Claire and her husband Ed moved to Sminhays Farm in 2019, which is situated in one of the most picturesque locations in the country.  The stables are newly refurbished with excellent facilities which include a selection of Grass Gallops, Fibresand School, Horsewalker, Water Treadmill & Schooling Grounds.
 
We also have access to various all-weather gallops and a swimming pool just minutes away from our yard. 

 

STABLES

 

The yard has 11 well ventilated boxes with rubber matting.

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HORSE WALKER

 

A five-bay Claydon horsewalker, allows horses to have an extra warm up before being ridden. Also in the evening after returning from the field.

 

FIBRESAND SCHOOL

 

Is a great asset when  schooling young horses and allows us to do essential flat work which helps build condition.

 

WATER TREADMILL

 

To enhance suppleness, stride length & muscle tone. Improves cardiovascular fitness & reduces risk of injury. 

GRASS GALLOPS

 

We have various distance Grass Gallops with an incline which helps to strengthen our horses. We also have a 20 acre field that we use as our round gallop which is good for long, continuous work.

 

 

SCHOOLING GROUNDS

 

We have two plain birch fences and an open ditch fence, hurdles and various cross country fences situated around the farm.

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TURNOUT PADDOCKS

 

We try to turn out everyday (weather permitting). Which helps keep our horses mentally and physically happy. 

 

HACKING

 

We have a wide selection of bridleways, woods & tracks on our doorstep to give our horses a change of scenery.

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TREATMENTS

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We have Armadillo Magnet Rugs which improves our horses circulation, warms up muscles preventing strain or rehabilitation after injury. 

 

We also have a laser which will stimulate cells and repair any cuts that may occur during training. 

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