boarding around lexington?

[ThatBayHorse]

I may be relocating to the Lexington area soon. I am looking for trainer/barn recommendations in the greater Lexington area (could be Georgetown, Versailles, etc). The list below includes some very wishful thinking, but this would be ideal. Your recommendations don’t have to hit all of the marks Mostly looking for something small/safe. Cost is not really an issue, although I’m not going to pay $1000/month. I would prefer an english barn, but would take a western barn if most of the checklist below is checked!

• 24/7 turnout with access to stalls in winter for bad weather on GOOD pastures (not overgrazed, etc)
• indoor AND outdoor arena
• small group or private turnout
• access to outside riding, either trails or paddock lanes
• small, not a ton of boarders/lessons so not having to constantly share the ring with lessons
  -access to trainer, either good one on site or ability to bring one in
• friendly culture, boarders chill and respectful
• horse-smart… I’ve had horses my whole life, I don’t need people constantly telling me what to do with my horse
• trailer parking
• jumps or jump arena
• farrier/vet hold, if needed (can’t always get off work)
• good feed, hay, etc, someone who isn’t constantly trying to do the cheapest possible thing
• safe fencing

For the trainer, I just want someone kind that is OK if I don’t have huge competitive goals. I’m 35 year old adult amateur (I’ve been riding my whole life, but not very competitive) with a 10 year old OTTB mare. I’d like to do some schooling shows, but nothing major.

If anyone wouldn’t mind private messaging me about Lexington area in general, I would like that too to look at neighborhoods to live in,etc.

Thanks!

[Palm_Beach]

You might want to try Off Course. I don’t think many of us on the Racing forum actually live in Lexington.

[jherold]

Try Queen’s Lake in Georgetown. I pasture boarded my 4yr old filly and they took very good care of her. Noticed when she dropped weight due to a growth spurt and increased her food appropriately. Huge indoor and outdoor and trails.

[Lord_Helpus]

I used to live there, While I am sure there are lots of boarding barns, I think most of your boxes would be checked by a “small” (10 -20 acres) private farm that takes in several boarders to keep their stalls full. Your t/o requirements will also be easier to find in a private barn.

When I left there 10 years ago, I was getting about $800/month. A lot of that was my location. So you might have to cast your net farther out to find better prices.