Elite Equine Rest and Retirement

Vacancies: Available

Yard Address:
Burscott Farm
Lewdown
Devon
EX20 4QN

Contact: Mrs Jessica Crocker

Telephone: 07786133497

Yard Details

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PLEASE DO NOT contact us thought the LiveryList submit enquiry, my replies are always straight away but I believe they go into your junk/spam and are being missed.

Instead please text/whatsapp 07786133497 or email jcrocs@me.com

If you have contacted us please contact us again –  thank you Jess 

FULL GRASS LIVERY AVAILABLE! We have a few rare spaces available for our wonderful Grass Livery, either in small herds of 5 or individual. We also have availability for Holiday Livery or rehab this summer Please call or message us anytime.

We provide a one stop retirement home for your horse with a huge range of facilities, to suit all requirements. We believe no one caters to a horses changing needs better than we do.

Options inc Full Grass Livery, Full Luxury Livery with a 15′ x 13′ stable, all year turnout, hot wash bay, solarium, rug washing/drying, all year turnout, or our in between service, our amazing new Astro paddocks which give 24/7 summer turnout and in winter a huge area of hard standing topped with astro turf complete with shelters and hay bars for those who want more freedom, not the confinement of a stable, but still want the luxury of a stabled horse (can be individual or with a buddy) we do not promote this option enough, it is a truly wonderful way of life especially for those who want to be out all summer but cant enjoy life in a small herd, need hard feeding or those that just wouldn’t be happy out during the winter months.

We also cater to horses/ponies that need restricted grazing ie laminitus, EMS, Cushings, breathing difficulties, those that want to be in by day during summer, what ever your horse needs, I dedicate my days ensuring they are happy.

FULL RETIREMENT GRASS LIVERY for equines looking to rest or retire whilst receiving the love and care they have become accustom too – or we do have the most beautiful yard should your horse require a stable. (details below)

We offer a very bespoke individual service for a max of 20 grass liveries, for owners who want their horses to have the best retirement or resting period they can have, not having to sacrifice any of their needs or requirements, just because their working life has come to an end or on pause. It really is so difficult to explain how special it is here and what we have created, within our beautiful surroundings, we welcome you to come and see for yourself, it really is horse heaven.

With all year round turnout in groups of no more than 5 horses – herds currently 4/5.

We are down a long private lane with, 80 acres, none of which touch a road, our summer and winter fields ranging from 6-8 acres. All our grazing is taken care of, harrowing, rolling, reseeding, rejuvenating, all our fields are rested for a min of 6 months ensuring our horses always have the best. 

Each field has big hedges and lots of natural shelter, along with field shelters, in every field.  Our winter fields have huge (big enoug to take 5 horses at anytime), bespoke field shelters fully rubber matted and stacked with our own home grown fabulous haylage (ad-lib in hay bars inside and outside the shelters, one per horse plus a few extra!) throughout the winter months. Along with huge loafing  areas around the shelters of Astro turf hard standing, and tracks, our horses have the luxury of full turnout with the option of somewhere dry to stand, lie and feed, and not have to get their feet muddy should they choose not to go out ! we do not have any mud fever.

Shelters and Astro areas are cleaned twice daily, this ensures the horses can decide where they are most comfortable.

The horses are checked both morning and evening (and lots in between!).They can be seen from our house, our yard is only 50m from the kitchen, we are surrounded by our beautiful residents.

Rug changes are provided all year round to ensure your horse is comfortable and happy whatever the weather.

We arrange and assist the vet and farrier during routine treatments.

Burscott Farm welcomes a lovely breeze during the summer months which keep away the pesky flies, but we happily fly rug and mask any of our horses, and they have shelters to retreat too if required.

Our home is very quiet and peaceful and horses settle immediately into retired life with us, we welcome horses from all over the UK, as well as abroad with residents from Norway and France.

