Happy hacker yard Manchester

[iCandy]

Can anyone recommend a happy hacking yard in the greater Manchester area. Must have full livery, good hacking and all year turnout. Feel free to message me if you prefer and include the one you would avoid!

 

[Elsiecat]

What areas of Manchester?

 

[iCandy]

I'm in the centre of Manchester so willing to travel 30 - 40 mins in any direction!

 

[Elsiecat]

So a pretty big area hmm, I'll have a brain storm

 

[iCandy]

Thank you!

 

[fjordhorsefan]

Springfield farm near Knutsford?

 

[iCandy]

Thanks for your suggestion fjordhorsefan. I've done a google search and can't find any details for this yard. Do you know anymore about it?

 

[Half pony half cow]

I used to keep a horse on a lovely yard in Urmston, can't remember the name and wont come up online but I'll find the road name if you like. Is DIY but there was someone who offered livery services so I'm sure you could arrange full livery if you liked, would give you a more personal/ flexible service too. Had direct off road access to the trans-penine bridlepaths, hours and hours of gorgeous off road hack and only about 15-20mins from the city centre. Also has a tack shop on site which is pretty handy!

 

[Honey08]

How about some of the stunning hilly countryside outside Ashton or Oldham areas? Can give you some yard names if that interests you..

 

[iCandy]

Half pony - are you thinking of the yard by tack and feed (the mini robinsons) and near the canal? Just off the main road, near the petrol station?
Honey08 - yes please!

 

[Half pony half cow]

iCandy - yes! The one you would never know if there until you've been to the shop most likely!

 

[Honey08]

Just sent you a pm with a couple of yard names and phone nos, although don't think either will have websites. And a photo of some nearby hacking!

 

[iCandy]

Thanks half pony - I know where you mean, will go have a nosey!

 

[iCandy]

Seen your message Honey08. That's a great help!

 

[Half pony half cow]

I really liked it there (would go back if I ever lived in manc again) but as I said it doesn't have traditional full livery so might not be what you need. But the hacking was amazing, had good other facilities and the shop is pretty good too, the owner is lovely and gives a good discount to his regulars!