LOOKING FOR BARN: VA MD

[Hannah.S]

Looking for a barn within an hour and a half from Washington D.C. (horse currently in Warrenton)

My equitation horse is dealing with some lameness issues and is in need of a year off before I re-start him. Unfortunately most retirement situations I have investigated are complete pasture board with zero human interaction. I would like him to be at a layup barn where he still receives good care. (Must be able to come into a stall at night!)

He is a very special horse so I do not intend on throwing him out in a field to forget about him.

If anyone can recommend any ideas of barns that would be great. I am new to the area.

[fourfillies]

Does he need a Rehab barn or just RandR?

[Hannah.S]

He does not need a rehab. Preferably a boarding situation where they don’t mind him not being ridden in a “program”. I cannot be at the barn everyday so would like to know he is being groomed and looked after when I am not there.

I would be happy to send him to a rehab too. Either or

[BABYGREENTB]

Try M&M Farm in Aldie. It’s owned by a lovely family, the wife is a vet, and they offer options that include grooming.

[drafting_dots]

Budget? There are a lot of options between throw in a field and training board within that distance of DC.

[Hannah.S]

Under 1600 unless it’s a specialized rehab

[drafting_dots]

@Hannah.S

Under 1600 unless it’s a specialized rehab

So sounds like just to any barn without a program? I’ll PM you.

[jumpoff87]

Hunt Valley is an hour from DC and they specialize in rehab/retirement horses. Morven refers a lot of complicated rehabs to them. I believe layup board is around $750. Stall board is around $600. They have exceptional standards for care.

http://virginiaequestrian.com/main.c…view&ID=172366

[EquineByDay]

There are PLENTY places in Middleburg. I suggest you ride out and look at the board in The Tack Box. You should find something of quality .Best of Luck

[BostonHJ]

Call Paige Cade in Middleburg. Great property with plenty of turnout and horse-friendly stalls. Would be happy to groom or whatever else as your horse needs it. I kept my own horse with her (and I live in Boston) for 18 months or so.

[Gainer]

Try Cammie Eaton at Foxtale Farm in Delaplane. She does a lot of rehab and the horses are all well cared for. She does all the work herself…no pawning it off on grooms or teenagers.

[JLJumpers]

Check out Jennifer Lee Jumpers in The Plains. Field board is as follows, and you can add a stall if needed. The happiest and healthiest environment for horses - big grassy fields, sheds, fly control, fed and checked daily, muzzles, fly masks, sheets etc, salt blocks, clean water troughs and one field even has a spring-fed trough. Owner/manager/pro on-site. Bringing in and holding for vet and farrier. Ointment applied to pasture dings, sunscreen to sensitive noses. Additional services such as grooming and equi-spot available. Located on the beautiful Zulla Road. If you ride (ie perfect for bringing back from lay-up) we have access to miles of gorgeous trails, and there’s a group that trail rides every morning. Large outdoor ring with jumps. $350 pm - add a stall for $300. Call 540-272-1350. Training board also available. See FB page jenniferleejumpers for more info and testimonials.