Breeding, Training, Lay-ups, Foaling, Rehabilitation, Vet & Professional Lay-up Support
The individualized care demonstrates what separates our farm from other horse farms.
Breeding
Mare Care & Boarding
Our mares are bred to some of the finest Thoroughbred stallions in Kentucky.
Training
All of our Thoroughbred Farm's foals are born, raised, trained and mature to become winners ~ at the race tracks and at the horse shows!
Because we start foals off with a stress-free, quiet environment, we create good horses. Our policy is that the horses come first, everyone treats them with respect. The foals are weaned, grow up, get handled, and go into training process, which includes our hand-picked riders and trainers. With years of experience and knowledge, our trainers read each of our horses and during training, they know how far to push, and when to back off.
Our horses are never submitted to rodeos or other distractions. For this reason, they don't get upset; the training is done quietly and casually - it's a very peaceful and gentle process. Our trainers care about our horses, and are tuned into taking them all the way from "birth to the race track or show ring" when they leave our farm.
Lay-Ups
Equine Injuries and Illness
We offer post colic, surgical, neurological and rehabilitation care
With 20+ years of hands on experience, we can provide your horse with the individualized care needed
Equine Lay-up Safety and Surveillance
Providing a 24 hour care with a qualified staff on the grounds at all times to ensure that owners will have peace of mind while their horse is recovering during the lay up period. The 24 hour equine care and surveillance has helped the lay-up farm in achieving an impeccable safety record over the past 20 years.
Rehabilitation
Each horse is treated as an individual. Kathryn personally coordinates the individual care and recovery protocols, as prescribed by your horse's veterinarian, and oversees that they are followed precisely with the goal of bringing the horse through the recovery process in the best mental, emotional, and physical shape possible, with the expectation to return to athletic activity. The horse's owner, and in some cases, trainer, is a critical part of our care team, and they are kept informed of the horse's progress.
Therapy services include:
On site therapies provided by Veterinarians including:
Re-conditioning protocols for horses in hand and under tack
Access to Michigan's world class veterinarians and Michigan State University's Large Animal Hospital
Re-homing OTTB (Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds) and Sporthorses
Retirement Care
Transportation to locations including:
Equine Arrivals and Admittance
When your horse arrives, our professional staff will work with your veterinarian to develop an individual rehabilitation plan. We consult with the referring veterinarian and follow the veterinarian's counsel in providing the rehabilitation treatments and care required to heal or rehabilitate your horse as safely as possible. The patients are monitored around the clock with qualified staff on the grounds at all times to ensure the safety and care of each animal. When horses arrive without an attending veterinarian, the owners are given a list of veterinarian referrals for rehabilitation counseling to ensure an optimum outcome.
Equine Health & Safety
Before a horse is admitted into teh facility, the stall is cleaned and sanitized to prevent passing any disease or fungus between horses. Each stall will be provided with new bedding for patient's comfort and safety. We prefer that all horses are up to date on their immunization and are insured. If immunization updates are needed, we can have a veterinarian administer them for you.
General Rehabilitation Services
Veterinarian and Professional Lay-up Support
We work closely with veterinarians and other professionals to develop an equine care, treatment and recovery solution for each resident to optimize the best results for your horse. The equine lay-up facilities feature 12 x 12 matted stalls, several individual turn-outs and an assortment of generous green paddocks. The lay-up barn is set up to provide a peaceful atmosphere for the recovering patient.
Breeding
Mare Care & Boarding
- Year round mare care with 24 hour a day monitoring
- Top quality feeds and hay for optimum growth
- Large foaling stalls
- 24 hour a day internet accessible web cams
- Large safe paddocks for foals to run, play and grow
- Foals receive quality time with humans; are taught to lead, stand for farrier and be groomed
Our mares are bred to some of the finest Thoroughbred stallions in Kentucky.
Training
All of our Thoroughbred Farm's foals are born, raised, trained and mature to become winners ~ at the race tracks and at the horse shows!
