Giddy-up, tune-up or lay-up; short-term boarding for horses can be quite useful for a variety of reasons. Varian Equestrian is here for the equestrian community and offering short-term horse boarding is one example.
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Whether you want to giddy-up in a location you haven’t explored; or need a training tune-up for your horse/yourself; or are looking for a hand as you provide a higher level of care for your horse, Varian Equestrian Center in Arroyo Grande can accommodate you.
Giddy-up in South SLO County
Come explore the trails and beaches of south SLO County. Take a weekend or more and come explore with friends and family.
Dreaming of riding your horse at the beach? Pismo Natural Preserve is a short drive down Grande Avenue from Varian Equestrian Center. Beautiful, firm sand at the seashore is ideal footing for a gallop down Pismo Beach. One can also take a trail heading to the sand dunes and find windswept sand waves to marvel at. Ride through a foliage tunnel as you head back towards the beach.
Looking for a unique and challenging trail riding experience? Pismo Preserve provides a good workout for your horse and stunning ocean views where you can see for miles and miles. This is a shared trail experience so your horse should be able to manage hikers and mountain bikers.
How about exploring trails around Lopez Lake? Travel in-land a bit and enjoy the Lopez Lake trails. Ride through oak groves that wind in and around the camp ground or take the steady climb up Duna Vista trail for a bird’s eye view of the lake from the top.
Horse Housing for Short-Term Giddy-up Stays at Varian Equestrian Center
Short-term boarders are housed isolated from the rest of the boarders. Box stalls in the Stallion Barn are used primarily, but occasionally the 24 x 24 pipe stall options are available. Short-term boarders must have a current Coggins test and be up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming. Most short-term boarders use their own hay so the horse(s) does not/do not have to transition to new different hay. However, Varian Equestrian Center can provide feed.
People Housing for Short-Term Stays in South SLO County
There are several options for short-term people housing in south SLO County. On-site at Varian Equestrian Center you can arrange for dry camping in your rig, or there are two short-term rental housing options.
Another option is staying nearby in the quaint village of Arroyo Grande at the Agrarian Hotel. This hotel is walking distance to all the restaurants, coffee shops, shopping offerings and the swinging bridge found in the village of Arroyo Grande.
Short-Term Boarding for Training Tune-up
There are a variety of trainers, including a kid’s program, now operating out of Varian Equestrian Canter. Perhaps you, your horse or child could use a tune up or prep for a horse show or event? Schedule a stay with training for whatever time frame works for your needs. Contact Varian Equestrian Center to learn about all the training options.
Short-Term Boarding for Lay-up Care
Sometimes our horse’s care requires more time than we may have due to work or other commitments. Let the VEC team help you with a medical lay-up or exercise coming back from an injury.
Heading out of town for awhile and need focused horse care? The team at VEC can take that worry off your plate so you can enjoy your travels knowing your horse is being cared for properly.
Varian Equestrian Center is Here for You
So, whether you are looking for short-term boarding options to giddy-up in south SLO County; or a training tune-up for you, your horse or child; or lay-up care to handle more specific and higher contact horse care, Varian Equestrian Center in Arroyo Grande, CA is here for you. Contact Varian Equestrian Center and let them know your needs.
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