**Cost varies by diagnosis, length of rehabilitation, and training need.

Does your horse BUCK when you ask for the canter? Does your horse make ugly faces in upward and downward transitions? Do they swing out and kick or flinch their skin  at the spine or croup area during tack up or grooming? Do they seem stiff and unable to really get their hocks ups when trotting, but your vet says they have no hock problems? Well, it may very well be their back and how they are ridden.

So many horses today are in pain  from poor saddle fitting, or because they are ridden in a strong hunt seat with the head way to high in the air, or they are being jumped when they are not strong enough in body condition for the task at hand. And many go misdiagnosed or undiagnosed all together and end up being broke down and retired to pasture at an early age because they just can not be ridden anymore due to high discomfort.

It is very hard to find a horse with a great personality and temperment, so if you have that, but they are having movement issues undersaddle, why not try to help them be pain free and live a long and happy life as your partner in riding.

We offer many services for the horse who will be off for some time and needs that little extra TLC during healing time or  special conditioning to get them back to optimum performance. We work closely with area vets on minor cases,but use Carol Vischer DVM from Northeast Performance Equine for more serious injuries and lameness problems to get your horse back to feeling their best and being comfortable.

Carol Vischer, DVM specializes in lameness and spine problems. Carol has over 15 years experience working with mild to severe Kissing Spine and has helped many area horse owners get back to basics and get their horse feeling and moving the way you always have wanted them to. In addition to her onsite digital xray capabilities, Carol offers, chiropractic treatment for "ouchy ponies" that need re-aligning.  We do it for ourselves, why not do it for them? They carry a lot more weight than us?Right?

Some examples of recent rehabilitation:

This Horse was diagnosed with mild athritis in his hocks with pinching (almost kissing) of the spine. He was in a lot pain at the canter, more to the left than right and especially when jumping.  He was in a bad habit of bracing and coming up short and burying himself at the take off.With hock and spine injections he was able to be comfortable enough to get out of his own way and work through conditioning in comfort.  As you can see, his topline was poor, he was out of shape and he was long with high croupe.* Injections do not fix the problem, they allow the horse to have some lubrication that they can make on their own and it acts as a "pain relief tool" to help them be pain free in the problem areas to get better through conditioning.

Training & Conditioning for Spine Issues (kissing spine*, pinching*, hollow back*)* Vet exam and diagnosis required for proper treatment

We can help you properly condition your horse to build a great - strong topline, and be soft,round, lifting their back to be more comfortable and move more freely and forward, without pain. Many of our equines today suffer from back  and joint pain for so many reasons: saddles fitting poorly, degeneritive joint issues, incorrect riding ( horses head is too high in all gaits, especially the trot, canter and jumping) and they are not fully engaged in the hind quarters, bringing themselves underneath for proper form and balance, etc….We can help your horse feel great and have you get the ride you have wanted for so long! Many people misdiagnose their horse as having a behavioral issue or they think its in the hocks, wheny 9 times out of ten, it is spine related and able to be corrected.

Example # 2

June 2008 

 This horse was diagnosed with moderate kissing spine and arthritis of the hocks. He had spine and hock injections and underwent two straight months of ground work with elevated trot poles and side reins to build a strong topline and enforce him to keep his head down and be soft and round at all times.  He could not have any weight on his back from a rider during this time to heal from his injuries, and had to learn how to do his job all over again, but in comfort. He was an excellent patient!

 

 

Some horses have a very pronounced hollow back, while some do not, they just tell us in their expressions or behavior that "something is hurting me!" Many will show it with kicking out at a wall, some will have ugly faces transitioning upwards or downwards, some may buck or some  are just really tolerant  and kind and live through the pain, showing minimal signs that they are "off a little."

Please feel free to call or email us if you have questions. We will be happy to assist you in anway we can to having a more happy, healthy equine!

**All costs will be written out by our facility after a licensed vet has assessed the equine and a rehabiltation course of action has been decided. Vet exam is separate and a separate expense sheet will be given to the horse owner after assessment of an estimated cost for services required during treatment.

