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Horse Boarding Information

Olds College’s horse boarding services are reserved for Olds College students. Priority is given to those students enrolled in academic programs that require a horse for their program.

Boarding Details

Fees

  • Board rates are reviewed annually to ensure fair pricing and include feeding, hay, shelter and bedding. For the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, board rates have been set at $525/month plus G.S.T., and fees are required to be paid in advance for the full term (four months payment for each term).
  • Board fees are not included in academic program fees.

Facilities and Amenities

  • Olds College facilities include indoor stalls and outdoor pens. Indoor stalls are reserved for students enrolled in academic programs that require students to board a horse. Outdoor pens, single and dual occupancy, are available for all other boarders.
  • Lockers are made available to boarders to store personal items. Olds College is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • Trailer parking is permitted in designated areas for trailers that have been registered with the Olds College. No overnight camping is permitted.

Vaccine Protocol

The Olds College Vaccine Protocol is strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all horses that at Olds College.

  • Olds College has biosecurity protocols in place to maintain the health of all horses on campus. All boarding horses must have proof of current vaccinations for the following:
    (administered a minimum of 2 weeks prior to arrival)

    Mandatory

    1. Equine Influenza 
    2. Equine Rhinopneumonitis (Upper Respiratory Strain) * Often combined as a “2-way”vaccine 
    3. Strangles - Pinnacle – Intra Nasal 
    4. Please ensure your horse has been recently dewormed prior to arrival (30 days or less) or a negative fecal count exam signed by your vet. 

    For spring vaccinated horses, a booster is required before arrival on campus including a Strangles booster. 

    If your horse is receiving either of these vaccines for the first time please indicate that on your board contract as they will require a booster in 3 to 4 weeks after initial vaccination.

    Other Recommended Vaccinations: 

    1. West Nile 
    2. Eastern & Western Sleeping Sickness 
    3. Tetanus 

Proof Of Current Vaccinations Is Required Prior To The Horse’s Arrival On Campus. 

Acceptable Documents:

  • A certificate from your veterinarian 
  • A copy of the receipt showing proof of mandatory vaccines. 

Please forward proof of vaccination documents including your name and your horse’s name to: 

Shianne Hofer, Arena Operations Coordinator, at shofer@oldscollege.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, only Olds College students are approved to board a horse on campus.

  • Board rates are reviewed annually to ensure fair pricing and include feeding, hay, shelter and bedding. For the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, board rates have been set at $525/month plus G.S.T., and fees are required to be paid in advance for the full term (four months payment for each term).

  • Feeding, hay, shelter and bedding are included in horse boarding fees.

  • Reservations are not offered at this time. Academic programming is given first priority for boarding. Should your program require you to board a horse you will automatically be approved once you have submitted adequate documentation ensuring your horse is in compliance with the Olds College Vaccine Protocols.

  • Once you have been approved to board at Olds College, you will receive details in regards to arrival dates and times as well as other boarding related information.

  • Boarding fees are not included in program fees.

  • Grain and supplements are not included in boarding fees and are the responsibility of the owner to purchase and feed.

  • At this time, only boarders registered in a program that requires them to board a horse at Olds College are assigned to an inside stall, all other boarders are assigned to outdoor pens.

  • Depending on the number of approved applications, horses may be assigned to a dual occupancy outdoor pen. We cannot guarantee that your horse will have its own pen.

  • There can be the opportunity to board more than one horse but this option is dependent on the number of applicants and therefore is not always available.

  • At this time there are designated open riding times available week nights and on weekends. Monthly schedules are provided to boarders in advance of the upcoming month.

  • All farrier and veterinary services are the full responsibility of the owner. Olds College does not offer, arrange or cover the costs associated with either of these services.

For more information

For any inquiries regarding horse boarding at Olds College, please contact the Smart Farm Operations Centre at 403.556.4799.