Boarding

Yes, she does. Ashley Van Der Hout is the owner of Kings Meadow and lives at the farm. Ashley is certified in Equine First Aid, Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A + AED, Technical Large Animal Equine Rescue, and is a Master Farrier.

Yes, Kings Meadow has been a facility member of Ontario Equestrian for many years, and in good standing. 

ALL boarders must provide Kings Meadow with an up to date OEF membership.

Ontario Equestrian is the province's equine sport organization. To learn more about Ontario Equestrian, visit their website at ontarioequestrian.ca.

Absolutely! Kings Meadow has full Equine Farm Liability insurance through BFL Canada. Equine operations include boarding of non-owned horses, riding instruction, breeding on non-owned horses, training/showing of non-owned horses and non-riding clinics, horse day camps, transportation of boarders' / students' horses.

Yes, Dr. Amy Bennet, D.V.M. (Bennett Equine Veterinary Services) is the Veterinarian for Kings Meadow and is available 24/7. Her extraordinary commitment to our equines has made her our go to for all veterinary needs and emergencies. 

Dr. Amy is based in Cambridge and can be reached by phone: 800.565.6823 or email: info@bennettequine.ca if you have any questions.

Kings Meadow is also a short driving distance from Milton Equine Hospital & OVC in the event of an emergency

Yes, Ashley Van Der Hout (the owner of KMEC) lives onsite and is a Master Farrier with a certification from the Kentucky Horsehoeing School. Ashley is onsite and available 24/7 for emergencies.

Mike Smith is our farrier at Kings Meadow. He has worked with most of our clients and our own horses with reliable results. 

Mike is based in Acton and can be reached by phone: 905.330.9320 if you have any questions.

Yes, KMEC has a detailed Emergency Plan and Evacuation Plan in the event it is necessary to contact First Responders, move horses, etc.

All staff are trained accordingly.

Yes, Ashley Van Der Hout is certified in Emergency First Aid with CPR Level A + AED. 

In addition to her first aid certifications, Ashley is certified in Equine First Aid, Technical Large Animal Equine Rescue and is a Master Farrier.

Kings Meadow's Coaches, Riley and Shalom are both certified in first aid and CPR.

Staff first aid and CPR renewals are pending.

Yes. KMEC owns a four-horse trailer used for show trailering and a 2/3-horse trailer for emergency trailering. The trailers and truck are onsite for immediate transport.

All of our staff have been trained to adhere to KMEC protocols for safety. All safety training and protocols are documented in a procedure manual that is available to all staff and reviewed annually. Our procedure manual is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect any changes.

Yes, KMEC has been inspected by the Fire Department and follows all of their recommendations.

Fire extinguishers are in each barn, and in the arena and viewing room.

Yes, all staff are covered by WSIB and Kings Meadow follows all guidelines as dictated by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

In fact, KMEC has been reviewed by a Ministry of Labour representative.

Prior to moving your horse to our facility we ask that a complete equine history be filled out, as well as proof of insurance and vaccination certificates. We also arrange a face-to-face meeting with all prospective boarders, during which time we discuss their needs, the horse's medical history and any special requirements their horse may have. 

Vaccinations must include: 

• WEE
• EEE
• Rabies
• Flu
• West Nile
• Tetanus
• Rhino 
• Strangles
• Up-To-Date Worming 

Quarantine, fecal tests* and any required deworming** will be done prior to including new horses in our turnout fields. 

*A $25.00 fee will be charged for fecal tests (subject to change)

*A $25.00+HST fee will be charged for deworming (subject to change)

We have quarantine stalls and separate individual turnout areas for new ship-ins until they are ready to join our regular turnout program. Upon arrival at the farm a thorough check of each new horse is completed, including a weight check to monitor their feeding program and adjust as needed. 

Kings Meadow offers rehabilitation and weight gain programs priced according to the individual horse, in addition to our regular boarding packages. Inquire with Ashley at info@kingsmeadow.ca.