The splendid facilities and fertile pastures of WynOaks
Farm are ideal in the operation of our successful thoroughbred
nursery specializing in raising racehorses.
Situated on 97 rolling acres of Pennsylvania countryside
in Lancaster County; the picturesque property is nestled
between woodlands and the Muddy Run River, and the surrounding
area consists of agricultural production and pastures.
WynOaks Farm offers Pennsylvania a new state-of-the-art
facility, full construction will include an additional
26 stall Broodmare Barn equipped with several foaling
stalls, a Stallion Barn capable of standing 6 class
stallions, multiple large (32’X64’) run-in
sheds, and both large and small pastures and paddocks.
Careful consideration has been given to the lay out
and construction of the entire facility optimizing not
only the farm’s natural beauty, but also to give
consideration to the safety and well-being of the horses.
Additionally we consult with local experts to help us
effectively manage the land and to determine the composition
of the soil and native grasses in order to optimize
the nutritional value of the pastures.
Barns
WynOaks Farm barns are of new construction. All are
center aisle design with sliding doors at each end providing
excellent cross ventilation.
 Stalls
Front and rear stall doors and ceiling fans in each
stall provides maximum ventilation for all horses.
All stalls are designed with the highest level of
safety and health for your horse.
 Fencing
Fences are built of oak; four-board and solid treated
post construction. Corners are rounded for safety.
All pasture gates on the farm are kept locked, again
to ensure safety.
Run-In Sheds
The run-in sheds located in the pastures are 32' x
64' concrete block construction; cool in the summer
and warm in winter months. The run-in sheds are bedded
with straw and are stocked with free choice hayracks
and salt.
 Pastures
and Paddocks
Finally, there are large, grassy "turn-out"
pastures for mares and their foals, mares in foal,
weanlings, yearlings, horses on a slow mend...and
those who, from soreness of body or spirit, need "freshening"
- a chance to roll in the grass and cavort, a vacation
from the noise and confinement of barn life and the
stresses of racing. We offer large turnout paddocks,
each equipped with automatic watering systems.
Our
pastures are well maintained with yearly samples taken
from the fields to test in order to maintain balanced
levels of vitamins and minerals. Nutritional consultants
are utilized year round to promote healthy, balanced,
individualized feed programs for every horse.
Pastures are of bluegrass, timothy,
clover. The pastures are mowed, fertilized and limed
on a regular schedule.
Health
Care
At WynOaks Farm, we inspect every horse several times
daily. Any issue--whether it’s nutrition, breeding,
shoeing, disease prevention, or just the emotional
well-being of the animal—receives the immediate
attention of our managers and staff.
Coggins Test
A negative Coggins Test for Equine Infectious Anemia,
EIA within twelve months is required before arrival.
Dentist
An Equine Dentist checks the horses at least once
a year. WynOaks Farm will schedule dental services
for our clients upon request.
Worming and Medications
Mares are wormed every eight weeks. Foals are wormed
monthly. Upon arrival all horses are wormed and are
not turned out on pastures or paddocks until forty-eight
hours after worming.
Daily medications that the farm owner can administer
will be given at no charge.
Owners are responsible for the cost of medications
and veterinary services.
Blacksmith/Ferrier Services
Trimming is scheduled every six to eight weeks or
as necessary.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations required before arrival and boostered
yearly or every 6 months as necessary include:
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· EEE/WEE;
· Potomac Horse Fever, PHF;
· Rhino/Flu;
· Tetanus;
· Rabies
· West Nile
· Botulism if requested by owner. |
Veterinarian Services
Quality veterinary service is always available, including
surgical facilities within minutes of the farm provided
by New Bolton
Center School of Veterinary Medicine.
All boarded thoroughbreds are placed on our veterinary
maintenance plan that ensures routine medical needs
– shots, worming, tooth care – are all
automatically scheduled and addressed. |
