Everything Your Horse
Needs to Thrive

A Natural & Functional Setting for Equine Excellence

SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN is designed to offer a near-natural environment for the boarding and rearing of thoroughbred mares and youngstock, providing them with the best possible conditions to grow and develop.

Exceptional Individual Care

We accept only a limited number of horses on the farm, ensuring that every horse receives meticulous, personalized attention. Our team also collaborates with trusted veterinarians and international equine specialists, guaranteeing that each horse benefits from world-class healthcare and expert management.

Vast, Nutritious Grounds for Optimal Development

Spanning 120 hectares, Schlossgut Itlingen is located on deep limestone soil, rich in minerals and micronutrients, providing the ideal foundation for raising strong and healthy horses.

• 60 hectares are dedicated to 16 large fields, ranging from 2 to 5 hectares each.
• Twelve small- and medium-sized paddocks provide safe outdoor exposure for foals and accommodate yearlings during sales preparation.
• All fields and paddocks are enclosed by wooden fences, hedges, and trees, ensuring a stable microclimate and natural wind protection.
• We implement a 'range and change' approach, along with natural fertilization and continuous land maintenance, to maintain nutrient-rich pastures year-round.

Additionally, we maintain an extremely low stock rate, ensuring that each horse has ample space, optimal grazing conditions, and reduced competition for resources.

Our mixed grazing system with cattle plays a crucial role in enhancing pasture quality, natural fertilization, and overall biodiversity. This method has been proven to:
✔ Improve soil health and maintain an optimal mineral balance, crucial for strong bone development.
✔ Reduce parasite loads naturally, minimizing the need for chemical interventions.
✔ Encourage steady, natural growth, helping young horses develop into sound, resilient, top-class athletes.

Regular grass and soil analysis guarantees an optimal mineral balance for the horses at every stage of development.

Premium Nutrition for Strong Growth

In addition to our nutrient-rich pastures, we provide a carefully balanced feeding program, including:
✔ High-quality hay sourced from the German mountain ranges and the French Crau.
✔ Top-grade oats, chosen for their nutritional benefits.
✔ Custom-formulated feed, developed with our partner Mühle Ebert/St. Hippolyt, tailored to the specific needs of mares, foals, and youngstock.
✔ Fresh, natural well water, providing clean and mineral-rich hydration.

Every aspect of our feeding regimen is designed to support healthy growth, strong bones, and overall well-being.

State-of-the-Art Stabling & Facilities

Our modern stabling facilities are designed to provide maximum comfort and safety for the horses. SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN offers 39 spacious horse boxes, distributed across five barns:

• Stable sizes range from 53 to 89 square feet, ensuring ample space and optimal ventilation.
• Full-length barred stall doors enhance air circulation and visibility, contributing to a calm and stress-free environment.
• Foaling stables with surveillance cameras allow for continuous monitoring of mares and newborn foals.
• A dedicated isolation barn ensures biosecurity for new arrivals, protecting the health of all horses on-site.

Facilities for Yearling Preparation

While not a training facility, we provide essential infrastructure to support the early development and sales preparation of young horses:
✔ A covered longe ring for building up more muscle definition.
✔ A modern horse walker to ensure structured movement and fitness.
✔ Traditional hand-walking routines to build strength and conditioning before sale.

At Schlossgut Itlingen, we offer more than just a boarding facility—we provide a carefully managed, natural environment where thoroughbreds are raised with expert care, premium nutrition, and world-class facilities to reach their full potential.