Broodmare Boarding

Broodmare Boarding and Foaling

 

Starting December 2024 Hoff Ranch will begin offering broodmare boarding. Because successful foaling requires diligence and proper planning. We will only accept a limited number of mares for foaling. By keeping the mares in residence to a limited number, it ensures individual, hands on care.

 

**All mares must come to the ranch with current coggins.

 

We use Victoria Vet Clinic (VVC) out of Victoria, Texas for all of our Veterinary needs. Please be advised it is the owners' responsibility to do their research on this facility.

 

We will begin with a breeding plan which will include but not limited to:

Pre-Breeding Care

Veterinarian Plan

Stud location/Semen

Pre-Foal care

After foal care for both foal and mare

Re-breeding 

 

We request that foaling mares arrive at least 30 days prior to foaling for observation and preparation. 

 

Foaling

As the mare nears her foaling date, she is moved into 19x18 stall. At the first sign of labor, the foaling team is in the stall, assisting the mare until the foal is born, cleaned, treated, standing and nursing and able to be on its own with its mother. A 24hr VVC veterinarian is also on call in case any complications arise.

 

After Care

Pictures and or videos are taken daily to show progress of both foal and mare. Once the foal is 24hrs old we will have a vet come and do it’s first check up. At 48hrs old mare and foal will transition to a paddock during the day and back to their stall at night. Once 1 week old we will halter the foal and start gradually introducing them to leading. After a week of haltering and bonding in the stall; mom and baby are moved into a pasture living arrangement where they have the company of other mares and foals until weaning.

 

Re-Breeding

*To be discussed during breeding plan

 

Foal

1 month old- we will administer their first worming

 

Weaning

At 4 months of age we do what’s called abrupt weaning and completely separate the foal from the mare. We will notify you 14 days before so you can arrange pickup.

 

Halter Breaking​

If you choose to leave the foal with us we will resume with the halter breaking for up to 30 days.

 

Visitations

Visitations are by appointment only.

Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm

*We are closed on all major holidays

 

Pick Ups

You must give a minimum of 48hrs in advance if you wish to pick up your mare/foal before the planned date. Please keep in mind we have multiple mares/foals and it may take time to separate yours from the rest. Times are the same as visitation.

 

 

*We have a certified horse shoer that comes to the ranch every 6 weeks. If you would like your mare trimmed or shoed please let us know and we will get pricing.

 

*We offer advertising if you wish to sell your foal at weaning for an additional fee

 

**Hoff Ranch is not responsible or liable for deaths or accidents of any kind to yourself, your family or your animals.