• Livery
• Training
• Stud

At Blackwater Equestrian horses and ponies can be taken for schooling/sales or long/short term livery where one to one care is provided whether aiming for competition or just pure enjoyment. The boxes are all generously proportioned 12x14m with rubber matting and underfloor heating with stable cameras automatic water drinkers and approximately over 30 acres of paddocks surrounding the yard all post and rail and electric fencing.

Mark & Claire have a wealth of experience in the equine field and practical knowledge of coaching and schooling horses/ponies at all levels in showjumping XC and dressage.

Mark Hallion has a lifetimes experience in producing horses and ponies, a thorough knowledge of breeding lines and an exceptional eye for horse correctness and conformation coupled with a practical understanding of good equine husbandry and nursing horses after injury and illness.

Horses at Blackwater are managed on an individual basis, a bespoke programme can be put together to meet the horse and riders requirements. Horses can be exercised by Mark,Claire and the team at Blackwater or clients can ride daily and have full use of the horse walker, all weather arena, off road hacking, cross country field & show-jumps. We cater for schooling horses/ponies from being totally unfit and taken through to competition level fitness or post injury rehabilitation or keeping the horse ready during school term enabling children to ride at weekends or simply to improve a horses way of going.

Advice can be given on all aspects of equine care including a competition guidance programme if required and lessons, of course, can be provided to keep owners in tune with their horse. For the non competitive person, a small family yard provides a fun atmosphere for you to enjoy your horses all year round.

We travel to international shows each year and take livery clients with us if they would like to join.


Martin Collins International arenas
24 hour security system
Staff live onsite
Secure heated tack room
Shower and changing rooms
Client kitchen
Free lorry/trailer parking
Clothing &; tack shop onsite
All year round turn out
Small lorry Hire
Stallions welcome
Foaling boxes with cameras

http://www.blackwaterequestrian.co.uk

• Exciting Opportunity : Competition, training or sales livery with International Dressage Rider
• Producing horses from 3yr olds up to Grand Prix
• 5* facilities, training, care and references

With a couple of horses successfully back with their owners or sold on, we now have stables available to welcome more horses on competition, sales or schooling livery. We would love to welcome some new owners or part owners and collaborations.

Alicia competes internationally and loves producing young horses up the levels and giving them confident starts to their careers. Alicia has competed at the European Championships, previously been on the World Class Program, has competed at Grand Prix and trains with Carl Hester.

The recent work that is taking place at our yard in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside means that along with top quality care and training we can also provide great facilities!
Large and very airy monarch stables, endless hacking, all year turnout and grazing , 25 x 60 arena with mirrors and showjumps, wet and dry bays and most importantly a calm, professional and friendly environment that our competition horses all thrive in.

If you have a horse that you are looking to base with a rider for competing, needing some training or to be sold do get in touch and I am sure we can help.

Alicia loves to form strong relationships with the horses she rides and it would be great to welcome some new horses and owners to our team!

• Based just outide Horsham, West Sussex
• Excellent facillities and beautiful location
• Training/ Competition / Sales / Full livery

Team LBD Dressage has an exciting opportunity for new clients.

We have a rare space in our yard for competition, sales, full or training livery. Each horse is treated as part of the family with all personal needs and requirements taken care of.

About Luke -
Luke Baber-Davies is a renowned expert in all aspects of dressage and riding with over 30 years of experience, with a special focus on starting and re-training dressage horses. His professional services are tailored to meet your individual requirements, with a strong emphasis on care, honesty, and attention to detail. He's already achieved tremendous success in his own riding and has trained with some of the world's top riders, including Carl Hester and Sune Hansen, as well as Anne Van Olst, Fiona Bigwood, and Emile Faurie. Luke has also ridden for exclusive studs such as Van Olst Horses in Holland,. Above all, Luke is known for his passion, caring and honest approach. His extensive knowledge and unparalleled ability to succeed in the industry make him an exceptional choice for riders and horse owners alike.

Our facilities include -
On-site staff
60 x 20 Indoor Arena
60 x 20 Outdoor Arena
Covered 5 Horse Walker
Traditional red brick stables
Hot water wash bays and solarium
FMBS Vibration plate
Regular visits from top farriers, physios, chiropractors, dentists and vets
All weather turnout
Well maintained individual turnout
On site off-road hacking
Comfortable owners viewing gallery

We are based just outside Horsham, West Sussex. We are easily accessible by road, but also a short distance from London Gatwick airport for international clients. With Luke’s expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive community, you'll have everything you need to reach your dressage goals. Our facilities and beautiful location will not disappoint. Luke loves to form strong relationships with the horses he rides and would love to welcome some new horses and owners to our team! If you have a horse that you are looking to base with a rider for competing, needing some training or to be sold do get in touch and I am sure we can help. Contact us to arrange a visit or for more info!

https://www.team-lbd.co.uk/

 info@team-lbd.co.uk

07973 709215