Track System Livery Yards

03/09/2024

To all track system and Paddock Paradise livery yard owners…

Do you have availability? Are you hoping to advertise current or upcoming spaces?

Drop us a message and we can share your listing into the news feed

20/08/2024

Ley Court Farm Track Livery

Ley Court Farm Track Livery is a new track livery yard located between Gloucester & and the Royal Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.
We are pleased to have opened our doors in spring ‘24’ to start welcoming liveries & their horses to our 800-metre non-surfaced grass track.

We offer Assisted DIY, Part & Full/Retirement livery packages depending on availability.

We are very much still a work in progress here & so far, our track consists of….
🐴 A large walk in barn & separate field shelter.
🐴 A couple of hard standing areas, which are great for winter.
🐴 Secure fencing.
🐴 Home grown low sugar hay included in all packages.
🐴 Various hay stations dotted around.
🐴 Straw & Burly bed bedding is included.
🐴 Track poo picked daily.
🐴 Daily care for full & retirement liveries.
🐴 Temporary mud control measures are put in place for winter (mud control mats & Jelka mats)
🐴 Mineral licks.
🐴 Water buffet.
🐴 Scratch posts.
🐴 Stable for emergency box rest.
🐴 Security lighting.
🐴 Storage & tea making facilities.
🐴 Great hacking on country lanes & farm fields.
🐴 Owner lives onsite.

Our main aim is to provide a happy environment for a mixed herd of barefoot horses who are able to freely move around with friends 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with access to shelter & forage as & when they choose.

Over time, improvements to the track will be made, such as new enrichment areas like sand pits & a mound added, etc.

For more info, please message the page by Dm😊

19/08/2024

Track to Nature

Track to Nature is a new bare foot track livery in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales. This track has been developed over the last six months for our boys, with their welfare being the driving force. Track to Nature continues to evolve and we want to share our pony paradise with others.

Now open for full or part livery.

Full Livery:
Ad lib hay
Daily poo picking
Twice daily checks
Mineral salt licks
Water buffet
Access to hack around the perimeter of fields
Feet picked twice a week
Rugs changed (if required)
Holding for farrier/vet/dentist
1 feed a day given but not supplied.
Creams or sprays applied to minor wounds

Part Livery:
Ad lib hay
Daily poo picking
Water buffet
Twice daily checks
Mineral salt licks
Access to hack perimeters

The track is in a 4 acre field on our 44 acre smallholding, consisting of a combination of mixed hard and grass tracks, there is a purpose built shelter with lots of natural hedge shelter too.

Facilities include a horse sandpit, hard standing, tie up area and a water buffet, access to plain water at all times.
Hacking is available on site, around the field perimeters and on the surrounding country lanes.

19/08/2024

Boundary View Track

Boundary View Track is a new equine track system based off J36 of the M6 (south lakes) who cater for horses who wish to live a more species appropriate lifestyle.
Our track has a surfaced route all the way round plus a natural enrichment which offer hills and varied terrain.

We have a carpet fibre turnout in construction, natural and man made shelters on the track including a poorly pen and nice hacking for ridden horses and on the edge of the Lake District.

Full & assisted available (limited assisted spaces)

Please contact Ruby 07428160188 for more info and viewings.

08/08/2024

Home Farm Track / Retirement Livery

We are ready to open our partly surfaced track livery

We are based in RM4 in Ess*x. We are an established full livery and diy yard with lots of facilities. Including off road riding, lunge pen, floodlit ménage, horse walker, hot and cold wash area with solarium.

We are aiming at taking 10 horses on our track on a full livery basis. This will include ad lib hay , vitamin/mineral paddock licks, salt licks and day to day care of your horse ie rug changes, hooves picked out, creams or spray applied and daily poo picking of the track.
On the inside of the track with have 2 large internal paddocks with water and natural shelter/ shade.

A huge shelter with constant access for the wet and windy days and a sand pit. If you are interested and would like to view please get in touch 😃

20/02/2024

So, you’re looking for a track livery for your beloved horse to call home. What are some things you should consider before taking the plunge and moving?