We provide superb facilities and an outstanding level of care. All the horses are taken care of by myself – Jess with he support of my Husband and Son. I am very experienced with a wealth of knowledge having owned and worked with horses all my life – currently I have event horses and showjumping ponies. I have been involved with the sport for 16 years, along with racehorses, hunters and rehabbed many equines for clients, which I still do on request.

Burscott Farm provides home from home care, ensuring every horse we have to stay has lots of love and the highest standard of attention, I dedicate my everyday to their health and happiness, each and every horse is treated as my own while in my care.

Owners are always welcomed to visit their horses at our closed private, retirement only yard. Lots of photos will be sent, with messages regularly.

You are welcome to speak with owners for references and are very welcome to come have a look around.

We have built a brand new yard specifically for our retired grass livery horses, that stay empty, so we can always offer our owners and their horses the option of coming in and being stabled, either for health reasons or for the winter should this be requested, either long or short term.

We also provide Full VIP Luxury Retirement Livery for those unable to live out all year round for a variety of reasons. This is on our beautiful horseshoe 6 box yard, equipped with 15’ x 13’ stables, individual CCTV, solarium, hot wash bay and rug washing/drying facilities, all year turnout either in our winter grass or astro paddocks, this offers the ultimate Luxury for your equine. It is also perfect for those with individual requirements, such as laminitis or daily health management and medication. Full details upon request.

A peaceful, beautiful and safe location to retire your horse. Their happiness and care is our priority.

We are fully insured and recommended by vets.

Please call/ whatsapp Jess anytime to discuss your requirements 07786133497, or find us on Facebook.

 

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Rated 5/5 based on 15 reviews

Review by Kirsty Beecroft – Jul, 2024
Recently moved my old boy to this yard and couldn’t have imagined a better place for him to enjoy his retirement – the land and facilities are beautiful and the owners are lovely. It’s been a hard transition from seeing him everyday to handing his day to day care to someone else, but I have every confidence that Jess looks after him as if he was her own – he’s not even that fussed when I do see him which is a testament to how happy and settled he is! I couldn’t recommend this yard more as a wonderful place for your horse/pony to retire and to have every confidence that they are in very safe and capable hands!

Review by Katie Whitlock – Jul, 2024
I would happily recommend Jess’s place to anyone. Both myself and my boy needed some time out due to ill health. My boys hates cows so I needed somewhere with plenty of land that wasn’t also a farm – which is very hard to find closer to home in Somerset! He’s settled so well which was important as I needed him to be calm as he’d just needed treatment for a heart issue. I wanted him to be out in a herd and out as much as possible.Jess’s place allows just that. It’s perfect for horses and everything is set up with their needs in mind which is exact what I want. The facilities are amazing, the fields are good sizes with plenty of natural shelter. Jess also put together a bespoke package for when we first arrived as he needed to have medication for a while. I’ve been told that he’s been easy which shows he’s happy as he soon lets you know if he’s not.I’ve had regular updates and know that I’ve made the right choice for my boy for his year off just being a horse. Everything is just as I would like it and I know my boy feels the same. I can’t thank Jess enough for giving me the space to get better without stressing that my boy is ok.

Review by Caitlin Scott – Jul, 2024
I couldn’t have had a better experience. It wasn’t an easy process getting my mare to Elite, and. Jess helped every step. Poppy arrived looking a bit poor and already looks so relaxed and so much better. Am very happy and very grateful and my horse already looks so much better.

Review by Victoria – Dec, 2023
Fabulous retirement livery with the best specialist care for each individual horse. It was a difficult decision to retire my mare but from the moment she arrived she settled in and is so relaxed and happy. I receive regular updates from Jess, can visit her when I want and can relax knowing she is receiving 5* plus care. Highly recommend.

Review by Lauren – Nov, 2023
Jess and her family have created the perfect set up for retirement or rest livery and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.Jess keeps me up to date with how my mare is getting on, and is very happy for me to visit whenever I wish. The facilities are fantastic and my horse is in very good hands, giving me peace of mind. Care is for each individual horse, and my mare has settled in very quickly.

