Sundown Farm sits on 173 acres in Axton, VA. We offer things such as: Boarding, breeding, training, lessons, trail rides, horses for sale, horses for lease, 4-H, On site Shows, off site showing, and horse shipping.
Facilities include: Large outdoor riding arena. Arena has excellent footing, and a minimum of 6 jumps at any one time. The arena can be ridden in no matter the weather (rain or snow). Trails rides are allowed, as long as there are other people on the property, and someone is aware of you going out. All of the 173 acres is rideable! In the summer months, horse and rider can have fun wading in the pond. Fans can be used in stalls during the summer months for a minimal fee. Farrier calls and vet calls are normally split up between owners, and boarders. All routine care (vet and Farrier) can be handled by staff for minimal fee. Staff can administer deworming. If blankets are bought by owner, then blanketing can be provided by staff.
We offer several different options for board.
Regular pasture board, which includes: Use of facilities, two feedings (we provide grain), full access to water. Lush green grass, most of the year. In the winter months we feed hay (all day). Winter blanketing is not provided, but for minimal fee can be arranged! $225/per month not including vet or Farrier or blanketing.
Partial board: Horses come inside, either day OR night. Full access to facilities! Two feedings (we provide grain). Lush green grass in turnout pasture (summer), and hay all winter. Supplements can be fed at owner’s expense. Blanketing can be provided, at request. Staff takes full care of your horse, including turn-up and turnout. Pastures are a minimum of 7 acres. $325/per month not including vet or Farrier.
Full board: During the winter months, this horse can stay inside any time the temperature drops below **(a temperature decided by owner)** or if there is icy/snowing conditions. Blanketing is provided. Unfrozen water is provided all the time. Hay is provided at all times. Stalls are 12' X 12'. Horses are to be inside most of the time, with a few hours out (how long is decided by owner). Owner/horse has full access to facilities. Pastures are a minimum of 7 acres. Supplements can be fed at owners expense. Staff takes full care of your horse, including turn-up and turnout, and blanketing. $425/Per month not including vet or Farrier.
Lay-up board: Horse is inside and can have an hour or two of turnout in small pasture (determined by owner). Sundown Farm provides grain and hay. Grain is fed 2x a day, and hay is fed all day. 12' X 12' stalls. Full time care of wounds (broken bones, bowed tendons, etc.) Wrapping legs is provided. Hand walking is provided at request. If hand walking or turnout is not necessary. Then the horse can be kept inside 24/7. Vet is on call 24/7, and can assist in healing processes. Blanketing can be provided in winter months. $475/per month not including vet or Farrier.
Mare Foaling: Horse lives inside, with or without 4-6 hours of turnout during the day. Mare is fed 2-3 times a day (We provide the grain and hay). Hay is provided all the time- the horse never sits in stall or in field without something to eat. Stalls are 12' x 24'. Shavings are used until the last two weeks before foaling, and then straw is used. Mares are monitored 24/7 during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy, and nightly checks are every hour. Our vet is always on call, and can be here in minutes. Staff are experienced, and do this yearly. Staff takes full care of your mare. $500/Per month, not including vet or Farrier.
Stallion boarding: Stallion has his own stall, and can be turned out in pasture. Sundown Farm provides grain and hay. Grain is fed 2-3x daily, and hay is fed all day. Breeding of stallion can be provided, and needs to be worked out with Sundown Farm. Full access of facilities is provided. Extra care is provided to make sure the stud is happy, with preventative maintenance to ensure that horse doesn't become extremely stressed. Blanketing is provided. Stalls are 12' X 12'.
Training (Full) Board: Horse works 6 days a week with that being 5 rides a week, and 1 lunge. Please read about full board above for details of the care of your horse. Horses can be trained W/T/C, trail riding, halter work, or a combination of all three. Young stock, who will be racing, will be taught to hand gallop in a controlled environment. Please check out our training page on our Website for more information. $675.00/per month, not including vet or Farrier.
Training (partial) Board: 5 rides a week. Please read about partial board above for details of the care of your horse. Horses can be trained W/T/C, trail riding, halter work, or a combination of all three. Young stock, who will be racing, will be taught to hand gallop in a controlled environment. Please check out our training page on our Website for more information. $575.00/per month, not including vet or Farrier.
Training (pasture) Board: 5 rides a week. Please read about pasture board above for details of the care of your horse. Horses can be trained W/T/C, trail riding, halter work, or a combination of all three. Young stock, who will be racing, will be taught to hand gallop in a controlled environment. Please check out our training page on our Website for more information. $525.00/per month, not including vet or Farrier.
Some things may have been left out.. Please contact us for more details. Prices are subject to change without notice.
You can reach us by email or phone.
SundownFarmVA@aol.com 276-650-3337
276-650-3337