HORSE BOARDING

1/23

Mustang Alley Ranch is now accepting inquiries for our new horse boarding facility!

We currently have room for 4 horses now and the next 4 horses will be able to start boarding June 1, 2025, with additional spaces becoming available as summer unfolds. Click below to submit our Boarding Inquiry Form and secure your horse’s spot while openings last!

A Natural Haven for Happier, Healthier Horses

In Huger, South Carolina, Mustang Alley Ranch offers a pasture-style boarding experience that prioritizes your horse’s well-being and your peace of mind. We offer a variety of configurations, depending on whether your horse enjoys their own space or thrives in a small herd.

Unlike traditional boarding facilities where horses spend half their lives locked in small stalls, we embrace a more natural approach. We believe horses are happiest and healthiest when they can live as nature intended—roaming freely in open spaces, grazing on lush grass, and socializing with their neighbors. Studies, like those from the American Association of Equine Practitioners, state that horses in natural environments experience less stress, fewer digestive issues like colic, and improved joint health compared to those confined in stalls.

Here at Mustang Alley, your horse will enjoy ample room for moving around as they please to promote physical health, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being. With a commitment to equine hospitality, we’re creating a sanctuary where horses thrive and boarders feel like family.

CARE HIGHLIGHTS

Spacious Fields: Grassy paddocks with sturdy Centaur Flex Fencing, private or shared— rotated and seeded as needed
Large Shelters: 24/7 access to brand new 12' x 12' run-ins with mounted cross-ties, with larger paddocks having multiple shelters
Automatic Waterers: To keep fresh water cool and flowing at all times, shaded inside run-in shelters
Nutritious Feeding: Round bales of high-quality hay, and grain feedings twice daily
Equipment and Tack Storage: Key-locked cabinet for personal belongings, saddles, and tack (5 ft L x 3 ft W x 5 ft H = 75 cu ft)
Trailer Parking: Secure parking spots for your horse trailer, ready for trail rides or emergencies
24/7 Oversight: Owners live on-site, providing round-the-clock monitoring and thermal night-vision surveillance
Trail Access: Close proximity to Francis Marion National Forest horse trails (Tuxbury Trail and Swampfox Passage of the Palmetto Trail System)
Secure Environment: Defended by 2 large Great Pyrenees LGDs, 8' tall perimeter fencing around the entire property, with a passcode-gated entry coming soon

Grassy paddocks feature free-choice salt blocks and large run-ins with automatic waterers, offering horses 24/7 access to shelter from the Lowcountry’s sun or rain—without the confinement of a stall. Neighboring horses lets your equine companion socialize safely to foster a sense of herd connection, reduce anxiety, and enhance happiness. Whether it’s basking in the sunshine or nuzzling a friend across the fence, your horse will live a free and fuller life at Mustang Alley Ranch.

Tailored Care for Your Horse

We know every horse is unique, which is why we offer a range of optional services to customize their care. Our 'a la carte' pricing lets you be in control and ensures you pay only for what your horse requires. For example, performance horses require more grain and higher caloric intake than those on retirement... Some horses take daily supplements, while others only need them given bi-weekly. To ensure fairness and transparency, we've implemented a flexible pricing structure that is curated for each horse. This cost breakdown might also help justify why barns must charge the prices they do —with hay/grain prices being high, and countless hours of labor spent caring for each beloved horse.

Here's how the freedom of customized care works, starting with monthly Self-Care Board as the foundation:

Self-Care Board: $600/month - we provide grassy paddock, 24/7 access to run-ins, automatic waterers, free-choice salt blocks... you provide & feed hay/grain, plus keep your horse's space tidy
Hay: $120/month - we supply and feed high-quality 5' round bales (we buy all of our hay & animal grains locally from Cainhoy Feed)
Grain: drop off bags of your preferred grains (or purchase here for $20/bag) and we'll feed, according to your instructions:
- $200/month - 2 feedings daily
- $100/month - 1 feeding daily
Trace Mineral Block: $10/month - we supply & replace as needed (50 lb blocks)
Supplements: $3/day - you provide, we administer to your instructions (daily, weekly, monthly)
Fly Spray: $60/month - you provide, we apply daily
Deworming: $10/month - opt into our schedule for us to provide & administer:
- March - Equimax (Praziquantel + Ivermectin) - strongyles emerge, bots, tapeworms
- June - Zimectin (Ivermectin) - pinworms peak, roundworms, strongyles
- September - Quest Plus (Moxidectin + Praziquantel) - larval strongyles peak, tapeworms, bots
- December - Panacur (Fenbendazole) - lingering roundworms, pinworms, encysted strongyles
Tack Locker: $30/month - private use of a key-locked storage shed (5' x 3' x 5' - 75 cu ft)
Trailer Parking: $60/month - secure spot to park your horse trailer on-site
Manure Removal: $200/month - we'll keep manure picked up in paddock & run-in
Basic Grooming: $50/session - total body brushing, mane & tail combing, hoof picking
Veterinarian Holding: $25/session - just confirm with us the day & time of your appointment
Farrier Holding: $15/session - just confirm with us the day & time of your appointment

At Mustang Alley Ranch, we strive to foster a comfortable atmosphere where every detail is handled with care, and horses are nurtured like our own. Our boutique size—of around 20 horses—ensures personalized attention for every boarder and their equine partner. Our commitment to excellence covers not just the basics, but an approach to care that keeps your horse healthy and thriving in their natural home. Nestled against the Francis Marion National Forest, miles of maintained trails offer you and your horse endless riding opportunities— including Tuxbury Trail and Swampfox Passage of the Palmetto Trail, both of which are just a quick 5-minute drive away!

Exciting Future Amenities

We’re thrilled to be expanding our facility to elevate your experience, with completion expected later in 2025. Our starting board rate—$600/month per horse initially, will rise to $700/month once our premium amenities are complete. Plus, we’ll soon be offering horseback riding lessons for all disciplines and experience levels, making our farm a place to grow and bond with your horse.

These amenities will transform Mustang Alley into a premier equestrian destination, offering boarders access to facilities while maintaining the natural, low-stress environment your horse loves:

Two Large Arenas (120’ x 210’ and 80’ x 120’): Perfect for training and riding—available to boarders at no extra cost and reservable for private use.
A 30’ Round Pen: Ideal for groundwork or warm-ups.
Covered Pavilion: Shaded spot to relax and connect with fellow boarders.
Wash Station: Nearby space to keep your horse sparkling clean.
Private Clubhouse: Cozy hub for our community, fostering friendships over shared passions.
Passcode-Gated Entry: Enhanced security for your horse and our serene environment.
RV Hookups with Paddock: For equestrian travelers, with a dedicated paddock for overnight stays.

Ready to give your horse the life they deserve? Complete our Booking Inquiry Form so that we can create a happier and healthier future for your horse.

Contact:

Jackie Webb - (843) 925-0555

Email - mustangalleyranch@gmail.com