We do not accept stallions or pregnant mares.
HEALTH CERTIFICATES:
Before being accepted as a boarder at Hacienda Joy Stables, you will be
required to provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for your horse. This certificate must be no less than three (3) months old, and is obtainable from your veterinarian.
HEALTH CARE:
You are responsible for maintaining the health of your animal, including seeing that your
horse is wormed on a regular basis (approximately every two months), and that all shots and vaccines are kept up to date. If you notice any symptoms of ill health, you are required to take immediate action to remedy the problem. If we notice a problem, we will do whatever we can to ease any discomfort your animal may be having, and will promptly notify you that your horse needs attention. If no action is taken by you within a reasonable period of time after you are notified, or if we are unable to reach you, we will make arrangements for a veterinarian to treat your animal if we feel that this is warranted. The cost for this will be assessed to you. If your horse requires aftercare and you are unable to perform the actions needed to take care of the animal (such as bandaging, giving pills or paste, etc.), we may be able to perform those duties for you. Charges for this will depend upon the actions taken, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
RENT and RENT REFUNDS:
Stalls are rented on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Monthly rates are
currently $440 per month (subject to change). Daily and weekly rates are $40 per day. Your rent is due anytime during the current month if you wish to board for the next month. The last day of each month is the final day to pay your rent for the upcoming month. Rents must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each month to avoid a late charge of $5.00 for that day. A late charge of $5.00 per day will be assessed for each subsequent day that the rent is not received by 5:00 p.m. If your check fails to clear the bank, a returned-check charge of $35.00 will be assessed, as well as a late charge of $5.00/day for each day that the funds remain unavailable to us. No refunds will be given for horses moved before the rental period has expired
STALL CLEANING/BEDDING:
Stalls at Hacienda Joy Stables are cleaned daily. If you do extra cleaning, please use our dumpster to deposit the debris.
STORAGE:
Space for storage of grain, supplements, small buckets, etc. is provided via your locker.
Please do not store items elsewhere on the property, as these can draw vermin, are unsightly, and can pose a potential danger to horses and others.
PLEASE PARK VEHICLES IN DESIGNATED PARKING AREA.
Trailer parking will be accommodated as needed on the property.
ARENA ETIQUETTE:
The arena and round pen are available for riders and turnouts. Riders have priority, and turned-out horses should be taken out immediately if a rider needs to use the arena or round pen.
Turnout time is limited to an hour per day. Horses in the arena or round pen must be attended at all times.
GATES AND TACK ROOM:
Gates should never be left open. When you open the main gate to remove
your horse from its stall, PLEASE close and re-lock the main gate as soon as you have taken your horse out of the stall area. Do not leave the main gates open while you groom, ride or exercise your horse (and if you see that someone else has left a gate open, please close it)! And please: When you leave the property, please double-check to be sure the gates and tack room are closed and locked.
PLEASE - NO TROTTING, CANTERING OR GALLOPING ON THE PROPERTY:
except of course in designated areas (arena/turnouts/round pen). Our property comprises 2.5 acres. When you are heading away from or back to the stables, be sure your horse is at a walk.
LIABILITY RELEASES:
Liability releases are currently located in the tack room on a clipboard on the
bulletin board. These releases are for boarders who wish to let others – including trainers – ride or work with their horse(s). These releases consist of two parts: (1) the BOARDERĀ“S release, which states that you do board a horse here and that you are authorizing another person to ride or work with that horse, and (2) the RIDERĀ“S release, which states that the rider or person who will be working with your horse accepts responsibility while doing so. THESE RELEASES MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES, AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY Hacienda Joy Stables BEFORE anyone besides yourself or your immediate family rides or works with your horse.
Tack and or Tack Room:
Try not to leave tack hanging on or around your stall(s). Not only is this a possible danger to
horses, but it’s unsightly, and the chances of theft or damage are increased. If you have been provided a locker for your tack, please use it.
OTHER BOARDERSā HORSES:
Interacting with horses belonging to other boarders is not permitted
without the ownerās permission. Please do not touch other horses, feed them, groom them, turn them out, etc. without the ownerās permission. If you feel that a horse is being neglected in some way or needs other attention, or if you notice problems with waterers or feeders or care in general, contact Mary or David and we will take appropriate measures to assess the situation and rectify the problem.
TRAINING:
be glad to help you find a trainer if you need one. If you already have a trainer, you
trainer is welcome on the property, provided that liability releases signed by both boarder and trainer have been received by Hacienda Joy Stables. All trainers must sign a liability release (currently located in the tack room on the bulletin board). by Hacienda Joy Stables before your trainer works with the horse.
DOGS: No dogs are permitted at the Ranch.
HORSESHOEING & FARRIERS:
Please make your own arrangements with regard to horseshoeing and farriers. In emergency situations, please consult with Mary Leon’.
Otherwise, please be here personally to pay your farrier and manage your horse (if needed), or (2) mail payment to your farrier prior to shoeing date.
RELOCATION OF HORSES:
If the possibility exists that your horse at some point may need to be moved to another stall, either temporarily or permanently we will discuss this on an individual basis.
VISITORS:
Your friends who may have horses are welcome to come and ride the trails with you. However,
due to liability concerns, they may not ride on the property or use the facilities on the property for their horses. Your friendsĀ“ trailers must be parked outside the property limits, and saddling/unsaddling must also take place outside the property limits.
INSURANCE:
Hacienda Joy Stables is not responsible for theft or damage to your property. Insurance for
your horse, tack, trailer and any other property is your responsibility.
PROBLEMS/ISSUES:
Hacienda Joy Stables wants to try to maintain a drama-free atmosphere. If you feel that a problem or issue exists that needs attention, whether it is with another boarder or with the facility itself, please contact us and we will do whatever we can to resolve it.
Thank you for your cooperation in following these rules and guidelines, which help to assure that our facility remains a happy and safe one for all.