Iron Gait Horse Farm

Iron Gait Horse Farm We will still offer self care horse boarding. Thank you for your support over the years! We offer stall plus pasture boarding.
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Self- Care Horse Boarding
EST JAN 2004

On Dec 1, 2024, after 21 Years, we have retired from our Birthday Parties, Pony Rides, Horsemanship Clinics & Farm Visits. Iron Gait Horse Farm, established in 2004, is located on 16 Acres in the Heart of Chester, Virginia. We offer horse boarding, On-Site Birthday Parties, Pony Rides, Family Farm Visits and Girl Scout clinics. This type of boarding allows

you, the owner, to care for and feed your own horse. In doing this, you have the opportunity to bond with your horse and gain that trust that is so greatly needed to form that special relationship! Our barn is an 8-stall barn with a wide-concrete aisle, individual tack rooms and room for hay storage. We also have a lighted-riding ring and access to trails.

11/20/2025

⚠️ EHV-1 Awareness for Woodside Clients

You may be seeing reports of recent EHV-1 cases linked to horses returning from an event in Texas. While Texas feels far away, EHV-1 spreads primarily through TRAVEL, which is why awareness is important—even here in Virginia.

We are not seeing cases locally, but this is a good reminder to stay proactive and keep good bio security in mind

What can you do?

1. Isolate Recently Traveled Horses

If your horse has:
Been to a show, clinic, or event
Traveled out of state
Been around horses that traveled
Please keep them separate from the main barn for 14 days.

No shared water, equipment, or turnout.

2. Take Temperatures Twice Daily

Fever (101.5°F+) is usually the first sign.
Call your vet if you see any fever or changes in behavior

3. Watch for Early Symptoms

Contact your veterinarian immediately for:
Fever
Hind-end weakness or incoordination
Decreased appetite or lethargy
Difficulty urinating or odd stance

4. Strengthen Biosecurity

Avoid sharing buckets or grooming tools, disinfect equipment, and keep new/traveled horses monitored separately.

Woodside is monitoring the situation closely and will update clients as new information comes out. If your horse has recently traveled or been exposed to traveling horses, please reach out—we’re here to help guide you on monitoring and isolation.

You can also follow the Equine Disease Communication Center for updates on known cases.

11/20/2025

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

I have people contact me often on Western riding lessons... well, here you go, right here in Chesterfield! Jen is wonde...
11/17/2025

I have people contact me often on Western riding lessons... well, here you go, right here in Chesterfield! Jen is wonderful and gives western riding lessons and gaited horse lessons, my personal favorite 😜

Beginner through advanced western and Gaited riding lessons offered right here in Chesterfield! Youth - Senior! Come join the family here at WCPH!

Gotta love a pretty sunset🥰
11/11/2025

Gotta love a pretty sunset🥰

1-3 more weeks and the grazing muzzles can come off!
11/07/2025

1-3 more weeks and the grazing muzzles can come off!

Frosty this morning! 2-3 more weeks and you can take the muzzles off. 🐽

Horse owners — this is a GOOD one! 🐴💻AAEP just released an excellent webinar on senior horse care, and I highly recommen...
11/06/2025

Horse owners — this is a GOOD one! 🐴💻

AAEP just released an excellent webinar on senior horse care, and I highly recommend watching it.

If you're blessed to have your equine partner into their golden years (or you hope to!), this information is absolutely worth your time.

One of the key takeaways: having a good working relationship with your equine veterinarian is priceless. I am SO thankful for mine! 🩺💛

Our seniors give us so much… let’s make sure we’re giving them the very best care back. 🙌

Here is the link & a picture of my senior girl, Angel-almost 24!

https://youtu.be/EnigCJEYHN4?si=LKRyT5bRNCA77GkT

My sweet friend Nicole painted this for me. Leyna passed away in June at 11 years old, and Peyton passed in September at...
11/06/2025

My sweet friend Nicole painted this for me. Leyna passed away in June at 11 years old, and Peyton passed in September at 23 years old. This means more to me than she will ever know. I will treasure it forever. ❤️

10/31/2025

‼️FREE VACCINE CLINIC SOON‼️
Our friends over at Richmond SPCA are hosting a FREE vaccine clinic! This is for dogs only and you don't even have to stand in line, it's carside service! Be sure to sign up fast as supplies are limited! This will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 between 9:30am-12:30pm! (If you are viewing from your phone, save the photo or take a screenshot and then click and hold your finger on the QR code. You should then get the option to open the link.)

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0544A9AC2AA6FEC16-59619905-banfieldrichmond

10/27/2025

Fun times coming soon😂

10/26/2025

New 4-H Horse club year starts tomorrow!! All of my riders are welcome to attend. Come check it out.. ages 5-18 years old.

Just once a month meetings. They learn to present a horse topic and teach to others, horse trivia and learning projects. We do fundraising, community service, field trip each year. All horse related. Potluck next month I am sure. Kids learn to conduct the meetings!! Horse riding is NOT required and you are welcome to bring friends!

10/24/2025

Great way to kick off the weekend — a beautiful fall ride into Chester for lunch at La Cabana! 🍂🐴 Amazing food and such friendly service!

Barn kitties for anyone??
10/24/2025

Barn kitties for anyone??

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12621 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA
23831

Telephone

+18043630370

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We are a christian, family-run, horse boarding facility and we have been boarding horses for 18+ years. In addition to boarding we also offer farm visits, pony parties and Girl Scout Horsemanship Clinics using our gaited horses. Iron Gait Horse Farm is located on 16 Acres in the Heart of Chester, Virginia. Our barn is an 8-stall bar with a wide-concrete aisle, individual tack rooms and room for hay storage. We also have a lighted-riding ring and access to trails. We offer stall plus pasture boarding at $200 per month. This type of boarding allows you, the owner, to care for and feed your own horse. In doing this, you have the opportunity to bond with your horse and gain that trust that is so greatly needed to form that special relationship!