Email Address

info@villachardonnay.org

Phone Number

1-800-889-1377

Our Location

Julian CA 92036

SURRENDER

Surrender

When considering surrendering your horse, it’s important to be aware of the significant costs involved in their care, especially as they age.
Boarding a senior horse in California can vary greatly depending on location and the level of care, but the expenses are substantial:

* Basic Pasture Boarding: Typically costs between $200 to $500 per month, which includes access to pasture and minimal care.
* Full Care Boarding: This can range from $500 to $1,000 per month, covering feed, water, and basic care, but excludes supplements, farrier care, or dental care.

On average, the yearly cost of boarding a senior horse, without additional services, ranges from $2,400 to $12,000.
At Villa Chardonnay, we provide a forever home for every horse until they cross the rainbow bridge, meaning we take on these ongoing expenses for the rest of their lives.

We understand that not everyone is prepared for these costs, and some may wonder about our requested one-time, tax-deductible donation of $3,500 when surrendering a horse.
However, it’s important to recognize that providing the level of care we offer requires significant resources. With hundreds of animals already under our care, each with their own unique needs, every new horse adds to that responsibility.

Our sanctuary is built on sacrifice and dedication. While we wish we could welcome every animal in need without limitation, we must ensure that we can continue to provide the same high level of care for the animals already in our sanctuary.
The donation helps ensure we can care for your horse and the others in our sanctuary, supporting the long-term sustainability of our mission.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and support, which allow us to continue offering a loving, forever home to horses and other animals in need.