"I believe, first and foremost, that a horse should always be allowed to be a horse. We should not force him to conform to our world, but rather, we should always strive to conform to his. We have been graced by God with the privilege of his company and with that privilege comes responsibility. We are charged with his physical and mental well-being, not only for as long as he is considered useful, but for as long as he continues to ask and need our help to comfortably survive." |
Pam Zielinski -2003 |
BROODMARE CARE: |
To that end, every horse at Damrock Farm receives a forage-based diet and as much turnout as possible. Current research shows that this approach is best for developing sound minds and bodies on both adult and growing horses. With the exception of horses in for sales prep, everyone receives free choice hay or grazing, depending on the season. Concentrates are added as needed to maintain a healthy condition. Prep horses also receive a forage-based diet, but with extra concentrates, supplements and exercise as required to achieve maximum condition prior to sale time. |
$28-day/dry $35-day/wet |
Mare care includes twice a day feeding, with daily, nightly or 24 hour turnout, depending on the season. Included in your board is observation for normal pregnancy progression, estrus monitoring and administration of medication as needed if prescribed by a veterinarian. Holding for vet or farrier is included. Veterinary care and farrier work are billed directly to the owner on an as-needed basis. A one time foaling fee of $450 applies at foaling. Foaling with dystocia may incur additional charges at the Farm's discretion. Normal foaling fee includes monitoring before, during and after delivery, helping with delivery if needed, examination of foal for any abnormalities, newborn care, administration of any needed medications (mare and foal) and holding for veterinary aftercare. All resident foals are halter broke and handled daily, as well as trained to load and to stand for vet and farrier. |
SALES PREP: |
$35-day |
Sales preparation includes twice a day feeding with nightly turnout to avoid sun-bleached coats. Holding for vet and farrier is included. Sale horses should be at Damrock Farm a minimum of 60 days prior to the sale, preferably 90 days. See more details about prepping sale horses on our Sales Prep page. |
DAMROCK FARM Pam and Dave Zielinski 877 State Highway 67 Amsterdam, NY |
PLEASE ASK US ABOUT DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE HORSES! |
Email Us at: Pam@Damrockfarm.com Call us at: 518-843-9311 |