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Graefen Grove Ranch Small town type community boarding facility, specializing but not limited to, retirement care during golden years with and without medical needs.

05/01/2025
It has been a hard start to the New Year for us here at Graefen Grove Ranch. 3 weeks ago we had to say goodbye to our qu...
04/01/2025

It has been a hard start to the New Year for us here at Graefen Grove Ranch.
3 weeks ago we had to say goodbye to our quiet, sweet, nurturing and beautiful girl Luka. She had passed unexpectedly. At the time it didn't feel right to post about her as she was half of a very bonded pair, and had been since she was very young. So I did what I felt and I waited.

Thursday morning we had to say goodbye to the other half, Sam. They were both jumpers over in Europe but Luka had a trailer accident that she never recovered fully from. Sam was placed with Luka as she was the only one to keep Luka calm and quiet. As the two formed such an unbreakable bond it was decided to retire Sam with her. The rest is history. The two sisters became each other's support, best friend and rock. If one was hurt the other had to be placed with the other to keep each other calm. Never to be separated again. It was a beautiful bond to witness and I was blessed to call them mine.

Luka, Little Luka, taught me how to sit back and observe my surroundings and quietly step in when needed. She taught me to stop during my day and just be and to take quiet time out of every day to observe the many blessings around us. She "tried" teaching me how important trust is and to give it. I promise I will continue to try Luka.

Sam, Sam Sam, My Big Black Beauty, taught me how to be strong, be fierce, stand your ground and love with all your heart. Sam was everyone's friend. She lived her life with strength, loyalty, grace, and accepted everyone. She had one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen in a horse. She gave me my strength on days I wanted to quit.

I am eternally grateful that I had the privilege of owning my two amazing and beautiful girls and for everything they taught and gave me.

As heartbroken as I am, I find peace in knowing they are once again together forever. Gracing the skies with their utmost beauty and grace.

It's not the same without my bonded girls but I know they will be keeping me strong to keep fighting for all their friends they left behind!

I love you my girls with all my heart . Until I see you again please watch over me and the whole ranch!

Wishing everyone a blessed Merry Christmas! We want to thank all of our supporters, adopters, and followers for supporti...
25/12/2024

Wishing everyone a blessed Merry Christmas!

We want to thank all of our supporters, adopters, and followers for supporting
us another year. We are so very blessed to have all of you !

From our barn to yours, may your Christmas be filled with family, friends and love! Merry Christmas!

Sometimes, you just need to feel like a kid again. Today at GGR, we built a gingerbread barn. So much fun, and because w...
09/12/2024

Sometimes, you just need to feel like a kid again. Today at GGR, we built a gingerbread barn. So much fun, and because we are in california, of course, our snowman melted. 😅

What are some of your favorite Holliday traditions?

On behalf of Graefen Grove Ranch, we would like to extend our sincerest appreciation and warmest wishes for a blessed Th...
28/11/2024

On behalf of Graefen Grove Ranch, we would like to extend our sincerest appreciation and warmest wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving to our valued followers, friends, volunteers, and families. As we come together to commemorate this special day with our ponies, goats, donkeys, and pigs, we are deeply thankful for the many individuals who have joined us, stood by us, and provided vital support throughout our journey, ultimately enabling the residents of GGR to continue flourishing and calling it home.

To all of you, have the most blessed and happiest Thanksgiving !

13/11/2024

The pigs 🐖 are getting their autumn on with a harvest bowl, pig-style!

The Annual Halloween Costume Contest results are now in, albeit belatedly. This year's winners are: 1. Scarecrow  2. Max...
12/11/2024

The Annual Halloween Costume Contest results are now in, albeit belatedly. This year's winners are:

1. Scarecrow
2. Maximus
3. Harry Potter

We appreciate your involvement and look forward to next year's contest, expecting another showcase of exceptional creativity.

Only the best for the piggies ..They have their own personal chef now Course  #1 Pig style sushi
05/11/2024

Only the best for the piggies ..
They have their own personal chef now

Course #1 Pig style sushi

There is still time to vote! Comment below for ypur favorite!
31/10/2024

There is still time to vote! Comment below for ypur favorite!

