Horse Boarding with Heart in Harvard, IL
Safe, affordable, and dependable pasture-focused care for your equine partners.
WELCOME TO THE RANCH
Pasture Boarding Designed for Equine Welfare
Welcome to Round Hill Ranch — your trusted horse boarding stable in Harvard, IL. Located in McHenry County near Rush Creek and Brookdale riding trails. We have been providing pasture-focused care with safe and affordable services for 30 years at this location.
Choosing an established horse boarding facility is about more than a place to keep your horse — it’s about selecting a partner for your horse’s daily wellbeing. Horses thrive outside with clean shelters and automatic waterers. We prevent common issues like behavioral stress and health problems through structured management. We also take the time to slowly introduce horses to new grass in the spring.
30+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Pricing & Availability
The flat rate for boarding is $325 per month. Please see the amenities for everything that’s included. The only additional charge we have is $20-$40 depending on the job, per horse to pull, handle, and return your horse to the pasture if you are not available to meet your veterinarian or farrier for your appointment. Please give at least 48 hours’ notice. Trailer parking is available for up to medium size trailers for $25 a month.
key BENEFITS OF BOARDING WITH US
Metabolic dry lot area
Dry lot with choice of little or no grass, featuring a spacious shelter, automatic waterers, and peace of mind.
Temperature-controlled Clean Tack Room
Heated, clean tack room with restroom, refrigerator, microwave, wash rack with hot water.
Feeding Program
We try to maintain proper body condition and work with owners to create a feeding program that works. Plans should be based on condition, metabolic risk, and activity levels. We will adjust turnout to help prevent obesity. Supplements are supplied by the owner and added to their horses grain according to their instructions.
Pasture-Focused Turnout
Pasture boarding with automatic waterers, salt, and covered grass hay available 24/7, along with grass during the season. We provide protection from the weather with run-in sheds, plenty of space for socializing, playing, and grazing in season. We believe horses are healthier and happier when they are outside.
Safe & Secure
We use Safe Fence® strapping for horse safety. This low-voltage fencing is highly visible and is routinely inspected to help reduce the risk of injuries that may require veterinary care. Our round pen is equipped with safety panel caps to help prevent injuries. Most of our pastures feature rounded corners, allowing horses to move away from other horses more safely.
Riding
Outdoor arena, round pen and several outdoor tie-up areas for grooming, as well as cross ties inside the barn. We also have limited trails for pleasure riding.
Detailed Amenities Snapshot
Our team focuses on transparent communication, health updates, and encouraging owner involvement alongside our reliable daily care. For $325 we feed grain once per day using the grain and supplements you provide. Horses have salt blocks and access to high-quality covered grass hay 24/7 year-round with grass in season. Deworming with rotation is performed four times a year at our expense unless otherwise directed by the owner. We can pull and handle your horses for the veterinarian or farrier if you are unavailable for a fee of $20-40 per horse depending on the time involved and the type of job. Conditions are checked daily. Automatic waterers are available in every paddock. A stall is available if your horse is recovering or requires medical care. There is no charge for stall use, however, because we have a limited number of stalls, they are reserved exclusively for horses with medical needs, illness, or those recovering from an injury or procedure. While stall cleaning is not included, staff assistance can be arranged for an additional service fee. An equine dentist visits our facility in the spring and fall each year, and owners may sign up if they wish. You are also welcome to bring your own veterinarian and farrier, or you may use the professionals we work with.
Conveniently Located in McHenry County
Round Hill Ranch is situated in Harvard, IL — a convenient spot for horse owners in McHenry County and surrounding areas. Our location combines easy access from major routes with a quiet, rural environment horses need to stay calm and healthy.
