The Yard
Kingsdown Stables was built in 1937 by Lord Sefton. It has been a very successful yard since then accommodating top trainers such as Peter and Charlie Nelson, Mick Channon, and Jamie Osborne. Many Group 1 winners have been sent out from Kingsdown Stables with Snow Knight winning The Derby in 1974 for Peter Nelson the highlight. That is to take nothing away from Champions Double Schwartz (Charlie Nelson), Minstrella (Charlie Nelson) and Bint Allayl (Mick Channon).
The Facilities
Stables
Kingsdown Stables has everything a trainer needs to enable the horses to realise their full potential. There are 78 stables at Kingsdown divided over 3 traditional courtyards and one American barn. Each stable is fitted with full rubber matting and bedded with Bedmax shavings to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for each horse.
Gallops
We are also extremely lucky to have easy access to all The Jockey Club Estates gallops. Lambourn has re-established itself as a centre of excellence for training Thoroughbreds, with first-class facilities for Flat and National Hunt horses. The facilities include eight miles of turf gallops and a wide range of recently renovated artificial surfaces of varying distance and gradient.
Water Treadmill
We have a a brand new Aqua Equine Treadmill which provides a low impact exercise option for our horses, as well as aiding in rehabilitation, conditioning and fitness.
Other Facilities
There are also two covered horse walkers, lunge pen, an indoor and an outdoor trotting ring for both summer and winter.