TRETOWER LIVERY
We offer a bespoke livery service where your horse or pony will be cared for as an individual, enjoying their creature comforts whilst living as naturally as possible, in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
TRETOWER LIVERY - BESPOKE RETIREMENT PACKAGES FOR YOUR HORSE
We think it is imperative that horses and ponies live as natural a life as possible; with space to roam, graze and socialise. We also recognise that as they become older, they will have additional needs.
We think we have reached the perfect compromise at Tretower Livery. We offer herd turnout on herbal leys and improved grazing year round. Our large fields are gently sloping or flat with plenty of natural shelter. We also have old pasture for the better doers who need no help maintaining weight! In the winter, the horses will also have access to bedded down barn accommodation with external hardstanding and good quality hay.
With the focus on the individual, we offer bespoke, flexible services as required. Situated in the beautiful Welsh countryside where winters tend to be milder, we are only an hour from the bridge.
ABOUT US
Elsa is the horsey one; she has lived and breathed them from the get go. With many years experience in the horse world, working with everything from international dressage horses to native ponies, she even had a (albeit brief!) stint riding racehorses! For the last six years she has run a pony led business providing livery, matching ponies with homes and sourcing ponies for clients. During this time she has cared for horses and ponies of all shapes, sizes and dispositions; she firmly believes that horses should live as natural and enriching life as possible and every animal should be treated as an individual. This is the basis of all of her work in the horse world. She and her dedicated team of grooms do the day to day looking after, handing out a lot of attention and affection as they go.
David is a farmer; he is a super stockman having bred many national prize-winning British White cows. We all enjoy the annual spectacle of him halter training the young bulls, which he does with surprising ease because he just has that special way around animals. Farmer Doolittle if you will! He does all the hard labour, diligently maintains the land (though his stripes aren’t very straight - he’d never make it as a dressage rider!) and mends all the things horses so gleefully like to break!
Having been friends for years and with a very similar outlook on animal welfare, working with the land and protecting nature, they decided to join forces to run Tretower Livery together.
At Tretower Livery we want to offer peace of mind; your horse will be part of the family here. Treated as individuals, we will tailor our care to their needs.
Our package includes…
Well maintained fields with natural shelter
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Barn access during the winter months
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High quality hay during the winter months
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Balancer feed in the winter
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Balancer licks available year round
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24/7 veterinary treatment, as required
Twice daily thorough checks
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Rug changes as necessary
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Daily care such as the application of fly spray
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Routine hoof trims every eight weeks
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A weekly groom (assuming they like one!)
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Routine vet appointments arranged & conducted*
PRICING
We charge £450 per calendar month. This covers all costs including routine trimming.
*All veterinary & any specialist farriery costs are in addition to the livery fee.
We can also offer additional, bespoke care; perhaps your horse needs daily medication or special management for sweetitch during the summer months. We treat every animal as an individual and can build a package to cater for their needs. Please do get in touch for a chat.
PONY/WEIGHTWATCHERS SPECIFIC LIVERY
We can also provide pony/weightwatchers specific livery on old pasture grass, where grazing can be carefully managed and weight monitored. Ideal for laminitic and/or EMS types, it offers suitable turnout whilst still providing a pleasant and enriching environment.
YOUNGSTOCK LIVERY
We have the option to offer youngstock livery on more sloped fields with good grass, and barn accommodation in the winter. We could offer a discount for larger groups of youngsters, this may suit a stud with limited space.
THE SHEPHERDS HUT
We are aware that as beautiful and peaceful as our area is, we are not on everyone’s doorstep! We have a gorgeous shepherds hut on site and offer discounts on stays to livery clients so you can come, visit your horse and explore our stunning part of the world.
