Somerford Park Farm Somerford was established as an equestrian training centre in 1976. The facilities offered are built and maintained to the highest standard.
We consider quality and a first class service to be of prime importance. Our facilities, in beautifully landscaped settings, are designed to provide something for everyone. Welcoming lead rein riders and young horses enjoying a peaceful hack through the River Dane Valley, to hosting the British and other National Event Team Training, our aim is to provide a facility for all levels to enjoy.
Second cut fertiliser has now all been applied, we’re very happy with the new variable rate and precision application Kuhn spreader we upgraded to last year.
It makes sure we are spreading what is a very expensive product exactly where we should be and cuts down on any wastage helping to keep our costs down in the long run and also improve quality as nothing is getting over or under fed !
You can now book your electric hook up for camps on the website, instead of calling up, hopefully everyone will find this easier :-)
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Still hoovering up grass, down to the last few fields now 🥳 the fertiliser has started to go on the fields behind us ready for second cut in approx 6 weeks weather dependant 🤞🏼
Why white plastic ?!
We use white plastic, having moved from black originally when we first started to produce haylage in the early 80’s going onto a green version mainly for more aesthetic packaging.
We then learnt that the lighter the colour the less the bales heat up in the sun, this heat tarnishes the product within slightly and even goes so far as changing the colour.
Hence the move to white and in doing so we saw a notable improvement in stored bale quality.
Lots of seemingly small details add up to produce the best quality and we’re always looking for more !
An old store shed from a yard further afield has been relocated and is slowly but surely coming together between all the other jobs.
Thanks to new health and safety rules on the height of which certain agricultural goods can be stacked we are in need of more space ! All being well we can get this finished off after haylage is out of the way :)
The beginnings of a very exciting upcoming project have started to roll into the yard, we are having to store the stone onsite as we need close to 2000 tons to have enough to break ground.
All guesses are welcome but it’s staying under the hat for a while yet.
The first two loads of fertiliser have arrived ready for the second cut application.
The new Richard Western Ltd bale trailers from Malpas Tractors Ltd have made moving the Haylage in from the fields a breeze, much quicker and safer, 1100 bales stacked into the yards yesterday 🥳
If you’re looking for a clean crop of haylage to feed to your horses without the fear of dangerous w**ds or other plants finding their way into the mix look no further.
We spend a huge amount of time and effort making sure the fields are w**d free ensuring the very best sample makes it into the bales.
Some lovely evening sun working wonders with the tedders.
Finally we have a glimpse of some more stable weather so we’re making a more significant dent in the Haylage harvest. The guys will have some long days mowing, spreading and baling over the next few days.
If you are interested in feeding our Haylage please give the office a call. It is all grown and managed from seed to bale in house, we then deliver out using our own wagon and bale handling machines enabling us to offer a guarantee on every bale we send out.
We’re currently in the process of upgrading the farms borehole water supply, we should soon be totally self sufficient and have crystal clear water with the new filtration system that’s being installed.
More up close and personal 😋
Keep your eyes peeled whilst out on the Farm Ride as we have a new arrival !
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We finally had a tiny weather window and got just over 1500 bales cleared. Now we’re waiting on some more consistent weather before we brave the next batch !
We’ve still got to produce about another 15000 bales so some sunny weather would be appreciated 😳 ……
If you are interested in the Haylage we produce please check out the website or give us a call for more info.
https://somerfordpark.co.uk/haylage-feed/
This weekend we are hosting the Derbyshire Festival of showing.
Please note that for the Farm Ride this weekend, we are offering the shorter route which excludes the section around the XC schooling/show ground. The cost is £17 per horse, reduced from the usual £22.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend ahead!
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The next batch of camping pods are nearly there, just waiting on underfloor heating and laminate flooring before we lift them into place.
Keep in touch with the office if you are keen to stay in one even if it’s a short stay rather than camp as we have a dedicated set of seven stables for just such an occasion :)
Can’t beat the smell of fresh cut grass and there’s plenty of that in this field ! Fingers crossed we can have some reliable weather 🤞🏼Harvest2024
A huge thank you to Zebra Products for their generous sponsorship of Uvex Gloves.
📸 Lucy Hall - Photography
Saturday’s Intermediate I (sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds ) was clinched by Spencer Wilton and Woodcroft Django Mon Ami with a score of 73.38%.
“It’s his fourth Inter I and the first one we’ve done without mistakes, a couple of wobbly bits, but no mistakes and he felt really confident and I’m delighted with him” said Spencer.
“Today’s probably been the most relaxed he’s been at a show and I’m very pleased with the feeling I had.”
“His changes have been really difficult for years and today was the first test I’ve ever done where I almost aloud myself to feel confident that they were going to happen…but didn’t allow myself to get too confident!”
“He’s strengthened up so much and the one thing I never thought would feel as easy is his canter pirouettes but I think that’s just strength and confidence.”
Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds
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Somerford Park welcomed High Profile Dressage this year's show, we thought you would like a look back at Friday's competition.
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📸 Lucy Hall - Photography
Michael Eilberg claimed his second win of the day with a winning score of 68.44% in the High Profile Grand Prix with MSJ Dante VX and claims third place with Figlio.
“He (Dante) was a bit nervous today, his extended are always a really big thing for him. He’s a cool horse, he can have a lot of high marks in the extensions and collections” said Michael.
“He was a little on edge and he could have done better but we still did some nice parts.”
1st Michael Eilberg and Dante
2nd Lisa Marriott and Valucio
3rd Michael Eilberg and Figlio
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A ‘super proud’ Jessica Dunn and Funtime Frankie claimed the High Profile Elementary 59 Gold section. Jessica has ridden the 6 year old WHS Funtime Frankie, owned and bred by Whitehill Stud, since a 3 year old when she helped back him.
“He’s super, easy, lovely, fun little horse to ride” said Jessica.
“He hasn’t got a huge battery so he take a lot of working up to get him on his ‘A’ game, but he was great today and really enjoyed the atmosphere and he hasn’t done a lot of big shows.”
“It was a lovely, flowing, easy test. His way of going is so much better, he’s really short and compact and does find it hard to come out of himself.”
“I love riding him, he always tries his best."
Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds
Friends and family welcome. Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and slide. Admission is £10 per car (if booked in advance) or £15 on the day. Hospitality is still available from just £45.
For advance bookings and further information visit somerfordpark.co.uk
Looking for 2 people for paid work poo picking today please let me know if you can attend by messaging or calling 07789003001 (Millie)
Somerford Park Farm, Holmes Chapel Road
Congleton
CW124SW
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
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Second cut fertiliser has now all been applied, we’re very happy with the new variable rate and precision application Kuhn spreader we upgraded to last year. It makes sure we are spreading what is a very expensive product exactly where we should be and cuts down on any wastage helping to keep our costs down in the long run and also improve quality as nothing is getting over or under fed !
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If you’re looking for a clean crop of haylage to feed to your horses without the fear of dangerous weeds or other plants finding their way into the mix look no further. We spend a huge amount of time and effort making sure the fields are weed free ensuring the very best sample makes it into the bales.
Some lovely evening sun working wonders with the tedders.
Finally we have a glimpse of some more stable weather so we’re making a more significant dent in the Haylage harvest. The guys will have some long days mowing, spreading and baling over the next few days. If you are interested in feeding our Haylage please give the office a call. It is all grown and managed from seed to bale in house, we then deliver out using our own wagon and bale handling machines enabling us to offer a guarantee on every bale we send out.
Keep your eyes peeled whilst out on the Farm Ride as we have a new arrival !
Can’t beat the smell of fresh cut grass and there’s plenty of that in this field ! Fingers crossed we can have some reliable weather 🤞🏼Harvest2024
Following their win in Saturday’s under 25 Grand Prix Jessica McConkey and Dior III continued their winning form to claim top spot in Sunday’s Inter II with 68.73%. “I was hoping to just to get to know him a bit better and it worked out pretty well again” said Jess. “I was really please that he felt fresh and hot going into a second day a our passage and piaffe was much better today.”Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds. #somerfordpark #britishdressage #prorideracademy
Although making an significant error Spencer Wilton and Woodcroft Django Mon Ami claimed their second win of the week Sunday’s Intermediate I with 71.92%. “Senior moment!” said Spencer “I came round onto the diagonal and I thought am I doing extended canter or am doing changes? I rode a few strides and though oooh maybe it’s changes and no it wasn’t and the bell went!” “Very embarrassing and I’m blaming my age” “The rest of the test he was really good I did have a mistake at the end of my twos but generally pleased with him.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #britishdressage
Amy Woodhead and Keep in Mind won Sunday’s Advanced Medium (sponsored by Bret Willson Dressage) with 72.41%. Keep in touch is owned by the Wood family and has only been with Amy for four months but is one that she is hoping to keep for the future. “We’re just getting just getting used to our partnership and this is my second show on him” said Amy. “I threw him in at the deep end at Addington and he was second there, but today I felt I could move round in the arena a little bit more.” “He really good in his changes and they were a highlight of his test I need to work on now being braver to go more in my extensions because he’s got a lot of power so I still have the hand brake on a little bit.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds
“It felt a lot more relaxed” is how Michael Eilberg summed up MSJ Dante VX win in Saturday’s Grand Prix (sponsored by LeMieux) with a score 70.46% at Somerford Park Premier League Dressage. “He gave me a super ride and I think the test really flowed” said Michael. “There were a lot of highlights in the test but he’s still really green, he’s done about five GPs.” “Yesterday he was a bit nervous and I was a bit worried about how he’d come out today but he came out today really back to being able to ask him the questions and I think he’s got a lot of talent and I’m really excited.” “He does fantastic extensions and pirouettes, I was really pleased with his ones today they really covered the ground.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #premierleaguedressage Apologies to Michael Eilberg for the first video edit which showed the wrong horse.
