D'Arcy Riding Stables

17/12/2023

HAPPY XMAS EVERYONE
From all the Staff and
Our very Special Horses & Ponies.

11/12/2023

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY
BACS, CARD OR CASH
For all Rides and Pony Days

10/11/2023

05/11/2023

Xmas Pony Days
Dec 21st, 28th and Jan 2nd
10am - 3.30pm £40
Half Days 10am - 12.30pm £25
Tel: 01621 860553

29/09/2023

GROUTS FARM is our sister yard and is set in 20 acres of lovely countryside just 5 minutes away and they have:
livery spaces available. DIY, PART and special deals on Full Livery for those of you who have to work and cant get to the yard to do your own horses. Please ring or text Val on 07751090509
Thank you

11/09/2023

PONY DAYS HALF TERM
Tuesday October 24th £40
Thursday October 26th £40
Please telephone 01621 860553 to book or if you would like more information.
Thank you

30/06/2023

SUMMER PONY DAYS
July 25th and 27th
August
1st. 3rd. 8th. 10th. 15th. 17th. 22nd. 24th. 29th. 31st.
10am - 3.30pm £45.00
Half days are also available 10.30 - 12.00 or 2 - 3-30 £25.00
Please Ring 01621 860553
If You Would Like To Book.

09/05/2023

PONY DAYS
HALF TERM
TUESDAY MAY 30th
THURSDAY JUNE 1st
Tel 01621 860553

05/03/2023

EASTER PONY DAYS
Tues April 4th and Thurs Apr 6th
Tues April 11th and Thursday April 13th
Tel 01621 860553

18/02/2023

WE HAVE LIVERY SPACE AT GROUTS FARM.

24/01/2023

PONY DAYS FOR FEBRUARY
TUESDAY 14th and THURSDAY 16th
Please ring 01621 860553 to book your place

15/01/2023

Grouts Farm has 2 DIY, ASSISTED DIY or FULL LIVERY from 1st Feb
Please text or ring Val on 07751090509
Thank you xx

11/11/2022

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

20/09/2022

OCTOBER HALF TERM PONY DAY DATES 2022
Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th october

Please ring 01621 860553 to book your place
£40.00 per day
10am -3pm
Please ring the above number for all information.
Unfortunately no questions answered on here
Thank you look forward to hearing from you

29/06/2022

SUMMER HOLIDAY PONY DAY DATES 2022
Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th July
Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th August
Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th August
Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th August
Tuesday 30th August
Please ring 01621 860553 to book your place
£40.00 per day
10am -3pm
Please ring the above number for all information.
Unfortunately no questions answered on here
Thank you look forward to hearing from you

19/12/2021

Wishing everyone a very Happy Xmas from all the Ponies, Horses and Staff thank you for supporting us this year
♥️♥️♥️🌲🌲🌲🍷🍷🍷

11/02/2018

Grouts Farm (Official) has one livery space available from now we are a very friendly helpful yard please get in touch if anyone would like more info

02/02/2018

Kelly

Airowear body protector
£25 - CM9 8

Cost nearly £100 from ingatestone saddlery , no accidents , fabulous used condition selling as outgrown . Collection from Tolleshunt Major .

26/01/2018

Horses-Videos

How many times have we put a little one on the safest pony ever, our little Minty, and then this happens.... 😂😂

TOO FUNNY - Un couple en harmonie :)
╰▶ Pour nous aider dans notre combat associatif, faites un don !
http://www.la-reserve.info/faire-un-don.php

17/01/2018

Paddy

Please contact the Casting Agent for more information. Great opportunity for one little rider!

17/01/2018

Quick reminder of our price list..

🐴 1/2hr Riding Lesson (for beginners and lead reins) £15

🐴 1hr Riding Lesson (no lead reins) £16

🐴 1/2hr Private Riding Lesson £17.50

🐴 1/2hr Private Riding Lesson Lead Rein £20

🐴 1hr Private Riding Lesson (unavailable Saturdays) £35

🐴 Pony Days £30 ( £35 on the day if there are spaces)

17/01/2018

PONY DAYS FOR FEBRUARY HALF TERM

DATES AMENDED

Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th

Message for booking. Payment must be made within 3 days or will be removed from list and place filled. Maximum of 6 lead rein children per day.

15/01/2018

*** NOTICE TO ALL SATURDAY CUSTOMERS ***

Despite expecting this to be our quieter time of year (cold and wet weather) we are proud to say we are just as busy as the sunnier months, keep it everyone! With this is mind, we have made the decision to no longer hold One Hour Private Lessons on Saturdays. Half hour privates are still available although very limited and horse availability depending.

This Saturday we have space for just one more private at 12.30. Message here for bookings.

Thanks all

12/01/2018

Grouts Farm (Official) has one livery place available any one interested please pm me

11/01/2018

IF ANY ONE HAS A HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BATH OR LARGE PLASTIC TANKS THAT HAVE COME OUT OF YOUR LOFTS AND ARE GETTING RID OF PLEASE LET ME KNOW NEED IT FOR OUR HORSES FIELDS OR SOAKING HAY

29/12/2017

PONY DAY IS POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER ‼️‼️

We have made the decision to keep your little ones at home in the dry today as the weather really is horrendous. Those booked in will have first choice over next arranged dates in February. Any issues please contact 01621860553.

24/12/2017

Katherine

BEWARE! To all Dog 🐶 Owners, this wormer has left our dog in critical condition at vets after only licking out a Horses food bucket it had been in! Leaving him poisoned as it attacks the brain and nervous system! So if you have 🐴 and 🐶 be very aware if using this product as it has devastating results on dogs if a tiny amount is consumed! The vet said this can kill your dog!
PLEASE share this post to spread the word!

