West Sussex Livery at Dial Post near Horsham : BHS-approved livery yard with own junior and senior riding club, eventing, show jumping, hunter hirelings and horse and pony share scheme, lessons and horses for sale
West Sussex Livery
New Barn Farm
Swallows Lane
Dial Post
West Sussex
RH13 8NN
t: 01403 713693
m: 07742 202763
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NEWSFLASH
from the yard
It's been a long hard winter and the hunters (and their staff) have had a difficult time - but the snowdrops are out and the daffodils are starting to push through and the birds are changing their tunes. A few of the horses have mud fever which needs time-consuming treatment which, after 40 years, i have got down to a fine art - quite therapeutic really. Thoughts are turning to eventing, dressage, outdoor showjumping, bluebell rides and riding along the South Downs and the beach.
Horses will start to enjoy the sun on their backs, the longer days and the sweet spring grass - my favourite time of the year.
Exciting young horses are starting to bloom too. And, not just the horses, but new clients starting to blossom - also a really rewarding part of the job. The hunting season has done its job of bringing on young horses and riders and they are ready now to be more finely tuned.
Woody Woodpecker has done well this winter having a great season hunting (see pic below).
Melissa Joannides qualified for the Dengie Dressage Novice, finishing 3rd, with 72.96% - and is now really established with his show-jumping, jumping double clears since December. He is now ready for his first BE outing at Munstead.
Siobhan White has also had a good winter with CK finishing 4th in the Pony Club team showjumping at Sands out of 16 teams - her first team appearance.
Hunter trials will be starting in the next couple of weeks so let's hope they all do well.
West Sussex Livery
A friendly and spacious BHS-approved livery yard based in the village of Dial Post near Horsham, West Sussex. It is owned and run by Anne Hawes, who keeps her own horses for affiliated eventing and has run a livery yard, hired hunters and operated a horse and pony share scheme for over twenty years.
Anne, who is third generation of a local farming family, has owned horses all her life and offers a unique service within the horse business as she has an instinctive understanding of horses and their needs. In addition to her own wealth of experience, she has spent many years working with and observing other people's methods and adapting them to form her own special way of helping horses and their owners to fulfill their potential. She is also happy to take on horses and owners with problems and offers calm, practical advice tailored to individual requirements.
The livery yard is situated at New Barn Farm on a private estate 6 miles south of Horsham just off the A24. Set right in the heart of the Sussex countryside, yet just over an hour from London, the farm is secluded with access to thousands of acres of off-road riding (and is a member of the TROT scheme).
West Sussex Livery offers:
- liveries
- horse/pony share scheme
- horses taken for schooling
- qualified tuition in all disciplines
- hunter hirelings
- riding club
Amenities
- direct access to thousands of acres of off-road riding
- indoor school
- grass dressage arena
- show jumping / working hunter course
- cross country fences
Liveries
From full hunter to DIY, all our liveries have 24 hour supervision. The 30 boxes are all large internal stables. Hay and straw is available to buy for DIY liveries.We have 75 acres of well-fenced turnout and make our own hay / haylage. Year round turnout is not encouraged, but is available most of the time. We have a secure tack room, ample space for rugs and equipment and parking for lorries. We have a large covered wash-down area.
There is a large day room for tack cleaning, tea and coffee making facilities, washing machines and fridge for client use.
As well as being able to hack out and XC in thousands of acres of off-road riding, West Sussex Livery runs two day South Downs Way rides.
Transport can be arranged - we travel to many and varied events.
Prices: DIY liveries £30 per week for stable and turnout and use of schools.
Hunter liveries: £150 per week which includes feed (two to three times), deep straw beds, hay/haylage, clipping, plaiting, tack cleaning, grooming, riding - roadwork, galloping and schooled jumping if necessary. We also have horses to hire if required.
Eventing liveries: we also specialise in eventing liveries, our own and livery horses have continued successes every season. Call for individual requirements.
Assisted DIY, part and full livery prices are dependent on individual requirements.
For all types of livery enquiries please contact Anne on 01403 713693 or mobile 07742 202763.
