Facility
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Seven Oaks is situated on over 45 acres of rolling pasture. Each pasture is fenced and cross-fenced with horse-safe Centaur fencing and has its own water source and trough with automatic waters. |
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The Centaur fencing has proven itself both in rigorous company testing and here at our facility to be as horse-safe as fence can be. It is made of high tensile polymer material that is safer for animals because of its ability to withstand impact without breaking or stretching. All our pastures and paddocks are fenced with Centaur, including our newborns and rambunctious weanlings. |
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The main pastures all have wind and rain breaks in the form of trees. The wooded areas are regularly cleared of saplings and underbrush to prevent scratches on equine legs. Horses are turned out according to gender and personality. We never mix mares and geldings, and we try to find appropriate herd groups for each new animal.
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The barn itself has 16 stalls. Each stall has its own light, electrical outlet and water source. The stalls have rubber mats and are bedded in shavings. There is an indoor hot and cold water wash rack that also has rubber mats on the floor. The cement aisle is 16 feet wide, large enough to safely allow horses to pass each other or pass tied horses. The tack room, feed room and bathroom are all available for use by barn patrons and are air-conditioned. Boarders may keep tack in the tack room and trunks in front of their horse's stall; the tack room is locked at night when the last person leaves. For added security, an electronic key-code gate sits at the end of the driveway.
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The arena is 110 feet by 220 feet and is sand-based. The arena is also fenced in with four strands of four inch Centaur fence. The arena has four stadium lights for night riding. The 60 foot round pen - also sand-based - has one stadium light. |
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Our jumps are sturdy wood or similar materials and are excellent to school over. There are numerous poles for use as training aides for young horses and riders. These are for all Seven Oaks patrons to enjoy and use; we just ask that they are used gently. The upkeep of the jumps (fresh paint, etc) is provided in part by the Montgomery County 4-H, based out of Seven Oaks. |
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The trails around the barn are both on a wide path and off-path trails through woods. These trails are great for ring sour horses and the beginning rider, as well as conditioning and bomb-proofing.
For more pictures of the facility, click here |
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