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Private & Semi-Private Equine Retirement in Virginia
Calm Serenity in a Caring, Peaceful & Relaxed Pastoral Setting
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge & Appalachian Mountains you will find Tranquil Equine Retirement Perfection at Rugby Creek. Encompassed by 67 acres of lush orchard grass pastures, shade trees with cool mountain summer breezes and very few insects, your horse will be able to live out the Golden Years in peaceful granduer. We believe that all aspects; physical, mental and emotional are equally valuable in providing your horse with the best equine retirement possible. Taking into consideration what their individual needs are from nutrition, personal attention and congenial pasture mates, we strive to give your horse the absolute best in equine retirement with a personal touch.
Rugby Creek Equine Retirement is privately owned and operated by Ashley & Kelly Smart. We have a lifetime of experience in horse management, showing & breeding. Therefore, we have a vast knowledge of the many different needs your horse might require. It is our belief that every horse has his/her own unique personality and needs. We strive to accommodate, on an individual basis, not only the physical needs but also special attention is given to nurturing the emotional and mental well being of each horse. In order to provide this level of personalized attention and care, we have chosen to limit our number of Retirees accepted to maintain our Specialties (please inquire about available spots or to be put on a waiting list).
If you have a horse that is finding it difficult to adjust from show life to ordinary pasture life in a group and/or herd setting then our Specialized Private & Semi-Private Equine Retirement is the perfect solution.
Your horse will have lush Virginia orchard grass pastures with shade trees to meander and day dream.
We reside in an apartment above one of the barns with views of all the pastures so that we can keep a close watch on all our trustees and ensure they are happy and healthy on a daily basis.
Visiting Your Horse
Even with photo updates and great communication with you, it just isn’t the same as seeing your horse in person, hugging them and smelling them for yourself! To that end we are happy to provide you with the option to rent an AirBNB Vacation Rental ON FARM while you visit your horse.
We are here to offer a safe, secluded and peaceful setting for your best friend and trusted steed to live out their golden years. Here at Rugby Creek Equine Retirement we specialize in offering private & semi-private equine retirement. We feel that in order to fully meet your horse’s uniqueness…. We want to personally “know” your horse, not simply provide a place for your horse!
Boarding Options
Retirement For Stallions
Imagine a place where your retired stallion can live out his retirement grazing about his own private field, relaxing in his private stall allowed to come and go at his leisure...wouldn't all stallions dream of this type of retirement? Well at Rugby Creek those stallion dreams can come true!
Semi-Private Retirement
We all love friends and what better way for your horse to retire than with a friend a side. Our semi-private options are 2 horses per field. We choose horses that get along very well to share each other's company, share leisure grazing and the comfort of a large shed to spend lazy afternoons and peaceful nights... together.
Private Retirement
There are some of us that prefer to have it all to ourselves for many different reasons and for those we have private paddocks/pastures with access to a shed or stall to come and go at their choice. Private boarders have others nearby or sharing a fence line but have their own place all to themselves
FACILITIES
Cross-Fencing and Subdivided Fields with PVC Coated Horse-Safe Black Visibility Hi-Tensile Fencing
Automatic Heated Waterers
Gravel hallways through the barn areas and dirt dry lots for those with management issues
Stalls are lined with rubber mats
Run-In Sheds in the Fields
Limited Stall Boarding is available