Private Gallops

The gallops are one of the key requirements in a training yard and at Rock Farm there are two private gallops available on site, a 7 furlong uphill gallop & a 2 ½ furlong canter track, with different Andrews Bowen all-weather surfaces.

This allows the horses to gain the correct amount of stamina & speed work & means each horse has its own training programme dependant on needs.

The 120 acre self-contained farm allows for numerous horse walks within the safety of the farm without the need to use public roads, for the days when galloping is not required.

Schooling Facilities

The hurdles and fences are supplied by Easyfix, who also supply numerous racecourses in the UK and Ireland, meaning the experience the horses are getting in the yard replicates what is used at the track.

Training hurdles are used in the indoor school & on the circular gallop before the horses progress to the larger obstacles on the schooling strip outside.

ECB Equine Spa

The cold salt hydrotherapy spa is used to treat and prevent a multiple of injuries in 2°C saltwater. Having an equine spa onsite helps with injury prevention and is also used to increase mobility in the limbs before and after training.

Solarium

The equine solariums are powered by special infrared bulb heaters which provide a pleasant warming effect that can improve circulation and help to relax tense muscles. This treatment provides a valuable source of vitamin D, essential for joint and bone health and which also helps the body to absorb calcium. The solarium can be a useful way to complement the natural healing of a horse that has suffered minor abrasions or, perhaps, a sore back. Additionally, some horses exercise better if they have had a session in the solarium beforehand.

Paddocks

Rock Farm is set in a peaceful, rural location meaning the extensive turnout paddocks, which are used daily, give the horses the opportunity to have bit of freedom after their daily exercise in a relaxing, tranquil environment. Great for body & mind!

Indoor School

The large indoor school offers a perfect warm up area for the horses & is used daily before exercise. Assembling here ensures that each horse can be evaluated for health & fitness before proceeding to the gallops. This is also an invaluable area for teaching young horses to ride & for schooling horses as they start their jumping careers.

Horse Walkers

Two Monarch Horse Walkers are used for warm up, cool down and light exercise when necessary for horses that are recovering from injury. They are both outdoor but covered, meaning that the horses can get out of the barn environment even in the most extreme weather conditions.

Wash Bays

The wash down facilities are temperature controlled. Be it a freezing winter’s day or the middle of a heatwave we are always able to use water at the recommended temperature, making the cool down after exercise a pleasant experience for the horses.

George Smith Horseboxes

The yard has two of their own George Smith Renault Master 3.5T horseboxes, purchased brand new they are built & designed to their own specification, ensuring maximum comfort & safety for the horses whilst in transit. 

Owners Suite

A owners suite has been built for visiting owners to have a comfortable environment & warm welcome so they can enjoy a coffee & review their races or discuss future plans for their horses.