Cross-posted: Places to board in Winchester, VA?

[Nottingham]

**Cross-posted from OffCourse because while good care is most important, I really really want to make the jump to the Darkside. Maybe this move will be the beginning **

I just accepted for a job in Winchester, VA! I know it’s supposedly horsey country, but I’m not familiar with the area. Anyone have any suggestions for a place to board my mare?

Quality care is my primary concern. She’s only ever been stall-boarded, but she might be a good candidate for pasture board. I think she would love being out 24/7, but I have never pasture-boarded a horse before and I’m nervous since she’s just recovered from a ligament tear.

Before she got injured, we were doing jumpers but my goal is to event eventually. She’s only just coming back into work and I dont think I’m going to push her much over the next year, so discipline and lessons are less of a deciding factor. Trails would be awesome! I don’t know if an indoor is necessary in VA like it is in PA.

Also, what sort of price is common for the area? I’ll be living off a stipend, so I need to figure out how much to budget for my mare’s rent vs my rent

Thanks in advance for any advice/recommendations. I’m really excited about the opportunity I have professionally; being able to take my horse along with me is a cherry on top!

[Elliot]

Bright Moon Eventing

One place to look into is Karen Conk’s Bright Moon Eventing. They have an indoor and an outdoor and good ride out in the area. http://www.brightmooneventing.com/

[Janet]

Karen Conk is who I immediately thought of also.

[Ridingeaglesflight]

Chestnut Oak Farm, Bridgette McHale. She is WONDERFUL. http://chestnutoakfarm.weebly.com/

[Bastile]

i cant recommend a specific place but i would not pasture board my horse in VA especially in the summer - very hot and humid and the bugs can be insane. i feel bad for horses standing out in the fields all day. just my opinion.

[Nottingham]

I appreciate the suggestions. I’ve never field boarded a horse before and I’m unfamiliar with the area. Are humidity and bugs really insufferable? I ask bc the majority of places I’ve looked at so far offer field board. I’m paying around $500 in board now. If I can pay less, the money could go towards lessons/clinics/save until after my residency is finished.

[Wits_End_Eventing]

Check out Sharon White’s Last Frontier Farm.
She is fabulous!
http://www.lastfrontierfarm.com/home.html

[LEL]

@Nottingham Resurrecting this thread. Did you end up in Winchester? Are you still here? I relocated to Winchester a year ago.

[Nottingham]

@LEL Man, it’s been a while! I ended up boarding at Hunt Club Farm in Berryville. I was very happy with the facilities and care, but I only stayed 6 months as I ended up moving back to Pennsylvania earlier than anticipated. Good luck with your search!