VioletStripe
Well-Known Member
Done to death I know, apologies in advance - I have done a few searches but I also know a lot of the old threads are out of date, and this is utterly unknown territory for me. Will be posting in a couple of areas on here for wider reach.
Next year OH and I are planning on moving to the Rochester/Chatham Kent area (bit of a shock for me based in central London and horse in North London/Herts!) so I need help finding a yard which is in the North and West Kent area - around Maidstone/Meopham/Eynsford/any of that band of Kent would be ideal. Bit in advance, but I also know how insane some waiting lists are - Capricorn is high on my list but they rarely have vacancies! Saywell also looks amazing but I believe they only do DIY?
Any yard driveable from that area would be suitable, so advice is very much appreciated. Must be
- Part livery
- At least some form of turnout every day (fine with half days, but it must be every day)
- Decent hacking
- An arena with some pole and jumps.
- A walker would be amazing, too (I have a Connemara who puts on weight from the mere scent of grass!).
For me, daily and year-round turnout is an absolute must, as is quality of care - I used to be stabled in the Bexley area which was an absolute nightmare... Happy for smaller, private yards if it ticks all the boxes, and for a drive of around 45mins but can extend this for a really great yard - I've heard wonderful things about Bedgebury, but it is a bit of a way considering I will still be working in central London (if we ever get down of lockdown, that is!)
Any advice and suggestions or experiences much appreciated - please PM me if you would rather, and please do tell me of any to avoid too - I have been burned before by yards and it is something I want to avoid at all costs. It is so important to find a nice yard for my boy, and something I would like to have in mind ahead of moving.
Thanks for reading, and for any help!
Next year OH and I are planning on moving to the Rochester/Chatham Kent area (bit of a shock for me based in central London and horse in North London/Herts!) so I need help finding a yard which is in the North and West Kent area - around Maidstone/Meopham/Eynsford/any of that band of Kent would be ideal. Bit in advance, but I also know how insane some waiting lists are - Capricorn is high on my list but they rarely have vacancies! Saywell also looks amazing but I believe they only do DIY?
Any yard driveable from that area would be suitable, so advice is very much appreciated. Must be
- Part livery
- At least some form of turnout every day (fine with half days, but it must be every day)
- Decent hacking
- An arena with some pole and jumps.
- A walker would be amazing, too (I have a Connemara who puts on weight from the mere scent of grass!).
For me, daily and year-round turnout is an absolute must, as is quality of care - I used to be stabled in the Bexley area which was an absolute nightmare... Happy for smaller, private yards if it ticks all the boxes, and for a drive of around 45mins but can extend this for a really great yard - I've heard wonderful things about Bedgebury, but it is a bit of a way considering I will still be working in central London (if we ever get down of lockdown, that is!)
Any advice and suggestions or experiences much appreciated - please PM me if you would rather, and please do tell me of any to avoid too - I have been burned before by yards and it is something I want to avoid at all costs. It is so important to find a nice yard for my boy, and something I would like to have in mind ahead of moving.
Thanks for reading, and for any help!