This encompasses all areas of hacking, together, if required with expert tuition for all standards, both flatwork and jumping, on horses that are not bored by being ridden in the school all day long.

Most of the horses are thoroughbreds although there are a few non thoroughbreds who have been eventers, showjumpers.

Horses are available for all types of individuals or groups. From the novice to the very experienced rider and we can cater for everything and everyone in between. Don't be put off if you are a timid or "rusty" rider, we have the right horse for you.

Some Myths About Ex-racehorses

Is it cruel to race horses as 2 year olds?

Over half our thoroughbreds have raced as 2 year olds, they have nice temperaments having been handled so young. One or two are much admired in other forms of competition in their new life, so we don't agree with the statement.

Will they gallop off flat out when asked for canter?

Not very likely. If an ex-racehorse hasn't been ruined by lack of knowledge when it finished racing, it should have a good mouth and good back. These horses will only have been ridden in the kindest of bits, by professional Jockeys. Re-training a thoroughbred takes more time and patience than with other breeds. They are intelligent and they will go much better if you get them working with you, not for you.

Are they scatty and bad tempered?

Not very often. These horses are broken as yearlings and ridden as two year olds, so they are used to being handled and being ridden out with other horses. All our horses live in, are fed three times a day, but far from being hyped up, they are able to offer enjoyable hacking and tuition for the vast majority of riders.

Are ex-racehorses suitable for anything else?

They are the ultimate performance horse, they are natural athletes and have the advantage that about 25% more of their weight is made up of bone and muscle compared with other similar sized horses.

Many have gone on to compare at top level in other equestrian sports.