Q: What does rough board include?
A: Rough board includes the use of all facilities (indoor, outdoor, square arena, wash stalls, tack room, trailer parking (for an additional fee), trails, lounge and access to the sick stall (for an additional fee) in case of injury or sickness that requires stall rest or monitoring. For the safety of the horses and for our employees, we do not feed grain to rough board horses. Horses are given 24/7 access to round bales with slow feed hay nets year round and have access to pasture in summer months. We routinely drag the area in warmer months for manure management. Owners are welcome to purchase their own grain and feed their horse(s). Rough board horses are checked and looked over at minimum twice daily. Auto water and shelters provided.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: No, dogs are not allowed due to safety and liability reasons,
Q: Does Dawson board stallions or broodmares?
A: For safety and liability reasons stallions are not allowed on the premises. However, exceptions can be made for a youngster under the age of 2 years (if you plan to geld them).
Broodmares that have foals or are expecting are not allowed as Dawson does not have the proper space to house them.
Q: How often are stalls cleaned?
A: Stalls are cleaned 5 days a week. Stalls are not cleaned on Wednesdays, Sundays, or holidays. If there are any changes to this it will be communicated in our Facebook group for boarders. Bedding is provided by DPS only. You may purchase additional bedding if needed for a medical condition for a small monthly fee. On days that stalls will not be cleaned staff will provide extra bedding if you would like to self clean.
Q: How often are horses fed?
A: Stalled horses are fed and watered twice daily. Supplements and medications are giving upon request of the owner and provided by the owner. Extra hay can be provided at an additional cost but we have found that most horses do very well with what is provided. We ask that additional grains, supplements, medications be clearly labeled and ready to be fed in baggies or containers.
Q: Does the barn provide grain and if so, what kind of grain is it?
A: Yes, DPS provides a 12% protein 6.5% fat grain custom mixed from the Oregon Farm Center. Stall board includes up to 4 pounds per day.
Q: How are horses turned out and how often?
A: Horses are turned out to pasture daily with weather and pasture conditions permitting. We take great pride in the safety of the horses as well as the management of our pastures so when the weather gets too wet we do keep horses inside. It is managements discretion on if horses will stay in and will be communicated to boarders in our Facebook group. Horses are in mixed herds.
Q: Are guests and trainers allowed on the property?
A: YES! DPS allows guests on the property as long as we have a Hold Harmless Agreement signed by EACH visitor. Liability waivers can be found online or in our lounge in a filing system on the wall. Outside trainers are welcome as long as they have a liability waiver signed and proof of liability insurance on file with management with Dawson Pointe Stables listed as a "certificate" holder and abides by our rules.
Q: What vet does DPS use and can I bring my own?
A: DPS uses Country View Equine, however, you may use whomever you choose. Currently Country View has a monthly sign up so you can save some money getting in on the larger barn calls. These sign up sheets are in the lounge.
Q: Does Dawson have a regular farrier that comes out?
A: We have many farriers that come for our boarders. You are welcome to inquire about getting added on or bring your own farrier.
Q: Will the arena’s be shut down for anything?
A: Generally, no. We do have 3 open schooling shows per year and the arena's are occupied for those shows but you know well in advance when this will happen. Other than the shows and possibly some maintenance here and there the arena's are open for use during barn hours. Again, if and when any would be shut down we would allow as much notification as possible beforehand.
Q: Does DPS have a specific vaccine\worming requirement?
A: Yes, we require both spring and fall shots, as well as a current negative coggins to come onto the property. We also require proper deworming 4 times a year or a fecal test stating they do not need to be dewormed. Proper dental and hoof care is also required on a routine basis.
Q: How large are your herds in daily turn out and do you split them up according to gender?
A: Herds are usually mixed gender and are turned out according to what barn they stall in. We do monitor the herds for their safety and wellbeing,
Q: Do you have helmet requirements?
A: Yes, anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a safety helmet while mounted\riding.
Q: Do you allow horses to have back shoes?
A: Yes, however, only if the horse is not a kicker.
Q: What are your barn hours?
A: Monday through Saturday 8am to 9:30pm and Sundays 8am to 9pm. If there is an emergency or you have an event that you will need to be here outside the barn hours please communicate with management prior to the event.