• Is the owner of the track livery willing to support you through any bumps in the road or potential challenges to overcome?

It’s very common to experience weight gain or weight loss, abscesses, self-trimming of the hoofs and a change in behaviour when a horse is first introduced to the lifestyle that accompanies track living, particular if it’s somewhat different to how they’ve previously been kept. A sudden change in diet, movement, social surroundings or trim can present some challenges that can be scary or unsettling for the owner of the horse. Therefore, it’s important to share a mutual level of trust and understanding so both yard owner and horse owner can help the horse to overcome any issues that may arise in the best way. You should feel comfortable approaching the yard owner for advice and help should you need it.

• Is the track livery able to offer my horse the support and care it needs?

If your horse is elderly or has complex needs as a result of various medical conditions, it’s important that you pick a yard that has the experience and the environment to cater for your horse properly and professionally. For example, if your horse struggles with Laminitis or Equine Metabolic Syndrome, then a livery that has areas of grazing available may not be suitable for your particular horse. This may also apply to the type of livery packages they offer, whether the yard owner has single s*x or mixed herd turnout or if they are able to cater to horses in need of extra care in their old age.

• Do I feel relaxed in this environment?

Whilst your horse needs to be happy, healthy and content in their environment, it’s important that you also feel supported and at ease too - you shouldn’t feel dread or anxiety when visiting your horse. If you’re unsure whether a particular yard is for you, the majority of yard owners will be more than happy to point you in the direction of a pre-existing or current livery for an honest review of their care and the yard's atmosphere.

• Does the track livery offer the facilities you need?

This may seem somewhat obvious but if you’re someone who would like use of a surfaced track, barn and arena, it’s a good idea to factor those wants into your decision. Some track liveries will be unsurfaced with different specialities, whilst others will be more suited to horses in ridden work. Each track is vastly different and will attract different people with different wants and needs.

• Does the track livery cater to your horse’s current ‘hoof’ status?

Some track liveries have a barefoot only policy, meaning you may need to explore your options if you have other requirements. Be sure to ask what their policy is when searching for the right track livery for you and your horse.

12/01/2024

Valley View Track Livery Canterbury

Thinking of a new livery yard for 2024??
We have space available for full or 5 day part and can offer the following:

🌿 Natural livery care based on paddock paradise theory by Jamie Jackson
🌿Small and private and very friendly
🌿24/7 turnout on partly surfaced track in small herd
🌿Foraged based diet using adlib tested meadow hay fed in a variety of feed stations.
🌿 Enrichment including access to hedgerows for browsing, mineral licks, water buffet, bank, logs
🌿Shelter with bedding area
🌿Stables and yard area for tacking up/ grooming
🌿Daily care including feeds, rug change etc
🌿Daily poo picking and muck out
🌿Use of outdoor school with flood lights
🌿Excellent local hacking
🌿Barefoot only but happy to help with transitioning
🌿5 star care, all of them are treated as my own.
🌿30 years experience
🌿 Careful consideration is given to anyone joining to ensure they will fit in with the herd.
Based near Canterbury CT4

04/01/2024

ARE ALL TRACK LIVERY YARDS EQUAL?

(Spoiler alert, the answer is no….but that’s really ok….!)

When track system livery yards first started to appear on the horizon, there was very little for us to go on when it came to designing and perfecting our offering.
They became very much a trial and error exercise and through the lens of each individual owner ‘their’ version of the perfect yard slowly started to be birthed.

Much the same as every livery yard since time began, everyone has access to different land and vastly different available funding. This can make a huge difference to the yard you visit from a WOW factor perspective but there is much more benefit from a yard that is set up for the horses first and people second rather than the other way around. That ability doesn’t take endless money (don’t get me wrong, it’s not cheap but we don’t need to showboat), just an appreciation that what we as humans find aesthetically appealing doesn’t equal good welfare. It takes real knowledge and understanding of horses and the ability of a yard owner to place more importance on the equines who will spend 24 hours a day living there than getting the perfect Instagram picture environment for the people. They are the qualities that make a good yard.

