Our turnout consists of individual paddocks that each include access to water and a hay feeder.
This allows us to not only be consistent with our feed program and be able to monitor what the horses eat, and watch how they feel on a day to day basis, no matter the season or weather. It also allows us to consistently interact with horses they like being around minimizing risk for injury. Horses get rotated daily depending on the number of horses in the facility and what owners want for turnout. At the very least horses are out at least 5 hours per day, and horses out all day get 10 hours of turnout. Transitioning horses to this schedule has never been an issue with our consistency in our program. |
Cottonwood's Facility-26 fully matted 12x12 stalls
-Full ventilation and climate controlled stable area -Individual box fans for every stall during the summer months -Stable never below forty degrees during the winter months -Indoor wash stall with year-round hot water -Heated tack room with private bathroom -Separate hay storage area to reduce fire hazard, allergies and dust -Grain storage and feed preparation area -Off site manure composting for fly and pest control -Water system that allows us to monitor each horse's water intake 
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Cottonwood has a level outdoor field for boarders to ride use as they please, we also have a fenced outdoor arena. We do ask that if you set up jumps in the indoor that you take them down when you are finished using them. Horses are not to be left unattended in our indoor due to the material of the cover. |
Riding Areas-72' by 140' Indoor with custom mixed sand and chipped rubber footing
-Well-lit for dark, cloudy days and nights. -Dragged and watered as needed -Outdoor Field 
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-Feedings of Quality Hay (tested) and Poulin Grain (matched to our hay) Provided Daily
(*Feel free to ask us specifically about our feed schedule and program)
-Beet pulp fed daily
-Supplements, some Medications
(Must be Pre-Mixed if there is more than one or from SmartPak)
-Water buckets cleaned daily
-Two daily stall cleanings
-Daily Turnout with Hay, Weather Permitting *We Do Not Turn Horses Out Sundays*
-Use of all riding areas
-Regular Worming (Spring & Fall)
-Storage For One Tack Box, Saddle and Bridle Per Stall
-Blanketing & Blanket Changing:
At Cottonwood, with the consistency of the temperature inside the stable, horses need a baker or stable sheet for in the barn and a medium and light weight, waterproof sheet to layer over for turnout.
**PLEASE NOTE**
~At Cottonwood, for the safety of the horses, we REQUIRE that all blankets worn in the stable and for turnout MUST BE COMPLETE
That includes belly straps, chest closures and leg straps and all buckles/closure clips must be in good working condition.
Blankets that do not stay on horses properly when inside or turned out WILL be REMOVED from horse for their safety and not used.
(*Feel free to ask us specifically about our feed schedule and program)
-Beet pulp fed daily
-Supplements, some Medications
(Must be Pre-Mixed if there is more than one or from SmartPak)
-Water buckets cleaned daily
-Two daily stall cleanings
-Daily Turnout with Hay, Weather Permitting *We Do Not Turn Horses Out Sundays*
-Use of all riding areas
-Regular Worming (Spring & Fall)
-Storage For One Tack Box, Saddle and Bridle Per Stall
-Blanketing & Blanket Changing:
At Cottonwood, with the consistency of the temperature inside the stable, horses need a baker or stable sheet for in the barn and a medium and light weight, waterproof sheet to layer over for turnout.
**PLEASE NOTE**
~At Cottonwood, for the safety of the horses, we REQUIRE that all blankets worn in the stable and for turnout MUST BE COMPLETE
That includes belly straps, chest closures and leg straps and all buckles/closure clips must be in good working condition.
Blankets that do not stay on horses properly when inside or turned out WILL be REMOVED from horse for their safety and not used.
Additional Charges
-Extra Sawdust (rate subject to change)
-Grain we do not Provide, You Provide (bag storage fee)
*The grain we provide is matched to our hays nutritional analysis to ensure we are providing horses with their nutritional requirements needs. We have limited space to store feed in our feed room, therefore there is a storage fee
-Watering Hay
-Soaking Grain
-Additional Feedings
-Certain Medications
-Holding for Vet/Farrier/Chiropractor/etc.
(*MUST give at least 2 weeks' notice of scheduled appointment to ensure availability)
-Scheduling/Holding for Appointments
**Owner must call and schedule 1st Appointment and set up payment with provider**
-Boots for Turnout
-Grooming
-Hand Walking (minimum 10 minutes)
-Exercising (lunge/ground work, minimum 15 minutes)
-Grain we do not Provide, You Provide (bag storage fee)
*The grain we provide is matched to our hays nutritional analysis to ensure we are providing horses with their nutritional requirements needs. We have limited space to store feed in our feed room, therefore there is a storage fee
-Watering Hay
-Soaking Grain
-Additional Feedings
-Certain Medications
-Holding for Vet/Farrier/Chiropractor/etc.
(*MUST give at least 2 weeks' notice of scheduled appointment to ensure availability)
-Scheduling/Holding for Appointments
**Owner must call and schedule 1st Appointment and set up payment with provider**
-Boots for Turnout
-Grooming
-Hand Walking (minimum 10 minutes)
-Exercising (lunge/ground work, minimum 15 minutes)
Other Helpful Information:
Cottonwood has a parking lot for boarders which is kept plowed and salted during the winter months.
Located just minutes from the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Essex and Williston
Conveniently located for residents of Chittenden County as well as students attending
The University of Vermont and St. Michaels College
Located just minutes from the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Essex and Williston
Conveniently located for residents of Chittenden County as well as students attending
The University of Vermont and St. Michaels College
