‘Paddock Paradise’ is both a term and a concept used to describe a natural and humane way to keep healthy, happy horses based upon the lives of the wild, free-roaming horses in the US Great Basin. Introduced by veteran hoof care professional and natural horse care advocate Jamie Jackson in his 2006 book ‘Paddock Paradise: A Guide to Natural Horse Boarding,’ the premise of a natural boarding model is to provide safe, humane living conditions which use the horse’s natural instincts to stimulate and facilitate movement and other behaviors that are essential to a mentally and physically sound horse.
24/7 Turnout
- Your horse will be part of an equine herd and enjoy the companionship of other horses. Your horse will sleep better, move around more and experience a daily variety of enrichments.
Feeding Every Six Hours
- Grass hay is provided four times each day in feed locations scattered throughout the horses’ forest. Keeping food in the hindgut helps prevent colic and ulcers as well as generating heat in winter.
Water Buffet
- In addition to clean tubs of well water your horse can choose from up to four flavored buckets of water. Typical water choices are lemon, lavender, peppermint and turmeric/ginger.
“Random” Enrichments
- Your horse will discover items of interest such as scent stations, rolling hay balls and hanging treat balls with small amounts of different hay varieties to reward natural foraging behavior.
Vet and Farrier Visits
- We are happy to assist with your horse’s vet and farrier visits at no charge if you choose.
Supplement Feedings
- We are also happy to feed your horse’s daily supplements separately from the other horses at no charge assuming your horse/s are compliant.
Prices
Monthly Board
Paddock paradise boarding, grass hay supplemented with other hay varieties fed four times daily, enrichments, water buffet, free choice trace mineral salt, assistance for vet and farrier care, daily feeding of owner-supplied supplements as described above. On-site property owners provid care with occasional assistance by experienced horse care staff. $700/month
Trailer storage $50/month
Transportation available; price subject to distance
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Great Room Equestrian
24500 MILLER HILL RD Los Gatos CA 95033-9734
Voice/text (415) 519-8031