Even the initial customer base can impact the direction that a yard takes. Someone who finds themselves faced with many laminitic horses may concentrate more on that aspect. Someone else may have lots of overweight horses who need cunning feeding solutions and extra movement. Another yard may attract owners who want more in the way of facilities because they’re in a more traditional area. This means that not every track livery is automatically set up for and perfect for your horses needs as an individual.

What we do want to achieve though, as an industry, is generally singing from a similar song-sheet. We want the health and welfare of horses to improve as a direct result of the system. There aren’t many people out there who would commit to and stick with building a track system if they didn’t truly believe in the benefits after all(!).

So, how do you choose your track system livery yard?
Talk to the owners, discuss openly what you want to achieve in the short AND long term (this includes from a health perspective and a personal perspective). Lay all of the issues your horse may have out on the table and pick them apart. By doing this, the yard owner can start to visualise a way that they and their yard can help and it means they can put their all into it. If you don’t disclose certain things, they aren’t going to be able to act on them with purpose. It also gives them the opportunity to tell you if they *don’t* think they are the best place for your horse at that time. This honesty and openness forms the basis of a successful yard with the right horses and the right people within it.

Also don’t forget that the relationship YOU have with the yard owner could make or break this scenario. You don’t have to be on the same wavelength in life but when it comes to communication about your horse and understanding the process and provision you HAVE to get that right. There has to be trust and there has to be understanding. Many owners leaving their horse at a livery yard often miles from home are trusting a yard owner to protect and treat that horse as if it were their own. And yard owners need to understand that is no mean feat, it’s gut wrenching in fact. The effort has to be made to allay those fears and if you aren’t getting that vibe, then it’s not the right place for you or your horse. The other reason that you need to be able to place trust in the yard is that they are (in some circumstances) going to have to gently pull you out of your current mindset to really help your horse.

Luckily, as time moves on, the first generation of track liveries are being joined in the ranks by such a wide variety of new tracks. This means that not only are you likely to find somewhere much closer to you but you have so much more choice when it comes to what is really going to work for and suit your horse.

The future for our horses is looking so much brighter!

LJ.

08/06/2023

Private/non-commercial tracks

08/06/2023

West Melbury Track Livery

Opening Autumn 2023!

Track Livery based in West Melbury, Dorset

950 meters of grass free track set in the most beautiful location in North Dorset.
Places available for rehab, ridden and retired horses and ponies. Individual care plans for those suffering from laminitis, EMS, cushings, navicular etc
Barefoot only but we can help with the transition if currently shod.

Facilities include:

* 24/7 all year round turnout on our grass free track, different surfaces will be added in time
* Ad-lib, netted, meadow hay
* Large hard standing area
* Shelter with Aubiose bedding
* Turnout onto mixed meadow grass if required
* Separate pens for rehab and introductions to the herd
* Mini track for shetlands only!
* Hacking on farm tracks, country lanes and bridle paths
* Grass arena, weather dependent
* Toilet facilities
* Worm counts and worming, if required
* Mixed herd
* Tie up area for grooming, tacking up etc
* Equine podiatrist, bodywork and weigh bridge visits

Livery packages for full, rehab and retired horses and ponies.

http://www.westmelburytracklivery.com

26/04/2023

PB Rehab, Retirement and Ridden Paddock Paradise Livery

Paddock Paradise Track System Livery for Ridden Horses – Shropshire, UK

PB Rehab, Retirement and Ridden Paddock Paradise Livery have recently expanded and opened a second livery yard to cater to ridden horses and their owners. We have also run a retirement and rehabilitation paddock paradise livery since 2018.

Our paddock paradise is purpose built over 8 acres of stunning and spacious woodland with an abundance of natural shelter, enrichment and wildlife. We provide our horses with species appropriate living and horse centric care, whilst further incorporating commonly seen riding facilities for the owners.

