Short-Term Boarding
Drop-in stalls when space is open
Passing through, traveling to an event, heading out of town, or in a pinch and need a safe place for your horse? Triple D Ranch offers short-term boarding when space is open. Tell us when you're coming and we'll confirm a stall.
$75 / day per horse1 night minimum
- Includes a stall, 8 lb of hay in the morning and 8 lb in the evening, and daily stall cleaning
- Bringing your own feed does not reduce the rate
- Staying longer than about a week? Full board will cost you less than the daily rate, and we're happy to talk it through.
Who It's For
- Horse owners traveling through the Central Coast
- Riders attending equestrian events nearby
- Local owners who need temporary horse care
- Owners traveling without their horses
- Emergency or unexpected boarding needs
- Other short-term arrangements
Your Pathway to Boarding
From your first request to your horse's arrival, here's how to arrange a short-term stay at Triple D Ranch.
- Step 1
Request Your Stay
Tell us when you're coming and how many horses.
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Tell us when you're coming, how many horses you're bringing, and what services you may need. Our request form provides an estimated cost for your stay.
- Step 2
Confirm Availability
We confirm availability. A request doesn't reserve a stall.
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Our ranch staff will review your request and confirm availability and arrangements. Submitting a request does not automatically reserve a stall.
- Step 3
Complete Your Agreement
Sign ahead of time, or at check-in.
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We'll provide the boarding agreement and explain any required health documentation. Whenever possible, complete your paperwork before arriving. If you're traveling, arranging an emergency stay, or booking at the last minute, the agreement can be completed during check-in.
- Step 4
Prepare for Arrival
Arrival instructions come after we confirm.
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We'll provide your arrival instructions, including check-in arrangements and trailer parking information. Please contact the ranch before arriving, especially if your travel plans change.
- Step 5
Arrive & Settle In
Check in and get your horse settled.
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Check in with ranch staff, complete any outstanding paperwork, and get your horse comfortably settled for its stay.
Before You Arrive
Horses coming into California have to meet state entry rules, and Triple D confirms exactly what is needed for your horse when we confirm your stay. These are the California state requirements for horses entering the state:
- A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) issued within 30 days before entry
- A negative Coggins (EIA) test from a USDA-approved lab within 12 months before entry
- Official identification of your horse listed on the health certificate
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Animal Health Branch. Rules can change, so check with your veterinarian.
Please also have these ready when you request your stay:
- Your horse's current vaccination records
- Your veterinarian's name and phone number, and an emergency contact
- Any special feeding, medication, or handling needs
- A heads up if your horse has been sick or exposed to illness recently
Vaccination and testing requirements for each stay, and how we handle any health concerns, are confirmed by the ranch. They are not final until we confirm your stay.
Optional Services
Turnout, blanketing, fly masks, grooming, and handling are available for an extra charge. You can pick what you want and see the prices on the quote page.
Boarding Policies
Rates and estimates
$75 per day per horse, 1 night minimum. Personal feed does not reduce the rate. Add-on services are charged as selected, and handling is billed by actual time. The quote you get online is an estimate. Final charges are confirmed with your reservation.
Reservations
Ranch staff confirm availability. A submitted request is not an automatic reservation. 24 hours notice helps us prepare, and please contact the ranch before you arrive.
Payment
Cash, cashier's check, or USPS money order.
Trailer parking
$5 per day per trailer. Arrival instructions, including where to park, come with your confirmation.
Boarding agreement
A boarding agreement is required. We can send it ahead of time, or it can be signed at check-in.
Check-in, check-out, and cancellations
Check-in and check-out times, late arrivals, and cancellation details are shared when we confirm your stay.
Overnight stays
No overnight camping or staying in trailers or vehicles on the property.