
BRONKEN CREEK
HORSE RETIREMENT
SERVICES
All boarders receive:
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Balanced diet (FeedXL-based)
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24/7 turnout with sheltered paddocks
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Routine care includes grooming, hoof trims, and FEC-based deworming.
Paddock Board – $400/month: Semi-private paddock, shared turnout
Stall Board – $500/month: Private stall plus daily turnout
Additional services available: blanketing, supplements, weekly grooming, customized feed plans, and vet/farrier coordination — all tailored to your horse’s needs and your budget.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Chris and Nanette Osterhoudt own and manage the facility. Living on a small farm in a beautiful, rural area has been a dream come true for both of us.” → “Living on a small farm in the beautiful Wisconsin countryside has been a dream come true for us.
We have worked with horses together throughout our 20+ years of marriage, staying active in the horse world while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, and Michigan. We have successfully raised and shown Shire horses, in addition to owning and caring for many other breeds across various disciplines. Nan also has years of experience training and showing dressage.
Nan has over 45 years of hands-on experience with horses, has cared for large and small animals professionally, and brings over 15 years of managerial experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Science. We are happy to provide references to prospective clients.
OUR RESIDENTS
Friends we've made here at Bronken Creek
Our Current Residents
CLANCY
1994 Quarter Horse Gelding
Clancy traveled all the way from New Mexico and arrived in wonderful shape. He’s a sweet, handsome gelding, and we’re excited to welcome his family once they move to the area.
MAXIM (PUGSLEY)
1995 Swedish Warmblood Gelding
Pugsley's owner has enjoyed his companionship most of his life. He was a successful dressage partner in addition to being a truly wonderful horse to be around.
ALPHRETTA (AL)
1996 Dutch Warmblood Gelding
Al is the guy everyone greets first. Calm, cool, and relaxed—he’ll even nap in the cross-ties.
KATIE
1997 Morgan Mare
Katie is as smart as she is adorable, and she impresses everyone she meets.
INDI
1999 Dartmoor Pony Mare
Indi has lived a full life on three continents! She's extremely smart and a very sweet mare to work with.
DEIGHTON JODIE (JODIE)
1999 Shire Mare
Jodie is our own sweet grandma mare, gentle with everyone yet carrying just a touch of attitude that makes her extra special. She is Emma's mom.
SKITTLES
2001 Quarter Horse Mare
You can count on Skittles to be a good girl in any situation. She's wonderful to work with and we are lucky to know her!
BATMAN
2001 Tennessee Walking Horse Gelding
Batman is a handsome and smart guy who enjoyed the trails with his owner for several years. We look forward to many years with him!
CODY
2002 Paint Gelding
Cody is a striking gelding who’s wonderful to work with and gets along well with everyone.
TITO
2002 Thoroughbred Gelding
Tito is lively, playful, and always keeps us on our toes.
JILLY
2003 Appendix Quarter Horse Mare
Jilly is a stunning mare and a wonderful part of our group.
KAHLIA
2004 Thoroughbred Mare
Kahlia is a sweet, intelligent mare full of expression.
FLOORED
2005 Morgan Gelding
Floored has an impressive résumé, with national championships under saddle. He's also got looks, personality and brains. Package deal!
CAPER
2005 Morgan Mare
Caper is a beautiful, intelligent mare who’s always thinking and a joy to have in our pasture.
ZIPPY MONTE ROCKIN M (MONTY)
2006 Appaloosa Gelding
Monty is a very successful show horse now enjoying a well-earned retirement. Calm and unflappable, he’s a joy to have—and we love his mom’s frequent visits.
TANTOR
2006 Belgian x Quarter Horse Gelding
Tantor is a well-loved show partner for both his owner and her mother! He's a big, lovable guy with great manners.
ISHTARAH
2007 Tennessee Walking Horse Mare
Ishtarah is a beautiful, sweet mare. Her blue roan coat changes with the seasons, and she is wonderful to work with.
HUSH
2008 Morgan Mare
Hush is a smart, fancy mare who loves to show off and makes a loyal friend.
REGATTA (GRETTA)
2008 Oldenburg/Thoroughbred Mare
Gretta is a classy lady. We are lucky to have her in our pasture!
CALLAS LILY SUMMER (LILY)
2009 Saddlebred Mare
Lily is stunningly beautiful, smart, and social. We’re honored to care for her and the other horses love her mom’s thoughtful visits.
AXEHOLME REMINISCE (EMMA)
2009 Shire Mare
Emma is one of our beautiful homebred mares. She came back to us at age nine, had a lovely filly, and now enjoys life as a happy pasture puff.
BOSCO
2012 Holsteiner/Thoroughbred Gelding
Bosco is a big, smart, sensitive guy. His trot is stunning and his manners are impeccable. We are lucky to be able to know him for years to come!
