The Old Maple horses are given choice to move around throughout the day. They have a large paddock with access to stalls, fresh water and plenty of feed.

We believe this amount of freedom helps to calm the horses and allows them to relax when they are not working. Horses can choose to run, roll or nap in the sun anytime they wish.

We don’t have issues with horses chewing fences, weaving, pacing or cribbing.

We think the freedom to choose has something to do with that.

In 2021, Old Maple Farm received grant funding from the State of Vermont to implement an intensive rotational grazing program. This program is good for the soil and good for the grass. We are on track to ensure sustainable grazing and our pastures have shown significant improvement in the years since we initiated the rotational system.

Horses who can graze are turned out as appropriate for their individual needs. Those who cannot graze are offered individualized nutritional evaluations maximizing access to hay throughout the day.

We are adept at managing PPID horses, and we test all hay that come comes into the barn to ensure nutritional balancing and to minimize laminitis risk.

Old Maple horses live in a herd. We are intentionally small to minimize disruption and to ensure we have plentiful pasture in the summer. Since we don’t have many horses coming and going, this also creates a relatively stable herd, reducing stress and minimizing transitions.

Horses are turned out 24/7 either in their shared paddock or, when possible, out on the pastures. We have two stalls and a run-in area where the horses can shelter as needed.

We do not offer full stall board except in the case of injury or quarantine.