Central Horse Retirement... The Home of your horse's dreams

INTRODUCTION

Caring for an elderly horse is not simply about turnout — done correctly, it is comparable to a nursing environment, where increased attention, routine, monitoring and specialist care are essential to maintaining comfort, health and dignity in later life. Retirement livery is not a step down in care — it is a huge step up.  Much like later-life care for people, older horses require increased attention, structured management and experienced oversight to maintain their health and quality of life.  

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At Central Horse Retirement, we truly understand this.  To fulfil these needs, we offer a dedicated retirement livery service designed exclusively for horses no longer in work, who need specialist care.

Unlike mixed-use yards, we do not provide ridden services or high-traffic environments. Instead, we focus entirely on creating a peaceful, structured and welfare-led setting where horses can relax, settle and thrive in their later years.

Established in 1999, our family-run farm has become one of the UK’s most experienced and trusted retirement centres, combining decades of hands-on knowledge with a calm and consistent approach to daily care.

WHY CHOOSE CENTRAL HORSE RETIREMENT

Choosing the right retirement environment is one of the most important decisions you will make for your horse.

At Central Horse Retirement, we provide:

A quiet, retirement-only environment with no riding or mixed livery disruption

Over 50 years of combined international equine experience

A highly structured daily routine supporting both physical health and mental wellbeing

Carefully managed turnout and pasture rotation

Close working relationships with trusted equine vets and professionals

A long-established, financially stable and family-run business you can rely on

Most importantly, we offer complete peace of mind — knowing your horse is cared for with consistency, knowledge and genuine attention to detail.

OUR APPROACH TO RETIREMENT CARE

We believe retirement should be calm, natural and stress-free.

Our approach focuses on:

Freedom and encouragement, of movement and choice within a safe, managed environment

Individual monitoring to maintain condition, comfort and wellbeing

High-quality, carefully selected forage to support health and weight

Attentive daily care, including grooming, rugging and welfare checks

Early identification and management of age-related conditions

Every horse is treated as an individual, with care adapted to their needs as they age.

SEASONAL LIVING

Throughout the year, horses benefit from environments designed around both comfort and welfare.

In the winter months, we provide a carefully managed system focused on maintaining condition, warmth and routine.

During the warmer seasons, horses move to larger, naturally sheltered paddocks, allowing for greater space, movement and relaxed grazing while still benefiting from the same high level of daily care and oversight.

A TRUSTED AND ESTABLISHED CHOICE

With over two decades of continuous operation, Central Horse Retirement is proud to be one of the longest established equine retirement providers in the UK.

Our reputation has been built on consistency, reliability and a genuine commitment to doing what is right for every horse in our care.

If you are considering retirement livery for your horse, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements and availability.