Millwood Farm
A Premier Retired Horse Boarding Facility and Virginia Thoroughbred Association Certified Farm
About Us
A specialized equine retirement and rehabilitation center nestled on a gorgeous farm in the heart of horse country an hour outside of Washington, DC in Clarke County, VA. With a dedicated staff providing the best care for your horse, we provide an individualized program to meet your horse’s specific needs during retirement or recovery. We also partner with the industry’s best vets, farriers, and other equine professionals to ensure the well-being and upmost care of your beloved animal.
Horse RETIREMENT SERVICES
At Millwood Farm, we understand the profound bond between humans and horses and recognize the immense contributions these noble creatures make to our lives. When our horses reach a point in their journey where a slower pace is needed, it becomes our responsibility to ensure they continue to receive the utmost care and attention. That's why we offer a retirement board that embodies the essence of FEI-level standards. Nestled in the serene landscapes of Boyce, VA, Millwood Farm provides a tranquil haven for retired horses to thrive.
Millwood Farm is additionally an ideal place for horses that just need a vacation from work or horses that are recovering from injury and just need to be turned out for a period of time. Our daily monitoring from our experienced staff will ensure that your horse is rehabilitating comfortably and correctly.
With access to some of the nation's top veterinarians and farriers, we prioritize your horse's physical well-being. Our dedicated staff, conducts daily checks and handling to ensure your horse's comfort and happiness. From routine vaccinations and deworming to hoof trims, grain, hay, and dental care, we can tailor a package to best suit your horse's needs. Please contact us for details on pricing.
Field Board Amenities offered:
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Daily checks
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Weekly grooming with TPR checked
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Monthly spa day
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Monthly Photo and Update
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Seasonal Vaccines and Deworming
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Farrier trims - shoeing at owners expense
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Drinking Post automatic waterers that provide a constant source of fresh water that never freezes in the winter
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50’ x 21’ brick run in sheds
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Annual dental exam and float
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Grain and hay (as needed)
More comprehensive Rehabilitation services can be provided per request with stall board at $40/day.
At Millwood Farm, we approach horse care with unwavering dedication and passion. We take pride in providing a peaceful environment where retired horses can thrive and enjoy their golden years to the fullest. We also offer compassionate assistance with their end of days.
Your horse's well-being is our top priority, and we're here to discuss how we can cater to their unique needs.
Virginia Certified Residency Program
We are a Virginia Thoroughbred Association Certified Farm. Send your Thoroughbred to us for 6 consecutive months before the end of their 2 year old year and become eligible for up to 25% bonus at any track in the Mid-Atlantic! For more information visit www.vabred.org
About the Farm
Millwood Farm is located in Clarke County, VA about an hour West of Washington DC in the heart of Blue Ridge Hunt Country. Northern Virginia offers a temperate climate where the weather has been described as a "Goldilocks Climate" – not too hot and not too cold, making Millwood Farm an ideal year-round location for horses. Additionally, the quality of the grass here is unparalleled - while we free feed hay in the winter months when needed, the nutritional value of the grass is exceptional, making for excellent grazing throughout the year. Our large retirement fields have 20’ x 50’ brick run in sheds and automatic Drinking Post waterers that provide a constant source of fresh water that never freezes in the winter.
ABOUT
Allison springer
Allison Springer is a top level FEI Three Day Eventer with an extensive history of dedication to horse welfare and safety in the sport. Allison is a USPC graduate A, an ambassador for Brooke USA (brookeusa.org) , and has served on many USEF and USEA committees. Arthur was Allison's most notable partner, together they were Alternates for both US Olympic and World Championship Teams.
Arthur was my horse of a lifetime. I bought him as a skittish and talented four year old and the two of us grew up and accomplished many great things together. When it was time for him to retire, there was a lot of anxiety for me in deciding the next steps for him to live out his beautiful life - at the time I did not own my farm. While I was able to find a nice retirement farm for him and I visited him often, I have always felt a heartbreak in that he wasn’t under my care in his final days.
When my partner, Dave, and I first saw Millwood Farm I immediately thought of my Arthur and how I wished I could have retired him on this beautiful farm at home with us. I knew I wanted to create a perfect situation for our aging equine friends and their human best friends to put all those anxieties to rest.
To learn more about Allison please visit her website allisonspringer.com.
