FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Q Will my horse have its own stable?
A Yes, wooden, on concrete base, lined with 18ml sterling board and fitted with tie-up rings. Each stable has a window with bars, and a roof-light for plenty of daylight. Bulk-head electric light inside stable, chew-strips on doorframe and doors.
Q What size are the stables?
A Eight of them are 12ft.square, two are 16ft by 12ft.
Q Is bedding available
A Yes we produce our own straw, other bedding by arrangement.
Q Is hay available?
A Haylage is produced on the farm, other forage by arrangement.
Q What about feed?
A If you know what suits your horse you could by it in yourself or ask us to buy in for you, and we will invoice you monthly.
Q Do you have a feed room?
A Yes, but you need to provide a container to keep feed in, we use plastic Dustbins with lids.
Q How about water supply?
A There is mains water supply to taps in the yard, with hot and cold water in Common-room and wash-room.
Q Is there a toilet?
A Yes there is a toilet and wash-room.
Q Is there somewhere to make drinks?
A There is a common-room equipped to make hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Q What are your hours of opening?
A 7am-8pm others by arrangement.
Q Is there a yard worming policy?
A All horses must be on routine parasite control, either as recommended by worming product producer or a vet.
Q What about vaccinations and passports?
A All horses must hold an up to date certificate of vaccination against equine flu and tetanus, and have their passport.
Q Do you have a feeding routine?
A Yes – first feed 7am.
Q Is there a secure tack-room?
A Yes we have a tack-room that is locked at night, but we recommend expensive tack is not left.
Q What other security is there?
A We have a security system.
Q Does anyone live on site?
A Yes family resident 24 hours.
Q What parking is provided?
A There is free parking for clients and visitors. Hard-standing for horse vehicles - trailers at £10 per month and lorries at £20 per month.
Q Livery clients’ term’s of use of arena?
A Clients have free use of the school daily providing they book a time in advance, (time-table in common room), and may share a time by mutual agreement of fellow client(s). Clients are requested to book the times they wish to use the arena. Priority will be given to tuition in school.
Q Is the arena for public hire?
A Yes, the individual may hire at £5 per hr and groups or clubs at £10 per hr.
Q Is there all year round grazing?
A Yes, rotational grazing with sheep.
Q Do we have to pick up droppings in field?
A There will be a certain amount of this to do, the sheep will help to break the worm cycle, the pasture will be harrowed and treated for weeds.
Q What size are the fields?
A Each equine has its own paddock of approx 3/4 acre.
Q Do we have to take water to fields?
A No, there are field troughs on mains water supply.
Q Where can we ride?
A There are many riding routes on the farm in its’ own valley with public bridleway running through.
Q What would I need to bring with my horse?
A Ideally some food and forage that your horse is already on, so that any change in diet will be gradual. Two feed bowls, two water buckets, yard -tools for mucking out and whatever else your horse normally requires.
Q What about a farrier?
A You may wish to engage your usual farrier, if you don’t have one, our regular farrier will be happy to take you on.
If you have any further questions just call!
Christine & Richard Kuehn
James Kuehn
Tel: 01886 880259
Email us here
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