We believe that horses are happiest mentally, emotionally and physically when they live outside with the opportunity to move and graze all day in their natural herd environment. In order to keep them the healthiest and happiest, we offer them the most natural environment that we can by offering pasture board only. We have stalls available for feeding and extra care in the event a horse is sick, injured, or for special circumstance. We are happy to accommodate layovers and those traveling with their equine partners as well. We have limited trailer hookups, as well as outdoor turnout pens.
Pasture Board cost
$400 per month
Standard Board
24/7 access to grass pasture/dry-lots and hay as needed
Premium Feed options fed once per day, 2 times per day feeding available for an additional cost
All horses are brought into individual stalls for daily feeding to ensure that they receive their appropriate feed ration/supplements and they can be fully checked over
We are happy to include daily supplements (owner provided)
Blanketing in the winter or fly sheets in summer (owner provided)
Hosing off in the summer months as needed
Fly spray as needed (owner provided)
Schedule appointments with and hold horse for Vet and Farrier (owner responsible to pay vet/farrier charges)
Stall rental for non-boarders or overnight travelers
Call for pricing and options
Why Lease?
Leasing a horse is an excellent way to “get your feet wet” before making the leap into horse ownership. Leasing enables students to have access to and build a relationship with one horse over time without the full responsibilities that come with true horse ownership.
We have several horses to choose from depending on your level of skill and your goals. Call or email us to discuss our leasing options and we will do our best to provide you with your perfect teacher! Visit Our Team page for a list of the horses we have available for lease. Lease horses are for on-site lease only. Lease-to-own options occassionally available.
Full Lease
Full access to the horse 7 days a week.
Dark Horse Horsemanship (DHH) is responsible for the daily feeding and care of the horse.
You are responsible for the remainder of horse's needs for the duration of the lease. This can include but is not limited to: vet care, farrier care, dental care etc.
Basic grooming supplies and some tack are provided by DHH. Please inquire for more details.
A minimum of 2 lessons per month are required with a lease (rates vary)
$475 per month: covers horse, tack and farrier cost for the month
Partial Lease
Full access to the horse 3 days a week.
DHH is responsible for the daily feeding of the horse.
All vet, farrier and dental care needs are split between the leaser and DHH for the duration of the lease.
Basic grooming supplies and tack are provided by DHH. Please inquire for more details.
A minimum of 2 lessons per month are required with a lease (rates vary)
$275 per month, covers horse, tack and farrier cost for the month
Weekly and Daily Lease options are available for current students
Every horse thinks and reacts to things differently, just like people. Truly understanding the way a horse thinks helps get to the root of any challenge you or your horse may be facing. Helping horses learn to think through puzzles life throws at them vs reacting like a prey animal. This is one of our main keys in training, helping horses think so they can act like a partner.
At Darks Horse Horsemanship, we craft individual horse development plans based on the needs of your horse and the goals you have in mind for you and your partner. Our hope is to help create clearer lines of communication between horse and human and to help break down any existing barriers your horse may have. When your horse begins to understand the communication and act like a partner we will start incorporating hands-on portions for you with your horse. Our goal is to hand over the leadership role to you so you can continue to move closer to your goals from home. Call us today to discuss a custom-designed development plan for you and your horse.
Cost for training is Board ($400/month) plus training sessions at $40/hour. Here are a couple of cost options:
$880/month for 3 training sessions per week
$1200/month for 5 training sessions per week
*Lessons with the owner are included in this price. We do our best to schedule training sessions will your horse around times when you can be there to learn alongside your horse.