I have been fortunate to find broodmare farms in Illinois and  Kentucky that share many of my same beliefs in the care of horses. A good feed program, cleanliness, exercise, a watchful eye and horse socialization are some of the things I look for and expect when choosing the farms that I board my horses at.

Socialization is extremely important to because I believe that horses have a natural need to be together just as they did in the wild long before humans realized all the benefits and uses that horses have in their lives. All three farms that I partner with are big on socialization.

If you even get a chance to visit a broodmare farm, remember to bring some goodies for the horses. Carrots, apples and peppermint candy are favorites. It's a real thrill to enter a pasture with twenty or more broodmares along with their young foals. Many will saunter over to inspect you as you hand out your treats. At this time you begin to realize how happy and content they are to be together.

Horses are only quarantined under certain circumstances such as: new arrivals, injury or medical necessity, foaling and safety issues. As soon as possible they are returned to the general population.

Willow Ridge Farm provides boarding, lay-ups, broodmare services, foaling and horse transportation. Their prices are very reasonable. Dave and Sue are GOOD people.                            

In Illinois I use:

Willow Ridge Ranch                                                                 Joe Gutierrez and Christine L. Bereck (Owners)
Sue Frost (Farm Manager)
27649 S. Crawford Ave.
Monee, Illinois 60449
telephone: (708) 534-3858
e-mail: willowridgemonee@aol.com

Circle-T Farm provides boarding, lay-ups, broodmare services, foaling, bloodstock advice, sales preparation, and horse transportation. Their prices are very reasonable. Danny Turner is great with my horses, and he's a really GOOD guy. Every afternoon he "home makes" a hot mash that ALL the horses absolutely love. He calls me several times a week to update me on all of my horses which I appreciate.

In Kentucky I use:

Circle-T Farm
Danny Turner (Owner/Farm Manager)
362 Thatchers Mill Road
Paris, Kentucky 40361
telephone: (cell) (859) 707-3020
telephone: (farm) (859) 294-7654
e-mail: danny@circletfarm.com
website: www.circletfarm.com