome hay. Our pastures have round bales in the winter and stalled horses are fed hay with their grain. We feed a 12% sweet feed. Horses with large hay/grain requirements will be charged more then standard board to cover the extra costs.
Will you feed my horses supplements?
We are happy to feed your provided supplements at no additional charge. If you prefer a feed other then what the barn offers, we are happy to feed what you provide.
Are the feeding/turnout times consistent?
Absolutely. Horses are fed and turned out (weather permitting) at 9am each morning. They are brought in from turnout and fed at 7pm.
How is turnout done?
Horses are separated by their aggression/playfulness level toward other horses. Overly aggressive horses will have to go on private turnout. Horses are turned out for the full day, weather permitting. Fields are grass with brome hay provided (round bales). If an owner opts for private turnout their horse will go in the turnout lots with several flakes of brome hay. Mares and geldings are turned out together in the pastures.
Can you tell me more about the stalls?
The regular stalls are 12x12 (for an additional fee 12x24 stalls are also available). Each has their own electricity outlet and bared front with an open window over the door. Doorways are wide and swing entirely open with a safe latch for closure. The stalls themselves are thick wood on all four walls and tall. Each stall has rubber mats for the horses comfort. Stalls are cleaned each day and bedded as needed.
Where can I put my tack?
There is a boarders tack room for tack. Each boarder is assigned a space with a saddle/bridle rack.
Do you offer trailer parking?
Yes, trailer parking is free and on the barn premises.
What places do I have to ride?
We have an indoor and outdoor arenas as well as a 40 acre field.
Do you require riders to wear hard hats?
Everyone is highly encourage to wear a helmet with a harness. Any rider that is jumping or under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet. Guests to the barn that will be handling your horse or riding will also need to sign a hold harmless.
Do you have routine vet/farrier appointments?
Our vet makes visits to the barn typically every month for routine checks. Our recommend farrier is a short trailering from the barn. However, you are welcome to invite your own vet/farrier to the barn for your horse. In case of emergency in which your vet is unavailable we will contact the nearest available vet.
May I ride during lesson times?
During the summer in nice weather one arena will closed at lesson times. In the winter and in inclimate weather riders with safe horses (digression of the instructor) are invited to ride in the indoor during lesson times. Green horses will not be permitted to ride with lessons for the safety of inexperienced riders.
Do you offer self-care board?
Yes, self care (stall) board is available at $225/month. Boarder will be responsible for stall cleaning, providing own shavings (required to have shavings in stall) & grain; barn will provide 2 flakes of hay 2x per day when horse is stalled and turnout (on the schedule of the rest of the horses being turned out. Days boarder is unable to care for horse will be charged at $5/day (stall cleaning/feeding grain). Please note that boarders who are not caring for their horse consistantly will have this option removed and will have to pay for full care or pasture board.
Do you accept stallions?
Stallions over 1 year of age will not be accepted due to their unpredictable and often aggressive nature. Geldings with stallion-like tendencies are not permitted in pastures (private turnout only) as our mares and geldings share pastures.
Do you accept mares with foals?
Mares with foals are accepted, a unweaned foal (under 6 months) is an additional $100/month. Mares that are being ridden may not have the foal "lose" or "on lead" with them in the arena while other riders are in the arena.
Can I work off my board?
This is available as of 4/01/2010 for a full board client. Individual would be responsible for either morning or evening chores 4x per week (turn out or bringing in of horses), stall cleaning & hay/grain/water.
Can you use my boarded horse in lessons?
At this time I do not have a need for an additional lesson horse. However, if you have a lesson-safe horse that you need "worked" I can occasionally work him into lessons or find a knowledgeable student that wants extra riding time. No fees or discounts will be charged or given to anyone involved. If you are interested in offering a partial lease on your horse, let me know and I will do my best to find a suitable leasee.
May I invite an outside trainer?
For liability reasons, only trainers that are contracted with us are permitted to instruct/train at THEC.
