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Franklands Farm is
located on 80 acres of woodland on the banks of the Saint Lawrence
River. The stable is home to many sale horses and horses in
training, and is home to Franklands Equine Services Ltd. and Olympian
Gina Smith.
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The lush woodland of
Franklands Farm is ideal for hacking and is a serene environment
for both horse and rider. The riders are encouraged to hack out on
the property as a warm-up for their training, or as a relaxing
break for both horse and rider. |
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The stable has eight
stalls inside the barn and eight stalls where the horses look out into
the back courtyard. Feeding is done on an individual basis, and we
take great care that each horse's requirements are met. The horses
are fed four times per day and closely monitored for health and
wellness. There is a separate coffee room / office for the
boarders in training. Horses are monitored carefully to ensure
optimal health. Top rehabilitation facilities are available,
including ultrasound. |
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The grass paddocks are
fenced with split rails and horses enjoy daily turnout. Many of
the competition horses are hand grazed in place of turn out. |
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The farm has a 20mx60m
indoor arena with sand/shavings footing, heated in the winter, and
with large
windows that open during the summer months. The viewing area is
heated so that spectators can watch in comfort the horses being trained. There is also a large
outdoor sand ring for use in the summer months. |
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The working students'
quarters are attached to the barn and have four bedrooms with full
kitchen, laundry, dining, and living rooms. |
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Franklands Farm is dedicated to providing a productive and
enjoyable environment for both horses and riders, and will continue
their tradition of supporting the pursuit of excellence in
equine sport well into the 21st century. |
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