Our Paddock Paradise:

• Non-grass Paddock Paradise (track system) over 8 acres of beautiful, spacious woodland
• Adlib, netted meadow hay available 24/7
• Herd living only, for mares and geldings
• Species appropriate, grass free living and horse centric care
• Solar panelled electric fences with back up batteries
• Introduction pen and closed off feeding areas
• ByHiggins Lick Safe with salt and mineral licks on offer 24/7
• Automatic water trough and additional salt water
• Natural shelter provided by the woodland
• Enrichment additions such as the 'Carrot Dangler'
• Suitable for Laminitics or Laminitic prone horses, EMS and obesity, grass affected horses, anxious, stress or boredom related behaviours, Ulcers, Navicular, resource guarding etc
• Encourages movement, natural behaviours and a high fibre, low sugar diet

The Facilities:

• Brand new tack room and tearoom with secure storage, seating, kettle and fridge
• Indoor barn with holding pens for appointments and rainy day grooming sessions
• Secure yard area with tie up rings
• Second yard area with ramp for easy access
• Outdoor seating area for liveries with heating
• On-site grass exercise or riding area
• Small car park
• Toilet
• Lorry and trailer storage
• Off-site hacking right from our gates: quiet country lanes, woodland/field trails or bridle ways

Others:

• Ran and managed by experienced professionals with a speciality in rehabilitation, most commonly due to issues surrounding diet, movement and trim
• We are happy to transition your horse to barefoot upon arrival if needed (barefoot only yard)
• Regular visits from our AANHCP/ISNHCP trained Hoof Care Practitioner, Hoof Matters - trained by Jaime Jackson, founder of the Paddock Paradise and the Natural Trim
• Selected team of specialist professionals for optional treatments
• Supplements are always available - Calm Healthy Horses UK
• Ridden and in-hand services are also available by member/s of our team

www.pb-barefootrehabandretirementlivery.com
[email protected]
07518 370 151

18/04/2023

page link updated - Hartswood Track System

Hartswood Track System

Barefoot, natural and tracked peaceful livery based on Dartmoor National Park.
Fully Insured and Qualified.
Indoor school, free access to large barn with hardstanding and soft, loose bedded area for everyone to lay down for a snooze, ad-hoc forage, access to organic paddocks and natural browsing, tack room and hours of off road hacking on Dartmoor National Park. Owner living on site, private, secluded location.

18/04/2023

Hartswood Track System

Barefoot, natural and tracked peaceful livery based on Dartmoor National Park.
Fully Insured and Qualified.
Indoor school, free access to large barn with hardstanding and soft, loose bedded area for everyone to lay down for a snooze, ad-hoc forage, access to organic paddocks and natural browsing, tack room and hours of off road hacking on Dartmoor National Park. Owner living on site, private, secluded location.

17/04/2023

New track livery yard in East Grinstead, West Suss*x

NEW TRACK LIVERY YARD in East Grinstead, West Suss*x

Falcon Meadow Track Livery is set in a scenic location, easily accessible from London by public transport. The views are beautiful & the night sky takes your breath away!

We currently have a mixed barefoot herd of 1 horse & 3 ponies. Bespoke care is provided for those prone to, or recovering from, laminitis. We are particularly suited to horses & ponies with EMS, CPL, Cushings or stabling-related anxiety. Your equine’s mental & physical well-being is paramount & qualified, experienced help is available to rehabilitate from laminitis or injury & transition to barefoot.

Facilities:

• Ad-lib, tested meadow hay
• Large barn with Aubiose bedding
• Generous hardstanding area
• Separate areas for new horse introductions & individual feeding / grooming
• Grass-free loafing area
• Mini-track for small ponies
• Large grass track for bigger ponies & horses
• Safe adjacent bridleway - great for in-hand walks
• The beautiful Forest Way surfaced 10-mile bridleway on our doorstep
• Local arenas for hire
• Riding/groundwork/agility paddock
• Winter turnout on unfertilised standing hay
• Children & dogs welcome

Full/retirement livery spaces available

Please call or message Lucy on 07799 332988 & see www.falconmeadowtracklivery.com for further details.

17/04/2023

NEW TRACK LIVERY YARD in East Grinstead, West Suss*x

Falcon Meadow Track Livery is set in a scenic location, easily accessible from London by public transport. The views are beautiful & the night sky takes your breath away!

