Meadow Stables

Review from Lacea-Mai, January 2018 So so happy with this absolutely stunning mare miss bow stockings couldn’t have found a safer little pony If I tried hackes out beautifully on open bridal paths where she has never been before went over bridge with A13 heavy traffic underneath her didn’t batter an eyelid save and sound on the road even with big tractors going past her…

Karen White
2 Star
I bought a cob from here. He did have feather mites and his feet were very long, as well as having a very long hook in his mouth because his teeth had probably never been done, but we have sorted all that. Had him vetted at their stables where this was pointed out by the vet, but was also offered the option to bring him home and get him vetted once he was home. He has lived up to his description and apart from clearing off a couple of times on the head collar to see his mates (!)ths was quite an issue which Sam said had been caused due to her letting him out to take himself to the field but not until after I had contacted them about it, this would have been useful to know and could have prevented him tanking off. Out hacking he has been absolutely foot perfect. I was coming back into riding after many years of not riding but am a horse owner with 40 years experience of having my own horses. I needed something safe to ride, and he has hacked out absolutely brilliantly. He was described as affectionate and kind and is certainly that. We are having to start jabs again and he did need shoeing ( blacksmith said not seen such long feet for years…) but I knew that when I bought him. He also has a duplicate passport which I sorted myself as was the best way to proceed but so does another of our horses and that’s never been a problem. Sam and Brooke have been in touch to check on things and were clear that I had a two week option to send him back with full refund if he was not right and between two and 4 weeks had an exchange option. Once out of that timescale, however, we have had no reply to my enquiries.
Wednesday 8th February 2023

Jo Jay
5 Star
I have brought 3 horses from Sam myself for my Riding school and have all been perfect. Not only this but 3 of my liveries have also purchased horses off of Sam and they too could not be happier. Don’t always go by what you read. Go down and meet her yourself. Very good customer service, good trial facilities and Sam is a pleasure to deal with with very reasonably priced horses!
Friday 19th January 2018

Jessie Lambert
5 Star
We saw Carlton advertised online and made contact with Sam to enquire about him. Sam sent us some videos of Carlton in different situations (cantering in an open field, going through mud, down the road with a HGV passing him) which gave us the confidence he might be right for us. We visited Sam’s yard at short notice and Carlton was extremely well presented for us to view. We spent some time in the stable with him before he was tacked up and ridden in front of us by a member of the team. Both myself and my daughter then rode him in the school and on a short hack. The team were very friendly, happy and helpful and answered any questions we had. We felt under no pressure to make any rushed decisions and spent as much time with Carlton as we felt was needed. Carlton was offered with a 30 day warranty and open to any vetting. When we arrived to collect Carlton the following day (a Sunday lunchtime), the team had him clean and ready to go, and even loaded him for us, completely hassle free. Since having Carlton at home with us, he has settled in well and is growing in character. We have found what Sam had told us to be a true reflection of his character and ability. Sam has kept in contact to see how we have been getting on. I would recommend that if you are seriously looking for a horse to buy then contact Sam to see what she has available.
Tuesday 13th April 2021

joy gowland
1 Star
DO NOT HAND OVER ANY MONEY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNTIL VET HAS CHECKED INC BLOODS AND IF POSSIBLE XRAYS. You will never see your money again! Please be careful when looking at horses from this place, or anyone named Sam or Brooke. I ended up handing over £500 deposit as they claimed they had another really keen person wanting to see Ebony, the horse i was interested in. Texted me a screenshot of a 'conversation' to get me to agree to pay before i could call vets etc (this was on a Sunday night). It was indeed my choice and risk to pay up and it was stated the deposit was non refundable. Well when Monday came and i called some vets in the local area, only 1 out of 4 would even go to the yard to vet and recommended a full examination including blood screening for any 'substances'. All 4 vets warned me off buying the horse as the yard had such a bad rep for selling unsound and unfit horses. Had i not spoken to the vets, i would have gone ahead with the purchase as i was given video and had a live facetime with the staff and the horse to see her up close and check her for loading and handling, height etc and all seemed ok. Its only the warnings from the vets and other professionals not part of the social media storm that made me back out. The passport was a duplicate which is concerning, didnt state breed and Ebony is no full Friesian as i currently have one and know 6 others. Ebony may at best be part Friesian - so not really as advertised. So, be warned. Ebony may have been totally fine and almost as advertised. I may have missed out on an amazing horse, BUT there are many that have ended up with cripples and unsafe horses, having lost £000's.
Tuesday 9th November 2021

Laura Caddick
5 Star
I have recently bought my Gypsy Cob from these lovely girls, Brooke has been so helpful and put up with all my questions through the buying stage! They were open to a vetting which I organised myself and had a 5 stage vetting which he passed with flying colours! After the delivery of my new friend (which Brooke organised for me) Brooke stayed in touch checking in with me and my boy which is amazing! We are 3 weeks in and we are getting on great! He is such a sweet boy and he has settled in lovely! I just want to say thank you for such an amazing horse/bestfriend 😍
Wednesday 29th June 2022