Make it your routine
Choose full, semi-full, semi-self or self board to suit the level of involvement you want.
PLEASURE & TRAIL BOARDING
More time together.
More room to enjoy it.
A relaxed home base for pleasure and trail horses on Central Vancouver Island.
ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Personal attention.
Practical peace of mind.
Spend your time enjoying your horse. With nearby trail systems and a quiet setting, JJ’s Place balances easygoing days with practical boarding choices.
Time to explore
Popular trail systems are a short distance away, with a quiet dead-end road beside the property.
Space for groundwork
A 50-foot sand round pen supports lunging and liberty work, alongside pasture turnout when conditions allow.
THE EVERYDAY DETAILS MATTER
The full picture.
Down to the daily details.
Explore the accommodation, routines and practical details that help you decide what’s right for your horse.
Explore the details below
Stalls, paddocks & bedding
Stall sizes, individual paddocks, daily bedding and cleaning.
Barn & individual accommodation
- Intimate 8 stall barn in a serene private setting on central Vancouver Island
- Safe, clean, secure stalls
- 12 x 11' rubber matted stalls generously bedded with wood shavings in a fully insulated barn
- Attached individual in/out sand paddocks of various sizes with matted entranceways
Bedding & daily upkeep
- Softwood shavings, NOT cedar, used daily
- Shavings provide a healthier dust-free environment compared to sawdust
- Full and Semi Full board stalls and paddocks are picked a minimum of 2 times per day
- Extremely well-drained property, no mud
Handling space
- Cross ties in the 8' walkway
Pasture, turnout & exercise
Space to move, turnout routines and exercise facilities.
Trails, pasture & exercise spaces
- Multiple popular trail systems minutes away
- 8+ acres of securely fenced pasture with many shady spots and multiple natural water elements to cool off on those hot summer days
- Property runs beside a quiet dead end street - perfect for gentle safe in-hand walking or short daily rides
- 50' Round Pen onsite for Lunging/Liberty work
Turnout routine
- Daily pasture turnout - weather permitting, with 6 other horses (maximum) up to 8 hours/day unless otherwise instructed
Feeding, water & daily care
Feeding frequency, individual diets, water quality and medications.
Feeding & medications
- Feeding services 3 x daily if on pasture, 4 x daily if not
- Feeding program tailored to your horse’s individual needs - including hay, alfalfa pellets, Fibre Max & Island Horse Supplement
- Meticulous daily administering of extra supplements/medications
Water quality
- Well water is ph balanced, particle filtered, UV light protected (as safe as humanly possible)
- Well water is tested yearly
Health, grooming & protection
Weekly checks, seasonal protection and communication with your care team.
Grooming & protection
- Semi and Full Board horses will receive weekly basic grooming and complete body assessments. We love and care for them like they are our own
- Owner-provided blanketing/boots/fly spray/fly mask application when needed - no extra charge
First aid & communication
- Basic First Aid for non-serious/ minor injuries - no extra charge
- Complete 100% transparency with all members of the horse’s health care team
Storage, parking & practical details
Boarding arrangements, storage eligibility and additional charges.
Choose your arrangement
- Full, Semi-Full, Semi-Self, or Self Board available
Storage & parking
- On-site access to horse trailer parking for an additional nominal fee per month
- Self and Semi Full boarders have storage in the loft for grain and up to 120 bales of hay per year
Manure disposal
- A no-climb manure pile for easy disposal
Care inclusions vary by boarding arrangement. Please confirm your horse’s individual requirements with Laura.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF CARE
Boarding that fits your life.
Four arrangements, one welcoming home. Talk with Laura about what each option includes for your horse.
Self board
$425/ month + GST
Ask about self board ↗Semi-self board
$750/ month + GST
Ask about semi-self board ↗Semi-full board
$475/ month + GST
Ask about semi-full board ↗Full board
$800/ month + GST
Ask about full board ↗Published rates effective September 1, 2026; subject to review every six months. Confirm rates, inclusions and availability with Laura. Daily rates are also available.
LET’S FIND THE RIGHT FIT