Marwood Equestrian

Vacancies: Available

Yard Address:
Marwood
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8SR

Contact: Mrs Sarah Tubbs

Mobile: 07886485201

Website

Yard Details

Exceptional facilities and professional standards of care at a small yard located just outside Barnard Castle.

Marwood Equestrian is run by BHS Intermediate Stable Manager and Level 4 British Showjumping Coach Sarah Tubbs MSc, and has been established for over 18 years.

Facilities include a stunning 50x30m indoor arena with good ventilation and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a new hacking track of approx 1.5km providing peaceful off road riding. There is also a lunge pen, horsewalker, hot water shower and solarium as well as individual storage for kit and parking for trailers and horseboxes. Newly upgraded stables are being installed in the American Barn next month.

Turnout is on well drained and well established meadow pasture with Horserail fencing throughout and water piped to all fields. Year round turnout is available except in severe weather.

All types of horses and ponies are welcome and we have particular expertise in caring for competition horses, with an established routine, regular feeds and late check.

Discounted training is available on site with two coaches based here.

Livery packages all include all hay or haylage, chaff and two bales of bedding per week plus turn out and bring in and change rugs and pick out feet if needed, as well giving feed and hay throughout the day as needed.

Assisted Livery also includes skip out pm if mucked out am and the option of one or more days upgrade to full livery – prices start at £640 pcm (£148 per week).

Full Livery is available Monday to Friday or 7 days and, in addition to the above, includes mucking out, grooming and tack cleaning. Prices start at £720 pcm for 5 days Full Livery (£166 per week).

Packages
  • Assisted DIY Livery
  • Competition Livery
  • Convalescence Livery
  • Event Stabling
  • Full Livery
  • Holiday/ Short Term Livery
  • Luxury Livery
  • Part Livery – 5 Day
  • Part Livery – 7 Day
  • Permitted Riding / Farm Ride
  • Rehabilitation Livery
  • Riding Holidays- BYO Horse
  • Schooling Livery
Yard Facilities
  • Adult Only yard
  • Alarmed Premises
  • Auto Waterers- Stables
  • Car Parking
  • CCTV Security
  • Changing Area
  • Cross Ties
  • Disabled Access
  • Dog Friendly
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Fencing- PVC
  • Grazing- Available Year Round
  • Grazing- Individual Paddocks
  • Hardstanding Areas
  • Hay/ Bedding Storage
  • Horsewalker – Open
  • Hot Wash Shower
  • Individual Storage Areas
  • Laundry or Rug Wash Facilities
  • Lecture Room or Classroom
  • Lorry or Trailer Parking
  • Natural Shelter
  • No Smoking Policy
  • Rug Dryers
  • Security Lighting
  • Solarium
  • Stabling- American Barn
  • Stabling- Internal
  • Tack Room – Alarmed
  • Tack Room – Heated
  • Tack Room – Shared
  • Tearoom or Kitchen
  • Toilets
  • WiFi Available
Rider Facilities
  • Arena Irrigation
  • Arena Lights
  • Arena- Indoor
  • Canter Track
  • Hacking- Close to Off-Road
  • Hacking- Private Off Road
  • Lunging Area
  • Show Jumps- Full Course
Yard Services
  • 24 Hour Supervision
  • Assisted Services (Provided by Yard)
  • BHS Qualified Staff On Site
  • Bio-Security Policy
  • Clipping & Grooming Services (Provided by Yard)

Yard Reviews

Rated 5/5 based on 4 reviews

Review by Gillian – Sep, 2025
I have been a livery at Sarah’s yard for the past fifteen years, which speaks for itself. The facilities are excellent and include a large indoor arena perfect for British winters and an all weather canter/hacking track. Sarah and team are very supportive and have helped me loads over the years. The other liveries are very friendly and we all hack out together. Highly recommend.

Review by Kay Elliott – Sep, 2025
If you want the absolute best for your horse (and yourself) look no further than Marwood Equestrian. The facilities are second to none with an incredible indoor arena and also new canter track. Sarah and her team have a huge depth of knowledge and provide the best care. A very friendly, caring and supportive environment for both horse and rider.

Review by Michelle – Sep, 2025
Small friendly yard, great facilities and very well maintained. Sarah and staff are always happy to help.

Review by Lizzie Barnard – Sep, 2025
Sarah and the team are fantastic, the yard is always spotless and well run, the horses are relaxed and happy. Not only that, everyone is really friendly and supportive, this makes for a pleasurable experience.

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