Empowering Riders to Reach Their Full Potential
Swallowfield Equestrian is a family-run livery yard and competition centre located in the heart of Warwickshire. As a BHS Highly Approved livery yard and BD approved competition venue, we pride ourselves on offering top-quality services to our clients.
Our Services
At Swallowfield Equestrian, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our clients, from leisure riders to competition riders. Our services include:
Livery
We provide a variety of livery packages tailored to suit individual needs. Our liveries include both leisure riders and competition riders, and all horses are cared for by experienced and dedicated staff. Our facilities include:
- Large, airy, and comfortable stables
- Automatic water drinkers
- Secure tack rooms
- All-weather turnout paddocks
- Regular mucking out and bedding down
- Daily checks on horses' health and wellbeing
Arena Hire
We offer regular 45-minute hire of our indoor arena, which measures 20m x 60m. Our arena is available for hire for schooling sessions, test runs, and training clinics. Online bookings are available through our website.
Competition Centre
We run unaffiliated and affiliated shows throughout the year, from intro through to advanced level. Our competition calendar includes:
- Dressage competitions
- Show jumping competitions
- Cross-country events
- Combined training events
- Hunter trials
All entries can be made online via our website.
Dog Walking Fields
Set in 65 acres, our dog walking fields offer picturesque walks in the Warwickshire countryside. With 45 acres set well off any roads, you can enjoy private use, away from other people and dogs.
Jo Swain Training
Jo Swain is a registered BD Trainer, a UKCC Level 4 Coach, Central BD Youth & Senior Regional Coach, Youth Assessor & BD List 3 judge. She offers dressage training to riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Jo's unique 360 Approach to Coaching takes into account a holistic view of all the factors affecting the equestrian partnership. She offers remote coaching online, goal setting plans, test riding online, developing healthy eating plans for competition riders and fitness plans. Jo is passionate about rider wellbeing and encourages all her riders to adopt a self-care practice which helps them flourish. Jo advocates regular exercise, good nutrition, and Pilates to increase core strength, symmetry, and stability.
About Jo Swain
Jo Swain set up Swallowfield Equestrian Centre in 1995, with a dream of running a top-class livery yard, dressage training and competition centre. Swallowfield has continued to grow over the years, and Jo is highly focused on providing the best experience for everyone who visits. Jo studied at Moreton Morrell College, gaining a BA (Hons) in Equine Studies, and has since invested in her own CPD by becoming a BDCC Level 3 and one of the first few UKCC Level 4 coaches in the UK. She is committed to growing the business to meet all her clients' needs, and is passionate about rider wellbeing.
Overall Impression
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with all five reviewers giving the highest rating of 5 stars.
Facilities and Organization
The facilities at Swallowfield are described as "lovely", "spotless", and "well-organised". The training and competitions are viewed as "great", and the coffee and cake are appreciated as "lovely". The venue is also commended for running on time, which is a rare quality in some equestrian establishments.
Staff
The staff at Swallowfield are consistently praised for their friendliness and welcoming nature. They are described as "friendly", "welcoming", and "really friendly".
Dog Training and Horse Training
Two reviewers specifically mention the dog training field, with one stating that their dog "absolutely loves it" and has become a weekly visitor. The other reviewer mentions horse training and dressage, describing it as "nice".
Summary
The reviews collectively showcase a venue that is exceptional in terms of its facilities, organization, and staff. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the high-quality training and competitions, make it a standout establishment for equestrian enthusiasts.
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