Facilities

Cottage Stables is situated between Andover and Newbury, in the village of Little Hatherden. The yard is located on a 1200 acre farm, so both fitness and freshness of mind can be assured.

The yard comprises of 62 boxes, and two gallops – a six furlong straight woodchip gallop on a gradient, and a new three furlong round gallop with a Martin Collins Ecotrack surface. We are also extremely fortunate to be able to use the world famous grass gallops at Kingsclere – used by Mill Reef amongst others.

The stable yard is divided between a barn and outside loose boxes, and we also have the facility of a ten box quarantine yard with easy access to the gallops to try and reduce the chance of any viral infection through the season. There are ample turnout facilities, a horse walker and our own ideal schooling grounds on wonderful old parkland turf.

“With the traditional brick and flint charm of the area, the horses enjoy the benefit from such a calm environment. The team at the yard appear to have formed an amazing bond with the horses and team spirit is evident at every turn.”

The yard is continually being modernised and the quiet isolation with the easy access via motorway or rail, is unique.