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16/08/2024

New home required outside of racing for a lovely 2-year-old bay filly, currently standing at 15hh. She has now finished her racing career and her owners would like to find her a forever home. Potential applicants must have experience retraining thoroughbreds. The successful applicant will be required to sign a non-racing agreement and make a £400 donation to the charity ROR (Retraining of Racehorses). This filly deserves a long-term loving home and will not be rehomed to anybody who is just looking to retrain and sell on. Potential applicants will be thoroughly vetted, and references will be required. If interested, please apply by EMAIL only to Theresa at [email protected] detailing your experience and what you can offer this filly in terms of a loving home.

26/07/2024

Spotlight on Maisie
Currently visiting from New Zealand, Maisie worked at Westbury Study, before heading over to Sydney to work for top trainer "Snowden Racing".

Maisie has several years experience in the racing industry and is very knowledgeable. She is hardworking, always smiling and a valued member of the team here at Chestnut Tree Stables.

26/06/2024

We are looking for a home outside of racing for one of our much loved horses. He is a bay, 3 year old gelding and stands at 14.3hh. He has now finished his racing career and his owners would like to find him a forever home. Potential applicants must have experience retraining thoroughbreds. The successful applicant will be required to sign a non-racing agreement and make a £400 donation to the charity ROR (Retraining of Racehorses). This gelding deserves a long-term loving home and will not be rehomed to anybody who is just looking to retrain and sell on. Potential applicants will be thoroughly vetted, and references will be required. If interested, please apply by EMAIL only to Theresa at [email protected] detailing your experience and what you can offer this gelding in terms of a loving home.

26/06/2024

Kissogram Enjoying Life Outside of Racing.

Kissogram retired from racing in March 2024 and has adapted very well to her new life outside of racing.

She recently won her latest dressage competition. Congratulations to Kissogram and her new owner from the Team at Chestnut Tree Stables.

28/05/2024

25/05/2024

Positive Return for Divina Grace - The Top Hat and Tales Syndicate

Divina Grace had her first run of the year at Goodwood on Friday 24th May. She ran positively being in touch with the leaders 2f out, stayed on and passed the post to take third place.

There were 11 runners and she was drawn 10, Darragh Keenan took the ride.

Lots to look forward to for The Top Hat and Tails Syndicate and Chestnut Tree Stables with this filly for the season.

25/05/2024

A win for the Raffles Angel Syndicate
A super first win for Raffles Angel and the Raffles Syndicate at Ripon on Sunday 19th May under Darragh Keenan.

She was drawn 8 of 14 runners and made a good start, leading from 2f out and kept on well to win.

The syndicate have been waiting very patiently for their horses to run and this is the first time their colours have been used.

Congratulations to all connections and the team at Chestnut Tree Stables.

09/05/2024

Megan wants to let all those who knew Steve Lodge that she has organised a wake for him at The Pantry in Newmarket on Sunday 19th May at 3pm.
Everyone is welcome but please can you 'comment' on this post if you are planning to attend so she is able to get an idea of numbers for the catering.

20/04/2024

Volto di Medusa won first time out at Bath yesterday for his new trainer Rae Guest, over 1m under Callum Shepherd. Volto di Medusa (3 year old) is one of three horses owned by a new syndicate called The Twilight Zone Syndicate, which includes two 2 year olds, one by Cracksman and another by Kameko. We still have one share available.

Drawn 8 of twelve runners, Volto di Medusa tracked the leaders, switched right and went second over 1f out. He stayed on to lead inside the final furlong and held on to win.

If you are interested in joining this syndicate please contact the office: [email protected]

05/04/2024

We received some sad news this week. Our former Head Lad Steve Lodge passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd April at home with Megan at his side.
Lodgie had spent his whole life in racing. He started at 17 years old with David Morely at Timworth near Bury St Edmunds before taking over there as Head Lad in the 1980’s. He rode professionally over hurdles and fences and then trained under his own licence in South Africa for many years. Eventually, Lodgie returned to the UK and took over from John Wilsoncroft as Rae’s Head Lad in 2011. He cared deeply for the horses and looked after them and the yard immaculately. He was a wonderful Head Lad and we missed him when he retired in 2021.
However, he and his partner Megan had a new adventure in their sights which involved moving back to South Africa and buying a property next to a lake where Lodgie could enjoy his fishing. He and Megan were married recently and our thoughts are with Megan at this difficult time. He will be very much missed.

