Bridley Manor Farm - Change in Management - BEWARE

[Thesnowbones]

I was at Bridley for 12 years under the wonderful and knowledgeable care of Linda Carr. Under her wing, my horses flourished, and I gained confidence that I'd only ever dreamt of. Linda would do anything for you and your horses, and because of that, she became like family. Sadly, Linda was battling health issues, and decided to take a step back after a catastrophic deterioration. When I attended the yard next, it had been taken over by someone claiming to be a police officer, who had misused her so-called police powers to gain personal data about certain liveries and the staff. I dared question the legality of this, and started to hear whispers about 'difficult' horses being dumped on the A3 in retaliation. There was a sudden decline in horse care too - strict guidelines that Linda had kept in place for years to maintain horse welfare and health were being ignored. I decided to move after being vilified for asking too many questions, such as - could we make sure that no horse is left without hay at night (because many had been) and that late night checks continue due to them being crucial in saving many horses' lives. We had already lost one horse due to colic, and I did not want this happening again.Having spoken to the police myself, I have been advised that this so-called officer was already suspended for misconduct in a public office, and she clearly hadn't learnt her lesson. Several vulnerable liveries have also been targeted by her, and staff fired because of previous loyalties. It has been devastating to see such a beautiful and safe place be ruined by a group of people who are both corrupt and power hungry. Bridley was like a second home to me, and Linda was a rare and brilliant yard manager.

Having spoken to the police myself, I have been advised that this so-called officer was already suspended for misconduct in a public office, and she clearly hadn't learnt her lesson. Several vulnerable liveries have also been targeted by her, and staff fired because of previous loyalties. It has been devastating to see such a beautiful and safe place be ruined by a group of people who are both corrupt and power hungry. Bridley was like a second home to me, and Linda was a rare and brilliant yard manager.

This is the review that I've put on google, but since moving another 3 horses have ended up with colic due to a lack of care. It's been a horrific time. Staff are not being paid, and around 15 horses have left in the space of a week.

Please proceed with caution when considering this yard.

 

[Chianti]

This sounds so awful. The stress of knowing that your horse is somewhere where it's not being looked after is very bad. The problem with yards is that they can go from being very good to awful in a day. I never understand why people take on a yard and then act in a way that means liveries up and leave. How do they make any money? I've been on some dreadful yards- promised the moon and got diddly squat. It's a dreadful industry. I recall one yard owner telling me that, ' It was a service industry and if I wasn't happy I must say something'. That approach didn't last for long and I was soon biting my lip in case the next missive was, ' If you don't like it you can always go'. I hope you have found somewhere safe for your horse.

 

[Archangel]

That's awful. When I lived in Surrey it always had a really good reputation.

 

[Thesnowbones]

It's been absolutely heart-breaking, but my horses are safe and settled now, which has been a huge relief. Linda Carr, the previous yard manager, was absolutely brilliant and her experience and horse knowledge was incredible. Sadly, her health took a sudden decline, and the current yard manager is just awful. Two more horses left yesterday due to welfare concerns I just don't understand how things can turn so awful within the space of a week, you know?

 

[Unknownequestrian]

It was a lot of people’s safe place and second home . Linda became a second mum to a lot of people. Unfortunately due to the acts of inconsiderate and jealous people the whole place and many people have been affected. People have been targeted including staff with disabilities and people that are vulnerable. And to them that place was where they could progress and shine and meant a lot to them . The lies this woman has made and the things she twists is strange behaviour especially from someone you think you can trust . Not only has she targeted younger , vulnerable people she’s upset and hurt animals too . She’s known for stealing and abandoning horses and selling horses that aren’t hers . She’s been kicked off other yards . people haven’t been paid their full wages , kicked off their home and given two days to basically find a new home and job . Threatened to dump a horse on the road and try take money that isn’t owed . It’s hurt and upset a lot of people . People that have been banned from the yard previously that are also known to the police are now working there too and have already threatened and tried to intimidate three young vulnerable people ( .
We miss bridley and it’s hurt a lot more than people think

 

[Unknownmiss]

Bridley was the absolute best place for my horses for almost 5 years, Linda Carr was nothing but knowledgeable, kind and generous and a beautiful soul she took me under her wing as she did many others and helped in absolute any way she could she went above and beyond for all of us, due to her deteriorating health had to take a step back, the new “so called yard manager” bullied her way to try and take over, she is clearly not knowledgeable what’s so ever… she has left horses without hay and water resulting in colic and horses going to liphook and one sadly passing away, she has appalling standards when it comes to horse care, has been taking our money but not completing services we have paid for, left my horse in there own a fair few times. my horse has also come in with cuts that I haven’t been made aware of very disappointing and concerning, just overall the place has gone to , she has proven herself to be a bully and untrustworthy in every way possible, please please beware Bridley is not what it use to be. This woman claims to be a police officer but has been suspended due to misuse of police powers, on multiple occasions, I genuinely believe horses in this woman’s presence aren’t safe, the whole place is falling to pieces, and wouldn’t surprise me if 6 months from now it’s even more than a dump then it already is, beware of Amelia Westland and her so called” yard “ she will feed you with lies your horse will be cared for and more lies but please take a livery’s advice and stay well clear. 16 horses have left in just over a week I think that speaks on it’s own

 

[Thesnowbones]

Sending you guys lots of love and hugs. It’s been a horrible time, but at least we have each other and our horses are safe. We have been incredibly lucky to have been at bridley when Linda was there. It was such a gorgeous place. I nearly gave up horses completely because my anxiety was so bad, but Linda helped me find my confidence again. I’ll be forever grateful for that. X

 

[Thesnowbones]

Pic 1. Hideous wounds on a kind mare’s leg which were never mentioned to the owner, or cleaned and treated.
Pic 2. A lovely mare being left without hay.

 

[Glitter is Fun]

I'm hundreds of miles away & know nothing of this business or this woman but generally you might want to be a bit careful what you say. It would be a bad idea to accuse an identified person at an identified place of work of criminal offenses such as horse theft. This is a public platform and you may prejudice any upcoming trial. (Or possibly get sued for libel.) It would be best to give any evidence to the police and keep to hints of dark-doings until everything becomes public.

 

[Glitter is Fun]

Secondly and just for my own nosiness, I'm a bit confused.
Is this person impersonating a police officer (another criminal offence) or are they a real police officer who uses police resources to obtain information for their own use? Might just be my age-addled brain but you seem to have accused her of both.