Family run
Run by a family who live on site, with experienced, hands-on staff who know every horse on the yard by name.
Ardleigh · Colchester · Essex
Welcome to
Crockleford Stud
A quiet, family-run livery and competition yard set on 52 acres of free-draining land, with private bluebell woods and miles of off-road hacking on the doorstep.
- 24Stables across two yards
- 52Acres of grounds & woodland
- 40×50mFloodlit arena with showjumps
- 3Miles from the A12
Grazing & Turnout
Room to graze, all year round
Our paddocks sit on sandy, free-draining soil and are kept in rotation with dedicated summer and winter grazing, so horses enjoy turnout every day of the year. Fields are post-and-rail fenced with electric perimeters, and poo-picked daily.
See our grazing & turnout
Schooling & Training
Facilities built around horses
From the floodlit 40×50m arena with a full set of showjumps to the horse walker, lunge pen and heated rug room — everything on the yard is designed to make caring for your horse easier, whatever the season.
Explore the facilitiesWhy Crockleford
A yard that feels like home
Quiet & friendly
A calm, welcoming atmosphere where horses settle quickly and owners are part of a small, supportive community.
Bluebell woods
Private woodland trails and endless off-road hacking straight from the yard — no roads, no traffic, no stress.
Come and see the yard for yourself
Spaces are limited — call us or send a message to check availability and arrange a visit.