Dutch Cross Stables

02/02/2025

11/10/2024

It’s a great day to be a fish

10/24/2024

Pictures never do the colors justice.

10/02/2024

Yin and Yang. That’s the best way to describe Chip and Savvy. Savvy is spicy, has moments of complete insanity and has vowed that he can actually be immature forever. Chip is like a warm mug of hot chocolate. Gets along with everyone, would never hurt a fly. He’s the horse you want your kids to experience. It boggles my mind that these two are friends but they really are.

09/22/2024

Someone fb messaged me about boarding 2 horses and after reading it, I can’t find it anywhere to respond. If it was you, please email me at: dutchcrossstables@gmail.com.

05/29/2024

This herd opted for a tree to shelter from a spring shower instead of walking back to the barn where their shelter is. Guess they knew it wasn’t worth the walk back?

05/11/2024

Beau takes retirement naps very seriously

04/19/2024

04/17/2024

Chip just turned 31!! He got a whole handful of treats to celebrate. He’s our oldest known resident as he has papers to prove it!

04/10/2024

So thankful to Purina Horse Feed for the tour of the original Budweiser Clydesdale Stable! If you ever get a chance to go, you won’t be sorry.

02/27/2024

Dutch Cross Stables (Centerburg, Ohio) is currently welcoming applications for horse boarding. We are a small privately owned horse farm on 21 acres just northeast of Columbus, OH.

Dutch Cross Stables specializes in the care and management of senior and retired horses. Owner Sarah Smith is a registered nurse who lives on site.

Sarah works closely with local professionals, including:
* equine veterinary dentists ()
* equine nutritionist (.0nutrition)
* farrier
* veterinarians ()
* HayChix (), SmartPak (), and Purina ()

Horses at Dutch Cross Stables are allowed to “be horses” and have access to freedom, forage, and friends (the three F’s!). They spend most of their time outside, and those that require concentrates or supplements are brought inside and fed in separate stalls once a day.

Horses are blanketed when they need it, or left “nude” if they are fuzzy and comfortable in the weather. In summer, horses wear fly masks and have fans under a run-in shed. The horses are brought inside during especially bad weather.

We have a few different selections of pasture/friend options to best match with your horse or pony. We try to place them in the best situation based on feeding requirements, health, and energy level.

Dutch Cross amenities:
- stalls and run in sheds
- 15 acres of various pasture
- quality hay that is tested annually and forage (in slow feeder nets)
- access to wooded trails
- all-weather outdoor arena (enclosed)
- 60’ round pen
- wash stalls
- friendly, inviting atmosphere

We are very familiar with many of the extra needs that senior horses have, including equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s disease, laminitis/ founder, dental issues or trouble eating, weight loss, skin issues (e.g., susceptibility to rain rot), and other conditions. We work closely with professionals to help get your friend in the best condition.

All breeds welcome!!

Please contact dutchcrossstables@gmail.com if you’re interested or would like to inquire about more details (pricing, availability, etc.).

02/21/2024

We love Chip💙