Agistment

Some horse people describe Piplyn Lodge as a horse heaven. While the property may look idyllic at times, it is doubtful that we could ever achieve a horse’s heaven.

(At least one study has shown that a horse in its natural state would roam an area of 2000 acres or 800 ha.). However, we do make efforts to provide a good environment for horses with paddocks that have shelter and good pasture.

Perhaps this is the reason that clients find that their horses are more relaxed and settled.

We incorporate scientific techniques into the husbandry of all animals in our care. More importantly there is no distinction in the level of care provided between boarders and our own horses. Indeed, our own horses share the same paddocks, feed and facilities as the boarders.

The husbandry regime provided horses beyond the feed and pasture include:

• Drench — six weeks except for late term broodmares and foals.
• Farrier — every six weeks for horses in work and foals, every 12 weeks for others.
• Dentist — every six months.

Other facilities available at Piplyn include a full size, flood lit dressage arena with a tack shed including an adjacent saddling yard.