Manakin Equine Retirement Association

10/06/2026

We're looking for barn help. Mainly cleaning stalls. It's three hours of work and can be done in the evening or early morning. I'm talkin' 5:30 or 6 AM. If you're a reliable person with experience and good transportation, we're interested in you. Call or text 804-337-7190 to set up a meeting.

10/05/2026

These two guys are living their best life in retirement. Is it getting close to time for you to put your buddy out to pasture? If so, message us for details on our program.

09/06/2026

It’s a gorgeous day for a horse show!

04/17/2026

We said goodbye to Bailey last Friday. Her last day on earth was a spa day. Haley came up from North Carolina, and Stephen took the day off from work. Kim spruced her all up with a bath and hand-grazed her for the afternoon, and she had all the treats she wanted. Here's a story I wrote about her a couple of years ago. RIP Bailey Irish Creme.

The story of a mischievous paint pony

04/15/2026

We currently have space available for one gelding at one of our satellite facilities. This is a small farm, five minutes from our main facility. The property has good board fencing, run-ins, stalls, and electricity.

Our team members visit twice each day for feeding and wellness checks on the horses and the property. We handle blanketing, fly masks, and routine first aid as needed. We can also coordinate vet and farrier calls. Our operation is licensed and insured, and everyone on our team is fully qualified for the work they perform.

Please message us if you’re looking for this type of program for your retired gelding.

03/27/2026

These two old guys are living their best life. Are your horses ready for retirement? Drop us a line and learn the options.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from Manakin Equine Retirement Association 🎉🐴
As we head into the new year, we’re working to make our pastures and stalls safer and more comfortable for our retired horses. We’re raising funds for fencing upgrades and stall mat renovations—practical improvements that make a real difference every day.

• Each 16' fence plank costs $18
• Stall mats are $60 each, and we need 6 mats per stall

Every donation—large or small—directly supports our programs and helps us give our horses the safe, dignified retirement they deserve.

If you’re able to help, we’d be deeply grateful. Thank you for supporting our horses and starting the year with kindness 💚

The Horses Appreciate Your Support! Make a Donation While our Boarding and Riding Programs provide much of the revenue to support our retirees, we still depend on you, our friends and supporters, to help maintain the care of these wonderful creatures. After facility costs and feed / hay, our biggest...

12/31/2025

This makes my heart happy. At 21 years old, Zenyatta has a wonderful retirement. Message me to learn about MERA's retirement programs for your horse.

12/06/2025

These guys hate being confined to their stalls so you can see they were real happy to finally get out into the snow.

11/02/2025