facilities

Gallops

We have a 6 1/2 furlong woodchip gallop which runs parallel to the main drive to Bolton Hall and then sweeps righthanded . The gallop climbs for the last 3 1/2 furlongs which helps build strength and stamina.


We also have a selection of grass gallops and paddocks for exercising. We have grass gallops on a gradient and on the level. We also have plans for another all weather gallop in the future.
We have a wide choice of routes to and from the gallops and many are through forest rides and tracks which helps horses relax and keeps their work varied.

 

Starting Stalls

We have a private secure schooling paddock where we have our starting stalls located. This is an essential part of a young horses education and having the private schooling area allows us to quietly introduce them to the stalls and develop their racing instincts. We also keep more experienced horses sharp with stalls training when required. This paddock also contains schooling jumps and hurdles

Starting stalls

Paddocks

We have over 15 acres of paddocks. Each paddock is secure and many have high traditional stone walls. One paddock actually contains a number of circular stone stallion pens. In deed the great horse and stallion Hyperion was moved to one of these pens during the war. His lad lived with him in the side chamber of the pen. One paddock will be used as a schooling paddock.
We like to turn out horses regularly and also have a small turnout paddock at the entrance to our yard for short turnouts and giving horses a pick of grass.

padd

Covered Horsewalker

We have just had a new Claydon Horsewalker fitted. This has been built with both the inner and outer walls being rubber lined for optimum protection from injury. It has also been fitted with maximum grip cushion floor which is the latest specification surface to reduce impact on joints and prevent slipping.

Walker

Stables


The stable yards is a beautiful traditional fromer coachyard. The boxes are typically large with a selection of internal but mainly external boxes. The front yard looks out past Bolton Hall across to Middleham Moor. The rear yard is more sheltered and again has good sized boxes. All boxes, where required, are in the process of redecoration.

 

Security
Security is a priority. The yard and perimeter is covered by remote wireless CCTV which is recorded at all times. New improved security lighting has been fitted.

Forest Rides and Jumping Lanes
The yard is set on part of an extensive country estate and this means we have access to a huge selection of private forest tracks and rides. We are able to take varied routes to and from the exercise area. Tracks also run alongside the river which runs through the estate. Overall this gives the ideal setting to relax horses and give them variety. This can be the key to some horses that have not flourished in a more routined training environment.

 

Tracks
Horsebox

We have invested in our own new horsebox The main advantage to owners in relation to costs is that because we have our own transport we can make sure owners are charged less than using external transport companies. This also reduces the risk of horses contracting viruses from horses from other yards.

 

 

Local facilities in Middleham
We are only 1 1/2 miles from Middleham. Middleham has many facilities such as training grounds, veterinary expertise, equine pool etc. The training grounds are on Middleham High and Low Moors. These include grass and all weather gallops, schooling fences/hurdles and starting stalls.

View from the top of our gallop across to Middleham Moor