Review by Safiya Hodgson – Nov, 2023
My girl came to Jess in July and has been with her for the past 4 months. Deciding her new home was super difficult considering I was moving to Australia and wouldn’t be able pop back should anything arise however since moving to Jess’ I have never felt more assured that my girl is getting everything she needs and more. Jess absolutely knows her stuff, her ethos is so refreshing, and is absolutely ‘horse-comes-first.’ Not to mention the facilities are so innovative, especially for those living out 24/7, with Jess always improving them. Couldn’t recommend Elite Equine Retirement enough. Sx

Review by Claire Murray-clarke – Nov, 2023
My boy has only been with Jess 6 weeks and finding her was such a relief. Handing over the care of my best friend, who I have looked after myself for the last 17 years was incredibly difficult, but with myself moving abroad I needed to find someone who would give him the same care I would, and Jess is that person. The facilities for older horses are fantastic, beautifully kept fields with plenty of grass, ad-lib hay when needed and Astro turf for the shelters is such a great bonus for when the fields are wet. Would highly recommend for anyone needing to rest or retire their equine friends.

Review by Hannah – Nov, 2023
I cannot recommend Jess and her family enough, Jess has gone above and beyond with love and care for my horse. We have been with Jess for nearly 3 years now, it’s been the best decision to retire my boy with such beautiful facilities. I highly recommend for anyone who’s looking for the best ‘home from home’ for their horse.

Review by Alex – Nov, 2023
Beautiful retirement livery with top care. I live far away but have zero worries about my horse as I know she is so happy and relaxed here. Jess sends me photo updates and when I'm in Devon, allows me to visit as much as I want. The fields are big and flat with shelter for the winter months. I'm very thankful my horse is here and couldn't reccomend it more!

Review by Tina – Nov, 2023
My younger horse went to Jess in June for a year to rest. He’s so happy and well cared for. It’s a big relief not having to worry about him. Jess sends regular messages and videos of him and they have very happy herds. I’m so happy with them that my old special boy is going to. He’ll have the best retirement possible. Jess caters for all individual needs as if they were her own. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants their horses look after in the best possible way.

Review by Annette Richter – Nov, 2023
My boy has been with Jess for a couple of years. He is well looked after, just the same way I would have done in my own yard. Jess is very knowledgeable and caring, and the facilities are perfect for every requirement.

Review by Jennie – Nov, 2023
Honestly if you want to sleep at night knowing your horse has the best care , in an environment that has been specifically designed for Resting , Retired or Rehab horses then it’s Elite with Jess and her family. They love and care for each horse as if it’s there own . Moving my retired horses so far away from me was really difficult but they are so happy with Jess and it’s the absolute best place for them . I have had four horses with Jess, from grass livery through to stabled and its amazing . Happy horses x

Review by Liz James – Nov, 2023
My mare has been retired with Jess for 18 months. Jess provides outstanding care and facilities with wonderful huge grass fields, shelters, astro turf and feeding stations. My mare could not be happier living with her small herd in such a peaceful location. I highly recommend Jess for all aspects of horse care – your horse or pony will definitely thank you!

Review by Alice Hunt – Nov, 2023
Jess is absolutely amazing with my girl. When I was searching for a retirement home, nothing seemed good enough for my princess until I met Jess. I trusted her immediately and she stopped me stressing over everything. My mare is definitely not the most straightforward but she settled in really quickly. I can visit whenever I want which is great as I’m not in the area that often. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jess to anyone.

Review by Jill Archard-McCall – Nov, 2023
Such an amazing place to send your trusted equines. Whether it’s retirement or short term rest every horse is given exceptional care from Jess and her family allowing owners to relax. Happy horses and happy owners. I live a long way away and have had three ponies with Jess all under different circumstances and highly recommend.

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