Bitless Equestrian Centre

Vacancies: Waiting List

Yard Address:
Gwarallt, Talsarn
Lampeter
Dyfed
SA48 8RA

Contact: Mrs Sheila Lee Thompson

Telephone: 01570471541 [WhatsApp]

Mobile: +447799784350

Website

Yard Details

Horses living at BEC Livery are iron-free & live as a natural, mixed herd, eating a fibre-based diet, having unrestricted movement and with access to natural and man-made shelter on our 23-acre farm in beautiful and tranquil west Wales. The first thing visitors say is “isn’t it peaceful here and the horses all seem so contented”.

We take your horse’s health and happiness very seriously. All horses are treated as individuals and will be catered for individually.

The main track runs around a 10-acre area, with two further tracks joining the perimeter track.  The area of herbal grazing in the centre is divided into paddocks, with access from the track, with a further paddock and large lounging area below – access to the herbal grazing paddocks is on a rotation basis and depends on time of year, weather conditions etc. We also have a large concrete yard which is ideal for wetter times, but also to escape the heat in the summer as it is well sheltered.

We have a further area of about 10 acres, which consists of three fields of herbal meadows – this is for our dentally-challenged  oldies, who need access to grazing 24/7 all year round – see photos.

So you can see we are able to cater for all stages of retirement!

NB: We are no longer operating a riding school, so our small indoor school is available now exclusively to livery clients 🙂

The yard owner & family live on site and Bitless Equestrian Centre is fully insured as a professional livery yard.

We are an ABRS+ Certified Livery Yard and a Non Ridden Equine Friendly Business.

Packages
  • Equicentral or Track Livery
  • Full Livery
  • Natural Livery
  • Non-Ridden Livery
  • Rehabilitation Livery
  • Retirement Livery
Yard Facilities
  • Barefoot Friendly
  • Car Parking
  • CCTV Security
  • Covered Grooming Bays
  • Disabled Access
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Field Shelters
  • Grazing- Available Year Round
  • Grazing- Mixed Herds
  • Hardstanding Areas
  • Lorry or Trailer Parking
  • Natural Shelter
  • No Smoking Policy
  • Non-Ridden Friendly
  • Rubber Matting
  • Security Lighting
  • Stabling- Internal
  • Toilets
  • Track System / Paddock Paradise
  • WiFi Available
Rider Facilities
  • Arena- Indoor
  • Hacking- Close to Off-Road
  • Hacking- Quiet Lanes
Yard Services
  • 24 Hour Supervision
  • Dentist- Regular Visits
  • Exercise & Schooling Available (Provided by Yard)
  • Farrier- Regular Visits
  • Feed Shop On-Site
  • Fully Insured
  • Hay Supplier On-Site
  • New Arrivals Policy/ Procedure
  • Owner/ Manager Lives on Site
  • Poo Picking
  • Riding Lessons (Non- Licensed Establishment- Own Horse)
  • Saddlery On-Site
  • Tack Shop On-Site
  • Vaccination Policy
  • Worming Programme
  • Yard Manager

Yard Reviews

Rated 5/5 based on 5 reviews

Review by Marie – Mar, 2024
We simply cannot rate this retirement livery highly enough. Our mare, Darcy has always been a sensitive girl, very reactive and easily upset. Unfortunately my health has deteriorated and after owning her for nearly seven years, we opted for Retirement Livery. We chose to move Darcy to BEC, so that all of her needs could be met, as a horse, a herd animal and a sweet sensitive soul who wished for a family. We arrived with Sheila somewhat stressed and I was amazed to see Darcy's response to Sheila's voice and presence. My fractious, panicky mare walked willingly into the indoor school and laid flat down, recovering herself after a rather stressful journey. Sheila went out of her way to care for Darcy and myself on that day,cand every day since. In the months since then, Darcy has flourished into the confident, content spirit that we always wished she could be. She is thriving on the feeding regime, making the most of the herb bar and has fitted in well within the existing herd. She is now content, she has a family, she is cared for and she is allowed to be a horse. Seeing this change is what allows me to provide a positive review, to be sure my beloved mare is safe and that she has found her family. Thank you Sheila xx

Review by Julie – Aug, 2023
I have recently moved my horse here and so far have I'm so happy! :)Shelia the yard owner is very supportive and really knows everything you need to know about your horse living in a herd as natural as possible, which definitely leads to a very relaxed, happy horse.My horse is so much more relaxed and calm, it's wonderful.Since I have been here im having weekly natural horsemanship lessons with Rosemary as it's all new to me, coming from a more traditional horse background.I don't know why I haven't done this before! It all makes perfect sense and I'm having amazing results with my hosre.Happy, relaxed horse…. Happy relaxed owner!!All thanks to Sheila & Rosemary X

Review by Roslyn Holloway – Jul, 2017
I moved my boy here a few months ago and he has developed, both physically and mentally, He lives as natural a life as possible and is now a VERY happy and healthy equine. I cannot recommend this place enough!! The care and attention they provide is second to none! I cannot envision EVER moving my boy’s again!!!

Review by Carola & Nick Bohm – Nov, 2015
We agree with above comment. Quite unlike usual livery yard: horses live a more natural life but are handled so remain happy with having humans around. Can recommend highly to everyone.

Review by Kate Williams – Nov, 2015
This livery centre is unique. It is totally different from the traditional type of livery yard. Horses here are kept as naturally as possible, in a herd and on a track system. There is always help and advice on hand from Sheila Lee Thompson & Rosemary Carrington-Rogers who keep an expert eye on all the animals. These ladies are totally committed to keeping the horses healthy and happy. They will also gladly take the time to explain how the set up works and why. I keep my three horses here and consider myself very fortunate to have found this place. If you want a happy horse, bring them here.

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