Trust Your Equine Care to Thistledo Equine Retreat
Your horse's safety and well being are our top priorities. Situated in the picturesque Melton Mowbray, our equestrian facility is equipped with state-of-the-art security measures to ensure that your equine companions are always protected.
Rest easy knowing that our experienced team is dedicated to maintaining a secure environment, whether your horse is enjoying our livery services or is on the move.
Trust Thistledo to provide both unparalleled care and robust security.
Stabling
We offer a total of 52 stables on site, thoughtfully arranged to cater to horses of all types and needs. These include a central indoor barn housing 24 stables, two additional barns each with five stables, plus separate blocks of 8 and 3 stables respectively.
For mares and horses requiring close supervision, we have four large foaling boxes equipped with 24/7 CCTV monitoring deal for foaling, post-operative care, or any horse needing constant observation.
Our stabling is designed to ensure a calm, secure, and hygienic environment, supporting both the physical and mental well-being of every horse in our care.
Explore Our Facilities
Horse Walkers
We have two high-spec Monarch Exercisers commonly known as horse walkers equipped with advanced electronic controls, twin timers, auto-reverse functions, electrified pushers, and assisted braking systems.
These walkers form an integral part of each horse’s training routine. They are used for warming up and cooling down before and after work, helping to prevent injury and supporting horses in rehabilitation. They also play a key role in building muscle tone and improving strength without the need for ridden exercise.
Lunging Pen
Our lunging pen features a top-of-the-line Monarch design and is surfaced with a premium wax-coated synthetic footing from Equestrian Surfaces. Manufactured using a highly advanced process, each particle is molecularly bonded within a wax coating, creating a root-like structure that closely mimics turf. This allows horses to work on top of the surface rather than into it, enhancing both safety and performance.
The lunging pen is a vital part of our daily routine, supporting the fitness and education of our horses. It also plays an important role in breaking and schooling young horses, and serves as a safe turnout space where horses can stretch their legs and unwind.
Turnout Paddocks
We firmly believe that horses should live as naturally as possible, which is why we provide numerous paddocks used daily to turnout as many horses as possible. Regular turnout is essential for promoting a positive mental state and enhancing the overall attitude of each horse. Additionally, we offer full grass livery for those seeking a more natural lifestyle for their horses.
Our paddocks vary in size to accommodate all needs from smaller paddocks perfect for mares and foals during initial turnout or injury recovery, to larger paddocks designed for herd turnout. All paddocks are securely fenced with horse rail and netting, with many featuring shelters to ensure the safety and well-being of every horse in our care.
Gallops
Our training facilities boast a 5.5-furlong sand and fibre oval gallop, seamlessly connected to a 5-furlong uphill polytrack sprint. This versatile setup is ideal for developing fitness and can be adapted to suit the needs of hunters, eventers, racehorses, or newly backed young horses. It plays a crucial role in preparing horses for future competition.
Stocks
Our facility includes stocks installed to serve three key purposes:
1. Providing safe and secure support for horses during leg therapy with the Zamar ice machine.
2. Essential for handling mares as part of our racehorse breeding program.
3. Used by veterinarians when required to safely treat horses for injuries or other medical needs, ensuring both safety and comfort throughout.
AW Menage
Our 20 x 40 rubber chip surface menage is a valuable asset to the yard.
It’s ideal for educating and conditioning horses, as well as following veterinary and physiotherapy programs to rehabilitate and strengthen horses returning to work.
The menage is equipped with a full set of show jumps, providing a versatile training environment.
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