Care that knows them
Individual feeding routines, supplements and medications as arranged, with attention to everyday changes.
RETIREMENT BOARDING
Their golden years.
Your peace of mind.
A peaceful home for aging and retired horses, with personal attention and care that adapts to the individual.
A COMFORTABLE NEXT CHAPTER
Personal attention.
Practical peace of mind.
Retirement looks different for every horse. At JJ’s Place, a small barn and an attentive daily routine make room for each horse’s changing needs.
A gentler rhythm
Small-herd pasture time when weather and individual needs allow, with comfortable stalls and attached sand paddocks.
An experienced partner
Laura’s equine education and nursing background support thoughtful communication with your horse’s care team.
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 entranceway
Bedding & daily upkeep
- Shavings - not sawdust - means less dust which is much better for your horse
- Softwood shavings, NOT cedar, used daily
- Shavings provide a healthier dust-free environment compared to sawdust
- Full & 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' barn walkway
Pasture, turnout & exercise
Space to move, turnout routines and exercise facilities.
Pasture & exercise spaces
- 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 per 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 & Semi Full boarders have storage in the loft for grain & 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