Lubbock's best horse boarding facility!

Doesn't your horse deserve green pastures?

At Lubbock's Red Roof Ranch we take great pride in having the best pastures anywhere in the Lubbock area for horses.

We have several pastures that are well maintained and planted in different types of grasses specifically intended for horses for year round grazing.

Our front and largest pasture is planted in a Bermuda blend that the horses just can't get enough of. It is also irrigated and fertilized on a regular schedule and we bale parts of it sometimes.

Our other big pasture is planted in a summertime mix of native grasses that are also great for horses.

We have one 5 acre pasture that we plant in winter wheat and rye to get through the long winters with something to graze but we also always have our own alfalfa and bermuda hay put up to supplement them in case of bad weather.

Our barn area is connected to all of the pastures by gates and they always have access to shelter and good clean water. In fact our big water tank for the horses has a large bio filter that is always on and keeps it clean of dirt and parasites.  In the back of our house we have a small pecan orchard that is planted with endophyte free fescue, rye, Bermuda and clover that we occasionally graze the horses on too. That is their favorite place on the whole farm.

Our ranch is located just 5 minutes from Ransom canyon and is surrounded by CRP fields. You can ride for miles without setting foot on pavement and there is a lot to do with your horse here. It's much better than most other boarding places where all you can do is ride in an arena. Come on out for a visit and ask us about moving your horse in. We often have a waiting list to get in because of the quiet country atmosphere and because people know their horses receive the best care available here so don't wait too long before asking. We have 5 horses of our own and in order to give the best care possible to all of them I never have more than 10 horses at any one time. I am self employed and am always home to care for the horses so you won't have to worry about them.

Take a look at my INFO page below for hay prices, boarding rates and other important info on services we provide.

Rates:

Full care  pasture boarding $180.00 per month.

Includes turnout on the best pastures in Lubbock, quality grain, clean water and access to shelter with round the clock care.

Full care barn stall boarding $300.00 per month.

Includes 12x12 lighted barn stall with 10x14 outside pen under a nice shade tree. The best quality Bermuda or alfalfa hay, twice daily feeding and general turnout when you want.

If you are looking for a place to move your horse to then come on out for a visit with us. We have a nice quiet atmosphere, peaceful country setting and miles of trails and dirt roads to ride on. Best of all we are just minutes from anywhere in Lubbock. We strive to offer the best year round pastures of all the boarding places in the Lubbock area.

We have one big Bermuda pasture in front that is irrigated. We bale and graze on it most of the warm months.

This is where the horses spend most of their day. The whole pasture is a little over 7 acres but we have it cross fenced and graze half while growing the other side for haying every month. It's only early May as I write this so this pasture has just begun to green up and grow again and I just mowed and fertilized it this week but in about 2 more weeks the grass will be up to their knees. This pasture is a mixture of Giant and common Bermuda and is probably the best thing in the country to feed horses.

As you can see, we take a lot of pride in the condition of our horses and our pastures. We are sure you won't find any other boarding facility in the area that has pastures this nice for horses.

This is where our horses come in to be fed in the afternoon. We usually let them graze around the trees for a couple hours on what is probably the best grass to be found in West Texas. It's a mix of Rye, Endophyte free tall Fescue, Bermuda and clover. It's more like something you'd find in Tennessee, where I am from, than anything around here. The chickens follow the horses nearly everywhere during the day while keeping the flies and ticks to a minimum.

This is what it looks like in the peak of it's growing season. There's nothing better around here for horses to graze on. Or for hay.

We are planting two other pastures right now with a Native grass mixture that will also feed the horses throughout late summer and fall.

We have an Alfalfa field also. It's mostly reserved just for baling so you can be assured of the highest quality hay there is for your horses.

We also have two winter pastures that are planted in beardless wheat and Rye this season. We are just now starting to graze the horses on it.

This is the best horse hay you will find in the Lubbock area!

We grow all of our own hay right here on the farm for the horses we own and board. Usually we have more than enough for our own use and sell the surplus to the public at great prices. Compare to feed store quality and prices and consider the fact that you can see where it is grown and know exactly what your horse will be eating and I'm sure you will be impressed.

About our hay:

Giant Bermuda

Our biggest crop is Giant Bermuda. Giant Bermuda is a seeded variety of Bermuda grass that grows to approximately 30 inches tall and is cut and baled on a 28 day cycle. It is one of the best varieties of Bermuda for horses and according to many studies done recently it does not have the impaction related colic problems that have been associated with Coastal Bermuda hay. Our Bermuda is irrigated and properly fertilized according to soil samples taken at each cutting to assure safety and optimum growing conditions. Many places growing Coastal for hay are either not fertilizing nearly enough or over fertilizing which can cause nitrate poisoning in ruminants and possibly even in horses. We only follow the advice of the lab analysis on our soil for fertilizer. We also test our hay for its nutritional value several times a year. In the 2007 growing season we averaged about 19 % crude protein with a 14 % digestible protein level. Total digestible nutrients averaged slightly over 80%.  This is better than most store bought feeds and much better than the hay most of the feed stores carry.  Especially during late winter and early spring when supply has dried up and they are selling stuff that is barely fit for a goat to eat! Our hay truly is the best you will find for your horses in the Lubbock area.

Alfalfa

Our alfalfa is grown on a 28 to 30 day cycle also to assure optimum feed values and digestibility. This is high quality horse hay also and is considered to be one of the top forages for horses and cattle there is. Our Alfalfa field is irrigated and fertilized according to soil sampling just like the Bermuda grass for safety and the highest possible yields. If you are raising performance horses or showing cattle for FFA, then any of our hay would be a great choice for you but our high quality alfalfa is probably best if you are after peak performance. 

Here is a list of what we currently grow and have for sale:

Giant Bermuda: $6.00 a bale 

Alfalfa: $6.00 a bale 

Beardless wheat, Rye  (none available now) 

Our Location:

We are located just 8 miles east of Lubbock city limits and 2 miles south of Idalou.  It's just a hop, skip and a jump to peaceful, country life!

Feel free to call at any time to inquire about boarding with us!

Or just drop by for a visit. We are always here.

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!

Dan and Cynthia