Facilities

Barns

The training complex centres around three large American Barns which house 150 horses.

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The barns are fully insulated to ensure the horses are protected from sudden changes in climate. Special emphasis has been placed on a system of natural ventilation.

Charlie believes that natural lighting is an important component in the physiological development of his young horses, therefore there are louvre windows and clear roof lighting.

Gallops

The gallops are situated adjacent to the yard which allows the horses to gain access without having to walk along roads. The extensive private gallops comprise of:

Click to enlarge Faringdon Road - 9 Furlong Woodchip Gallop (start).
Click to enlarge Faringdon Road - 9 Furlong Woodchip Gallop (spur).
Click to enlarge 5 furlong polytrack gallop.
Click to enlarge Grass gallops.
Click to enlarge Crowdown 8 furlong woodchip gallop / 8 furlong grass gallop.

Indoor School

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The indoor school has a polytrack surface and is used for Charlie to assess the horses before exercise. It is also used to lunge and break the yearlings, introduce horses to the starting stalls and for exercising during inclement weather. 

Walking Track

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The mile long walking track is situated in a paddock opposite the complex and is used as a warm up before the horses canter.

Horse Walkers

There are two mechanical horse walkers within the complex.