At home in the hills.
Situated on 20 acres in the Alberta Foothills between Calgary and Cochrane, our full-time staff person, Patsy, has been at Glenhaven Stables for over ten years. She is a horseman herself, highly trustworthy and experienced. Our part time staff person is also a very reliable horse owner. Two homes on the property ensure that there are horse-minded people available in the event of an emergency.
Features
20+ Indoor box stalls
20m x 40m indoor riding arena with premium footing (sand and ReitenRite Footing Additive)
30m x 60m sand outdoor riding arena
Large outdoor grass riding space
17 individual turn out paddocks, each with shelter and water
Two large group turn out fields, one for mares, one for geldings
One large pasture for horses to live in 24/7 with natural shelter and water
Heated viewing lounge
Wash rack with hot running water
Secure feed room
Individual tack lockers
Space to hang seasonal blankets
“Glenhaven Stables has been home for my horses for many years now. I love that the barn is close to both my home and work which allows me to spend more time with them. My boys enjoy a customized turnout that allows for their particular needs and are watched over by Patsy, our barn manager, who has many years of experience in the horse industry and a calming approach to horse care.the difference.”
— Deb Hoye
Price List
Indoor Boxstall - $900.00/mo
Services include: Oats (grain) and hay/cubes fed twice daily, once in A.M., once in P.M., plus a night feed of hay at approximately 9:00 P.M. Horses in indoor box stalls can have one blanket (with hood) put on and taken o daily (at turn out and turn in). The horse will be turned out to a pasture or paddock based on the wishes of the client and available space.
Outdoor Paddock - $650.00/mo
Services include: Oats (grain) and hay/cubes fed twice daily, once in A.M., once in P.M., plus a night feed of hay at approximately 9:00 P.M. Each paddock has a shelter and an ample supply of clean drinking water. Paddock horses can be turned out to group pasture daily, for an additional fee, based on the wishes of the client and available space.
Shared paddocks are $635.00/mo/horse.
There are a very limited number of shared paddocks available.
Pasture Board - $545.00/mo
Services include: Hay fed twice daily, once in A.M., once in P.M., plus a night feed of hay at approximately 9:00 P.M. The feeding of hay may be monitored and changed depending on the availability of grass in the pasture. The pasture provides natural shelter by way of a small forest and an ample supply of clean drinking water.
Additional Services
Turn out to grass field from a paddock - $30.00/mo
Step 8 (1 gallon per day) - $105.00/mo
Beet Pulp (1 dry cup/day) - $10.00/mo
Hay Cubes (per gallon fed each day) - $22.00/mo
Hay Surcharge (any feed greater than 3 flakes / feeding) - cost of hay
Training
Bring in your own trainer or work with one of our recommend trainers to create a program that works best for you.
Coach Janet Adams
Janet Adams is a staple in Alberta’s dressage community, as a competitor and as a coach. Born and raised in central Alberta on a large horse farm, Janet has been involved in the industry for 30+ years. Janet is a certified “Competition Coach Specialist” with Equine Canada and carries full insurance to meet your coaching, training and schooling ride needs. Janet works out of Glenhaven Stables daily and while it is not a requirement for our boarders to take lessons, Janet is available as an option if you are seeking guidance. As a rider, Janet has too many red ribbons and championships to mention. But as a coach, it is appropriate to mention that Janet has twice been recognized as Equine Canada’s Competition Coach Specialist of the year (2013 and 2015).
Please feel free to reach out to Janet through her website at dressagesteps.com
Coach Sandy Alexander
With a tremendous sense of humour, a keen eye, and a soft spot in his heart for every horse, Sandy has a unique way to get the best out of his students and their horses. Sandy Alexander has owned, bred, and trained outstanding horses that have excelled to the upper levels of many disciplines including hunters, jumpers, and dressage. He is also a judge and senior inspector for the Canadian Warmblood Registry. As well as training top level horses, Sandy has coached many students to high levels of competition in hunter, jumpers, and dressage. Again, while it is not a requirement for our boarders to take lessons, Sandy is available if you are seeking guidance over poles, through gymnastics, or if you would like to jump bigger fences.