WELCOME TO COLD RIVER EQUINE!! Our facility is located in Cresson, Texas, which is centrally located in the triangle between Fort Worth, Weatherford and Granbury!  We are dedicated to equine athletes recovering from surgery, injury and illness.  We also cater to horses that are in need of mental and physical rehabilitation as well as generalized reconditioning or relaxation.  Cold River works directly with your Veterinarian and trainer to develop a program that’s best suited for your horses’ needs. CRESM Aerial We offer a variety of comfortable equine housing, taking into consideration each phase of the rehabilitation process and all horses in training.     Stalls are 12x16, 12x22 and 16x22 Barns hold a total of 28 stalls and are bright, clean and horse-friendly.  Sliding doors are at either end to increase or decrease the breeze which funnels through barn.   We have different syles of lighting which you can use: bright lights for the entire barn isle, lights outside for loading and unloading or washing, and individual stall block lights for working in certain areas of the barn.  Stalls are comfortable sizes for all breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Drafts.  They range in size from 12x14, 12x16 and 14x14, all with rubber floor mats and generous amounts of shavings.  Automatic waterers, box fans and views to the outside are features of each stall.  Medical Treatment Areas  with cross ties and stocks in the back barn for mare palpation, ultrasound or wound care.  Wash Docks are a horse-friendly lay out made of cylinder blocks with center drains.  The hoses are on overhead spools to ensure safety.  Each of the 4 wash docks have hot and cold water, so you can bathe your horse year round! Tack Room is HUGE so there is no crowding of saddles, pads, bridles and blankets.  There is a second tack room for overflow tack or storage. Feed Room is also OVERSIZED, which allows us to accomodate varying types of feed and supplements. Shavings Ben holds 18 yards of fresh, bulk pine shavings. Hay Storage can accomodate approximately 800 bales, held in the center of the second barn, never exposed to sun or rain! Paddocks and Pastures are generous in size to let your horse run, buck and play!  We feel sunshine, fresh air and the great outdoors is of major importance to healing horses as well as healthy horses.  We have 5 pipe paddocks, measuring 25x40 with soft sand footing.  Paddocks do NOT share a common fence so no one can touch noses!  Pastures range in size from 1, 2 and 4 acres.  Horses are rotated on and off these pastures to ensure that grazing is available to all.   We house mares and geldings separately and offer stallion-safe turn out as well! Total of 4 wash docks 4 large paddocks   FOR LEASE!!  We are now accepting applications for trainers to practice their profession at our facility!  You would have acces to 15 stalls, use of the EquiCizer, use of the round pen and arena.  The AquaTred is available for use via sign-up on our schedule at an additional cost.  Lease agreement is negotiable.  Call Melissa for details! 50 ft. round pen 100 x 200 Improved Sand Arena Cold River Equine Facility Our facility offers a variety of other services, such as RV hook-ups, including water and electricity.  We can accommodate 3 rigs at a time at one pole, then an additional 3 at the barn.  Great for travelers who need overnight accommodations for themselves and their equine friends!   These hook-ups are also available for our Desensitization Clinic participants!  Click on "clinics" for more information. Facility access is restricted to ensure safety and privacy.  We ask that you "CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL" so we will be expecting your arrival.  Our gate is locked at all times and entry is gained by dialing 2# (two pound) or 3# (three pound) on the  keypad which will ring the Owner's phone.   The Owner will then buzz the gate open.     VISITORS ARE WELCOME AT ALL TIMES!   TOURS AVAILABLE UPON APPOINTMENT. NEGATIVE COGGINS PAPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL HORSES ENTERING THE PREMISES.