Retirement · Layup · Rehab
Retirement & Layup Horse Boarding
A good life for retired show horses, and a quiet, consistent place for horses coming back from injury. In Sonoma County, a short drive from Marin.
Retirement boarding
Care that fits an older horse
We love retirees and give them the attention they deserve. Many older show horses still prefer barn life with daily grooming; others are happiest living outside in a paddock, alone or with friends. We offer the full range, and we’ll help you choose what suits your horse.
Staff watch every horse daily, so small changes in appetite, weight or movement get noticed early. Feeding and supplements are tailored to each horse, and we coordinate with your vet and farrier.
Retirement & layup at a glance
Retirees
Barn life or paddock life
Retirees can live in a stall with daily turnout and grooming, or out in a paddock with shelter. Turnout is matched to each horse: on their own, with a bonded buddy, or in a small group.
Good drainage and all-weather footing keep most paddocks usable through the winter, so older horses keep moving even after heavy rain.
Layup & rehab
Built for horses coming back from injury
Our custom 16-stall barn was designed with rehab horses in mind: padded floors, heated wash racks and several larger 12′ × 16′ stalls.
We follow your veterinary team’s plan for stall rest, controlled exercise and medication. The Equineciser (often called a Eurociser) gives measured, low-impact work as horses return to riding, and the covered arena means rehab schedules don’t stop for the weather.
What’s included
Retirement and layup care
Options
Retirement and layup options
Barn retirement
A stall with daily turnout, grooming and attention, for older horses who like their routine.
Paddock retirement
Paddock living with shelter, alone or with friends, for horses who are happiest outside.
Layup & rehab
Stall rest and controlled return to work under your vet’s plan, with the Equineciser and covered arena.
From our boarders
Special-needs retirees welcome
Bonded pairs, older horses with special feeding needs, and horses on long rehab plans are all part of daily life at Jaz Creek.
“Jaz Creek provided perfectly suited accommodations for all four of my horses, ranging from special-needs bonded retirees to both English and western show horses. Immaculate stalls, good quality hay, grass pastures and superb staff make it the best boarding facility I’ve ever experienced.”
Do you board retired horses?
Yes. Retirees can live in the barn with daily grooming and turnout, or in a paddock with shelter, alone or with friends.
Do you offer layup and rehab boarding?
Yes. The custom barn has padded floors, heated wash racks and larger 12′ × 16′ stalls, and we follow your vet’s plan for rest, exercise and medication.
Do you have a horse walker for rehab?
Yes. A 68-foot, five-horse Centaur Free-Flow Equineciser (often called a Eurociser) provides controlled, low-impact exercise.
Can my retired horse live with a buddy?
Yes. Turnout is matched to each horse, including bonded pairs and small compatible groups.
How far is Jaz Creek from Marin and Santa Rosa?
Novato is about 25 min away, San Rafael about 35 min, and Santa Rosa about 15 min.
Do you have openings for retirees or layups?
Availability changes through the year. Call (415) 716-8905 or use the form below to ask about current openings.
Ask about retirement or layup
Stall availability changes often. Call for the quickest answer, or send a note and we’ll get back to you.
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