It's that time of year again! Comment below on your favorite costume this year!
30/10/2024

It's that time of year again! Comment below on your favorite costume this year!

Thank you Lisa Latimer  ( HS girlfriend ) and her son Justin Adkins  for coming all the way from Chicago and spending ti...
21/10/2024

Thank you Lisa Latimer ( HS girlfriend ) and her son Justin Adkins for coming all the way from Chicago and spending time with us and all the ponies. Everyone was spoiled with treats that they brought and lots of kisses and loving!

21/10/2024

Huge thank you to Lisa and Ron Lattimer and Justin Adkins for your very generous donation !!
The ponies loved their treats and visit !!

Landon here,  real name is Big Sexy 😉,  i had a very special visitor again today. I got some very special 1:1 time with ...
16/10/2024

Landon here, real name is Big Sexy 😉, i had a very special visitor again today. I got some very special 1:1 time with . not only did I get some love and grooming she even cleaned my paddoc! " I'm going to hang out while he eats, plus I get to help take care of him". I heard her say. I even heard I get to participate in this year's Annual Halloween Costume Contest! 👓⚡️

We love our volunteers here at GGR! Are you ready to meet and love your next best friend? Are you interested in learning how to participate in our Halloween Costume Contest? Message us below, until then, enjoy a few pics of our Big Sexy.

08/10/2024

Here is a cute Quagmire moment. He really loves his scratches!

9/11 a day of reflection, we pay tribute to the victims and stand with the families they left behind.
11/09/2024

9/11 a day of reflection, we pay tribute to the victims and stand with the families they left behind.

11/09/2024

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Just a heads up to all animal lovers! With it raining ash, be sure to change all outdoor watering bowls a couple times a day because the ash is toxic & will turn into lye in the water, which is further poisoning to pets.

They are truly the best therapists!
28/08/2024

They are truly the best therapists!

23/08/2024

We have a barn stall available!!! 12x12 box stall attached to a 12 X 24 out stall. Fully covered and with MISTERS! Message us for a tour today!!!

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Monday 07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday 07:00 - 20:00
Friday 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:00 - 20:00

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Just 3.6 miles from Hell Hole Cannon Reserve, a girl next door, small town type community boarding facility, specializing but not limited to, retirement care during golden years with and without medical needs. We strive for a personal and peaceful ranch for horses and owners alike. We have many amenities which include: a large sand filled arena, sand filled round pen, barn with turnouts attached, covered stalls, large and small paddock areas, spacious tack room, covered wash rack, a barn fridge where you may keep your lunch, drinks and even yummy carrots for your horses to utilize while at the barn, a restroom, seating areas around the ranch where you may just sit and be together and trail access close to the ranch in addition to ridding distance to Valley Center Star Horse Park. In addition to a trainer on site per request. We blanket and provide your supplements/medication at free of charge. We have a farrier that regulars our ranch, however you may bring your own. Since 2003 we have worked very closely with the same vet, we also welcome other vets. Holistic health? We are open to the too! Here at Graefen Grove Ranch we customize each and every horse's needs individually while caring for them as if they were our own.

Background/ Meet the founder

Since I was a small girl I have always had a deep connection with animals, to help animals that otherwise had no voice of their own to the best of my ability. When i was a child i was raised alongside horses, even taught how to ride by hopping on and being told don’t fall off (I do not recommend this method). Since then I have become accustomed to the many different disciplines within the equine community. So after 30 years in the corporate world, I decided it was time for a change. I adopted the first horse since I was a child 11 years ago. I wanted a quiet place for us to spend time together. Somewhere that was personal and not generic mainstream. I had found my safe haven. I quit my job and spent my days at the barn. So after 9 years, 7 horses and 2 goats later I had the chance to live out an unknown dream. I took over the boarding facility and Graefen Grove Ranch was born. Today we specialize in Senior care, ensuring these magnificent creatures receive the very best treatment in their golden years as possible. Most of our horses here at Graefen Grove are retired senior athletes. Everyday I am humbled by the bond we build with these gentle giants.