Boarding

Boarding at Rancho del Cominezo

We believe in catering to the horse’s nature to live outside in a herd with room to roam, without sacrificing individualized care and attention. Horses are happiest and healthiest given plenty of time to socialize, graze, and move freely; therefore most of our horses live outside, in small herds, 24/7. Taylor has extensive experience managing herds and pastures, and is committed to balancing top-notch individualized attention with allowing the horses to “be horses.” Individual pen and limited stall board are also available, both with daily turnout.

Quarantine/Herd Integration

$450, first 30 days

All new horses coming to Rancho del Comienzo, with the exception of Stall Boarders, will be required to spend time in an individual pen so that we can monitor health, transition to new feed as necessary, and integrate the horse into a herd if he will be moving to Pasture Board. This helps ensure the best health and wellbeing for all of the horses at RdC.

This first month of board includes feeding grain up to 2x/day. Owner provides grain, and pays for hay provided by Rancho del Comienzo. The cost of hay used will be split among the total number of horses being fed Rancho del Comienzo hay.

Group Pasture Board

$350/month

Horses live in herds of 2-6, outside 24/7. We group horses based on nutritional needs and temperaments. Horses will be out on fresh pasture grass as much as possible, and will spend time in large drylots as needed. Pastures are rotated regularly for the health of the horses and the pastures. Grain is fed up to 2 times per day in nose bags, which allows for individualized diets without fighting. Hay is fed as needed to the group. We also blanket as needed.

Group Pasture Board includes feeding grain up to 2x/day. Owner provides grain, and pays for hay provided by Rancho del Comienzo. The cost of hay used will be split among the total number of horses being fed Rancho del Comienzo hay.

Individual Pen Board

$450/month

Your horse will have his own large pen, either with attached grass turnout or will be turned out daily in a larger pasture.

Individual Pen Board includes feeding grain up to 2x/day and daily manure removal. Owner provides grain and hay.

Pregnant Mare Board

$550/month

Typically the last 1-3 months of pregnancy, Pregnant Mare Board includes daily health checks, udder checks, and milk pH testing once milk is being produced. Mare will be turned out daily, and the pen/stall will be cleaned daily.

Pregnant Mare Board includes bedding for the pen/stall, and feeding up to 3x/day. Owner provides grain and hay.

Mare and Foal Pasture Board

$450/month

Mare and foal will be slowly and methodically integrated into a herd.

Mare and Foal Pasture Board includes feeding grain up to 2x/day. Owner provides grain, and pays for hay provided by Rancho del Comienzo. The cost of hay used will be split among the total number of horses being fed Rancho del Comienzo hay.

Stall Board

$550/month

RdC has very limited stalls available. Stalls are 12x12 or 20x24, depending on availability. Horses living in stalls will be turned out daily, and stalls are cleaned daily.

Stall Board includes feeding up to 3x/day and bedding. Owner provides grain and hay.