Just minutes from Bentonville & Rogers — where your horse lives better.
~50 peaceful acres in Garfield, family on-site, every horse known by name.
Cates Horse Boarding isn’t a commercial facility — it’s our family’s home in Garfield, Arkansas. We opened our gates to NWA horse owners who wanted something better: real land, a real family on-site, and genuine care for their horse every single day.
We know every boarded horse by name, by personality, by quirk. When something is off with your horse, we notice — because we live here, we walk these fields every single day, and we treat every horse in our care as if it were our own.
Every horse checked personally by the family, every day — no exceptions, no shortcuts.
Not hired staff. Your horse’s caretakers are the people who own this land and genuinely love every animal in their care.
Call or text any time. Life gets complicated — we work with you, not against you.
A horse owner trusting someone with their animal deserves to know exactly who is on the other side. Here’s who we are.
We started Cates Horse Boarding because NWA horse owners deserved a better option — real land, real family on-site, and genuine care for every horse. We had the land and the heart for it, so we opened our gates.. So we opened our farm.— The Cates Family, Garfield, Arkansas
Not a managed barn. A family home. We’re here at 6am, at 10pm, and when you’re not.
Text us at 11pm if you’re worried. Real people, real responses — always.
We learn every boarded horse’s name, personality, and quirks the day they arrive.
Formally registered Arkansas business. Contracts, accountability, real professionalism.
Every horse is different. Three carefully designed boarding options to match your horse’s personality, needs, and your budget.
Open-range access across our rolling Arkansas countryside. For horses that thrive with room to roam and graze naturally.
Your horse’s own private space with no-climb safety fencing. For horses that need their own territory.
Sheltered stalls with daily maintenance and personalized feeding. 4 stalls available now.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
NWA-quality care at Arkansas prices. No hidden fees. No surprises.
All boarding includes daily wellness checks, quality hay, fresh water, and on-site family care — at a fraction of what facilities closer to Bentonville charge. Prefer your own hay? That works too.
📞 Call to Check AvailabilityWe’re proud to welcome Isabella Sartain of Vintage Spur LLC as our on-site trainer. Isabella brings professional expertise in riding lessons, behavioral work, exercise rides, and more — right here on our 50-acre property.
Your horse gets expert, personalized training in the calm, familiar setting they already call home. No hauling, no trailer stress, no new environment anxiety — just quality horsemanship on peaceful Arkansas land.
5.0 Stars on Google — Northwest Arkansas
They go above and beyond — they genuinely anticipate what horses need. My horse became happier and healthier after moving here. It honestly feels like a second home, not just a boarding facility.
The Cates family is incredibly kind and you can tell they care about each horse as an individual. When life got complicated, they were completely flexible. That means the world to a horse owner.
Knowing the family actually lives on the property gives me complete peace of mind. I can text them any time and always get a real, caring response. These people genuinely love horses.
All tiers include daily individual wellness checks, fresh water access, and property oversight. Hay is provided — but if your horse has a specific hay preference or you prefer to supply your own, that is completely fine and we will work with you. Stall board includes daily stall cleaning and personalized feeding. Supplements and special feed can also be administered by arrangement.
We currently have 4 stalls available, along with pasture and paddock spots. Availability changes — the best way to check is to call or text us at (479) 903-4996. We’re always happy to give you an honest, up-to-date picture of what’s open.
Absolutely — we strongly encourage it. Come walk the property, see the setup, and find out if it feels like the right home for your horse. Most people feel much more comfortable after visiting. Just call or text (479) 903-4996 to set up a time.
For the safety of all horses on the property, we require a current negative Coggins test and up-to-date vaccinations. We also use a boarding agreement to make expectations clear from day one. We’re happy to walk you through onboarding when you reach out.
Our round pen is brand new and we have a professional trainer on-site. Training is separate from boarding fees and is available for horses that board here as well as outside horses. Reach out to ask about scheduling, availability, and what the trainer specializes in.
Absolutely. We welcome owners to visit regularly. We just ask that you let us know you’re coming, especially for early morning or evening visits, so we can make sure someone is around. Just text or call ahead — we’re easy to reach.
We will contact you the same day, every time, if anything unusual happens with your horse. We don’t wait, we don’t downplay, and we don’t make you wonder. You’re trusting us with something irreplaceable — and we take that seriously.
Located in Garfield, Arkansas — just a short drive from Bentonville, Rogers, and Bella Vista. NWA horse owners love having their horses in a peaceful, rural setting without being far from home. Come walk the land and see why.
Located in Garfield, Arkansas — right on the Arkansas-Missouri border. We’re the closest quality boarding option for horse owners on both sides of the state line.
Only about 15–45 minutes from most of these areas — no need to trailer far for quality boarding.
NWA horse owners drive just minutes to board in the peace and quiet of Garfield. Come see the property, walk the land, and find out why boarders from Bentonville to Bella Vista choose Cates.
Garfield, Arkansas • Near Pea Ridge National Military Park • (479) 903-4996