Farm Photos

We moved into our farm in September of 2002. The house and farm sit on 41.5 acres in beautiful southern Dane County, Wisconsin. The previous owners had used it strictly for cash cropping. There is an existing, old diary barn, circa 1900s. It was at one time a 16 stanchion dairy barn, that the previous owners renovated to a spacious 2 stall garage. Also on the property is a workshop and machine storage area. We took the machine storage area and put in two large foaling stalls. This is the barn I call the "Foaling Barn" as it has the camera system set up for easy foal watch. I have recenly installed an infra-red heater above one of the foaling stalls, for late winter foaling, as well as use for a sick or injured horse during winter.

When we moved in, there was 5 acres of planted, mowed grass available for pasture fencing when we moved in, which I took advantage of. That first fall I couldn't plant any new acreage as the soybeans didn't come off the field until late fall. The following spring in 2003 we planted about 8 acres of extra pasture, with a cover crop of oats. That pasture became available for use the spring of 2004, when I fenced in approximately 3 additional acres for the horses. The remaining 5 acres of planted pasture will be cut for hay until we can get it fenced. The remaining 18 acres of tillable land is rented to neighbors for crops.

In fall of 2003 we contacted several building manufacturers to determine who we would use to build our new horse barn. We settled on Wick Buildings out of Mazomanie WI. We love their attention to detail and they were very easy to work with! Our building was ordered in December and delivered in late January. The actual construction process took several months due to the weather (wet!!), but it was up and ready to go, and we were able to get 4 stalls put in by early May, just in time for the babies! We finished adding the remaining stalls throughout that year.

We are currently feeding a nice alfalfa-grass mix, probably around 30-50% alfalfa in most bales. The horses are out grazing on grass for about 12-14 hours per day. For grain the horses are fed Buckeye's Grass Plus Performer 14, or recleaned oats, daily Gro n Win, with access to Buckeye Mineral and a salt block in each pasture.

Meet some of our resident security personnel. Photos by Shorthorse Studios.
Zep the Rottweiler

Otto and Ernie, the Attack Kittens

The front field, which will become a hay field, then pasture.

View from the Northwest

Looking North from the pasture.

Boarding Information

I do on occasion have openings for board for young stock or mares in foal. We have 11 stalls. Stalls are approximately 11' x 14' or 12'6" x 14' and all fully matted. Our foaling barn is equipped with a camera system to monitor mares in privacy. Board is due by the first day of the month, or we access a late fee of $25.

Weanlings and yearlings, the pasture board is $275/month.
Long yearlings to 2yr olds, pasture board is $275/month
Mares on pasture, $325/month, foals on grain are $50/month
Stalls are $350/month, very limited space.
Hold for vet/farrier: $5 if during our regularly scheduled visits
extra feed/bedding is charged as necessary:

Buckeye Ultimate Finish (40% fat): market price
Foal Starter, market price
Owner Provided supplements or medications, no charge
Summer fan or heated water bucket for stalled horses: $15/month. Owner to provide fan or bucket.

I have a working relationship with both Country View Veterinary Hospital, and Lodi Veterinary Hospital. Other vet clinics are welcomed.

I have a farrier who regularly comes to the farm. Outside farriers are welcome. Farrier and necessary vet work is also the horse owners responsibility, but must be kept up to date as long as horse is at our farm.

All horse must be be current on ALL vaccinations (EEE, WEE, Rabies, Tetanus, PHF, WNV, IN Strangles, and Flu/Rhino), dewormings and annual coggins, before coming onto our property and again, must be kept current as long as at our farm.