Carousel Ranch Bourbonnaias Illinois

06/04/2026

https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2024/04/17/dear-barn-owners-of-my-past/

BY Jamie Sindell Now that I finally own my own barn after years of boarding, there’s SO much I didn’t realize as a boarder that I TOTALLY get now…. Dear Barn Owners of My Past: I would sincerely like to apologize for believing it was appropriate to grab hay whenever I wanted. I had to […]

05/04/2026

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04/22/2026

Why you always pull back… Giving a routine spring vaccine, in the triangle normal placement and I’ve given a ton of shots, this was on a 2 year old, he jumped a tiny bit, I pulled back saw blood immediately pulled out the vaccine and threw away, ordered another, it’s not worth the risk, I’m sure some would say just give it anyway, well I won’t, the needle and vaccine has been contaminated, done deal in my book. $35 gone but the horse is standing and healthy always pull back before injecting!

04/22/2026

This right here… is what most people don’t see. A trailer full of hay. Around $600 worth of hay. And the fuel it takes to get it here. It lasts this farm maybe two weeks.

Horse ownership isn’t just lessons and riding time. It’s feed. Hay. Bedding. Labor. Land. Maintenance. Fuel. Vet bills.

And right now, all of it is going up.

We’re in a drought. Which means grass isn’t keeping up. Hay is being fed later in the season than usual. For those who have to ship hay in, fuel costs have also doubled, only adding to the rising costs of this industry.

Hay prices are rising. Delivery costs are rising. Everything it takes to care for these horses is climbing right along with it.

This isn’t a complaint. It’s just the reality of what goes into doing this the right way.

Because cutting corners isn’t an option when you are dealing with living beings.

The horses still get fed. They still get quality care. They still come first. Always.

Next you cut that check for lessons, training, board, and think, "man that's alot of money"... think about this hay. Think about the feed bills when feed is averaging $30 a bag right now. Think about supplements, vet bills, etc. Think about the time it takes to care for those horses daily, and the potential labor costs involved in that. I don't know anyone in this industry who truly charges enough.

04/22/2026

🌿 Golden-Years Boarding – Where Retired Horses Thrive 🌿

Give your equine partner the peace, space, and hands-on attention they deserve:

✨ 24/7 turnout on roomy pastures
✨ Free-choice grass hay around the clock
✨ Quiet, low-drama herd – small, carefully matched group
✨ 12 × 12 matted stall always available for shelter, daily use, or bad weather
✨ Stalls cleaned seven days a week (no skipped weekends)
✨ Experienced, on-site caretakers who treat every senior like family

We tailor feed plans, blanketing, meds, farrier/vet scheduling and any extra TLC your retiree may need.

💲 Affordable “special-care” rate – message us for the full package & pricing, or to set up a visit. Spots are limited to keep the herd small and stress-free. Let’s make your horse’s next chapter the best one yet! 🐴💛

04/21/2026

2 days worth of work and now we have another pasture open again for the horses this means the whole barn can now be outside at the same time without issue in group turnout ❤️

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

I have taken so much pride in keeping this old guy looking and feeing his best in his 30s.

He has been under my feed program that I tailored just for him, if you have ever had an old horse you know they are hard to keep weight on. I think he looks great for his age ❤️

04/07/2026

Stalls available — full care boarding

Not every barn is the same… and this one isn’t for everyone.

✔ Group turnout is REQUIRED — no exceptions
✔ 24/7 access to grass hay while turned out
✔ Full care, done daily, by someone actually on-site
✔ Experienced, full-time barn — not a “stop in and feed” setup
✔ Horses are watched — problems are caught before they turn into vet bills

Horses here are allowed to be horses.
They move, they go outside, they live like they should.

If you’re looking for stalled 24/7, bubble wrap management, this barn won’t be the right fit, options available for those wanting a more natural setup.

Located in Bourbonnais.

📩 Message if you’re serious about quality care.