DONNIE & MARIE
2014 & 2008 Miniature Gelding & Mare
The Osmonds, as we call them, round out our herd perfectly. Full of personality and endlessly photogenic, they always brighten the day.
GHOST-MAN (GHOST)
Ghost Paint Gelding
Ghost is a handsome gray paint and the light of his mom’s life. We’re honored to care for him and love his mom’s frequent visits.
Former Friends
FRANKENPHON (FRANK)
1978-2012 Arabian Gelding
Frank had done everything. He hadn't lost much of his spunk either. He frequently galloped up for his breakfast and caused a big ruckus when things didn't go his way.
SILVER
1979-2023 Arabian Gelding
Silver had been there and done that ... several times over! He was healthy, personable, handsome and he drew the lucky straw when his dad rescued him years ago. We were blessed to have Silver in our pastures!
FOX CREEK DONELLA (DONNY)
1986-2015 Morgan Mare
Donny was an accomplished driving mare in both the show ring and at home. She was expressive, clever, and full of personality—a lovely mare we were lucky to know.
SCOOTER
1988 Morgan Gelding
Scooter was a handsome and intelligent gelding who seemed half his age. We were happy to have him relaxing and enjoying life at our facility.
KAYCIE'S KENTUCKY GENTLEMAN (CASEY)
1989-2016 Missouri Fox Trotter Gelding
Casey was right there saying hello when we walked in the barn. He came to us to retire together with his buddy Chips! We are happy knowing we provided him a great retirement with a great companion, caring attention and lots of food!
COOPER
1989-2017 Quarter Horse Gelding
Cooper was smart and sensible with perfect manners, happiest just relaxing at pasture.
LEO
1990 Trakehner Gelding
Leo was Marci’s pasture mate and our first boarded retiree. A former upper-level dressage horse with a big presence and a kind nature, he held a special place in our hearts.
JANE DOE (MARCI)
1990-2011 Thoroughbred Mare
She was trained and shown successfully through second level dressage, schooling third. She was one of the sweetest horses you will ever meet - kind and caring to humans and other horses. She's our 'Princess Marcella'. Marci moved when Nan moved - from Minnesota to New York to Michigan and finally to Wisconsin.
WILLIAM
1990-2017 Westphalian Gelding
William still looked like a teenager, which is a compliment to the great care his owner has provided him through the years. He earned that top-level care, being a very accomplished jumper and a super-cool horse to boot.
CAMBRIDGE
1990-2021 Hanoverian Gelding
Cambridge was a handsome, sweet gelding who loved his evening roll in fresh shavings.
NICHOLS WORTH (NICKY)
1990-2021 Thoroughbred Gelding
Nicky came to us from Minnesota, where his owner met him and promoted him to a much improved life. Nicky was a great guy - greeting us politely (but not quietly!) for his meals and generally enjoying life.
BENJAMIN MOORE
1991-2021 Dutch Warmblood Gelding
Benjamin was a talented jumper with a big heart and a playful spirit. He spent over a decade with us in retirement and was deeply loved.
FINAL GOLD (ANDY)
1991-2022 Thoroughbred Gelding
Andy was a successful hunter jumper who carried himself with style. Gentle and well-mannered, he enjoyed grooming, turnout, and a good roll in the dirt.
SKJONNHET & SYLVIA
1992 & 1997 Norwegian Fjord Mares
Skjonnhet and Sylvia were beloved pasture companions—gentle, steady, and full of character. They brought a special presence to our herd.
SWEET GEORGIA BROWN (GEORGIA)
1992 Standardbred Mare
Georgia is a delicate girl with a sweet disposition and excellent manners. She and her mom have a wonderful bond, which is great to see. Georgia had a life in harness racing, then polo before getting her lucky break meeting her current owner. Miss Georgia lived with us for several months while her owner moved to a new area and found a perfect place for Georgia to live in Indiana. We look forward to updates on how they are doing in their new home.
HIDDEN TREASURE (HOMER)
1992-2018 Thoroughbred Gelding
Homer was super SWEET and super SMART! He instantly became Andy's best friend and was a wonderful horse to be around. He will be missed.
FOLLOW ME FRED (FRED)
1993 Dutch Warmblood Gelding
Fred was a charmer—easy to work with, friendly, and full of personality. He later moved closer to his owner, which made everyone happy.
NOW OR NEVER (OLIVER)
1994-2020 Dutch Warmblood Gelding
Oliver was a handsome and intelligent gelding, a very successful hunter-jumper in his prime. In retirement, he enjoyed rolling, grazing, weekly grooming (with extra time rubbing his forehead), and apple slices. He greeted us not just with a look but a conversation.