Because we start foals off with a stress-free, quiet environment, we create good horses. Our policy is that the horses come first, everyone treats them with respect. The foals are weaned, grow up, get handled, and go into training process, which includes our hand-picked riders and trainers. With years of experience and knowledge, our trainers read each of our horses and during training, they know how far to push, and when to back off.
Our horses are never submitted to rodeos or other distractions. For this reason, they don't get upset; the training is done quietly and casually - it's a very peaceful and gentle process. Our trainers care about our horses, and are tuned into taking them all the way from "birth to the race track or show ring" when they leave our farm.
Lay-Ups
Equine Injuries and Illness
We offer post colic, surgical, neurological and rehabilitation care
With 20+ years of hands on experience, we can provide your horse with the individualized care needed
Equine Lay-up Safety and Surveillance
Providing a 24 hour care with a qualified staff on the grounds at all times to ensure that owners will have peace of mind while their horse is recovering during the lay up period. The 24 hour equine care and surveillance has helped the lay-up farm in achieving an impeccable safety record over the past 20 years.
Rehabilitation
Each horse is treated as an individual. Kathryn personally coordinates the individual care and recovery protocols, as prescribed by your horse's veterinarian, and oversees that they are followed precisely with the goal of bringing the horse through the recovery process in the best mental, emotional, and physical shape possible, with the expectation to return to athletic activity. The horse's owner, and in some cases, trainer, is a critical part of our care team, and they are kept informed of the horse's progress.
Therapy services include:
- Post hospital care
- Post injury protocols
- Rest and relaxation
On site therapies provided by Veterinarians including:
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractics
- Shock-wave
- Lameness Evaluations and Management
Re-conditioning protocols for horses in hand and under tack
Access to Michigan's world class veterinarians and Michigan State University's Large Animal Hospital
Re-homing OTTB (Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds) and Sporthorses
Retirement Care
Transportation to locations including:
- Area Veterinary Practices
- Michigan State University
- Lansing Metro Airport
Equine Arrivals and Admittance
When your horse arrives, our professional staff will work with your veterinarian to develop an individual rehabilitation plan. We consult with the referring veterinarian and follow the veterinarian's counsel in providing the rehabilitation treatments and care required to heal or rehabilitate your horse as safely as possible. The patients are monitored around the clock with qualified staff on the grounds at all times to ensure the safety and care of each animal. When horses arrive without an attending veterinarian, the owners are given a list of veterinarian referrals for rehabilitation counseling to ensure an optimum outcome.
Equine Health & Safety
Before a horse is admitted into teh facility, the stall is cleaned and sanitized to prevent passing any disease or fungus between horses. Each stall will be provided with new bedding for patient's comfort and safety. We prefer that all horses are up to date on their immunization and are insured. If immunization updates are needed, we can have a veterinarian administer them for you.
General Rehabilitation Services
- Daily administration of medications and supplements
- Bandaging, including sweats, poultices, post surgical and shipping
- General care, including monitoring temperatures and appetites, grooming, bathing, hoof care, checking legs, etc.
- Hand walking as needed
- When ready for further rehabilitation, the indoor arena will be used for exercise
- Assisting veterinarians as required (with radiographs, ultrasound, scoping, vaccinations, etc.) Please note: although we do not have a veterinarian on staff, we have multiple veterinarians performing different procedures on call and we are only 15 minutes away from Michigan State University Large Animal Hospital.
- Assisting farriers as required
- Preparing horses to ship (ensuring Coggins and health certifications are obtained)
- Maintaining daily records on all horses for health records, as well as billing purposes
- All duties associated with the day to day management of an equine facility
- Multiple living choices from individual turn out paddocks to grass pastures
- A fully equipped barn with fans and plenty of air circulation
Veterinarian and Professional Lay-up Support
We work closely with veterinarians and other professionals to develop an equine care, treatment and recovery solution for each resident to optimize the best results for your horse. The equine lay-up facilities feature 12 x 12 matted stalls, several individual turn-outs and an assortment of generous green paddocks. The lay-up barn is set up to provide a peaceful atmosphere for the recovering patient.