Livery Yard and Stables

Stitchpool Livery Yard is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park with its beautiful unspoilt countryside of tranquil moorland, winding rivers and breathtaking coastline of secluded bays and spectacular cliffs as well as quaint and picturesque villages, attractive towns and charming harbours. There is something for everyone, especially horse riders and close by to us are many quiet lanes, local tracks and bridleways for out riding as well as sandy beaches a short distance away to ride on although you would need to box there and obtain permission beforehand.

There are 14 stables on the yard providing:

• Straw and haylage
• All year round turn out
• Lock up tack room
• Washing machine/tumble dryer for use on the yard
• 20m x 40m outdoor sand school
• 5 bay rubber matting horse walker
• Show jumps and a few cross-country fences.
• Residential qualified instructor with a visiting instructor as well

The yard is ROA approved and the stables, yard, horse walker and school are well lit during early mornings and dark evenings.

Residential liveries are taken on the yard with the following being available:

(a) Full residential livery £85.00 per week inclusive
(b) Part residential livery £50.00 per week inclusive
(c) DIY residential livery £30.00 per week to include straw and haylage.

Should you wish to come and stay at Stable Cottage and bring your own horse/s full and part liveries are available to you as well as DIY holiday livery at £10.00 per night. Hay and straw are included but not feed.

Clipping, mucking out and exercising can be done for you, should you require a days break or two when you visit us on holiday.

Also available are adult lessons at £15.00 and £25.00 per hour

We have a regular blacksmith who also does surgical shoeing and use a local equine practice, who are reliable and helpful. Both have an excellent reputation.

There are three packs of hounds in the area, two foxhounds namely Exmoor and Dulverton West and one staghounds, the Devon and Somerset.

Around the area during the summer months there are many shows with classes to suit all from showing classes, novice jumping, experienced jumping and BSJA. There are also many show jumping and dressage competitions for all to join in and BHS La Trecs. Close by are three cross country courses, one holds regular British event competitons as well as an indoor school with clinics by top competition and event riders held throughout the year.

The yard has undertaken breaking, schooling and problem horses and has immense experience in all aspects of equine life.

So whether you are an experienced rider looking for a holiday with your horse or a complete novice, our friendly family run livery yard will meet all your requirements.