Livery Saddleworth Area

[LoveCobs]

Does anyone know a good yard in the Saddleworth area. DIY or part livery, would prefer an arena if possible, but turnout and good hacking is more important.

 

[Whoopit]

The only place I can think of is Saddle Stables in Dobcross/Uppermill (NOT the riding school in Diggle). They are quite dear though. £35 a week plus £1 per 6lb haynet. I looked before I got my own yard and it's a boatload cheaper to buy own bales but they won't let you as they make a lot of money off the charge.

 

[LoveCobs]

Thanks, have looked at this yard - full at present and I believe some of their grazing is potentially going to be lost to the new Saddleworth School.

 

[Whoopit]

I'm not really sure about any others in Sadleworth. You'd have to come a little closer to Oldham/Shaw/Ashton I think?

 

[Honey08]

There are a few in Greenfield, but none have arenas (although Friezeland arena is open to everyone for flatwork). Denshaw has a few advertised (think your old yard Whoopit but with new manager?).

Are you on Facebook? Try asking on the Oldham and District RC page.

 

[LoveCobs]

Thanks, Greenfield would be convenient for me have you any details? Will also try the RC.

 

[Honey08]

The only one I've got names/numbers for is part livery. There are a few in Greenfield that are DIY. Not her poshest yards. I think there are a couple at the back of Uppermill too, again I don't have nos (Ihave my own yard and the yards my friends run are all part). If you asked on the ODRC Facwbook page people would have loads of suggestions..

Have you just moved here? If so welcome.

 

[LoveCobs]

Can you let me have the details for the part livery yard as it might be worth a look. Thanks

 

[Honey08]

Yes it's Debbie and Dave Sykes and is just behind the Royal George on the road to Mossley with the High School on it. Their no is 01457 829091. Debbie is a BHSII, nice yard, indoor stables, outdoor school, turnout seems good.

 

[LoveCobs]

Thanks - will take a look.

 

[Honey08]

Just found it on livery list - Hole House Livery.

 

[Honey08]

Did you find somewhere? My friend is just moving to Scotland, so there are 3 spaces available where she stables. Delph area, all year turnout, 24hr in summer if you like. No arena but indoor and outdoor available to hire a mile away. Superb hacking, never need to touch a main road. £20/wk.

 

[LoveCobs]

Yes thanks, did manage to find somewhere. Went to see the one you recommend, Hole House and really impressed. Hope your friend enjoys Scotland, the place she is moving from sounds great. Thanks again.

 

[Honey08]

Oh good, glad you're sorted and happy.

 

[RHM]

Did you find somewhere? My friend is just moving to Scotland, so there are 3 spaces available where she stables. Delph area, all year turnout, 24hr in summer if you like. No arena but indoor and outdoor available to hire a mile away. Superb hacking, never need to touch a main road. £20/wk.

Don’t suppose you still have the details of this yard do you? Your comment came up on a google search!

 

[Honey08]

Hi, I was just speaking to them the other day and they’re full. They’ve built a lot more stables since I wrote that, more than they’ve enough grazing for, so the fields are literally mud in winter (and seem to be full of ragwort now). They’ve added a little arena. It’s still popular because it’s cheap, but I wouldn’t recommend nowadays.

 

[RHM]

Hi, I was just speaking to them the other day and they’re full. They’ve built a lot more stables since I wrote that, more than they’ve enough grazing for, so the fields are literally mud in winter (and seem to be full of ragwort now). They’ve added a little arena. It’s still popular because it’s cheap, but I wouldn’t recommend nowadays.

Oh what a shame! Such a shortage of good yards in the area. I walk the dogs up there most days and the hacking is so good, one day I will find a good yard nearby!