Retirement Agistment

 

Structured, Long-Term Senior Care

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Mount Prospect Horse Agistment provides dedicated retirement placements for horses transitioning out of active work and requiring a calm, consistent, and low-stress environment.

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Retirement care at Mount Prospect is a structured management approach focused on comfort, stability, and proactive seasonal support.

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Each placement is individually monitored to maintain appropriate body condition, digestive health, and overall wellbeing throughout the year.

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Retirement Agistment – $185 per horse, per week

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Our Retirement Agistment is suited to horses entering a quieter phase of life and requiring structured daily oversight, tailored nutritional management, and long-term stability.

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Inclusions

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• Two tailored hard feeds daily (adjusted for age, metabolism and dental requirements where applicable)

• Daily provision of quality hay

• Ongoing body condition monitoring with seasonal feed adjustments

• Rug management to support comfort during temperature changes

• Individual paddock placements with carefully selected, compatible companions (maximum 2–3 horses)

• Daily paddock checks and routine health observation

• Secure fencing with natural and constructed shelter

• Clean spring-fed water via automatic trough systems

• Coordination of farrier, dental and veterinary visits

• 24/7 on-site supervision

• Over 40 years of hands-on equine experience guiding daily management decisions

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Where additional or specialised feeds are required beyond our standard ration, these will be discussed individually and supplied at the owner’s expense.

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Environment

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The property offers a quiet, low-stress setting designed to support long-term comfort and steady routine.

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Routine, consistency and paddock harmony are prioritised to support wellbeing and stability.

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Located near Daylesford and within practical proximity to Ballarat’s equine veterinary services, the facility balances peaceful surroundings with accessibility when required.

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Additional Information

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• Farrier, dental, veterinary care, worming and supplements are additional costs.

• A signed agistment agreement is required prior to arrival.

• One month’s bond is payable before commencement.

• ​Placements are limited and carefully assessed to maintain herd balance and ensure suitability for long-term senior care.

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Enquiries can be submitted via the Expression of Interest form.