Pitcher Ranch
boarding and facilities
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| Large livestock, such as equines require MORE than just a stall and tiny run to stand in all day. |
| The main barn |
| An aerial view of the 477 |
| Indoor heated Equine hospital pen. |
| Indoor unheated 60' Round pen inside insulated Main Barn. |
| The Lake Side Horse Arena |
| Horses on Lush Summer Pasture here. Horses are well cared for in winter here. |
| Quality Instruction with riding horses is available. |
Our Aim is to keep your horse Happy.
FEED AND FORAGE
We will provide your horse with good quality hay that is
free fed, so your horse is always satisfied. Our hay is
traditionally shopped for before it is cut from the fields
(when prime forage is available), and stored indoors for
Maximum value. Careful plannning goes into every bale.
An appropriate ration of grain is supplied on an individual
basis.
We also provide Millenium Gold Vitamins and Mineral Salt,
in either block or Loose Moormans Salt. Some pens are
provided with plain white loose salt also.
The ranch water tanks are heated in the Winter months.
Weather permitting, One day per month horses are
encouraged to drink more water (with salt available). Since
the year 1998 we have found this practice (combined with
open space for horses to be able to move about freely) to be
quite effective in the prevention of colic and waste. Although
our herd size for an Alaskan Ranch is respectable, We also
have never had a case of ulcer, or stocking up.
We stand behind our feeding program.
To date we've never had a complaint from any client about
this practice we call picaninny (no racial slur intended). The
horses here are happy, and so are the clients (who have been
from different social, political and racial backgrounds).
References available.
EQUINE HOUSING
We offer Spacious 160'x220' pens specifically designed for
horses. These pens are directly adjacent to the popular Barley
Lake, and the Lake Side Horse Arena.
Space can also be offered inside the Ranch's Main barn,
a 75'x 325' insulated structure. Most Horses kept in the main
barn enjoy 20 to 60 acre pasture.
AMENITIES
There is a new Matted Wash Rail for horse grooming. Now
located in the Main Barn.
Your horse might enjoy the Hot and Cold running water.
You'll enjoy free use of the indoor arena. Currently it is a 60'
round pen located in the center of the main barn.
It is being expanded to 75'x 100' in 2008.
You can also utilize the Lake Side Horse Arena. A private
250'x 300' horse park that is currently in use while being
developed. The arena is now stocked with
Wheel barrows & rakes, Cones, Mounting Step, barrels,
Horse Soccer Balls, and Cavaletti Poles That you may utilize
for training your horse.
There is a heated indoor bathroom, and Coffee pot that is
nearly always supplied for you!
If you have an Equine Emergency, you are welcome to utilize
the heated indoor Hospital Pen. We keep basic first Aid
supplies on hand for your Veterinarian's convenience.
The Pitcher Ranch also touts miles of beautiful PRIVATE
horse trails for you to explore and enjoy. There are even more
trails in the adjacent State Wildlife Refuge. Avoid the
crowds and Bring your Fishing pole and enjoy fishing in any
one of the 3 lakes that are upon the 477 acre estate.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
learn the inside tips on how to train green horses with Flo
Pitcher. She has been Starting horses now for 33 years.
She can also unlock your problem horse issues and help you
understand him/her better.
We also offer basic riding instruction.
Free Western Saddle and Tack fitting and
Free one hour Green Horse Evaluations.
OTHER SERVICES
We offer reliable breeding Services to our Fine AQHA
Stallions.
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
A great attitude!
Your own Tack, Grooming Supplies and equipment.
Your own locking tack storage device. (this can be your car,
or a large tote box).
FEED AND FORAGE
We will provide your horse with good quality hay that is
free fed, so your horse is always satisfied. Our hay is
traditionally shopped for before it is cut from the fields
(when prime forage is available), and stored indoors for
Maximum value. Careful plannning goes into every bale.
An appropriate ration of grain is supplied on an individual
basis.
We also provide Millenium Gold Vitamins and Mineral Salt,
in either block or Loose Moormans Salt. Some pens are
provided with plain white loose salt also.
The ranch water tanks are heated in the Winter months.
Weather permitting, One day per month horses are
encouraged to drink more water (with salt available). Since
the year 1998 we have found this practice (combined with
open space for horses to be able to move about freely) to be
quite effective in the prevention of colic and waste. Although
our herd size for an Alaskan Ranch is respectable, We also
have never had a case of ulcer, or stocking up.
We stand behind our feeding program.
To date we've never had a complaint from any client about
this practice we call picaninny (no racial slur intended). The
horses here are happy, and so are the clients (who have been
from different social, political and racial backgrounds).
References available.
EQUINE HOUSING
We offer Spacious 160'x220' pens specifically designed for
horses. These pens are directly adjacent to the popular Barley
Lake, and the Lake Side Horse Arena.
Space can also be offered inside the Ranch's Main barn,
a 75'x 325' insulated structure. Most Horses kept in the main
barn enjoy 20 to 60 acre pasture.
AMENITIES
There is a new Matted Wash Rail for horse grooming. Now
located in the Main Barn.
Your horse might enjoy the Hot and Cold running water.
You'll enjoy free use of the indoor arena. Currently it is a 60'
round pen located in the center of the main barn.
It is being expanded to 75'x 100' in 2008.
You can also utilize the Lake Side Horse Arena. A private
250'x 300' horse park that is currently in use while being
developed. The arena is now stocked with
Wheel barrows & rakes, Cones, Mounting Step, barrels,
Horse Soccer Balls, and Cavaletti Poles That you may utilize
for training your horse.
There is a heated indoor bathroom, and Coffee pot that is
nearly always supplied for you!
If you have an Equine Emergency, you are welcome to utilize
the heated indoor Hospital Pen. We keep basic first Aid
supplies on hand for your Veterinarian's convenience.
The Pitcher Ranch also touts miles of beautiful PRIVATE
horse trails for you to explore and enjoy. There are even more
trails in the adjacent State Wildlife Refuge. Avoid the
crowds and Bring your Fishing pole and enjoy fishing in any
one of the 3 lakes that are upon the 477 acre estate.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
learn the inside tips on how to train green horses with Flo
Pitcher. She has been Starting horses now for 33 years.
She can also unlock your problem horse issues and help you
understand him/her better.
We also offer basic riding instruction.
Free Western Saddle and Tack fitting and
Free one hour Green Horse Evaluations.
OTHER SERVICES
We offer reliable breeding Services to our Fine AQHA
Stallions.
WHAT YOU PROVIDE
A great attitude!
Your own Tack, Grooming Supplies and equipment.
Your own locking tack storage device. (this can be your car,
or a large tote box).
| you can also enjoy many of the same amenities of boarding on the ranch, without the pain of expense! Save money by simply buying a Ranch Rider Membership! Ranch Rider memberships only cost $50 per month for a one year contract. Monies collected under the ranch rider program will be directly used to maintain and improve the arenas and trails that you use! Call Flo Pitcher for details 907-373-1457 |
| Board for the average horse is $425 per month. Includes feed. |
