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Young Horse Care & Training Fee Schedule
(Age is determined as of January 1st of the current year)
Weanlings – $700/month
(Under 1 year old)
• Feed Includes:
o 2 lb of 14% pellet feed
o 1 flake of alfalfa
o Full access to coastal round bale
• Care & Services:
o Stall access for 4-6 hours daily
o Daily handling
o Blanketing as needed
o Introduction to farrier care (rasp/foot stand/tapping on hoof…)
Yearlings – $750/month
(Must be halter-broke and able to pick up all 4 feet)
• Feed Includes:
o 3 lb of 14% pellet feed
o 2 flakes of alfalfa
o Full access to coastal round bale
• Care & Services:
o Stall access for 4-6 hours daily
o Daily handling
o Blanketing as needed
o Introduction to farrier care (rasp/foot stand/tapping on hoof…)
o 1 weekly ground work session, including lunging
o Bathing
• Additional Information:
o Initial month fee of $1,500 if the horse is not halter-broke and unable to pick up all 4 feet
o Farrier as needed will incur additional charges, added to the monthly invoice
2-Year-Olds – $1,000/month
(Must be halter-broke, able to lead, lunge, cross-tie, bathe, and respect handler)
• Feed Includes:
o 4 lb of 14% pellet feed
o 2 flakes of alfalfa
o Full access to coastal round bale
• Care & Services:
o Stall access for 4-6 hours daily
o Group turn out with other yearlings or ponies
o Daily handling
o Blanketing as needed
o Introduction to tack
o 2-3 lunge sessions/week (with tack)
o Mounting and dismounting in Fall before 3 yr old year.
o Bathing
o Clipping
o Trailer loading
• Additional Information:
o Farrier services will incur additional charges, added to the monthly invoice
3-Year-Olds – $1,350/month
(Must have been boarding on facility for prior 6 months and ready for under saddle training in full size arena)
• Feed Includes:
o 4 lb of 14% pellet feed
o 2 flakes of alfalfa
o Full access to coastal round bale
• Care & Services:
o Stall 12 hours daily
o Private pasture 12 hours daily
o Lunge prep as needed
o Training rides (maximum 30 minutes, 4 rides/week)
o Bathing
o Blanketing as needed
• Additional Information:
o Farrier services will incur additional charges, added to the monthly invoice
Horses coming into training 2 years and older
Outside horses entering training 2 years and older will require a 30-day training/evaluation period. This evaluation will assess the horse’s progress and readiness for further training.
(Halter-broke, able to lead, lunge, cross-tie, bathe, and respect handler)
30-Day Evaluation – $1,800
o gain confidence between horse and trainer
o evaluate horses tolerance to halter/lead/lunge/crosstie/groom/bathe
o Send owner update with video progress
• Week 2
o Progress with training toward appropriate age expectations
o Send owner update and video progress
• Week 3
o Continue progress with training toward appropriate age expectations
o Send owner update with video progress.
• Week 4
o Continue training toward appropriate age expectations
o Send owner update with video progress.
o At the end of the 30-day evaluation period, we will discuss the next steps and tailor a training plan and pricing based on the horse’s specific needs and progress.
(NOT halter-broke, NOT able to lead, lunge, cross-tie, bathe, or respectful to handler)
Due to the challenges of a bigger, stronger and often more determined animal, horses that are entering training after the age of 2 will require a 30 day training/evaluation:
30-Day Evaluation – $2,500
• Week 1
o Begin basic handling halter breaking/leading
• Week 2
o Progress with ground training
o Send owner update and video progress
• Week 3
o Continue progress with training toward appropriate age expectations
o Send owner update with video progress.
• Week 4
o Continue training toward appropriate age expectations
o Send owner update with video progress.
o At the end of the 30-day evaluation period, we will discuss the next steps and tailor a training plan and pricing based on the horse’s specific needs and progress.
Additional Cost
• Special Feed:
o Horses that require special feed or additional feed due to size, weight, or growth will incur additional charges. These will be invoiced separately.
General Terms:
• All fees are invoiced on a monthly basis and are due by the first of each month.
• Farrier services, when applicable will be invoiced separatelyfrom board/training fees
• We take great care in providing individual attention to each horse to ensure they reach their full potential.
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