Horse and pony share scheme
Have you been riding at a school and feel ready to expand your horse horizons but are not sure about owning your own horse or pony?
We can fill this gap with a share scheme where we match quality horses owned by Anne with riders to meet individual needs, offering support in helping you fulfil your personal potential and encourage you to take your riding to the next level. We can develop a step-by-step plan for you to reach your goal and you will learn how to keep your horse fit and happy.
You will have the opportunity to join in with the many and varied events we travel to such as affiliated show jumping, eventing and dressage. For the more experienced rider we run seasonal activities including adventure hacks: beach rides, spring bluebell rides, cross country rides, south downs way rides, picnic rides, sponsored rides and hunter trials.
Patient and qualified staff sharing Anne's ethos can offer tuition in all disciplines from basic to advanced level.
Prices:
Basic (from £35 per week on a DIY basis): pony, tack, stable,
field, hay, straw and feed provided
Top of the Range (from £120 per week, everything done for you): just turn up and ride!
The Crown Inn Riding Club
For those who do not wish to commit to a horse share, we offer membership to our BHS affiliated riding club, The Crown Inn Riding Club based at New Barn Farm. Membership is open to horse owners and non horse owners alike, where you can hack out, take lessons to advance your riding skills, gain access to regional and national competitions in most disciplines within the riding club team and for the more serious, train towards riding club examinations.
The Riding Club is split into two sections, junior (17 and under) and senior (over 17). Each has their own separate programme of riding club activities and our horses and ponies are available to hire on an hourly or daily basis.
Members will have access to:
- lessons
- show jumping course
- working hunter course
- dressage arena
- indoor school
- on-site competitions
- dressage and eventing clinics
- practice days
- an exciting variety of social events
If you are interested in becoming a member and would like us to include your name on our applicants' list please contact:
Anne Hawes
West Susssex Livery
New Barn Farm
Swallows Lane
Dial Post
West Sussex RH13 8NN
tel: 01403 713693 or
mobile: 07742 202763
Hunting
Do you want to go hunting? We have reliable, quality, well-schooled, mannerly hunters to hire (and for sale). We will also lease horses for a season.
Links
The Crown Inn at Dialpost - free-house off the A24 south of Horsham which offers outstanding value in pub dining, drinking and external catering with an emphasis on rather special food and great new wines from the South of France.
Jo Hawes:
freelance on location photographer specialising in social & sporting events, equine, pet portraits, and property in West Sussex and beyond.
West Sussex BHS approved livery yard near Horsham in the UK with own riding club, eventing, show jumping, hunter hirelings and horse and pony share scheme.
Horses for sale
Prices for all horses on application
HENRY
17.hh 9 Year old good looking black Irish gelding by Altountash out of a
mare by Chair Lift. Hunted this season with the Crawley and Horsham and
previously in Ireland. Will be super Masters horse or in the field. Bold
to a fence. Quiet in all respects, hacks out alone, a real gentleman to
do, now working on the flat. No blemishes. Would suit lady or gentleman. Fully vaccinated with a green book.
GLENDA
14.2hh 7 year old Irish black mare. Sweet natured pony who has been
hunting with a novice this season. Will be good genuine all rounder. No
vices and quiet to do. A good raw material ready to mould.
LLOYD
16hh Beautiful black Irish gelding 5 this time. Has been hunted lightly this
season and is now ready to start combined training ready for eventing.
Big floating paces. We've been producing him slowly and correctly as he
has a big future. Straight moving and viceless - a fantastic project.
Vaccinated and passport.
FREEDOM
17 hh 12 year old mare. We've owned her since a 5 year old. She is a
real schoolmistress and would make an ideal lady master's horse. Evented, lovely
flatwork, light and floating paces. This has been her first season hunting
and has proved to be the perfect lady. No vices, manners to burn and a
pleasure to ride. Very scopey and clever.
MR P
16.1hh 10 year old gelding. All rounder, his first season hunting this
year and has been seen to lead the field over hedges. No blemishes or
vices fantastic on the flat and showjumping. A very good looking horse
with low mileage.
