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Significant investment in the base and our surface has been made to ensure we have a world class training surface able to cope with the rigours of high level performance horse schooling on a daily basis. Our Martian Colins imported textile surface is world leading and our no-drip sprinkler system keeps prevents dust to a minimum, thus improving air quality throughout the complex and also reducing shifting of surface. This arena allows you to confidently school your horse in any Olympic discipline, with the least possible impact on their long-term soundness.
Correctly sized for Olympic level dressage at 20X60 our outdoor arena boasts a watered sand and fiber Martin Collins surface with bay views!
At the moment it's used for show jumping as well as dressage but our dedicated show jumping arena is under construction. Once complete this space will be a dedicated dressage only arena. We also have a third arena - a hedged grass and sand surfaced correctly sized outdoor dressage arena, available should you wish to practice your test on grass.
Our treadmill is German made and includes a viewing deck and laser sensors for safety cutoffs in case of emergency. Water depth is completely controlled and ranges from 5cm to over 130cm. We have extensive experience using water treadmills for fitness and rehabilitation. We use the Equine Science International training framework to teach horses to safely and calmly load, work and unload from the unit.
Imported from Germany our equine solarium is built to the highest specifications with a heat resistant, reinforced plastic moulded frame and contoured to your horses body for even warming, with rounded edges to avoid injury. Infra-red lamps are recessed to prevent damage to horses and the front is raised to allow free movement of the horses neck. The unit boasts a combination of 22 infrared lamps and 4 circulation fans ensure an even and pleasant temperature over your horse.
Currently set up as a schooling facility from 95cm to 3* level, our large selection of portable fences allows us to deal with specific horse and rider based cross-country challenges. Matched with excellent instruction, our permanent ditch, water and bank complexes make this course the solution to nearly every schooling issue.
Available for hire for private schooling or by coaches looking for a lesson venue. See our Booking Page for more details.
Our indoor arena and undercover areas are built as one facility, allowing us free movement of horses and riders during all weather conditions without having to step outside.
The quadrangle design allows for excellent air quality and easy access to tack rooms, laundry, etc...
We have a spacious tack room conveniently located directly next to our tie ups allowing for the least distance to carry saddles as possible! Our tack room offers the best in design and functionality and has ample agistment storage.
Our 4m X 4m, hot/cold wash is located next to the cross ties and ensures each horse has a safe and positive wash bay experience. High quality rubber flooring reduces the risk of slipping and improves hygiene.
With a sand base and a full wall our 15m diameter round yard is well located for lunging, breaking in or ground work. the walls allow for concentration and safety.
Six steel cross ties with rubber non-slip flooring allow for safe and convenient tacking and un-tacking of horses, all six are generous in size ensuring the largest horse can comfortably turn around.
The farm is divided up into approximately 30 private paddocks, including some paddocks designed for stallions. All paddocks have electric waterers and most permanent paddocks have loose boxes and/or trees. Horse safety has been paramount in selecting fencing. All fences consist of a hard wood top rail with electric stand offs accompanied by three strands of horse safe, plastic coated, and electrified wire.
To keep horses and riders refreshed, lane ways around the property have been kept open and free to accommodate horse and vehicle movement, as well as creating a break out space for riders to hack around the property. The property is further blessed with access to Scotchmans Rd which has a wide verge allowing for off property hacking.
Our laundry is also built with scale in mind. Multiple washing machines are available for use and extra storage is provided in the laundry for those endless odds and ends!
All over the world storage of rugs is a challenge; Sam and Chris have tackled this by having a large laundry room, with ample rug storage.
We are constantly building and improving the facility and currently we have an outdoor show jumping arena under construction. This will be a sand-based surface with its own watering system. At 40m x 70m it’s large enough to accommodate even the most discerning show jumper.