Services

TRAINING

Whether you have a weanling, yearling or a 2 year old that you need started from the beginning or an aged horse that just needs conditioning or a "tune up", Sturgeon Family Farms can accommodate your needs. 

We pride ourselves in being able to make quiet, easy going, gentle horses that will handle and ride around.  Our philosophy is that all horses, regardless of discipline, should be soft in the face, responsive to the leg, easily controllable from the saddle.  At Sturgeon Family Farms, your will horse gain experience and exposure to a variety of elements and environments.

Our staff is extremely patient and safety conscious.  The base rate for training is $25 per day which includes full feed, hay, care & board.

HORSE BOARDING RATES & OPTIONS

Our facility is one of the areas most unique and we offer a variety of boarding options.  All of the facilities have been designed and constructed with safety and convenience in mind.

Community Pasture w/ Supplemental Feed & Care $250.00 per month

This includes a safe, securely fenced grass pasture of sufficient size to accommodate the forage requirements of no more than 5 horses per pasture. Supplemental grass hay will be provided during the seasons when natural forage growth is inadequate. Clean, fresh, free choice water is available at all times. A nutritionally balanced, 12-14% C.P. supplemental feed will be provided and fed daily at a rate of 1% of your horse’s body weight.

12’ X 12’ Box Stall & Private Run  w/ Supplemental Feed & Care $350.00 per month

This includes a safe, securely fenced run of sufficient size (approximately 12’ X 40’) to accommodate one mature horse along with a 12’ X 12’ stall. Clean, fresh, free choice water is available at all times. Supplemental grass hay will be fed and a nutritionally balanced, 12-14%  C.P. supplemental feed will be provided and fed daily at a rate of 1% of your horse’s body weight. Boarders must sign a 9-month agreement for the stall & private run.

12’ X 12’ Box Stall w/Supplemental Feed, Bedding & Care in the Show Horse Barn (16 hours of light)  $450.00 per month   Stall availability is limited, pre-notification required.

This includes a safe, secure 12’ X 12’ box stall located in the Show Horse Barn. Clean, fresh, water is available at all times. Supplemental grass hay will be fed and a nutritionally balanced, 12-14% C.P. supplemental feed will be provided and fed daily at a rate of 1% of your horse’s body weight. Wood shavings for stall bedding will be provided along with daily stall cleaning and horse turn out. Lights are set for 16 hours of light per day to keep hair off and mares cycling.

Other Boarding Related Prices

Additional Feed, Hay, Supplements & Shavings – Market Price

Trailer Parking - Free to Boarders

Transportation & Trailer Rental – Inquire on an individual basis.

Any option that includes supplemental feed provided by Sturgeon Family Farms, will be a nutritionally balanced ration that will meet the basic nutrient requirements of a mature 1,000 pound horse doing light to moderate work. Any additional requirements or needs can be added at cost.

 All horses must have a current (12 months) negative coggins test record and verification of the following minimum immunizations within the past 12 months: West Nile, Equine Influenza, East, West  Encephalomyelitis, Rhinopneumonitis and Tetanus.

All boarders will have access to use of round pens, riding arena, walker, wash racks and designated trail riding areas. Boarders will be responsible for any damage or destruction of the aforementioned items, equipment or areas.

 Sturgeon Family Farms will try to accommodate all Boarding Customers with safe secure tack storage.

Riding Lessons

Our Riding Lesson Program primarily involves beginner youth and amateur adults that want to learn basic horsemanship skills.  Safety is first and foremost in this program and begins with basic ground work from how to safely catch & halter a horse, to grooming, saddling & bridling, to ultimately being able to confidently ride a horse at all three basic gates (walk, trot, lope).  Each Lesson Program is Individualized based on your personal goals.

Rates:         $35 per hour for individual lesson.

                   $50 per hour for group lesson (3-5 people)

Marketing & Auction Sale Preparation

The Sturgeon Family Farms Marketing Programs can be customized to fit your individual needs.  The basic and most common program is $750.00 plus 15% of the sale price.  The $750.00 includes 30 days of riding, boarding, grooming, sales prep, digital photographs & video, internet ad placement on 4 different popular Horse Sales Web Sites, sale flyer preparation & sale promotion.  After 30 days, the applicable Boarding Rate applies & sales promotion efforts are continued for 15% of sale price.

Auction sale preparation includes full board in the Show Barn, grooming, fitting, digital photographs, video, sale flyers and Auction day representation. A minimum of 6 weeks prior to Auction Day is preferred for best results. Basic sale prep cost is $25 per day in the Show Barn plus $100 per day at the Auction along with travel costs.

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