Horse Boarding

 

Conveniently located 30-minutes south of Washington, DC, 30-minutes from National Harbor, and just under an hour from Alexandria, VA.

SUSTAINABLE HORSE BOARDING FOR GELDINGS

Where horses live like horses.

Horses are herd animals. If you’re tired of stall rotations, overmanaged routines, and horses that don’t get to just be horses… you’re in the right place.

We offer a thoughtful, low-stress, turnout-based boarding experience built around movement, forage, and natural living - without sacrificing care or oversight.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

Most barns manage horses.
We manage an ecosystem.

  • Well-managed gelding herd – social and stable

  • 24/7 turnout – because standing in a stall isn’t a life

  • Rotational grazing (moves every 1–2 days) – healthier pasture, healthier horses

  • Multi-species stacking – pastured poultry follow the herd rotation for natural pest management and manure breakdown

  • 75 acres of scenic trails – ride, wander, or just breathe

  • Low-stress environment – designed for physical and mental soundness

This isn’t high-drama barn life. It’s calm, consistent, and built for long-term health.

BOARDING — $600/MONTH

  • 24/7 turnout in a well-managed gelding herd

  • Rotational grazing across multiple paddocks

  • Continuous forage access (round bales in winter)

  • Once daily feeding with quality, locally-sourced grain

  • Owner-provided supplements administered

  • Blanketing as needed (40 degrees and below)

  • Daily oversight and care

  • Personal tack locker included

Everything your horse needs. Nothing they don’t.

WHAT YOUR HORSE GETS (THAT MOST DON’T)

  • Constant movement → better joints, digestion, and sanity

  • True herd interaction → not just shared fence lines

  • Fresh ground every 1–2 days → reduced parasite load, improved grazing

  • Naturally reduced pests and parasites through multi-species grazing (less reliance on chemicals)

  • Forage-first nutrition → because ulcers are expensive and unnecessary

LOCATION

Convenient without feeling crowded:

  • ~30 minutes south of Washington, DC

  • ~30 minutes from National Harbor

  • Under 1 hour from Alexandria, VA

Close enough for regular visits. Far enough to exhale when you arrive.

IS THIS A GOOD FIT?

We’re not for everyone, and that’s intentional.

This is a great fit if you:

  • Want your horse living outside, not stalled

  • Value long-term soundness over short-term convenience

  • Appreciate a quieter, more natural boarding environment

  • Have a gelding who does well in a herd setting

Schedule a visit today and see what your horse’s life could look like: shari@foxfirefarmmd.com