One of the hardest moments for owners is deciding when to retire your horse. Is there an age, an injury, a time in their life (or your life) when it’s best to retire? The truth is there isn’t one answer for everyone, but I say to everyone, you know in your gut when your horse is telling you they’re ready.
Each horse has their own challenges, from injury to the problems that come with old age, and that is why we offer a bespoke service to suit you.
Many horses come to Cross Trees for the extra special care. The horses are in smaller herds of three or four like-minded personalities and whether they are aged and need a peaceful time, or still in their prime but need two years rest after injury, the bespoke attention to each horse will put your mind at ease.
From specific dietary requirements and supplements to grooming and specialist hoof care, we pride ourselves on our above standard and knowledgeable care.
Why do we do this?
- In 2013 Amy needed to retire her 4 year old due to a serious injury, it was either retire or PTS, so she chose retirement. She wanted to give Blackjack the best quality of life she could for as long as he could sustain it. Blackjack couldn’t be stabled so 24/7 living out retired was the only option.
- The problem was every retirement home she visited only offered options that meant he needed to be in a large herd of horses where he would need to fend for himself, along with not being allowed to feed, visit or change his rug! His injury was so severe there wasn’t a possibility of a ‘no care’ retirement and led to the start of Cross Trees Livery, where the horses needs come first.
- Each of our staff have a passion for horses, not competing, riding or travelling, they thrive off seeing a shiny coat, seeing a horse recover after an injury or giving them their loving cuddle to make them feel safe.
We do this because we care and every day we feel lucky that we can give our retired horses the best for as long as they have.
What does Retirement include?
- All our retirement packages are all inclusive to make budgeting throughout the year easier. You are never given a last minute bill you weren’t expecting.
- Packages include
- Checks minimum twice a day
- Rugged/De-rugged
- Feed
- Unlimited Hay
- Farrier Trims
- Grooms
- Baths
- Weight Management
- Veterinary Appointments
Prices average £400 a month to include all the above. Any bespoke requirements such as medication, supplements, remedial farriery can be included. We base our prices on a yearly budget of what your horse/pony would need and divide that by 12 giving your monthly allocation of funds (price). You can top up your allocation if you would like your horse to have additional services such as trailer training, behavioural work, extra feeds required etc.
If you don’t love us by now then check out who we work with! We only work with the best in the industry and leaders in their sector. If you need advice or have a worry about horse health, nutrition, veterinary care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or much more, we are proud to have an incredible network of UK experts in every field.
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