Our Retirement Program

A group of horses grazing on a green hillside at sunset.

Horse Retirement Program

The primary focus at Chester Bar Farm is the well-being of every retired horse.

Upon arrival, each horse is thoughtfully and gradually introduced to the retired herd. Horses begin their transition in a stable with a companion, allowing them time to bond and adjust. They are initially turned out in smaller pastures before eventually joining the larger herd, which soon becomes their new family.

Our pastures are filled with quiet stories—the formation of lifelong friendships and, occasionally, love at first sight. Our philosophy is simple: let a horse be a horse, free to enjoy the peace, movement, and companionship that are innate to their spirit.

Feed and Care

Horses at Chester Bar Farm graze exclusively on our rich, healthy pasture grasses. The results speak for themselves—strong, dappled, and shiny horses.

During the winter months, horses are fed premium-quality Idaho alfalfa. As horses age and require additional nutrition, we have had excellent success supplementing with Purina Senior Formula.

A master farrier provides all routine trimming, and highly respected veterinarians are available 24/7 for emergencies. Horses are trimmed every six weeks, wormed every three months, and receive annual dental care. Chester Bar staff work closely with our equine veterinarians to administer medications as prescribed.

Farm Manager Roger Maines and Assistant Manager Robin Greene personally check each horse multiple times daily, maintaining a hands-on approach and developing a bond with every individual horse.

Two horses in green pasture

Horse Retirement Pricing

The monthly fee for horse retirement at Chester Bar Farm is $750 per horse. This includes feeding, routine trimming, worming, dental care, and multiple daily hands-on inspections.

Billing is available monthly or semi-annually (January 1 and July 1), based on owner preference.

Veterinary services and medications are not included in the monthly fee and are billed directly to the client by the veterinary clinic.

Horse Retirement Gallery

Two horses standing closely together in a green field.
Two horses grazing in a grassy field under clear skies.
Horses grazing peacefully in a lush green meadow with distant mountains.
Two horses grazing in a sunlit green field.
Horses grazing peacefully on a green field with forested hills and mist in the background.
Horses grazing near a forest edge under a cloudy sky.
A group of horses walking across a green field with trees and a farmhouse in the background.
A brown horse grazing in a green field.
A brown horse grazing on green grass in a field.
A brown horse standing in a green grassy field with trees in the background.
A brown horse standing on a grassy hill under a blue sky.
A brown horse grazing on a green field under a cloudy sky.
A chestnut horse with a white blaze stands in a green field.
Horses grazing peacefully on a lush green hillside.
A white horse grazing on green grass in a sunny field.
A horse standing on a grassy field at sunset.
Person standing beside two horses

We consider your retired horses to be part of our family and treat them as our own. Owners are always welcome to visit their horses.