Q: What does rough board include?
A: Rough board includes the use of all facilities (indoor, outdoor, square arena, wash stalls, tack room, trailer parking (for an additional fee), trails, lounge and access to the sick stall (for an additional fee) in case of injury or sickness that requires stall rest or monitoring. For the safety of the horses and for our employees, we do not feed grain to rough board horses. Horses are given 24/7 access to round bales with slow feed hay nets year round and have access to pasture in summer months. We routinely drag the area in warmer months for manure management. Owners are welcome to purchase their own grain and feed their horse(s). Rough board horses are checked and looked over at minimum twice daily. Auto water and shelters provided.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: No, dogs are not allowed due to safety and liability reasons,
Q: Does Dawson board stallions or broodmares?
A: For safety and liability reasons stallions are not allowed on the premises. However, exceptions can be made for a youngster under the age of 2 years (if you plan to geld them).
Broodmares that have foals or are expecting are not allowed as Dawson does not have the proper space to house them.
Q: How often are stalls cleaned?
A: Stalls are cleaned 5 days a week. Stalls are not cleaned on Wednesdays, Sundays, or holidays. If there are any changes to this it will be communicated in our Facebook group for boarders. Bedding is provided by DPS only. You may purchase additional bedding if needed for a medical condition for a small monthly fee. On days that stalls will not be cleaned staff will provide extra bedding if you would like to self clean.
Q: How often are horses fed?
A: Stalled horses are fed and watered twice daily. Supplements and medications are giving upon request of the owner and provided by the owner. Extra hay can be provided at an additional cost but we have found that most horses do very well with what is provided. We ask that additional grains, supplements, medications be clearly labeled and ready to be fed in baggies or containers.
Q: Does the barn provide grain and if so, what kind of grain is it?
A: Yes, DPS provides a 12% protein 6.5% fat grain custom mixed from the Oregon Farm Center. Stall board includes up to 4 pounds per day.
Q: How are horses turned out and how often?
A: Horses are turned out to pasture daily with weather and pasture conditions permitting. We take great pride in the safety of the horses as well as the management of our pastures so when the weather gets too wet we do keep horses inside. It is managements discretion on if horses will stay in and will be communicated to boarders in our Facebook group. Horses are in mixed herds.
Q: Are guests and trainers allowed on the property?
A: YES! DPS allows guests on the property as long as we have a Hold Harmless Agreement signed by EACH visitor. Liability waivers can be found online or in our lounge in a filing system on the wall. Outside trainers are welcome as long as they have a liability waiver signed and proof of liability insurance on file with management with Dawson Pointe Stables listed as a "certificate" holder and abides by our rules.
Q: What vet does DPS use and can I bring my own?
A: DPS uses Country View Equine, however, you may use whomever you choose. Currently Country View has a monthly sign up so you can save some money getting in on the larger barn calls. These sign up sheets are in the lounge.
Q: Does Dawson have a regular farrier that comes out?
A: We have many farriers that come for our boarders. You are welcome to inquire about getting added on or bring your own farrier.
Q: Will the arena’s be shut down for anything?
A: Generally, no. We do have 3 open schooling shows per year and the arena's are occupied for those shows but you know well in advance when this will happen. Other than the shows and possibly some maintenance here and there the arena's are open for use during barn hours. Again, if and when any would be shut down we would allow as much notification as possible beforehand.
Q: Does DPS have a specific vaccine\worming requirement?
A: Yes, we require both spring and fall shots, as well as a current negative coggins to come onto the property. We also require proper deworming 4 times a year or a fecal test stating they do not need to be dewormed. Proper dental and hoof care is also required on a routine basis.
Q: How large are your herds in daily turn out and do you split them up according to gender?
A: Herds are usually mixed gender and are turned out according to what barn they stall in. We do monitor the herds for their safety and wellbeing,
Q: Do you have helmet requirements?
A: Yes, anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a safety helmet while mounted\riding.
Q: Do you allow horses to have back shoes?
A: Yes, however, only if the horse is not a kicker.
Q: What are your barn hours?
A: Monday through Saturday 8am to 9:30pm and Sundays 8am to 9pm. If there is an emergency or you have an event that you will need to be here outside the barn hours please communicate with management prior to the event.