We offer starting young horses, restarting those needing a fresh foundation, groundwork and handling, problem-solving, hillwork, schooling, and conditioning. Whether your horse needs their first start or a tune-up, we’ll build a programme that suits them. Check out our services here.

All breeds, ages, and disciplines are welcome. From pleasure hacks to performance horses, we tailor training to suit each individual and their future job.

We use a calm, natural, and horse-centred approach focused on trust, confidence, and clear communication. Our goal is to produce a relaxed, willing horse that’s confident both in the arena and out in the real world.

Our training takes place in a genuine farm environment, with a grass arena, round yard, and extensive hill country riding. This variety helps horses gain confidence, balance, and experience beyond a standard arena setting.

On arrival, horses settle into high wooden yards to get used to their new surroundings. Once comfortable, they move into individual grassy paddocks and are regularly rotated to fresh pasture. Horses are fed according to their needs, with hard feed, hay, and covered as required to keep them comfortable and healthy.

For a basic start under saddle, most horses stay with us for around 6–8 weeks. During this time, they progress from groundwork to being quietly ridden at all three paces, hacking out, and working confidently in different environments. Younger horses who are still developing may be lightly backed in their first stay — walk, trot, and a gentle introduction to ridden work — and then return 6–12 months later for finishing once they’ve matured and strengthened. We always tailor the programme to each horse and discuss the plan with you before training begins.

Yes, it is common for horses to stay on for extra schooling and additional hours under saddle. This is an excellent option if you aren’t a particularly confident rider. We can discuss this option and tailor the timeframes to suit your individual needs, ensuring the programme works for both you and your horse.

Yes — but we like to give each horse time to settle and build a bond with us first. We recommend your first visit at around two weeks. After that, weekly visits are welcome, and we encourage owners to ride their horse a couple of times before they head home to ensure a smooth handover.

Absolutely. From groundwork challenges to ridden behaviours, we use calm, consistent methods to help horses understand what’s being asked and rebuild their confidence.

The most important thing is that your horse can travel safely on a float or truck. Ideally, they should also lead, tie, and pick up their feet, but if they’re not quite there yet, that’s okay — we can work on these basics as part of their training.

Every horse matures at a different pace, but groundwork can begin as a yearling or two-year-old. Under-saddle training usually starts around 2½ to 3 years old, once they’re physically and mentally ready to carry a rider. Some horses are still developing at this stage, so we often lightly back them and then recommend bringing them back 6–12 months later for finishing. This gives them time to grow, strengthen, and ensures they start their ridden career with confidence and longevity.

For young horses, we recommend a gradual, step-by-step approach based on their age:

1. Weanling to 1 year: Bring the horse home to focus on bonding and basic handling. If you’d like extra guidance, you could bring the horse to us after they’ve been at home for around 6 weeks to help get started.

2. 1–2 years old: Bring the horse to us for a short period of groundwork and handling, then return them home. This is a valuable opportunity for you to learn basic groundwork that helps establish a strong, functional relationship with your horse. The earlier you start, the more confident both you and your horse will become.

3. 2–3 years old: Bring your horse back for further handling and a light introduction to the saddle, then take them home again.

4. 3 years and older: Begin proper starting under saddle. By this stage, the horse is comfortable with both locations, familiar with handlers, and confident to start its ridden career.

This staged approach helps your horse learn gradually, reduces stress, and builds a solid foundation for a safe, willing, and happy partner.

Horses should arrive with covers and feed, if appropriate. If your horse isn’t yet cover-trained, don’t worry — we can help with this and have a range of covers to suit. We have a range of tack to suit most horses, so there is usually no need to bring any of your own.

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