Boarding
Boarder Information and Rates
Basic Board - $650.00 per month Basic board services are as follows: 7 days muck, hay, feed, water, turn in/out, blanket/unblanket, boots on/off, feeding of medications and/or supplements provided by owner. A non-refundable deposit of $650.00 is required to hold a stall.
Training Board - $1050.00 per month Includes basic board and one of the following programs as recommended by the trainer: [1] Four to five training sessions weekly, or [2] Two training sessions and one 1/2 hour private lesson with the trainer, or [3] Three training sessions and one 1 hour group lesson with the trainer.
Veterinary Services - You are welcome to use the veterinarian of your choosing. If you are new to the area, we will be happy to recommend a vet, however, you must stay in accordance with the Potomac Horse Center health program. Please see the stable manager if you are interested in joining this program with Damascus Equine Associates. You will be billed directly from the vet.
Farrier Services - Boarders are responsible for scheduling shoeing with their farrier and paying the farrier directly. Please notify the office of when your farrier will be coming so that your horse can be left in for him/her.
Equine Dentistry Services - Our dentist, Ken Pankow, visits periodically throughout the year. You may leave a check for him, or be billed by the PHC (plus a five dollar service charge) on your next months board bill.
Turn Out - We have two large fields for mares and three large fields for geldings who are turned out in herds, as well as several smaller paddock areas for small groups or private turn out. Mares and geldings are separated.
Herd Turn Out - A new horse who will be turned out with the herd will be introduced to a few of his herd "buddies" first, then turned out with the herd. During "day turn out" (late September to late April) the horses are out by 9:00am and in by 3:00pm. During "night turn out" (May to October) the horses are out by 6:00pm and in by 7:30am.
Small Paddocks and Private Turn Out - These horses are turned out within the same time frame as the herd, but are not guaranteed a full day out.
Feed and Hay Times - 7:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm, & between 7 - 8:00pm.
Arena Use - Lessons have the right of way at all times. Boarders are always welcome to share the arenas, but please ask the instructor's permission to enter and exercise caution when sharing with beginning riders. You may not lunge, crack whips or jump during lessons.
Rider Waivers - All persons riding horses must sign rider waivers. You must sign an outside rider waiver if you would like a friend or relative to ride your horse for any reason. Outside trainers are forbidden, Absolutely no exceptions allowed.
Special Services
General Information
Bagged Shavings....................................................................... $65.00 per month
Extra Bedding............................................................................. $65.00 per month
Extra Hay.................................................................................... $30.00 per month
Stall Fan (owner provided)........................................................... $10.00 per month
Tack Locker (limited availability).................................................. $15.00 per month
Night Watch (beyond one night)................................................... $50.00 per night
Blanket/Sheet Wash and Dry (when available) ........................... $25.00 each
Handling for Farrier or Vet......................................................... $25.00 per hour
Exercise
Exercise(groom, tack, light hacking or lunging, cool out)................ $25.00 each time
Professional Rides (evaluation rides or individual schooling rides - 30 minutes)
by (call for riders)........................................................................ $50.00 each time by staff rider supervised by (call for riders) (boarder horses only)...................................... $25.00 each time
Grooming
Groom (curry,body brush, brush mane/tail, pick hooves)................ $10.00 each time
Maintenance Groom (3 times a week, 12 grooms maximum)....... $100.00 per month
Full Groom (5 times a week, 20 grooms maximum)....................... $175.00 per month
Pick Hooves................................................................................. $5.00 for all four
Trim (head and legs, bridle path optional)...................................... $15.00 maintenance/$20.00 new
Mane Pull.................................................................................... $20.00 each time
Tail (bang).................................................................................... $15.00 each time
Body Clipping............................................................................. $100.00 each time
Training Braids............................................................................ $20.00 each time
Sheath Clean (owner provides supplies).........................................$25.00 each time
Teat Clean (owner provides supplies)............................................$10.00 each time
Bathe (owner provides supplies).....................................................$25.00 each time
Vet Work *
Hand Walk.....................................................................................$20.00 each time
Cold Hose.......................................................................................$5.00 each time
Stable Wrap (owner provided wraps)..............................................$5.00 per leg
Poultice Wrap (owner provided wraps and poultice)........................$7.00 per leg
Topical, Oral Medication, Eye Medication (owner provided).......$5.00 per day
Foot Soak (owner provided epsom salts/medications)......................$10.00 each time
Poultice and Wrap Foot (owner provided poultice/vet wrap/duct tape)$5.00 each time
Other Medications (as prescribed by vet only).................................variable
Handling chronically difficult horses for any services .................$20.00 each time
Short Term Board **
Per Day (short term board)............................................................$50.00 per day
Per Day (long term board)..............................................................$35.00 per day
* Because some vet work requires immediate attention and owners are not always available, Potomac Horse Center, Inc. will provide initial supplies at cost, and only as prescribed and directed by the veterinarian or owner. Owners must provide additional supplies after the first day unless otherwise arranged through the office.
** Per day rates are listed for informational purposes only and do not constitute an public offer to board at daily rates.
Please note: Information provided herein represent an abbreviated version of the terms contained in the actual Potomac Horse Center, Inc. boarder contract.
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