15/03/2024

We are looking for a home for one of our much loved horses. She is a bay, 4yo mare standing at 15.2hh. She has now finished her racing career and her owner would like to find her a forever home. Potential applicants must have experience retraining thoroughbreds. The successful applicant will be required to sign a non-racing agreement and make a £400 donation to the charity ROR (Retraining of Racehorses). This mare deserves a loving home and will not be rehomed to anybody who is just looking to re-train and sell on. Potential applicants will be thoroughly vetted. If interested then please apply by EMAIL ONLY to Theresa at [email protected] detailing your experience and what you can offer this mare in terms of a loving home.

17/01/2024

We are looking for a wonderful home for one of our much loved horses. She is a bay, 3 year old filly standing at 15.2hh. She has now finished her racing career, is completely sound and her owners would very much like to find her forever home. Potential applicants MUST have experience retraining thoroughbreds, this filly is very sharp to ride and will not be rehomed to anybody without the relevant expertise. She is also a lightly framed filly so would only be suitable for a lightweight rider. The successful applicant will be required to sign a non- racing agreement and make a £400 donation. This filly deserves a loving home and will not be rehomed to anybody just looking to retrain and sell on. The owners do not want her to be rehomed for polo so please do not apply if this is what you are offering. Potential applicants will be thoroughly vetted. If interested then please apply by EMAIL ONLY by emailing Linda at [email protected] detailing your experience and what you can offer this filly regarding a home.

17/01/2024

We are all proud and delighted that Linda Murphy, Rae’s secretary, has reached the final of the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards in the Dedication category. She is a vital member of the team and we are so pleased that her hard work and dedication has been recognised. Linda will attend the star spangled ceremony at Ascot on Monday 26th February with the Princess Royal as guest of honour when the winners of each category and the overall Employee of the Year will be announced. It is fabulous that Linda has made the final and we wish her all the very best for crossing the line in front on 26th February. Whatever happens we know that we are very lucky to have her here at Chestnut Tree Stables - we are very proud of Linda and this is so well deserved for the years she has dedicated to the thoroughbred industry and we are all rooting for her

16/01/2024

We are looking for 2 new members of staff to join our successful flat yard. An experienced rider and an experienced yard person, ideally full time although we would consider part time. You must be experienced riding/caring for racehorses, depending on which role you are applying for. You must possess a love of horses and be a team player who is able to get along with your colleagues. In return we offer a competitive salary, work only 1 in 3 weekends, pension and pool money plus opportunities to go racing if desired. If you would like to know more then please email [email protected] or telephone the office on 01638 661508.

23/12/2023

Here at Chestnut Tree Stables we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy 2024, especially all of our fantastic owners whose continuing support means the world to us. Thank you to our team of suppliers who provide everything we need to keep the horses happy and healthy and a big thank you to our hardworking staff who keep the show on the road all year round.

15/12/2023

Homeward bound 🙂

08/12/2023

We are looking for either full or part time riders to join our successful flat yard. You must be experienced riding racehorses, love horses and be a team player who is able to get along with your colleagues. In return we offer a competitive salary, pension and pool money and full time staff work only 1 in 3 weekends. If you would like to know more then please contact Linda in the office either by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01638 661508.

08/12/2023

Looks like some of our owners were having fun at the ROA Awards last night 😄 Lynn Lambert, Vicky Markowiak and Ann Lewitt all looking very glamorous 💃

08/12/2023

At this time of year a lot of the horses have a holiday. Here is War Chant doing his best impression of a feral Exmoor pony 😄

06/12/2023

We said farewell to one of our stable stalwarts today. Cry Havoc, winner of 5 races has been bought back by her breeder and will return home for a new career as a broodmare.

06/12/2023

Sunrise 🌅

05/12/2023

Two year old Family Matters, owned by The Happy Hoofers is enjoying her winter holiday 🙂

03/12/2023

Broodmare Good Reason (owned by The Good Reason Partnership) keeping warm in this cold weather 🙂

28/11/2023

Congratulations to our racing secretary Linda Murphy who has been shortlisted for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards in the Dedication category

24/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who applied to rehome our two fillies but they now have new owners. We are grateful to Rebecca and Sam for giving them the opportunity to start off on a new journey 🙂

24/11/2023

We are looking for an experienced yard groom to work either full time or just mornings only. All usual stable duties required and a love of horses. Interested ? Please contact Linda at [email protected] or telephone 01638 661508.

22/11/2023

We are looking for experienced riders to join our successful, friendly team (either full or part time). Interested ? Please email Linda at [email protected] or call 01638 661508