Hollacombe Livery Yard Enquire

Near Crediton, Mid Devon

Retirement, rehabilitation and box rest livery.

Set in the rolling hills of Mid Devon on our own private nature reserve, we believe that after giving us their all, horses and ponies deserve the very best in return. Here, that means high standards, a calm, steady routine, and the peace of mind that someone is always close by, whether that's for the late night check, evening medication, or an unexpected emergency at two in the morning.

Ask about a place Taking bookings now for horses arriving from early 2027.
A bay horse grazing in a buttercup field in the Mid Devon hills

Care and prices

What we offer

Retirement

£115 a week

A peaceful, comfortable retirement where every detail is looked after. We tailor daily care around each horse's individual needs so they stay happy, settled, and well in themselves.

Includes

  • Year round turnout, individual or paired
  • Four feeds a day and home grown organic hay
  • Two bales of shavings a week; any extra at cost
  • Rugging, daily health checks and the late night check
  • Vet, farrier and dentist visits arranged and attended
  • Regular photos and updates
  • Routine medication
  • Gentle movement and carrot stretches, including in hand walking and horse walker exercise as needed

Rehabilitation and box rest

£225 a week

Calm, dedicated care to help your horse recover safely after surgery or injury. We follow your vet's rehabilitation plan to the letter, taking the stress and legwork off your shoulders.

Includes

  • Year round turnout, individual or paired
  • Four feeds a day and home grown organic hay
  • Two bales of shavings a week; any extra at cost
  • Rugging, daily health checks and the late night check
  • Vet, farrier and dentist visits arranged and attended
  • Regular photos and updates
  • Medication given on schedule
  • Hand walking, restricted turnout and bandaging to your vet's plan
  • Use of the horse walker and solarium as prescribed

Vet referral and high dependency

By arrangement

Round the clock care and close monitoring for surgical aftercare and complex medical cases, referred directly by veterinary practices. Every horse is managed to the vet's instructions, with dedicated checks throughout the night, all feed, bedding and hay included, and regular updates sent directly to you and your referring practice.

Facilities

The facilities

  • Internal stables in American barns, rubber matted with deep shavings beds
  • Automatic drinkers in every stable
  • Organic grazing
  • Home grown organic hay
  • Deep straw barn for restricted turnout or loose living
  • Indoor horse walker
  • Solarium
  • 25m x 65m all weather arena
  • Lunge pen
  • Dedicated raised pole area
  • Quiet tracks through our private nature reserve
The main stable barn, with internal boxes either side of a wide aisle
A horse standing under the solarium
The floodlit all weather arena with the hills behind
Two horses in a buttercup field with the valley behind
A grassy track through the nature reserve on a misty morning

Why owners trust us with their horses

Calm, consistent horsemanship

Horses feel safest when life is predictable. Looking after them well means a steady, unhurried routine, thoughtful feeding, quiet, patient handling, and of course plenty of pats and cuddles.

Round the clock peace of mind

Colic and a cast horse don't wait for morning. Because our home is close to the stables, we're always close by, and we do the late night checks ourselves every single evening to make sure everyone is settled and comfortable.

Small enough to notice the important things

Keeping the yard small means we know every horse well; how they normally eat, move, and react to life. Subtle changes in those everyday habits matter, and we are well practised at spotting them early.

Working as a team

Great care relies on everyone pulling in the same direction. We work hand in hand with vets, farriers, dentists, physios, and massage therapists, following their guidance to the letter. Local practices also trust us with their own surgical and high dependency referrals.

Two horses grooming each other in the field

Routine

A day on the yard

  1. 5.45amBreakfastFirst feed of the day and morning health checks.
  2. MorningTurnout and careTime in the organic paddocks, beds mucked out, and any exercise.
  3. 12.00pmLunchMidday feed, rug checks, and plenty of pats and cuddles.
  4. 4.30pmHigh tea (treats included)Bringing in, feet picked out, a good groom, and evening feed.
  5. 9.45pmSupper and late checkFinal feed, more pats and cuddles, and a quiet check on everyone before lights out.

Feed times stay the same 365 days a year, with turnout adjusted to suit the seasons and each horse.

Where to find us

Hollacombe Farm Livery Yard

Hollacombe Hamlets
Crediton
Devon
EX17 5BW

Visits are welcome by appointment. Easy access from Crediton and the M5.

Two horses grazing in a buttercup field with the Mid Devon hills behind

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