TPDressage | Ridge Farm

Having had horses for most of my life. I had to take a break when I had 3 children close together. I decided 10 years later to get back into it properly. I decided the most sensible thing would be to loan before I bought, this went horribly wrong as I chose the wrong horse to loan and the wrong stable to keep my horse. I had the worst experience and my new horse experience ended up being new found lack of confidence and hostile yard that was not pleasant to be at all. I decided to buy my own horse, which is exactly what I did. I couldn’t find a suitable stables and was on the brink of giving it all up. When I was recommended highly by a friend to Ridge Farm. My whole experience has been bought back to my dream. I have the best professional dressage instructor, who has been patient and understanding when I’m nervous. I loved Ridge Farm so much I secured my stable before my horse. Tabitha was helping me to find the right horse and I now have my little Spanish prince. I’ve never in all my years and many stables been to one like this. I love it, my horse loves it. The staff are amazing and Tabitha brings us all together. I didn’t think I would get where I am now and improving all the time. I even take my none horsy parents to sit and watch as the yard is so peaceful with such a warm atmosphere. I have not one bad thing to say about this beautiful place.

I have been at Tabitha’s yard for just over two years and it has been the best decision I ever made for both myself and my horse. Tabitha’s coaching is second to none. With my riding she has taken me from a very average passenger with low confidence, to someone who has the confidence and knowledge to train my horse. Having an instructor on the yard is a huge benefit and Tabitha is super generous with her time, being there for all of her clients 24/7. The yard is immaculate at all times of the day and runs like clockwork. Tracy (yard manager) and the staff are all extremely professional, knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Making the yard feel so welcoming, with a genuine calm and relaxed atmosphere. The yard is dressage focused, however, my main aim is to event and this has been fully encouraged and supported. I have a jump lesson every week, with a showjumping instructor who sets up a course for me in the arena. The arena surface is incredible. Once all the jumps are away, you would never even know a jump lesson has just taken place. I can not recommend Ridge Farm enough! All the horses are so happy and fulfilled and absolutely everything is taken care of; vets, farrier, saddler, clipping, bathing/grooming, rug washing etc. Allowing me to just enjoy my horse!

As a full livery at Ridge Farm, I can confidently say that the service provided by Tabitha and her dedicated team of staff is second to none. My mare arrived to the yard as a timid and unsure character, however has grown in confidence astonishingly since being at Ridge Farm, where the staff have treated her as though she is their own and patiently gained her trust. The staff at Ridge Farm are communicative, helpful and genuinely passionate about the well-being of the horses within their care; it is this passion that translates into the top condition of the horses on the yard. I have full confidence in Tabitha and her team. It is particularly helpful that farrier, dentist and vet visits are pre-planned by the yard’s staff, and with regularly visiting equine masseurs and osteopaths, my mare has never felt better in her ridden work. The facilities are kept in perfect condition and turnout is organised brilliantly, with pairings and herds being decided upon thoughtfully. The availability of individual turnout is also a real benefit. Ridge Farm is both professional and ambitious, but equally provides a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere within which you feel comfortable enough to ask questions. Tabitha’s training is without a doubt a highlight of being a livery at Ridge Farm; her expertise, meticulousness and genuine desire to help both horse and rider to progress has led to enormous improvement both within my riding and my horse’s training since joining the yard. Tabitha has both the knowledge to enable such improvement, and the people skills to ensure the delivery of her knowledge is effective and well-suited to the individual. I thoroughly enjoy my lessons with Tabitha and feel as though her professionalism, approachable nature and positive outlook delivers real results. I highly recommend Ridge Farm, not only for its fantastic facilities, but further for the atmosphere that it provides. Both the staff and liveries are supportive and keen to see one another succeed. My mare is in the best condition I have seen her in and I can confidently say that this is due to the thorough care of the yard’s team of staff. It is a privilege to be stabled at Ridge Farm.