Horse Boarding Services

Daily Care Enhancements:

• Blanketing plan (on/off as needed): $25/month

• Fly gear plan (mask/sheet application during turnout season): $20/month

• Turnout/bring‑in service (per event, for self‑care boarders): $10

• Stall mucking (self‑care coverage): $20/day

• Weekend coverage bundle (self‑care; Sat+Sun chores): $45/weekend

• Water bucket/scrub service (self‑care): $10/week

Grooming, Exercise, and Handling:

• Lunging or hacking: $25 / 30 minutes

• Hand‑walking (rehab/lay‑up): $25 / 30 minutes

• Full grooming (currying, brushing, hoof pick, mane/tail): $25 / session

• Bathing (basic shampoo/rinse): $30 / session

• Tack cleaning (bridle + saddle wipe‑down): $20 / session

• Holding for farrier or veterinarian: $25 / 30 minutes (then $10 per additional 15 minutes)

Health, Rehab, and Special Handling:

• Cold‑hosing / icing: $10 / 10 minutes

• Bandage change / wound care (materials billed at cost): $15 / treatment

• Medication administration (oral/topical): $5 / treatment

• Dewormer procurement + administration: $20 plus product cost

• Weight/BCS check with notes & photo: $15 / month

• Special handling surcharge (biting/striking horses; at barn’s discretion): +25% to listed service

Clipping and Presentation:

• Trace clip: $95

• Full body clip: $165

• Mane pull / tidy: $25

• Sheath cleaning: $35

• Whitening / show bath: $35

Facility Access, Hauling, and Convenience:

• Trailer parking: $30 / month

• Hauling / trailering: $2.50 / mile round trip plus $25 load fee (minimum $75)

• Trail orientation / escorted hack: $30 / 30 minutes

• Laundry service (blanket/sheet): $15 / item

Vacation, Lay‑Up, and Quarantine Options:

• Short‑stay day stall (layover): $30 / day (includes hay/water; cleaning once daily)

• Controlled turnout (small pen) when available: $5 / day surcharge

• Quarantine stall (when required/available): $15 / day surcharge (plus bedding/hay at standard rates)

Communication and Administration:

• Weekly photo/video update (non‑Concierge plans): $25 / month

• Nutrition consult & ration review (30–45 minutes; owner supplies history): $75

• Document handling / health record upload (Coggins, vaccines, insurance COI): $10 / packet

• Emergency after‑hours handling (non‑medical; e.g., turnout changes during storms): $25 call‑out plus time

Bundled Add‑Ons (Value Packages):

• Concierge Lite ($145 / month):
  Grooming 1×/week + lunging 1×/week + weekly photo update.

• Rehab Support ($165 / month):
  Hand‑walking 2×/week + bandage/wound check 2×/week + medication administration as ordered (up to 8 per month).

• Self‑Care Weekender ($75 / weekend):
  Saturday/Sunday: turnout/bring‑in, grain feed, water, and stall mucking.

Custom bundles available. Multiple‑horse households receive 5% off identical add‑on packages applied to the second horse and beyond.

Hay: Included in all plans and provided as needed to maintain BCS; quantity varies seasonally. In shared turnout (one pasture and or one dry lot), hay is fed in a group setting; individual intake cannot be monitored or guaranteed.

Forage control: Owners requiring controlled forage intake or measured hay must select a Stall plan (intake can be managed in‑stall). Slow‑feed devices are permitted in stalls only; they are not used in group turnout for safety and fairness.

Grain and Supplements: Owner‑supplied, or purchased through Stonehaven. Custom feeding schedules available.

Coggins (EIA test): Negative within the last 12 months.

Vaccinations (proof required): Core vaccines current within 12 months. Risk‑based vaccines strongly recommended and may be required during outbreaks or per event participation.

Parasite control: Participation in a veterinarian‑directed parasite control program.

Hoof care: Regular farrier schedule (every 4–8 weeks, as appropriate to the horse).

Emergency care: Owners authorize Stonehaven to obtain veterinary care in emergencies when the owner cannot be reached; owner is responsible for all veterinary costs.

Medication policy: Oral/topical administration available as listed; IM/IV injections are performed by a licensed veterinarian only.

Maximum Herd Size: 9 horses total; maximum five stalls.

Tack and Equipment Storage:

1. Community tack room: one saddle rack and one bridle hook per boarder.

2. One standard‑sized tack trunk permitted per boarder in the designated area.

3. Private tack lockers provided at no additional charge, subject to availability.

4. Stonehaven Hill is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal equipment; store items neatly in designated areas.

Turnout: Group‑based. Individual turnout is not routinely available. Turnout may be modified or cancelled in cases of severe weather, unsafe footing, injury, quarantine, or veterinary directive.

Outside trainers and clinicians: By prior approval only; proof of insurance naming Stonehaven Hill as additional insured required.

Helmet policy: ASTM/SEI‑certified helmets are required for all mounted riders on the property.

