Petaluma · Sonoma County
Boarding and Training
One of the finest horse boarding facilities in Sonoma County, with hunter/jumper training, foaling and care for retirees.
Boarding
State-of-the-art care for every stage of a horse’s life
Jaz Creek has grown from a few horses into a facility built for competition horses, young horses and retirees. Full-care boarding includes twice-daily feeding, daily stall cleaning, daily turnout and daily health checks; self-care boarding gives experienced owners full use of the facility. We keep learning so we can keep improving each horse’s quality of life, health and soundness.
Facility highlights
Full-care boarding
What’s included
Daily care
Twice-daily feeding with Timothy and orchard grass hay, customized grain programs, and daily stall cleaning with fresh bedding. Automatic waterers in every stall.
Turnout
Individual paddocks, small-group turnout, and larger pasture for herd horses. All fencing is foal-safe, and all-weather paddocks keep horses out of the mud through winter.
Beyond the basics
Daily observation by experienced staff, blanketing, supplements, vet and farrier coordination, 24-hour on-site care, and detailed records for every horse.
Specialized care
Care tailored to each type of horse
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Performance horses
Precise nutrition, consistent exercise schedules and expert handling for hunter/jumper, dressage and other disciplines. Equineciser conditioning between rides, premium arena footing, and flexibility around show schedules and late-night returns.
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Young horses & foals
Extensive experience with weanlings, yearlings and young horses in training. Foal-safe fencing, careful handling and age-appropriate turnout groups.
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Rehabilitation & layup
Padded floors, heated wash racks and larger 12′×16′ stalls in our custom barn. We follow your vet’s exercise and care plan, including controlled work on the Equineciser.
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Broodmares & foaling
Separate foal-safe paddocks, round-the-clock monitoring in foaling season, and staff experienced in neonatal care.
Training
Professional training programs
Jaz Creek is home to two hunter/jumper programs and a boutique dressage program, and partners with Ijula Equestrian for hunter/jumper lessons. Outside professional trainers and self-care boarders are welcome.
Hunter/Jumper with Ijula Equestrian
From first lessons to A-circuit preparation: private and semi-private lessons and clinics, school horses for riders who don’t own one, and training programs for client horses.
The outdoor arena has professional show jumps and footing built for jumping, and the covered arena keeps training on schedule through the rainy season.
Self-care boarding
For experienced equestrians who manage their own care and training. Self-care boarders have full use of the arenas, round pen, trails and Equineciser. A good fit for professional trainers building a business, or hands-on owners.
Broodmares & Foaling
One of the few Bay Area facilities offering full foaling services
Our small, specialized operation gives broodmares and newborn foals the round-the-clock attention and expert care they need. Foaling is a cornerstone of our business, not an afterthought.
Foal-safe environment
No wire and no gaps in any paddock or pasture. Separate turnout lets mares and foals bond, then join suitable groups as foals mature.
Comprehensive foaling care
Nutrition for pregnant and lactating mares, pregnancy monitoring, coordination with your reproductive vet, and 24-hour supervision in foaling season, through nursing, wellness checks and early handling.
Breeding program
Jaz Creek breeds a select number of horses each year for sale and for our own program, which keeps our foaling experience current.
Retirees
A good life for the noble older generation
We love retirees and give them the attention they deserve. Many older show horses prefer barn life with daily grooming; others are happiest outside in a paddock, alone or with friends. We offer the full range, from stall board to paddock living with shelter.
Why Jaz Creek
Why horse owners choose us
Experience & expertise
Since 2005, our staff has built decades of combined experience in competition horse management, breeding and foaling, rehabilitation and retirement care.
Facility quality
Arenas are dragged regularly, paddocks are managed to prevent mud, and stalls are bedded deep. The 2022 renovation raised an already excellent facility to a higher standard.
Personalized attention
We board up to 40 horses and are intentionally not a big commercial operation, so we know each horse’s personality, preferences and needs.
Location
On Roblar Road west of Cotati, under 10 min from Highway 101 and about 20 min from Santa Rosa, with easy trailering to shows.
Community
A welcoming, drama-free barn for every discipline. Many of our clients have been with us for years.
“Happy horses, happy owners, great facilities, and a nice relaxed atmosphere.”
Schedule a visit
Stall availability changes often. Call for the quickest answer, or send a note and we’ll get back to you.
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