Welcome to Tumalo Alpen Ranch

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With almost 40 acres just outside of beautiful Bend, Oregon, Tumalo Alpen Ranch LLC supplies premium quality horse hay and retired/trail horse natural boarding services.  The semi-arid climate of the High Desert provides moderate temperatures most of the year and 300 days of sunshine!  

Constant care and compassion are provided to each and every horse who makes its home on the ranch. Everything possible is done to insure the utmost health and nutrition.  The ranch teams with experts from OSU, TID, CSU, Equi-Analytical, School of Ranch, NRCS, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, and Bend Equine Medical Center.

Life on the ranch is calm and comfortable.  We offer 4 natural boarding track systems based on "Paddock Paradise".  Exercise is also an important part of the horses' care.  Large paddocks provide plenty of room to roam and a natural boarding track system encourages movement, relief from boredom, socialization and a natural lifestyle in a domestic environment.  Water is in one location while hay and shelter are located in a different locations throughout the ranch.  This unique system helps prevent colic and laminitis while improving the hoof and overall health of the horse.

A 3-span Valley pivot keeps the pastures lush and green. The property is used for hay production, lending control over the quality of feed being offered. It is tested so we know exactly what nutrition your horse is getting.

Included in the board is two free horse overnights for your trail horse (when available).  You can visit your senior, then saddle up to experience some of the best trail riding Central Oregon has to offer!

First and last month's board is required upon move in.  Pictures taken upon arrival. One year prepaid board receives a $300 credit.

All boarding and services payments are due on the first day of each month, by check, Venmo or credit card.  Late fees are $25 for each week payments are due and unpaid. 

Tumalo Alpen Ranch LLC requires a signed contract, a signed release of liability, a horse health questionaire, along with proof of Negative Coggins and current vaccination history including receipt of Streptococcus, West Nile, Flu/Rhino, Sleeping Sickness and Tetanus vaccine prior to delivery of the horse to the ranch.  Equine Metabolic Syndrome testing is highly recommended to help keep your horse healthy and safe. We prefer no blanketing and no shoes but can accommodate when requested for an additional fee. No vices, cribbers, or stallions allowed.

Emergency Care:  Bend Equine Medical Center

Routine Vet Care: Bend Equine Medican Center

Routine Farrier Services: Barefoot Trimming

Amenities:

Tumalo Alpen Ranch is a nearly 40 acre ranch on the corner of Tyler Road and Tumalo Reservoir Road, belonging to the town of Tumalo (Tum-ah-low, as in tummy). "Alpen" (Alps) refers to the snow capped peaks. With 33 acres of irrigated water rights, the property hosts a Valley pivot.  Rotational grazing (when available) is done to maintain the healthiest horse and pastures.  Each pasture and most paddocks are equipped with Ritchie heated automatic waterers.  A grooming area and wash rack are available.  The entire property is fenced with an automatic gate at the entrance.  

Tumalo Alpen Ranch is one of the few facilities offering the natural boarding of the Paddock Paradise track system.  Instead of boarding in a small dry lot, the horses get to move miles each day.  The heated waterers are located in the dry lots, while slow feeding is done in multiple locations around the ranch.  Obstacles, such as logs, and hard surfaces are added for overall health.  Click the links below to learn more.

Our goal is to provide the best care for your senior horse, so they can enjoy their retirement at the foot of the Cascades.  We strive for hay fed, blanket-less horses, who are happy and healthy.

Ask about free horse overnight stays for your visit!

1. Liability Release: Anyone who comes onto the property MUST sign a liability waiver
2. Smoking: NO SMOKING or vaping anywhere on the property
3. Dogs: NO DOGS allowed anywhere on the property
4. Riding: NO RIDING is allowed on the property as dictated by our insurance. Owners are welcome to hand walk and groom horses.
5. Supervision: Children 14 and under must have a parent or guardian with them on the premises
6. Wash Rack: Boarders are welcome to use the wash rack next to the red shed.
7. Clean Up: You are responsible to clean up after you and your horse whenever it is shod trimmed, clipped, shaved, brushed, sprayed, bathed, etc.
8. Contact with ranch done via text during business hours, unless in an emergency. 
9. Gate code will be provided so entry can be monitored.
10. Entry to ranch house is not permitted.