If you are interested in boarding your horse at Good Pickin’ please contact the barn manager, Amy, at goodpickinbarn@gmail.com

All boarded horses will receive:

• Hay fed 3 times daily; and grass pasture turn out seasonally

• Grain procured as agreed by owner and barn on the “Horse Information Form” fed 2 times daily

• Supplements/oral medications/special feeds procured by the owner as agreed by owner and barn on the “Horse Information Form” fed 2 times daily with grain

• Feed bowls cleaned daily

• Unlimited fresh water daily: 100 and 50 gallon water drums cleaned at least 2 times weekly, or 17 gallon buckets cleaned at least 3 times weekly

• Daily turn out in small, compatible groupings (individual turn out available if needed)

• Seasonal use of the outdoor wash stall

• Unlimited use of the riding ring, so long as such use does not interfere with prescheduled Barn activities

Boarders will have:

• Access to the heated tack room with hot and cold running water and bathroom

• Space for at least one set of saddle and tack in the heated tack room 

• A locker for storing personal items in the heated tack room

• Additional storage space available for extra supplies/saddles available in the hay lofts

• First rights to enroll in any clinic/training/talk/class offered by the Barn

• The opportunity to participate in Barn arranged and executed yearly veterinary care and worming. See below for an explanation of our practices.

• The opportunity to work with their own trainer/instructor/vet/farrier/other equine professional as they wish.

Pasture Board - $700/month

• Horses have access to a run-in shed and are kept outdoors year-round

• Run in sheds cleaned daily

• Individual grain/supplements/special feed/oral medications fed 2 times daily in paddock

Stall Board - $795/month

• Individual stall – 12 by 12, with at least one window for lighting and ventilation

• Individual water bucket, cleaned daily

• Individual grain/supplements/special feed/oral medications fed 2 times daily in stall

• Stall cleaned daily

• Ample fresh shavings used for bedding

The Barn and Barn Staff will:

• Strive to get to know each horse and boarder well 

• Care for the horse on a regular schedule that does not vary significantly from day to day

• Arrange for yearly veterinary care (spring shots) with our vet, unless the Boarder prefers to use his/her own veterinarian. Vet fees to be assumed by the boarder.

• Fecal samples from each compatible horse grouping (herd) will be taken at least 3 times yearly to determine appropriate use of wormers in accordance with the recommendations from the results of the samples. Cost of testing and wormer to be assumed the Boarder. Should the Boarder choose to worm his/her own horse, it must be done in conjunction with his/her horse’s herd mates. 

• Barn staff is available to assist with holding a horse for the farrier/vet at an hourly rate of $15/hour when agreed to in advance.

Boarders are expected to:

• Conduct themselves in a positive manner that is safe for themselves, their horses, and those around them

• Treat horses, other boarders, and visitors to the Barn with respect

• Attend to their horse’s needs beyond the board agreement, including regular farrier visits, additional veterinary care and exercise as should be reasonably provided to maintain a healthy horse

• Work collaboratively with staff to resolve any behavioral issues that may arise, including, if needed, hiring professional support to resolve dangerous behavior.

• Clean up after any horse they are working with in the ring, aisleways, driveways and grassy areas by picnic tables

• Keep and maintain their tack and belongings in a safe and orderly fashion