Retirement Horse Boarding
Quiet and Private
Heritage Lane Farm is a quaint 15 acres beautifully secluded with an abundance of towering white pines and mature oak trees.
The oversized pond is home to an orchestra of bull frogs, geese, and various song birds that serenade us from dawn til' dusk. We love taking our horses for an after-bath-stroll along the shaded path that meanders around the pond.
Low-stress Herd Size
At Heritage Lane Farm we will only have up to 6 horses on the farm at any time. This means your beloved friend will be treated as our own. Our selective, long-term care environment will provide a consistent, low-stress life.
It is often said that a horse is happiest when he lives in his most natural environment - roaming with his herd. I find most horses do not want to be isolated or spend most of their day in a stall. We know horses roam free in nature, where they bond together with their herd. I never took that to heart more than when I saw my OTTB transition from his former life to being out 24/7. Calvin went from being anxious and on edge, to calm and relaxed within weeks of his arrival.
At Heritage Lane Farm we are blessed with an abundance of mature shade trees and fertile soil that equates to good grass from late spring to early fall. In early fall we begin supplementing with high quality free choice hay.
Barn
We are putting the finishing touches on our newly built 5 stall barn with tack room, feed room and wash bay. It will include all the amenities to keep your horse happy and comfortable in inclement weather.
Our Home is your Horses Home
This is our home, not just a boarding facility. With a small herd and long term care, our horses are able to establish set herd dynamics and thus relax. With this in mind the minimum required boarding period is one year.
We are for you if you desire an intimate and quiet barn - located on a private drive. As a small retirement farm we are able to offer the most inclusive care - not a variety of packages. Our small herd roams well-maintained and bountifully shaded pasture. We offer the most hands on care, within a private setting. We are accepting applicants for our full service pasture board with a dedicated stall for inclement weather at $550 per month.
What we provide with pasture board:
Arrival:
- Place your horse in a quarantine paddock with a view of the herd, while maintaining a safe distance as your horse acclimates.
- Space for grooming supplies/individual care items in the tack room.
- Monitor and help settle in.
Daily:
- Daily well-check.
- Free choice grass and/or hay.
- Customized grain feeding. Separated from herd if needed.
- Feeding of supplements. (supplements mailed directly to HLF and provided by owner)
- Fall/Winter/Spring: Blanketing as needed. (blankets provided by owner)
- Summer: Fly spray and fly masks as needed.
Weekly:
- Pictures of your horse sent to you weekly during the first month.
- Light grooming.
- Water troughs cleaned weekly.
Monthly:
- After your horse has settled in the first month we can send pictures and/or video monthly to bi-monthly.
- Bathing twice monthly.
- Owner supplied blankets cleaned monthly. Repairs arranged by us as needed.
Annually:
- Stall available for inclement weather, special needs, etc.
- De-worming four times per year. Included is the cost and administering.
- Hooves trimmed approximately eight times per year - no shoes for the safety of herd and caretakers. Included is the cost and holding of your horse.
- HLF will schedule and hold your horse for annual vaccinations and health exams. Our farm vet can come in the spring and/or fall. You will need to have a credit card on file with the vet to cover the charges.
Options for an additional fee:
- Schedule and hold for chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, etc.
Specialized care - We truly enjoy the day in and day out of caring for horses. We look forward to sending you updates, bath time, grooming, hand walks, etc. As a private farm where we live on the grounds, and therefore require advance notice for all visits to the farm. Visiting hours are M-F 9am-3pm and closed Saturday and Sunday. Reach out to us at boarding@HeritageLaneFarm.com