Question 1

What is a retirement facility?

Accepted Answer

A retirement facility provides long-term care for horses that are no longer in regular work. Care is tailored to age, soundness, and medical needs, with a focus on consistent routine, appropriate nutrition, turnout, and monitoring.

Question 2

What makes Bronken Creek different from a traditional boarding facility?

Accepted Answer

Care is structured around non-working horses. Feeding, turnout, and daily management are adjusted individually rather than using a standard program designed for riding horses.

Question 3

Where are you located and can I visit my horse?

Accepted Answer

We are located in Colfax, Wisconsin. Owners may visit at any time. We ask that you provide advance notice so we can have our dogs secured indoors.

Question 4

How much space will my horse have?

Accepted Answer

Paddocks are typically about 30 × 90 feet and include a 12 × 12 shelter with an overhang. Pasture turnout groups are on roughly ½ acre. Horses are placed in the setting that best fits their needs and compatibility.

Question 5

Who will my horse be turned out with?

Accepted Answer

Horses are grouped based on temperament, mobility, and compatibility. Groups are adjusted if needed to maintain safety and reduce stress.

Question 6

What type of hay do you feed?

Accepted Answer

We feed primarily local mixed grass hay selected for quality and consistency. Late-cutting alfalfa is available when additional protein or calories are needed. Low-sugar hay is kept on hand for metabolic horses and is often what we are feeding across the board.

Question 7

What concentrates do you feed?

Accepted Answer

Feeding is forage-based and has produced consistent results. In addition to hay, horses are typically fed alfalfa pellets, copra or stabilized ground flax, loose salt, and a vitamin-mineral supplement balanced to the forage. We will work with owners if they prefer a different approach.

Question 8

What about water?

Accepted Answer

Horses have continuous access to clean water through a combination of automatic waterers, tanks, and buckets. Water is heated in winter.

Question 9

Do you blanket horses?

Accepted Answer

Blanketing is available when appropriate for the horse’s condition, coat, and weather. It is not applied as a standard across all horses.

Question 10

Do you accept horses with special needs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with horses requiring additional management such as senior care, weight support, or ongoing conditions, provided those needs can be met safely within the facility

Question 11

How is deworming handled?

Accepted Answer

Deworming is provided based on fecal egg count results to ensure appropriate and effective treatment.

Question 12

Do you provide medical care?

Accepted Answer

Routine veterinary and farrier care is handled as part of full care. We schedule and manage appointments and keep owners informed.

Question 13

What paperwork is required?

Accepted Answer

Current Coggins and any required health documentation must be provided prior to arrival.

Question 14

What happens in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

If a situation requires immediate care, appropriate veterinary services will be contacted to ensure the horse’s safety and well-being.

Question 15

How often are horses checked?

Accepted Answer

Horses are observed daily, with additional attention given to those requiring closer monitoring.

Question 16

Do you provide updates?

Accepted Answer

Updates, including photos or videos, are available upon request.

Question 17

What is included in board?

Accepted Answer

Board includes turnout with a compatible companion and shelter, individualized feeding with forage balancer, daily care and observation, grooming every 8 weeks, hoof trims every 8 weeks, and deworming based on fecal egg count results.

Question 18

What additional services are available?

Accepted Answer

Additional services are available as needed, including grooming, supplements, and blanketing.

Question 19

What is your deposit policy?

Accepted Answer

A deposit is required and is applied toward end-of-life expenses. Any remaining balance is refunded. If a horse leaves after at least six months in our care, the deposit is refunded.

Question 20

Will board rates change?

Accepted Answer

Rates may be adjusted periodically based on inflation, operating costs, and care requirements.

Bronken Creek

Full Care Retirement Boarding for Horses

Care Designed for Retired Horses

Each horse is managed as an individual, not a program.

Turnout & Environment

Health Oversight

Individualized Feeding

Routine Care

All care is adjusted based on the individual horse—age, condition, and changing needs over time.

What This Means for Your Horse

Life at Bronken Creek

Spacious turnout, shelter, individualized feeding, and attentive daily care in every season.

Boarding Options & Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing with individualized care built in.

$500 / month

Stall Board

$400 / month

Paddock Board

Contact us to discuss your horse’s needs and current availability.

What's Included

Additional Services (as needed)

About Bronken Creek

About the Owners

Questions About Care at Bronken Creek