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Facilities

Over the last couple of years we have invested substantially to ensure our facilities are in line with our ambitions. When you combine these with our superb setting, we have an establishment which we can be proud of.

All Weather Gallops

We have a 3 furlong gallop which is a deep sand loop, This is a good starting point and excellent in helping the horses loose weight and gain stamina, we have found that this works very well getting the horses extremely fit without going fast, thus reducing injuries.

We also have a four furlong carpet uphill gallop, this is an especially good gallop for working horses on, they settle going up the hill and can quicken upsides all the way to the finish.

Round Gallop All Weather Gallops

Water Splash

After every horse has exercised we walk them through the splash and it not only washes their legs off but also cool them down after they have worked. We also use the splash for horses with previous leg injuries as they can stand in there daily and helps prevent any further injury and can also help speed up recovery.

Water Splash

Jumping Lane

Built on an old mining track, this ideal high-sided works extremely well in guiding the horses down 10 varied obstables. Being unable to run out it concentrates their minds on the jumps and is a fantastic facility for teaching horses to jump.

Jumping Lane

All Weather Schooling Strip

A 2 furlong carpet strip with three flights of hurdles and fences on, this is used weekly by all the national hunt horses to practice their jumping, it is essential as can be used in the depths of winter when it is wet and in summer when the ground is too firm to jump on.

All Weather Schooling Strip All Weather Schooling Strip

Stabling

Having gained experience of a number of yards, Oliver has chosen large and airy stables that have low partitions between them.

This means that horses can see one another and its stops them from getting bored or developing bad habits.

They are especially good for young or nervous horses.

Stabling Stabling

Loose Schools

With an all weather surface, this is a vital facility for any jumps trainer. It is used to school horses of all ages and experience and can accommodate a range of jumps at different heights. This enables us to address a specific goal, from schooling of young horses to sorting out a problem with an older more experienced horse.

Loose Schools

The Walkers

We have three walkers, each being able to accommodate five horses at a time.

They are used for ‘warming up’ and ‘cooling down’ but have also been a valuable part of our team during the snow and ice.

The Walkers

Lunging Ring

The Lunging Ring, or sand pen as it is also known, has a number of applications, one of which is giving the horses somewhere to roll and relax after exercise. It is also used for long reigning and lunging young horses on a sound all weather surface.

Lunging Ring

Farmland

We have over one hundred acres of grassland, which enables us to turn the horses out and freshen them up. There are a range of grass banks that we can ride the horses over and this aids fitness as well as being excellent for horses with leg problems.

Farmland

Woods and Streams

It’s not just humans who enjoy a good walk! Our horses, particularly the older ones, enjoy walks to eliminate boredom and freshen them up. Especially good for horses that get stressed.

Woods and Streams

Owners viewing Hut

This is a feature we added in Summer 2021 and it allows owners some shelter whilst watching their horse in exercise on the gallops. It is very much appreciated on a wet winter day and is a great place to enjoy a bacon sandwich and a hot drink

Owners Viewing Hut Owners viewing Hut

Solariums

The solariums will be used for all horses, but mainly for the fillies, to keep them warm before and after exercise, especially when it is cold and wet in order to help prevent lactic acid build up which can cause cramp. It also helps with the horses coats and the horses look very well for it.

Solarium Solariums

Vibraplates

The vibrating plate will be another excellent tool to increase muscle tone and by increasing blood flow will help with the healing of specific injuries and helps some horses who can normally be slightly stiff.

Vibraplate Vibraplates
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