SLOANE COLES AARP All About Retired Pals

SLOANE COLES

AARP

All About Retired Pals

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In addition to a successful career teaching, training, competing and traveling on the show jumping circuit, Sloane Coles operates a compassionate option for equine retirement in a serene setting.

Spring Ledge Horse Retirement is located at Springfield Farm on 350 acres in The Plains. Sloane and a full-time, professional retirement manager run this lovely AARP equivalent for the equine set.

New horses are given the time to relax and transition from their previous lives as show horses. They begin with one other equine buddy in a small paddock before full-time turn out with a group of retirees in a larger field. All pastures have automatic waterers and run-in sheds.

After a new horse is totally relaxed in its new environment, it’s introduced to a small herd of well-mannered horses. There, they live out their lives together, being allowed to graze, rest and roam the fields. Details: https://springledgeva. com/retirement/

Caretaker John giving out treats

Returning the favor

Caretaker John giving out treats

Taking the time to smell the flowers

Posing for a picture

Grazing with a mountain view