Horse Boarding at Chez Chevaux Farm 
Since horses evolved as grazing, herd mammals, we attempt to follow a regimen that emphasizes these specific characteristics and their inherent behavioral expressions with horses entrusted to our care. While each horse has its own stall in the barn, we feel that horses are healthier if not confined in stalls for prolonged periods. Horses are confined for longer periods only when injured, ill, or because of inclement weather.The ideal regimen would be horses living in paddocks with loafing sheds, water, and 24-hour access to pastures for grazing throughout the year. However, climate and insects in northern Indiana, along with the requirement to feed specific amounts of grain and supplements to individual animals, do not permit the complete realization of this ideal. Consequently, we have routine diurnal group turnout and noctural individual confinement for most horses. Each horse is fed grain (and supplements, where necessary) before turnout and upon confinement. This feeding (and turnout) interval varies, depending upon the seasonal length of daylight, but it's usually from about ten (winter) to fourteen (summer) hours. Hay is provided during confinement and when pasture is unavailable for grazing. Hay, a grass-alfalfa mix,  is fed on the ground as pasture would be grazed. Horses are turned-out in small, compatible "herds" of three to four animals in paddocks with water and loafing sheds and associated pastures. In the summer, when insects are most noisome, owner-supplied fly masks will be placed on each horse at turnout. We also paste-worm all horses at approximately eight week intervals and employ a rotation of fenbenzadole, ivermectine, and pyrantel pamoate for better effectiveness. We expect all boarders to secure regular farrier visits and to vaccinate their horses in the spring and fall of each year for rabies, rhino/flu, tetanus, Potomac/East/West equine encephalitis, and West Nile as they consider necessary. Boarders are free to choose their own farriers and veterinarians, and we all cooperate in order to maintain the health of all the horses on the farm. 

Recommended Links for Additional Information and Supplies 
Local & Regional 
    Derbyshire Farms 
    Michiana Dressage Club 
    Midwest Dressage Association     

National
    Equine Now!
    PoloCenter
    USA Equestrian 
    United States Dressage Federation

Supplies
     American Livestock Supply  (800.356.0700)
     Country Supply  (800.637.6721)
     Dover Saddlery  (800.989.1500)
     State Line Tack  (800.228.9208)