Racing

Breaking

The breaking process is a key stage of any horse’s career and we believe a good start and education is fundamental to a horse’s future success.

We treat each horse individually, focusing on attention to detail and giving them as much time as they need. Situated in the peaceful Gloucestershire countryside, surrounded by quiet lanes and orchards, we are in the ideal setting to educate horses.

Pre-Training

We prepare horses at all different stages to go into training, from horses needing more time after the breaking process to develop and strengthen, to horses coming to us for spells and schooling out of training.

We are careful to listen to trainers about each horse’s needs and we can facilitate any requirements.

Spelling and Rehab

Often horses simply need a change of scenery. A few weeks off the gallops, enjoying hacking and controlled turnout can do wonders.

Older horses also come to us out of training for periods of flatwork to develop and strengthen muscles while at the same time improving suppleness and movement.

Hall of Fame

ROARING LION

Longines World Champion 3yo, 4 time Gr1 winning 3yo

LIGHTNING SPEAR

1st Sussex Stakes (Gr1)

KAMEKO

QIPCO 2000 Guineas Winner

MISE EN SCENE

1st Prestige Stakes (Gr3)

BUCKAROO

1st Heritage Stakes (L), RU Dullingham Park Stakes (Gr2)

SAINT GEORGE

RU Queen’s Vase (Gr2)

VALIANT KING

RU Ballyroan Stakes (Gr2)

Bloodstock Testimonials

“Tim has broken and pre-trained a number of horses for me and I have been more than happy with the service we have received. The horses have arrived in great physical condition are well mannered and the information detailing each and every horse’s demeanour and progress is accurate and helpful.”

Andrew Balding

Multiple Group 1 Winning Trainer

“We have received into training a number of yearlings / two year olds that were broken / started by Tim and his team. They have all arrived with a great grounding and proper start in life – a disciplined string is important and being taught the basics correctly from day one, makes our job that much easier.”

David Simcock

Multiple Group 1 Winning Trainer

“I have been lucky enough to have horses that have come through Tim and Bryony’s Pre-Training school since I started training, I must say that they have all been extremely well conditioned, educated, and well-mannered on arrival. They are a strong team who deliver horses only as and when they are ready, and they both have the ability spot and nurture talent from a very young age. Notable horses to have come through their system to my yard include Zoology (OR 110) and Mise En Scene (109). They are a super team who I would highly recommend.”

James Ferguson

Group 1 Winning Trainer

“Tim has been responsible for breaking and pre-training a great number of our yearlings over the last few years and I cannot recommend his services enough. His attention to detail is outstanding and the horses that leave his care are impeccably mannered and educated. I cannot speak highly enough of the job he has done for Qatar Racing and Tweenhills over recent years and I believe he gives our horses the perfect start.”

David Redvers

Racing Manager, Qatar Racing

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