A good day at the office for Tom Goode and Frankie PS who claimed the British Dressage National 7 yr old Test with 77.5. Tom has had the liver chestnut mare from a 4yo, has just started doing Advanced Medium and thinks she has lots of potential. “She’s a real cool customer nothing ever seems to phase her she just rises to the occasion” said Tom. “She learnt her flying changes early this year and she’s got really extravagant changes and they’re really easy for her age and her medium trot.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #britishdressage
Satuday’s Young Riders Team Competition went to India Durman-Mills riding her aunts Escade with 73.63%. “We’ve been training a lot at home, it was a clean test and there a little bits we need to work on but overjoyed with the score” said India. “His trot in general has improved massively but the changes are a bit of a highlight but it’s all just coming together, the overall picture I feel we’re just getting better together.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #britishdressaage
Young Horse Preliminary 5y went to Jess Ralton riding Anna Ross’s Daboushka with a score 71.6. The mare is the eldest daughter of Anna’s Grand Prix mare Habouche. “She was very much ears pricked and I think it’s the biggest thing she’s ever done, she gave me a good ride and really soaked it up” said Jess. “Throughout the test I felt quite organised and she really felt like you could throw her off from the short sides and the movements came off nicely. She really showed herself off to the best of her abilities.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #britishdressage
Saturday’s Intermediate I (sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds ) was clinched by Spencer Wilton and Woodcroft Django Mon Ami with a score of 73.38%. “It’s his fourth Inter I and the first one we’ve done without mistakes, a couple of wobbly bits, but no mistakes and he felt really confident and I’m delighted with him” said Spencer. “Today’s probably been the most relaxed he’s been at a show and I’m very pleased with the feeling I had.” “His changes have been really difficult for years and today was the first test I’ve ever done where I almost aloud myself to feel confident that they were going to happen…but didn’t allow myself to get too confident!” “He’s strengthened up so much and the one thing I never thought would feel as easy is his canter pirouettes but I think that’s just strength and confidence.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds #somerfordpark #britishdressage #premierleaguedressage
Martha Jones and Don Dimaro van het Geldeland claimed the first of Saturday’s dressage competitions at Somerford Park. Martha has had the ride for just two months and was thrilled to win the Children on Horses Team Test with a score of 72.8% “We’ve been training very hard for the past two months” said Martha “and the hard work is really paying off.” “We got a 67.00% at Addington Premier League so I’m really pleased with his performance today.” “His trot work is his highlight, we’ll continue working and training and get him out to do some pony tests soon.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds Friends and family welcome. Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and slide. Admission is £10 per car (if booked in advance) or £15 on the day. For advance bookings and further information visit somerfordpark.co.uk
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A trip from Scotland proved successful for Jessie Clarke and Rose Foley who took Gold and Silver (respectively) in the High Profile 75 (sponsored by TopSpec ). Jessie Clarke from East Ayrshire has only been riding 15 year old Mount St John Doornroos II for six months taking today’s win with a score of 72.03%. “The test went really well, stand out elements would be my half passes, canter and my trot work was really good” said Jessie. “This is my first time at Somerford Park and only our fifth competition and my first High Profile and its really exciting." Rose who is from Dumfriesshire has been riding her 10 year old Suarez, owned by Jade Struthers since December, completed today’s test on 71.08%. “We’ve only done a handful of shows together and this is one of the best tests we’ve done together and this is his first High Profile show” said Rose. “My canter felt really in front of my leg and I really enjoyed the atmosphere.” Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds Friends and family welcome. Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and slide. Admission is £10 per car (if booked in advance) or £15 on the day. Book hospitality from £45, For advance bookings and further information visit somerfordpark.co.uk
A ‘super proud’ Jessica Dunn and Funtime Frankie claimed the High Profile Elementary 59 Gold section. Jessica has ridden the 6 year old WHS Funtime Frankie, owned and bred by Whitehill Stud, since a 3 year old when she helped back him. “He’s super, easy, lovely, fun little horse to ride” said Jessica. “He hasn’t got a huge battery so he take a lot of working up to get him on his ‘A’ game, but he was great today and really enjoyed the atmosphere and he hasn’t done a lot of big shows.” “It was a lovely, flowing, easy test. His way of going is so much better, he’s really short and compact and does find it hard to come out of himself.” “I love riding him, he always tries his best." Full set of results can viewed here https://bit.ly/4aONzPbEnds Friends and family welcome. Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and slide. Admission is £10 per car (if booked in advance) or £15 on the day. Hospitality is still available from just £45. For advance bookings and further information visit somerfordpark.co.uk #somerfordpark #highprofiledressage #britishdressage
Cathy Taylor Full, Schooling & Competition Li
Holmes Chapel Road
