Stennett Equestrian

Facilities

The DIY Livery Yard has 40 stables, of which 35 are timber 12’x12’ with windows and overhang, four are 12’x12’ brick/block built with overhang, and there is one 10’x10’ pony box. All the stables have views of the other horses both from the side and in front, so the chance of any horse fretting is minimized.

In the tack-rooms each stable is allocated a partitioned area, 6’x4’, in which feed, bedding, tack, etc. can be safely kept under lock and key.

DIY liveries are welcome to make use of all the facilities available but, as can be seen, some are subject to a small fee.

Grazing

Cowpasture Farm boasts 70 acres of well maintained grazing. All 9 paddocks have electric turbo rope fencing, with a double fence between the mares’ and geldings’ fields. In the DIY pastures there are pens available for those horses which might be prone to becoming overweight, or for those which the owner might think will get bullied by the other horses. The farm is situated on very light land with two thirds of it being on a hill, so all year round turnout is not a problem other than in exceptional circumstances. The compulsory worming programme that is followed, together with the constant rotation, ensure that the pastures remain free from worms.

Maneges & Jumping Paddock

The 50m x 30m floodlit manege has a well drained sand and rubber surface, which rides really well, all year round. Situated next to this is a 40m x 20m crag manege which, although wet in the winter months is never slippery so it is ideal for lungeing and loose jumping. The jumping paddock, being in the lower part of the farm, offers really good ground in the Spring, Summer and Autumn months as it is minimally grazed during the winter months, in order to keep it as level as possible.

Hacking

There is a local Riding Tracks Association, so up to date information on the very best hacking is always available. Tireless efforts from two of our ladies, Ann and Stephanie, have ensured that all the rides are regularly maintained and made safe.

Therapy

In order to get the best out of the horses and ensure their comfort, we use a variety of therapies including Horse Walker, Solarium, Bowen Technique Treatment, and a state of the art Pulsed Magnetic and Massage Rug, which works over the whole horse from poll to tail and settings can be specified for individual horses.

Of course, none of these treatments would be of any use without mindful schooling and correct shoeing. We pride ourselves in being able to offer the best possible therapeutic care. All of our therapeutic aids are available to all livery clients, and indeed any visitors.