We currently have a mixed barefoot herd of 1 horse & 3 ponies. Bespoke care is provided for those prone to, or recovering from, laminitis. We are particularly suited to horses & ponies with EMS, CPL, Cushings or stabling-related anxiety. Your equine’s mental & physical well-being is paramount & qualified, experienced help is available to rehabilitate from laminitis or injury & transition to barefoot.

Facilities:

• Ad-lib, tested meadow hay
• Large barn with Aubiose bedding
• Generous hardstanding area
• Separate areas for new horse introductions & individual feeding / grooming
• Grass-free loafing area
• Mini-track for small ponies
• Large grass track for bigger ponies & horses
• Safe adjacent bridleway - great for in-hand walks
• The beautiful Forest Way surfaced 10-mile bridleway on our doorstep
• Local arenas for hire
• Riding/groundwork/agility paddock
• Winter turnout on unfertilised standing hay
• Children & dogs welcome

Full/retirement livery spaces available

Please call or message Lucy on 07799 332988 & see www.falconmeadowtracklivery.com for further details.

13/02/2023

Fairlawn Farm Livery Yard

We have a small track system, one which we call the summer track is a non surfaced grass track and the other which we use during the winter, which is partly surfaced. Both tracks have a shelter and natural shade/shelter. We are expanding and improving every year.

We operate a mixed herd of around 7/8 horses or ponies (depending on the size and personality/needs of the herd) of all ages and breeds. Some of our ponies are ridden others are retired, but they are a happy and relaxed herd.

Facilities
* tack room
* storage
* lunge ring
* all weather floodlit school.
* Access to great hacking
* Owner lives on site

There are several vets, farriers, trimmers, and a host of other professionals that come to the yard. We leave the choice of who to the owners preference.

12/07/2022

Pewit Hall Farm - Track Livery

New Track Livery Yard, Derbyshire

Pewit Hall Farm is a new track livery in Derbyshire, offering part & full livery packages to both ridden and retired horses. Set in a farm of 80 acres, we have superb, safe hacking for our ridden liveries and also access to the Five Pits Trail.

The mental and physical well-being of the horses is at the heart of everything we do. We cater for laminitis, PSSM, EMS, obesity, arthritis and much more.

We are only at the beginning of our journey and many improvements and developments are in plan for our track however our numbers are limited. Please visit our website for any further information on our packages or drop us a message on Hall Farm - Track Livery.

www.pewithallfarm.co.uk

22/06/2022

NEW TRACK LIVERY YARD in Illston-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire - 3 assisted livery spaces available.

Spirit at Play are now offering track livery, set in 9 acres of stunning Leicestershire countryside. We have two interconnecting grass and hard surfaced tracks providing greater movement for your horses. Your horse’s mental and physical well-being is paramount to us and we ensure that all horses have the freedom to choose movement and friendship within our mixed herd. Our horses live out 24/7 with access to the two tracks, ad-lib hay (netted and loose), hard standing areas, four large shelters and chill out paddock. Grass track will be open roughly April-November (weather dependant) and the
hard surfaced track is open all year round, along with access to paddocks with standing hay December-March.
Lots of access to trees/bushes for foraging.

Assisted Livery is Monday-Friday (DIY Saturday/Sunday)
and includes the following:
🐴 Daily poo picking Monday to Friday. DIY at
weekends.
🐴 Ad-lib hay distribution
🐴 Daily yard duties
🐴 Freedom to choose and move around
🐴 All day supervision from yard owner
🐴 Cooling water mister for hot days
🐴 Salt licks
🐴 Log cabin with facilities

£320 PCM.

Due to our grass track being currently plentiful, we are not suitable for grass affected horses/laminitics/EMS.
If you're looking for a more natural environment for you and your horse, please call Charlie Mcloughlin on 07888
722676 for an informal chat, or email Judith Edwards at [email protected]

Our website is www.spiritatplay.org.uk as we are also an Equine Assisted Learning centre.