TOPPER
1994-2024 Thoroughbred X Appaloosa Gelding
Topper was very special to his family. He was not only his mom’s show horse and companion, he also taught her sons how to ride. He was a very sweet guy who was in tune with his surroundings. He had many friends here.
BEAR PAW CONFETTI (BEAR PAW)
1995 Appaloosa Gelding
Bear Paw has a huge presence, which is backed by him being a super-sweet and well-mannered guy. We enjoyed having him on our farm and were equally happy when he moved to be close to his mom!
LIBBY
1995-2021 Warmblood Mare
Libby was a big, beautiful mare with presence. We would have loved to see her in the show ring—she had that extra something! She enjoyed her days relaxing with her friend.
RAMAZOTTI
1995-2022 Hanoverian Gelding
Ramazotti joined us from Massachusetts, introducing himself as he walked off the trailer and fitting in instantly. He was handsome, affectionate, and quite the talker!
CHIPS'S ZANE GREY (CHIPS)
1996-2021 Missouri Fox Trotter Gelding
Chips was one of the smartest and most well-mannered horses we have known. It was our honor to adopt him and provide a relaxing retirement.
DONOVAN
1997 Hanoverian Gelding
Donovan was a big, handsome, well-mannered horse with a sweet nature. We were happy to have known him.
TY
1997-2024 Paint Gelding
Ty was a successful eventer who later enjoyed a relaxed life with friends —eating, rolling, and making his own plans for the day.
SUNNY
1998-2024 Paint Gelding
Sunny turned heads with his good looks and won hearts with his affectionate manners. We thoroughly enjoyed his family’s visits and will miss them.
TUCSON
1999 Appaloosa Gelding
Tucson was a big, easy-going, good-looking guy with wonderful manners and a “been there, done that” attitude. He left to be closer to his mom.
BELLA
1999-2022 Mustang Mare
Bella was a beautiful mare, always sweet and full of charm. She was wonderful to be around and we were lucky she came to our farm.
MUSTY
1999-2025 Mustang Gelding
Musty was full of personality and loved showing off for his pasture mates.
INDY
2000 Paint Gelding
Indy was a handsome and sweet guy with parents who [understandably] loved him to pieces.
HARLEY
2000-2025 Thoroughbred Cross Gelding
Harley and his mom had traveled a bit and lived in a busier area, but he enjoyed settling into a simpler life. He was wonderful to work with and was very personable.
NEIKO
2000-2025 Thoroughbred Gelding
Neiko stepped off the trailer the perfect gentleman, and continued to set the bar high. He was handsome and friendly and well-mannered. We were lucky to have Neiko living with us!
FINE STYLE (FINEY)
2001 Oldenburg Gelding
We knew Finey as a foal, and he grew into a big, handsome gelding with a loving personality and a showstopping trot. He loved his retirement, and we were happy he moved back home with his mom.
SNICKERS
2002-2023 Pony Gelding
There's nothing like a pony that reminds you of your childhood. Snickers was everything you could ask for!
FLASH
2002-2024 Morgan/Pony Gelding
Flash was bold, personable, and full of fun—popular with both people and his pasture mates.
IDA & QIWI
2004 & 1989 Swedish Warmblood Mares
Qiwi and Ida (Grandmother & Granddaughter) are fellow Wisconsin horses who lived with us temporarily. They are beautiful, healthy, wonderfully trained mares with personalities plus! We loved having them with us.
PABELLINA (PABBY)
2005 Oldenburg Mare
We cared for Pabby in her mid-to-late pregnancy. She is a stunning mare, bred to an amazing stallion - and she produced a healthy and beautiful filly!
ROBERT
2006-2024 Warmblood Gelding
Robert was a gentle giant with charm and presence. Sweet and kind, he had all the right moves.
OOFTA
2007 Appaloosa Gelding
Oofta was a sensible, quiet, and good-natured gelding—easy to work with and easy to love.
BRANDO
2009 Trakehner Gelding
Brando was handsome, smart, and sensible. He was a pleasure to work with, and we were very lucky to have him at our facility.
RUBY
2011 Percheron Mare
Ruby lived with us temporarily between her previous and new homes in Wisconsin. She is a young, sweet, pretty draft girl who is very inquisitive and, of course, loves any food she is offered.
RIPLEY
2015 Warmblood Mare
Ripley was a big, affectionate girl who took everything in stride. She loved life, and we adored her.
RIO & RENNY
2016 & 2008 Paint Gelding & Mini Gelding
Rio and Renny were quite the duo. Playful and full of life, they were lucky to have a mom who turned their lives in the right direction.
REY
2016 Quarter Horse Gelding
Rey stayed with us temporarily until he went back to work. His owner is a fantastic trainer who has created a wonderful horse to work with.
KOBY
Andalusian X Gelding
What an exceptional guy! He is extremely personable, easy-going, smart and healthy. We are honored to care for Koby!



