West Croft Stables

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas , and Happy New Year

12/09/2024

11/30/2024

A unique opportunity coming available January 2025 at West Croft Stables. This is an in-barn half lease, 3 rides a week which includes one lesson per week. This horse is a lovely 17.2 hh OTTB who has been off the track for 2 years. He has been growing up slowly because of his size . He is a big gentle giant, in your pocket type. He is suitable for a brave Adult Amateur or teenager wanting to participate in low level eventing and jumper shows . This horse is learning his job but tries really hard to please. He has lovely form both on the flat and over jumps.
West Croft Stables is a small barn with a supportive community of riders, we have a unique education program while having fun.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of or want more information please message this page.

11/25/2024

We would like to thank all those who have participated in helping us get the new paddock ready before winter hits. Kora and Fin were so excited to get to try it out .
They are happy to have room to move again and bush to start destroying. And plenty of shelter from the rain and snow .

11/07/2024

We have snapped up one of these clinic dates !
May 3rd and 4th 2025 Justin will be coming to West Croft Stables . Save the date, book the time off work . Whatever you need to do .
And message me if you want a spot .

10/15/2024

09/17/2024

Just made a batch of Jenny’s mud fever cream if anyone needs any .

08/26/2024

The calm before the storm, these two lovers were getting some rest before the show .
Thank you everyone who came and made it such a wonderful day.

08/22/2024

Times and x country maps for Sunday

08/22/2024

I have a spot opened up in the clinic Saturday August 24 th. We have some fun jumps set out for all levels. Let me know if you are interested.

08/21/2024

Times for the clinic Saturday.

08/19/2024

Last day for sending in entries for West Croft Stables Schooling Horse Trials August 25 th .
We are running 3 divisions, EV60, EV75 and EV85 with 90 options. It promises to be a fun day .
I will be sending out ride times , numbers and x country maps Thursday evening .
Can’t Ride come and help out and enjoy the comradery.

08/12/2024

Entries for our show are due August 19 th . Show entry fee , remaining clinic fee and overnight fees are also due at the same time . Thanks

08/01/2024

This morning I was thinking about costs to keep horses .
Most people board there horses at a facility. It is costly! But where does the money go ?
Per day costs per horse to run our facilities are astonishing.
We have an indoor arena , outdoor arena, standard size dressage ring , a x country course , trails and 8 acres of turnout. Maintenance costs ( repairs, farm vehicle maintenance , snow removal, etc. )about $16,000. 00 before improvements. Approximately $5.00 per horse per day .
The horses need to eat , they have continuous hay supply about $6.00 per horse per day and about $1.00 of grain per day .
We have to heat and light the place plus electrify the fences $0.50 per horse per day.
Everything has to be insured and we all know what that cost !!! $4.00 per horse .
Plus someone knowledgeable has to feed and care for the horses daily $8.00 per day per horse . ( including WSIB and EI and CPP ) .
All that adds up to $24:50 per day per horse .
So just to recover these costs for 31 day we need $783.50 per horse or $8,942.50 per horse for a year .
Oh yes and the government take 13% of our income in taxes . So in order to actually get enough to cover our cost we need $10,105.02 per horse per year .
Horses are expensive, but boarding barns are not making money on keeping your horses .

07/20/2024

ONLY 5 spots left !

August 24 th I will be holding a x country clinic. Limited to 15 spots . Cost $75 . Please message to reserve your spot deposits of $50.
Show the following day.