 

 September 2008

 WOW! LOOK at me!!! What a handsome boy. After a few months of hard work by his owner Casondra and SHF , this horse was given the green light by Carol to go home and resume his conditioning mounted by Casondra. 

He made tremendous progress in a short amount of time and was able to move freely and forward with out hurting. HIs ears were forward and his downward and upward transitions were smooth and beautifully free flowing. He keeps his head down with a slight squeeze of the reins and has a beautiful, strong topline now. Go OUTLAW! We love you! He was worked 40 minutes per day, 6-7 days a week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private Horse Hotel ** Per Night/Day
$99.00 –Stable & Amenities
$50.00-Outside Paddock only


* Board is based on a 6-month boarding agreement with full service amenities included ( 1 Stall with turn out, turn in, daily stall cleaning, grain 2x daily, hay, water, full use of facility ) All persons desiring boarding services at Serenity Hill Farm, must fill out a boarding application. Applications can be obtained from the office, by fax or via email.

** Horse Hotel board per day is basic fee, which includes daily stall cleaning, hay, water, 2x daily, 15 minute basic groom, 15 minute daily exercise in ring. Turn out of a minimum of 2 hours in individual pasture.(Grain is provided by owner) We offer year round full service boarding at reasonable rates along with many other horse care services to offer the best care in equine management.

Serenity Hill also offers a place to park your trailer and disconnect while you visit many of the close by shops or restaurants and your horse stretches its legs and unwinds from the stress of trailering.

We also offer many additional services:

Professional Exp. Trainer on Site:  Varies by Instructor $45-100.00 per hour Private Session
(Dressage, Hunter/Jumper Training/Ring Work) 
(Handling fee of $10.00 to assist trainer)
Group Rates Available- See Instructor 

Basic Training-Ground Work, Longeing, Playtime:  $55.00
(Includes, basic groom and 45 minutes of exercise)

Deep Clean, Groom and Bathe:  $75.00 per groom
(Includes, deep cleaning, grooming, blown dry, primped and ready for show!) *medicated available if needed for condition

Basic Groom, Bathe and foot care:  $45.00 per groom

Medical Treatment/Medications/Supplements:  $25.00 per day
(Handwalking, cold hosing, admin. Medications,etc)
(Additional Fee for Med supplies that are used
- cost varies by need)

Farrier Services-By Availability:  $ Pricing Varies by Farrier 
(Handling fee of $10.00 if owner is not present) 

On Site Vet Needs-Vaccines-Emergency care:  $ Pricing Varies by Veterinarian
(Handling fee of $10.00 if owner is not present)

Replacement Halters/Fly Masks, Sheets/Blankets:  $Pricing varies by Brand/Size 

Premium Stall Bedding-equal to 3 bags daily:  $160.00 per month
(Each bag is equal to 3.8 cubic feet/compressed) 


HORSE LEASES

Leases give you the option of riding when you like, for as long as you like with out the expense of buying, boarding and caring for a horse year round. Many people find joy in riding over the summer months, or spring and fall and then taking off the winter without having to continue the high cost of owning a horse. Lease options work extremely well with summer home owners and professionals that travel during the year  and also our program parents who wish to introduce the responsibilty of horse ownership to their children and what its really like to have to really care for a horse, without having to buy one of course!.  Leasing is a great way to enjoy the experiences of horsemanship at your leisure without the 24/7 worry and cost. We have many nice horses to choose from with all different levels of riding!

HALF LEASES:  $450 PER MONTH
(Includes 3 designated days of riding time per week, with boarding costs included along with normal farrier and vet expenses. ) Just show up, groom, tack up and your ready to ride! * Lessons are at an additional expense (minimum of 2 required per lease month)

Our Mission
To give the absolute best care to the horses that stay at Serenity Hill Farm along with a one of a kind living environment for your horse. We believe that great turnout and a calm, serene environment is the best for a horses mental and physical needs! Not mention, the rider gets to have fun too enjoying the facility! Come and find out what a difference it is to have full service Private boarding and the best amenities at a competitive cost for you and your horse!