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FACILITY

Winning Strides is a private facility that offers a full spectrum of equine services. On site riding lessons, summer riding camps, horse boarding and seminars are conducted here in our friendly and relaxed environment.

The ranch is located on 160 acres of grass land. Mosquito Creek loops through our fields and there is a great view of Alberta’s amazing Rocky Mountains from our doorstep. We are located less the five kilometers off of highway #2, providing easy access with minimal gravel road travel.

Our barn features tack and storage rooms, an office, four box stalls, and two tie stalls for those horses that require stabling. The barn has a convenient 10 foot eave with tie rail for tacking up.

Our new indoor arena is an 80’ x 180’ steel structure. It is currently functional, although not all the finishing details have been completed.

>> Arena Rules <<

Our outdoor, sand riding arena is a generous 90’ x 150’ in size. The north and west parameters have an eight foot slat fence for wind and weather protection. In addition, a 50’ sand round pen is enclosed with Two W Lemsco panels for individual training. A central main corral system is panel enclosed allowing multi – use as required. Our spacious yard leaves plenty of room for trailer turn around >> return to top

BOARDING INFO

Our philosophy is that the healthiest horses are those kept in their natural environment. Given a choice, it is desirable for these animals to forage in an open pasture when possible.

At Winning Strides, we have designed our facility so that each field encompasses 40 acres. The horses graze is a rich blend of crested wheat, brome and orchard grass.

Water is available from the highly reliable Ritchie automatic horse waterers. Board fence shelters have been built to be available for the horses in each field. The fields are fenced with a combination of barbed wire and electric fence.

The horses are grouped so that mares and geldings are kept separate. We ensure that horses are not across the fence from each other to minimize over fence interaction.

We check the animals daily. We will make all attempts to contact owners in the event of animal illness or injury, however, depending on the severity of such – we will contact a local veterinarian should we feel the need arises.
Our BASIC Monthly Boarding fee includes: >> return to top

• Pasture
• Hay
• Water
• Salt
• Hoffman Horse Mineral
• Arena Use
  

FEE SCHEDULE

Boarding Fees:
Basic monthly fee: $225/ horse
Supplemental feeding: $25/ month/ horse
Infirmary Paddock: $10/ day/ horse
Daily Treatments: $5/ day/ horse

Indoor Arena Fees:
Monthly use for non- boarders: $100/ horse
Daily use for non-boarders: $10/ horse >> return to top

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

1. Monthly board is due on the first of the month. Please make cheques payable to Winning Strides.
2. Nanton Vet Clinic (403-646-2060) will provide vet services unless you prefer another veterinarian. Please establish credit with the clinic.
3. An attempt will be made to notify the owner immediately in the event of sickness or injury to the horse. If contact cannot be made immediately the stable will proceed with emergency and veterinary treatments as deemed necessary and the owner will be contacted as soon as possible. The owner is responsible for all vet costs. If the boarder encounters other injured or sick horses they will contact the stable.
4. The stable will treat the horse in a humane way with respect, proper care and adequate feed. Grain is available for catching but provide your own treats.
5. The stable will not be responsible for accidents, injury or illness to the horse or owner.
6. The tack shed is to be shared by the boarders. It is advised that all tack is covered on a homeowner’s insurance policy in case of theft. >> return to top

FARRIER

We are fortunate to have Tom Gamble of D6 Hoof Trimming working with us at Winning Strides. Tom provides dependable, consistent and competent services. His patient and gentle way with the horses easily gains their trust.

Tom has been a farrier for 25 years. The past 12 years it has been his full time occupation. He completed an eight week training program at the Oklahoma State Farrier College just outside Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1981. He has stayed current in his craft by furthering his knowledge and learning from Master Farriers at Olds College and Spruce Meadows. His favorite part of this occupation is working with animals; he does it for the horses.

In addition to farrier work Tom has cowboyed and trained horses for the public. Tom is an accomplished team roper with many honors to his credit. His long term goal is to bring along quality and dependable team roping horses.

Please refer to the Calendar link to see when Tom is scheduled to ensure hoof health throughout the riding season. If you have any needs for your horse’s hoof care please let us know. Please note that these dates may be subject to change. You are welcome to join us on farrier days. We provide the service of catching and holding your horse for Tom.

Fees: $30/Horse
Please refer to the website calendar for current farrier dates. >> return to top