PO Box 428, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, US
View from the arena of the upper pasture and of Mount Mitchell (highest peak east of the Mississippi).
Boarding
Happy horses
The mountains of Western North Carolina have a temperate climate that horses love! Our farm elevation around 3000 feet above sea level keeps summers mild and refreshing, while still having short manageable Southern winters. Spring is early and fall leaf color is splendid. The Western North Carolina ecosystem is one of the most amazing on the planet!
On 300 acres with woodland trails, a large outdoor arena with majestic views, and large pastures, we limit the number of horses on the property in order to optimize safety...both for human social distancing and for horses to be in small herds with buddies they get along with. The horses get to live in an amazing natural setting without being locked in a stall.
It is our desire to promote happy healthy horses. It allows you to focus on enjoying your passion in your own way whether you're training for that next endurance race, relaxing with your own therapy horse, or knowing that your retired soulmate is happy and cared for.
You get access to the outdoor arena and miles of trails for your personal use. Bring a picnic and spend the day. As a boarding client we do ask that you alert us via text as to your arrival and departure in order to help us monitor that all riders return safely.
$350/month self-care board:
- Pasture with shelter
- Placement in small herd sizes ( up to 2 to 3 suitable buddies per pasture)
- 24/7 free movement with free access to water and salt/minerals
- Free choice grass and/or hay
- Access to miles of wooded trails for walks, rides, endurance training, or picnics. (For safety reasons, BRHA reserves the right to prohibit some trails. Riding with a buddy is encouraged.)
- Access to large outdoor arena with amazing mountain view and picnic area.
- Unlimited farm visits for personal use
- On-site management
$500/month board includes:
- Pasture with shelter
- Placement in small herd sizes ( 2 to 3 suitable buddies per pasture)
- 24/7 free movement with free access to water and salt/minerals
- Stall available for emergencies (up to 14 days)
- Optional large dry lot/pasture available for horses with restricted diets
- Daily inspection & monitoring
- Grass and/or hay as needed
- Grain as needed
- Access to miles of wooded trails for walks, rides, endurance training, or picnics. (BRHA reserves the right to assess riders ability and restrict trail use for safety, and riding with a buddy is always encouraged.)
- Access to large outdoor arena with amazing mountain view and picnic area
- Full grooming twice a week in your absence
- Blanketing per your instruction - blanket provided by you the horse owner
- Groundwork handling per your instruction
- Unlimited farm visits for personal use
- Updates and pictures as requested
- Discount on events
- On-site management
Services upon request for additional fee:
- Scheduling and holding for veterinarian
- Scheduling and holding for farrier
- Worming
- Training
- Lessons
An on-site furnished studio apartment is also available for rental through Peak Mountain Cottages for an additional fee. All utilities and wi-fi are included in case you need to work remotely while spending time with your horse! Garden spots can be made available upon request for longer term stays.
