clawton
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i, wondering if anyone kept their horse here as I am looking at it as a potential yard to keep my first horse. any feedback greatly appreciated. many thanks (also kcs and vine house please)
Maxy House Livery- Preston
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quirky
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I was on Maxey House briefly about 18 months ago, moved off to go on a friends yard, not becase there was anything wrong with it as such. I wasn't there over a summer, so not sure how it is all year round.
Vine House, I ruled that one out because the turnout is limited.... not the hours, the acreage.
KCS seems nice but they don't allow children on the yard and as I have 2, that was a no goer.
Has it got to be that side of Preston? Some nice yards Penwortham way.
Vine House, I ruled that one out because the turnout is limited.... not the hours, the acreage.
KCS seems nice but they don't allow children on the yard and as I have 2, that was a no goer.
Has it got to be that side of Preston? Some nice yards Penwortham way.
luckilotti
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Hi,
i have a livery yard at the other side of Kirkham so will let you know what i know.
I've never heard much about Maxy House - so thats a good sign as i've not heard bad stuff. I recall a talking to a nurse at Preston Hospital when my late nan was in there and she stabled there, she had been there years and seemed to like it - again - thats good!
I havent a clue what facilities they have.
KCS - have been there for feed a few times, seem nice people who have it. I once had a livery move from there to my yard but that was for personal reasons rather than because there was anything wrong with the place.
Vine house - never heard of it? whereabouts is it?
Key points IMO if this is your 1st horse is that you need a yard:
with a decent paffock for you to ride in,
to be surrounded by knowledgeable people who can help you if asked - not the type that will butt in unwanted!
i would say it also has to suit the horse - if they can only be on a certain bedding, need all year turnout etc.
Hope thats helped a bit. Depending on where you live, there are a few places in Kirkham that may suit you. My yard would prob be too far for you plus we are full up anyway.
If i can be any more help - feel free to ask
i have a livery yard at the other side of Kirkham so will let you know what i know.
I've never heard much about Maxy House - so thats a good sign as i've not heard bad stuff. I recall a talking to a nurse at Preston Hospital when my late nan was in there and she stabled there, she had been there years and seemed to like it - again - thats good!
I havent a clue what facilities they have.
KCS - have been there for feed a few times, seem nice people who have it. I once had a livery move from there to my yard but that was for personal reasons rather than because there was anything wrong with the place.
Vine house - never heard of it? whereabouts is it?
Key points IMO if this is your 1st horse is that you need a yard:
with a decent paffock for you to ride in,
to be surrounded by knowledgeable people who can help you if asked - not the type that will butt in unwanted!
i would say it also has to suit the horse - if they can only be on a certain bedding, need all year turnout etc.
Hope thats helped a bit. Depending on where you live, there are a few places in Kirkham that may suit you. My yard would prob be too far for you plus we are full up anyway.
If i can be any more help - feel free to ask
Gleeful Imp
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Where's KCS?
mrdarcy
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KCS is just up from Maxy House - practically neighbours.
The problem with both those is limited hacking - and the roads round there though country lanes can get very busy.
Don't know Vine House either.
Hawthorn Livery at Nateby is great - highly recommended (http://www.hawthorn-equestrian.co.uk/)
The Gables at Hutton is also fab - but full livery only and maybe the wrong side of Preston for you.
The problem with both those is limited hacking - and the roads round there though country lanes can get very busy.
Don't know Vine House either.
Hawthorn Livery at Nateby is great - highly recommended (http://www.hawthorn-equestrian.co.uk/)
The Gables at Hutton is also fab - but full livery only and maybe the wrong side of Preston for you.
quirky
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Vine House is also Cottam way .... not far from Salwick Show Ground.
It has a very small indoor school and an outdoor. I'm doing a quick tot up in my head from when I looked round and it must have 20-25 stables. Problem is, there are 2 turnout fields that amount to maybe 8 acres, if that.
The people who own it are lovely though.
It has a very small indoor school and an outdoor. I'm doing a quick tot up in my head from when I looked round and it must have 20-25 stables. Problem is, there are 2 turnout fields that amount to maybe 8 acres, if that.
The people who own it are lovely though.
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KCS is just up from Maxy House - practically neighbours.
The problem with both those is limited hacking - and the roads round there though country lanes can get very busy.
Don't know Vine House either.
Hawthorn Livery at Nateby is great - highly recommended (http://www.hawthorn-equestrian.co.uk/)
The Gables at Hutton is also fab - but full livery only and maybe the wrong side of Preston for you.
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I can second Hawthorn livery - were you on there?
KCS is just up from Maxy House - practically neighbours.
The problem with both those is limited hacking - and the roads round there though country lanes can get very busy.
Don't know Vine House either.
Hawthorn Livery at Nateby is great - highly recommended (http://www.hawthorn-equestrian.co.uk/)
The Gables at Hutton is also fab - but full livery only and maybe the wrong side of Preston for you.
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I can second Hawthorn livery - were you on there?
mrdarcy
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I was - with the arabs
Got my own rented place now but do miss Jeni and Hawthorn. How are things there?
brighthair
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ah hello!!! yes it's all going well, Jeni has set up her blog now, and the horses are all good
mrdarcy
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Say hello from me (Angela) and tell her Sid's fan club is growing bigger and bigger - everyone who meets him loves him!
brighthair
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aw bless him!
TopTotty
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Hey you lot....thanks ever so much for the recommendations!!!!
Website for Hawthorn is now www.livetoevent.co.uk as I am changing the web page at the moment.
Hope all is well.....
Website for Hawthorn is now www.livetoevent.co.uk as I am changing the web page at the moment.
Hope all is well.....
Mari
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Salwick RC Shows are now at Maxey House, & have been all summer, & both are run by Loretta Bell who is very experienced. Maxey House has a large outdoor arena with show & WH jumps, a small loose/lunge arena & a horse walker. No indoor arena sadly. Lots of stables & fields & a brew room. You should go for a look round & see if it will suit. I can give you Loretta's mobile number if you pm me.