Ox Yoke Stables is owned & operated by Natalie & Phil Kerber and has been in operation since 1988. It is located on a lovely piece of property of 40 acres that rests on Ox Yoke Lake in Minnetrista, with rolling hills, trees & wildlife including a pair of resident eagles. It is a 1/2 hour drive west of Minneapolis.

I keep my horse numbers & turn over low, which enables me to focus on individualized care of you and your horse. I do the chores, lessons & training. This also reduces a crowded barn & arena so you can spend quality time with your horse with little to no distractions.

Everything done on the farm is done by me, personally, or my husband Phil. We do not have hired help. We live here and we work here 365/24/7.

The barn is heated with a restroom, hot & cold wash stall, tack room & grooming stalls. The indoor arena is attached and is solar heated with south facing windows It is bright & cheery on a sunny day.

We have been told many times that we have the best outdoor arena in the area. Fenced with excellent footing and a beautiful lake view on one side and a pond view on the other.

Pasture Boarding & Lessons: Pasture Board is $500/month. A lesson or training program is required on horses that are not retired. Lessons are private. You get your own day & time that is reserved especially for you. The lesson fee is not included in the rate. Lessons are $60.00 each, weekly & private which equals $240-$300 plus boarding for a total of $740-$800 per month.

Grain is not included, but can be added for an additional fee plus the cost of the feed. “Buckeye” specialized feeds are fed and chosen according to the individual horses’ needs.

I do not provide stall board. Although stalls are available for injured or sick horses as needed.

The farrier comes on a regular schedule. You do not have to be here. I make sure your horse is in & ready, no extra charge.

Horses are dewormed every 3 months by me, rotating brands. I let you know the cost of that brand & you add it to your board. I add on $2 for pick up and administering.

Blanketing is included for all horses if you choose to do so. On those very cold winter nights I highly recommend it. Struggling to stay warm & muscle tension are not good. Also, on those very cold days & nights everyone gets a lunch & a bedtime snack.

On site blanket & leather repair is available, as well, as blanket washing & drying ($10 each) for an extra reasonable fee.

This is the short list of what I take care of for you & your horse at Ox Yoke Stables. The extended list would be far too long and tedious to read. If you have any specific questions, give me a call.