Working Livery

Working livery involves the use of horses and ponies in the riding school, in return for free livery. This means that the work for looking after the horse is carried out by Raygill Riding Centre and the horse/pony is used for some lessons and/or hacks.

As the Wall family live on site at the farm, the exceptional quality of care and expertise is available over a 24 hour period. Each stable is well-ventilated with plenty of room and has it's own automatic drinker and hay rack. This is combined with a valuable advice and support facility to established horse owners who have less time available for the hands-on care of their horse.

The following are also available for Livery customers:

Summer and Winter Grazing for Horses and Ponies
First Class Stabling With Large Boxes
Reductions on Lessons
Use of outdoor arena, show jumping paddock and cross country courses included in the price*
Turnout all year round
Off Road Riding With many Bridleways and Tracks
Horses and Ponies Broken, Schooled or Re-Schooled
Routine weekly visit by the Farrier
Routine visits by vet
Regular visits by Equine Dentists, Chiropractor & Physiotherapist
In house and open competitions held on site
Local Pony Club and Riding Club training held on site

* When not in use by Raygill Riding Centre

To make an appointment to view the stables or enquire on packages call 01833 690118 / 07703 338 006.

We encourage everyone considering the our livery service to come to view the Riding Centre, the facilities and its beautiful location.

Livery at Raygill

Raygill has triumphed in many prestigious championships over the years and are proud to have the privilege to be able to pass their breeding, training and knowledge of the care of horses to others. The conditions and environment at Raygill are ideal for first-class livery giving customers full confidence that their horses and ponies are expertly cared for in ideal surroundings.

The grazing is superb with the fields grazed in rotation and ploughed from time to time to keep the grass sweet. Mares and geldings are kept separate and fences are regularly maintained. Hay and Haylage are home grown and our farming skills ensure it's of the highest standards. Straw and shavings are used for bedding. Shavings are a little extra but Raygill has a good reliable supply of dust free shavings at reasonable cost.

Raygill are fortunate to use Castle Vets. To be more cost effective where possible vaccinations are arranged in "batches" so the cost is shared amongst customers. The Farrier visits weekly and is very responsive if there is an emergency, i.e. replacing a shoe when there is an important competition, or treating horses when lame.

Livery customers are able to benefit from cheaper lessons, clinics & competitions. Many of the Raygill children have excelled in Pony Club competitions due to our excellent tuition. Adults have also been successful in Riding Club events.