We are currently accepting applications for winter boarders, please check below for availability.


We strive to provide the best possible care for your horse. Each horse is treated as an individual and will be provided experienced, professional and personalized care to suit their particular needs. All of our horses are on a 6 week farrier schedule and 8 week deworming schedule to ensure maximum health and comfort. They are happy and healthy and live a natural lifestyle. We encourage you to join our friendly, private atmosphere in the Central Vermont location of Ludlow. We are only 5 minutes from Okemo Mountain Resort. We welcome boarders from other states, whose horses need a vacation home as well as retired equine residents with special needs. Please Email Us for a copy of our current Boarding Agreement.

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We have responded to our customer requests to accept credit card payments. Now you can pay your invoices online using your credit card or eCheck. Please note you DO NOT need a PayPal account to pay with your credit card. If you have a PayPal account you may pay using your account. When you continue to the secure checkout page and you do not have a PayPal account, simply click the button next to “If you do not have a PayPal account click here.” You will proceed to checkout using your credit card of choice (or eCheck).

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Boarding Options:
What makes us different? We cater to individual needs, our hay is of exceptional quality and is analyzed for nutritional content. The nutrition experts at Poulin Grain then recommend a diet which suits the needs and nutrition requirements of the horse. We feed Poulin Grain, always fresh and made here in Vermont. We prefer to support our own state prodcuts. We also feed bran mash once per week during the winter.







Boarding Options listed below include the following basics of Full Board:

Professional, Individualized care

See below for specific types & prices

* Use of our 120 x 80 riding arena
* Access to miles of VAST Trail System
* Monthly Equine Sports Massage by our Certified Therapist
* Mineral block in field & fresh water always available
* 12 x 12 matted stall (daily cleaning) and/or access to large Run-In Shed
* Grain fed twice daily, unlimited hay as needed
* Fly spray, blanketing, supplement dispensing (owner supplied)
Boarders have direct access to the main barn to use cross ties in the aisle or an empty stall for tacking up purposes. They may also keep their belongings in the tack room. We will cater to individual or group turnout options upon owner request. * Deworming every 8 weeks & holding for farrier -if horses are on our schedule with our farrier, Karen James





Consignment Board at SHS

$400 per month

Fall 2008 Openings- Click above link for details

* Includes website advertising costs and marketing for public sale ads
* Initial Equine Appraisal fee is waived and included.
* Scheduling and being present for appointments to show your horse to potential Buyers
* We will work with the owner for vet checks
* We will write contracts specific to your sale horse and ideal home placement
* We have many contacts and clients looking for certain prospects, so lots of traffic will be geared toward your horse's sale
* A 10% commission fee is required upon receipt of payment from Buyer. This price will be taken off the top and a check will be written to you directly with proof of contract and sale price. This requires no effort on your part, just wait for your check to arrive in the mail and sign one contract!
* If your horse needs further training, we can cater to your needs for an additional $25 per training session, we also offer Full Training & Sale Board.
Board payment will be refunded on a pro-rate basis if your horse sells prior to the end of the month you have payed for in full. Owners whose horses are on Consignment Board are required to release veterinary records to Stable. Horses must be up-to-date with farrier & shot records as well as have a 2008 negative coggins test and health certificate prior to arrival on our farm. These things will ensure your horse is placed efficiently and in a suitable home.







Retirement Board at SHS

$400 per month

We have openings for 08-09

* Monthly Equine Sports Massage + Reiki Healing Session by our Certified Therapist
Total value of holistic therapy is over $120.00
* 24 hour supervision with owners on premises, we will be the only ones handling and caring for your horse as we do not hire out staff
* Monthly Photos & Updates via Email
* Grass turnout in large area with permanent access to run-in shed
* Weekly Grooming Session (very thorough)
* Fly spray, blanketing, medication dispensing at no extra cost
* Blue Seal brand grain fed twice daily and catering to special nutritional needs such as feeding Hay Stretcher, Bran or Dengi
* We provide daily probiotics supplemented in feed
Our retirement board is very unique and encompasses total nourishment for body, mind and soul. We believe in additional support for our older horse's joints and overall health and coat shine. In addition to daily probiotics, owners can also choose from ONE of the following supplements, to be included in their board at no extra cost: Omega Horseshine, Source, Vita-Flex MSM or Cosequin * Deworming every 8 weeks & holding for farrier -if horses are on our schedule with our farrier, Karen James






Pasture Board

$350 per month

Only available May-September

* Use of our 120 x 80 riding arena
* Access to miles of VAST Trail System
* Monthly Equine Sports Massage by our Certified Therapist
* Mineral block in field & fresh water always available
* Permanent access to large Run-In Shed
* Grain fed twice daily, hay as needed, grass turnout
* Fly spray, blanketing, supplement dispensing (owner supplied)
Boarders have direct access to the main barn to use cross ties in the aisle or an empty stall for tacking up purposes. They may also keep their belongings in the tack room. Turnout options may be limited, we will try to cater to individual or turnout of only two horses. * Deworming every 8 weeks & holding for farrier -if horses are on our schedule with our farrier, Karen James





Full Training Board + Sales Option

All inclusive $600 per month

NEW for 2008! We can have your horse sold in 2-8 weeks with no hassle on your part, eliminate the stress and let us take care of sales for you. Good homes guaranteed!

* All of the benefits of Full Board plus:
* Daily Grooming
* Monthly Equine Sports Massage & Reiki Healing Session by our Certified Therapist
* Groundwork sessions
* Your choice of what type of board & turnout schedule you prefer, we will cater to your request
* We can use our own tack for training sessions
* A minimum of 4-5 days/week training session in the discipline of your choice (Dressage, Huntseat, Western Pleasure)
* Arrangements can be made for Training Board with Sales Prep, which includes all care, training, advertising, prepping and showing of your horse to potential clients at no extra cost. Perfect choice if you don't have time to ride, just come visit and let us take care of all aspects of Care, Training and Sales

6 Stall Barn with attached Run-In Shed * Large Riding Arena with Views * Seperate Shed in Pasture

"Hi Ashley, Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of Cherry during her winter vacation. You did a great job! Cherry really enjoyed herself and she looks great. Hopefully we will see you again next winter."
--Claire Sussman (CT)
Winter 2005




"Dear Ashley, Thank you for taking such great care of Molli & Shiloh.
--Mary (VT)
Summer 2008
"Dear Ashley, I want to say thank you so much for the care you have given Cami for the past year. I know you will do well in your business and I hope you will have all of the joy and happiness in all that you do. I will recommend you to anyone I know who is looking to board a horse. Thank you so much.
--Kathi (NH)
Winter 2004


"Dear Ashley, Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our horses over the past 5 years. We know they have a good place with you where they are safe and happy.
--Michael Cashel (NY)
Summer 2006