21/12/2017

anyone got a bath they are getting rid of need one to soak hay in for a couple of our horses

16/12/2017

Struggling for Christmas gift ideas? Maybe something from the grandparents or for a cousin that’s never been riding before? Or maybe you fancy a laugh and want to stick Dad in with your child’s lesson? We do gift vouchers! All vouchers are valid for up to 6 months so can save for a sunnier a date 🎁 For more info please ask in the yard or call 01621860553

04/12/2017

Fifteen horses die in stables 'arson attack' that 'traumatised' 50

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Elmwood Equestrian Centre who suffered such a devastating tragedy last night, such loss and sadness 💔

Fifteen horses were killed and up to 50 'traumatised' in a fire that was 'started deliberately' last night at Elmwood Equestrian Centre in Burnham, Essex.

30/11/2017

PONY DATES
Friday 22nd December 10 - 4 £35
Friday 29th December 10 - 4 £35

Payment on booking please
Spaces will be limited
Please message me for payment details
Thank you everyone for all your support over the year and on behalf of us all have a VERY VERRY MERRY XMAS #########

20/11/2017

Shannon Knights Equestrian & Events

Springfield Park Poppy

6yo 13.2 reg Welsh Sec C Chestnut Mare

Beautiful, fun loving, forward going pony seeking new home to be enjoyed and fussed over all day long. Poppy has a huge friendly character and is very popular here at her current home. She's great fun in the school and has just started to work on her jumping. Barefoot and good to handle, she loves a groom and shines beautifully with very little effort. Great in traffic, with her feet, hose, good to load etc. Poppy really does love her work and is more enthusiastic than me most mornings, she's very easy on the leg and will make a fantastic ride for a confident rider who wants to do a bit of everything. Safe with good brakes! I have spent a lot of time with this pony from when she was unbroken and hope to find someone who will take her on adventures and help her exceed her full potential. Videos available any questions please don't hesitate to message. Videos and more photos on request.

£1800 can deliver at cost. Would consider LWVTB but must stay at current yard and must cover expenses whilst here.

20/11/2017

Shannon Knights Equestrian & Events

Trehewyd Morwenna

5yo 13.3 reg Welsh sec D liver chestnut mare

Don’t be put off by her age, our little Mo has the attitude of a been there and done it and to be fair she probably has! Proving herself the best thing to unload onto our yard in a very long time, Mo is super fun super cool and a very popular pony ridden by all ages at our yard. She’s been out on busy roads, through woodland hacking, straight up the ramp and off show jumping, cubbing with the hounds, XC, over to the beach and lots more. This really proves how great she is and how amazing she is yet to become! Safe and snaffled mouthed, never takes off, kicks, bites, bucks, rears. She is excellent to handle, stands to be groomed and bathed and loves attention. Anyone to give Mo a new loving home would be the luckiest, I wish I was a child all over again just to keep her! She has always given me 110% back and I hope to find a fun active home for this very deserving pony! Any further questions please don’t hesitate to message. Based Tolleshunt Darcy/Tiptree/Colchester

£2000 tack inc. can deliver at cost. Would accept LWVTB if she stays at current yard during loan period, please no time wasters, exactly what she says on the tin!

20/11/2017

Shannon Knights Equestrian & Events

Griffos Brenin Du

14.1h 8yo Black Gelding with green passport and excellent breeding papers.

A change of circumstances forces the sad sale of this sweet sweet pony. Brenin really is a gentlemen in all ways and I know the first to see will buy. Safe and comfortable ride with 3 lovely paces, Brenin has been out with me and done it all. He happily hacks both through woodlands and on our horrendously busy roads, he’s enjoyed hunting with the hounds, visiting the beach, showjumping, cross country and plucked all red rosettes in his first ever showing show. He would confidently excel in the show ring with his striking looks, velvet coat and movement to die for. Barefoot and snaffle mouthed would make a great pony club ride or mother and daughter share. More videos and photos available. Any questions please don’t hesitate to message. 5* home only for this very deserving pony.

Microchipped, worming, vaccinations and feet all up to date.

£2500. Based Tolleshunt Darcy/ Maldon /Colchester area
Open to LWVTB or even loan without sale, however would have to stay with me at his current home

14/11/2017

This lovely pony is available for part loan to stay at Grouts Farm, She really has excelled herself this year, she is good to hack, load in trailer or horse box, jumps, loves the beach if anyone is interested or would just like to try her for a month to see how you get on that would be wonderful please get in touch and i will put you in touch with her owners. Grouts Farm has a lot of fun with all our horses and ponies we go off show jumping, cross country, hacking and to the beach plus lots more you could all be missing out on such a lot. Shannon also has a pony if anyone is interested in trying

14/11/2017

Shannon Knights Equestrian & Events

All liveries and loaners please take 5 minutes to fill in this questionnaire, feedback most appreciated and within hacking distance to Grouts Farm this is a good opportunity for those without transport. Any further questions please contact Shannon Knights Equestrian & Events

**HELP WANTED**

To all riders interested in joining me next year for show jumping events, mounted games and more please help me with my planning by filling in the questionnaire below. Mums please answer on behalf of both yourself and your little ones to help me build the best response from a variety of ages and abilities. All suggestions and comments appreciated. Please share amongst friends, thank you for your time.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NHRDTZT

11/11/2017

Goodwood Racecourse

Goodwood Racecourse

Remembering both our equine and human heroes

11/11/2017

Layer Marney Horse Drawn Carriages

They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

04/11/2017

Your all welcome at Grouts Farm (Official) at any time

04/11/2017

Libby riding Mo