Little Blackbird Farm
Boarding for All Horses
All Weather Track System - All Weather Arena - Large Paddocks
We will love your horse like our own!
We are a newer boarding facility, started in 2019. Our continued expansion is focused on creating a happy life for horses. Our thoughtfully designed track system means that horses have the ability to move, graze and interact both with a diverse environment and a dynamic herd of horses. Turnout and herd life for horses is a pivotal part of our boarding philosophy. We believe horses are happier together.
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Horses here enjoy year-round turnout on the track system. They have access to hay, water, and enrichment activities (obstacles, various footings, foraging) and most importantly a social environment where they can move as a herd or as individuals, exploring and playing however they choose.
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We are located just 1KM off the highway in beautiful Cowichan Bay on a 16.5 acre farm.
- ALL WEATHER ARENA
New 80x160 all weather arena. Our arena build is somewhat unique to others as its typically faster draining. Instead of using the tradditional slope to drain water away, we have fast draining rock base with drain pipes. As a result we are able to have our arena at a 0% grade which is great for horses and keeping our sand in place
- ALL SEASON TRACK
We have over 1 km of all season track available for year round herd turnout. The track has various different footings which make it a very low mud option for all season turnout. The track system keeps the horses moving which helps maintain a healthy weight through natural movement and exercise.
- LARGE ALL WEATHER PADDOCKS
Our Paddock footings are gravel to keep hooves healthy even during our wet westcoast winters. Horses have ample shelters that are 12ft x 12ft in size.
- EQUINE CARE
Our horses are fed multiple times daily; at night in their individual paddocks and in the morning and during the day while turned out. Horses always have options about where they can eat during turnout as we set up multiple hay stations. They always have access to fresh water and free choice salt. We will meet with your farrier and veterinarian for routine care if you are unable. Our horses are wormed twice yearly and given specialized care when required.
- PRICING
$800/month for Full Board Only. This includes Daily feeding, stall mucking, daily turn out and in (length is dependant on weather, scheduling and availability), vet and farrier scheduling, coordination of routine veterinary care (deworming, teeth checks, vaccines), necessary seasonal care includes blanketing, fly spray and fly mask. We are a full service facility and are happy to offer additional services if required. Please contact us to discuss personalized options.
