yard also holds annual shows which include something for everyone from dressage, show classes, show jumping and cross country. In addition to this, they organise charity rides, fun rides, day trips (to places such as Robinsons), trips to Horse of the Year, and social evenings. Future plans for 2011 include installing a lunge pen, extending customer car parking, introduction of portable cross country jumps. Lessons are available from Shelley Buffery BHSAI INT SM, who is also a UK CC International level two coach with 20 years experience in all equine disciplines. Stable manager, Neil Buffery said: “Unlike many yards, all our clients get on together and we all find it easy to socialise. There’s always people riding together in the arena, or going out on a hack”. The location of Gilfach allows for some of the most picturesque hacks and scenery in the Picnic area, and common room locality. with one set of show jumps in Facilities for customers include background. a common room, small kitchen, toilet, a rug room, and a secure tack room. Each customer gets individual storage and feed rooms, plus an allocated saddle
tailored plans for rehabilitation, veterinary rehearsals, schooling and breaking, clipping service and horse training in all three Cross country jump. disciplines. Hay, straw, bedding and feed is taken care of by Neil and Shelley and added to their monthly livery bill. They are always on site for help and advice and the kettle is always on. For more information call 07920094100
Shelley giving a lesson in the all weather arena.
Cross country jumps. and bridle rack. There is also a pinic and barbeque area, with separate smoking area. A tie up area is available on the yard for customers without stables, and during the hot summer months a space is allocated for bathing horses. Neil and Shelley run a bespoke service as to what the customer requires from their livery. They can also organise
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