Facility Use: Round pen and private trails are available to all boarders, subject to weather and farm rules.

Due Date: Board payments are due on the first of each month.

Late Payment Policy: A late fee of $50 applies to any balance not paid in full by the fifth of the month. Balances more than 30 days past due may incur a recurring monthly finance charge of 10%. Repeated late payment may result in termination of the boarding agreement.

New Horse Onboarding Fee: $100 one‑time per horse.

Security Deposit: One month/period fee; due prior to horse arrival and returned on the day of horse departure.

Discounts and Special Rates:

1. Multi‑Horse Discount: 5% off the full monthly board of each additional horse from the same owner.

2. Pre‑Payment Discount: 3% off for 6 months prepaid, or 5% off for 12 months prepaid.

3. Referral Credit: $50 credit when a new client you refer boards for six months or longer.

Appointment Scheduling: For full‑care plans, Stonehaven can schedule routine farrier and veterinary appointments upon request; owners are responsible for professional fees. For self‑care plans, owners schedule and manage all appointments.

Eligibility

• Owner (or designated caregiver) must be able to perform daily care to Stonehaven standards and comply with these policies.

• Caregivers must be pre‑approved and listed in the boarding file; owners remain responsible for their actions.

Daily care schedule (minimum)

• AM care completed by 10:00 AM; PM care completed by 6:30 PM.

• Adhere to posted hours (7:00 AM–9:00 PM). After‑hours activity requires prior approval.

Feed and forage

• Hay (provided by Stonehaven): Hay is included for all boarders (self‑care and full‑care) and is fed as needed to maintain BCS; quantity varies seasonally. Stonehaven purchases, stores, and manages hay. Outside hay may not be brought on site without prior written approval.

• Group turnout disclosure: In shared turnout (one pasture and one sacrifice lot), hay is group‑fed; individual intake cannot be guaranteed. Horses requiring controlled or measured forage intake must use a Stall plan, where intake can be managed in‑stall.

• Slow‑feed devices: Permitted in stalls only; not used in group turnout for safety and fairness.

• Grain and supplements: Owner provides labeled, sealed containers and clear written instructions (AM/PM amounts; order of feeding; medications).

• Medication policy: Oral/topical administration by owner or by Stonehaven at the posted à la carte rate. Intramuscular/intravenous injections are performed by a licensed veterinarian only.

Water

• Horses must have continuous access to clean, fresh water.

• Stall Self‑Care: Buckets topped off as needed and scrubbed at least twice weekly.

• Pasture Self‑Care: Troughs topped off as needed and cleaned weekly (more often during algae growth or freezing conditions).

Stall care (Stall Self‑Care)

• Stalls mucked and re‑bedded daily; wet spots removed; manure disposed of in the designated bin/compost area.

• Maintain a safe, dry bed with adequate depth; remove string, plastic, and foreign objects immediately.

• Aisles must remain clear; no storage in walkways or in front of stalls.

Pasture care (Pasture Self‑Care)

• Daily horse checks; prompt reporting of injuries, lameness, or illness.

• Close gates and inspect fencing during daily care; report damage immediately.

• In winter, break ice and maintain safe access to unfrozen water.

Turnout, handling, and equipment

• Use properly fitted halter and lead; never tie to fixed objects by the reins.

• Owner manages blanketing, fly gear, and hoof picking.

• Round‑pen use follows posted rules; return poles, barrels, and equipment to storage after use.

Safety, conduct, and access

• Helmets: ASTM/SEI‑certified helmets required for all mounted riders.

• Children must be supervised; dogs must be leashed or remain in vehicles.

• No smoking or open flames in or near barns, hay storage, or the dry lot.

• Do not operate tractors, ATVs, or electric tools without express permission.

• Respect quiet hours and neighbor privacy; minimize noise and headlights after dusk.

Supplies, storage, and facility care

• Store grain in rodent‑resistant containers; keep lids closed.

• Limit storage to the assigned tack space and one standard tack trunk; keep aisles clear.

• Dispose of twine, netting, and bale wrap in the trash; do not leave in fields or bins.

• Report leaks, hazards, or damage immediately.

Appointments and outside providers

• Owners arrange and attend their own farrier and veterinary appointments (unless using Stonehaven’s à la carte holding service).

• Outside providers must be insured and professional; Stonehaven may request a certificate of insurance and reserves the right to deny unsafe providers.

Missed‑care coverage and corrective action

• If minimum standards are not met, Stonehaven will perform the necessary care at the posted à la carte rates and notify the owner.

• Repeated missed care may result in a corrective action plan, a conversion to Full‑Care at the prevailing rate, or termination of the boarding agreement.

• Emergency after‑hours interventions may incur an additional call‑out fee.

Indemnity and insurance

• Owners remain responsible for their horse and any designated caregiver’s actions while performing self‑care.

• Equine liability insurance and executed releases are required per the boarding agreement.