Horse boarding, leasing, training & Ranch Services
Boarding Facilities
- Castlewood Ranch is a 30-acre private equestrian facility in Aptos Hills, California. The facility boasts immaculate manicured grounds.
- We offer limited horse boarding in covered pipe stalls, large shared paddocks or seasonal pasture to easy going equestrians who share our passion for horse rescue.
- There is a 60' redwood round pen with sanded and rubberized footing. A center drain provides for year round access.
- Boarders can enjoy the sanded and rubberized 100 x 120 arena with adjustable and fixed jumps.
- There is a cross country course with 10 field-type jumps built for both advanced and beginner jumpers in mind. The outer course can also be used for cart driving.
- Castlewood Ranch has a hot/cold wash station. There are two covered groom areas with three cross-tie stations. We have hitching posts everywhere!
- Boarders are assigned to one of two boarder tack rooms. One has an attached grain storage area.
- There is a boarder bathroom equipped with emergency contact information.
- When space allows, boarders can be assigned to seasonal pasture. For horses assigned to stalls, we have designated grazing areas for boarder use.
- There is turn-out space for stalled horses, and turn-out service is available.
- Castlewood Ranch offers grain and blanket service for stalled horses for a modest fee. We feed alfalfa, forage, oat or grass, and check on all horses at least two times per day.
- Stalls are cleaned daily (except in inclement weather). Paddocks are cleaned weekly.
- Castlewood Ranch has access to miles of the best private riding trails.
- When available, we offer assigned trailer parking space for a modest fee.
- There are experienced trainers on site. We can train you, or your horse!
- All of these amenities are behind a private gate to keep your equine friend (and you) safe.
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We are small in size, but big on quality. More importantly, when you board or lease a horse at Castlewood you are supporting non-profit equine rescue. Be assured we have strict bio-security and quarantine measures to keep your horse -and ours- safe. We require routine shots and worming for all horses and have designated sick and quarantine bays that can be readily decontaminated after use.
Horse Boarding Fees
When you board with us, you are helping to support our non-profit rescue operations. Call for space availability. Fees subject to change.
Covered Pipe Stall
12 x 36 individual stall with mats and auto water float. Adjacent self turn out area.
Large Shared Paddock
12 x 12 covered open end stalls with attached 36 x 72 paddock for three compatible horses. Mats and auto water float.
Box Stall w/ Paddock
12 x 12 box stall with attached 36 x 60 paddock for one horse. Mats and auto water float.
More Boarding Options
Large Pipe Paddock
36 x 72 pipe paddock with auto water float. Tree canopy shelter. For two compatible horses. Price is per horse.
Covered Wood Paddock
For two compatible horses. Mats and auto water float. No cribbers or chewers. Price is per horse.
Seasonal Pasture
Available May 1 - October 31. Limited space. Barb-less wire fencing. Horses go into assigned stalls for Winter.
Additional Services
Horse Leasing, Training & Hauling Services
Horse Leasing
Castlewood has beginner to advanced horses available for on site part time lease. Lease fees start at $200 per month. Saddles and tack can be provided. We require a minimum three month lease term.
Training Services
We have two trainers on site for individual beginner to advanced English riding lessons. We also provide on site horse training, from initial ground work through hunter / jumper under saddle. Group lessons can be arranged.
Local Hauling
Castlewood can provide local hauling services in our 2-horse or 3-horse slant load trailers. Hauling fees are based on number of horses and mileage. Horse(s) must readily load or a training surcharge will be added.
Full Service Options
Full service is available for busy or absent owners.
Supplement Service
Service is available for individually stalled horses only. Supplements must be bagged and ready to go. Supplements given at the morning feeding.
Blanket Service
Daily management of winter blanket. Blankets will stay on during inclement weather and removed on warmer days. We do not manage fly sheets.
Turnout Service
Horse turned out 4 times per week for a minimum of one hour in designated area. Daily turn out is $100 per month, and can be all day if long term turn out space is available.