Our services
Bentharleys Stud and Sportshorses offers a comprehensive range of equestrian services designed to support horse owners, riders, and those looking to purchase a quality sport horse. Whether you need expert livery, professional training, or assistance finding your next equine partner, our experienced team is dedicated to achieving your goals with competitive prices and outstanding horsemanship.
Our key services
We specialise in the development and care of sport horses, offering a suite of services designed to nurture talent and ensure success. With highly experienced staff and competitive pricing, we are committed to providing exceptional care and training for every horse and rider.
Sales livery
Our sales livery service connects discerning buyers with quality sport horses and vice versa. We manage the entire process, ensuring transparency, excellent presentation, and finding the perfect match for both horse and owner.
Competition livery
For those aiming for the top, our competition livery provides expert preparation, training, and support. We work closely with riders to maximise their horse's potential and achieve success in the competitive arena.
Backing & Schooling livery
We offer professional backing and schooling services for young or developing horses. Our patient and methodical approach builds a strong foundation of trust and confidence, preparing them for future disciplines.
STUD SERVICES
At Bentharleys Stud and Sporthorses, we are proud to stand a diverse selection of up to 10 quality stallions, carefully chosen for their temperament, performance, and individuality. Our range includes Irish Draught, Warmblood, Irish Sport Horse, and Welsh stallions, offering something to suit a wide variety of mares and breeding goals. Each stallion brings something unique, from athletic ability and trainability to exceptional looks, with a variety of colours including eye-catching double dilutes and more traditional types. Whether you are breeding for sport, versatility, or temperament, we aim to provide a stallion to match every need while maintaining the highest standards across our stud.
Expertise and dedication
At Bentharleys Stud and Sportshorses, our success is built on a foundation of highly experienced staff and a commitment to competitive pricing. We understand that every horse is an individual, and our approach is always kind, patient, and tailored to their specific needs. Whether you are looking to sell, compete, or develop a young horse, our team provides the expertise and care required to help you achieve your equestrian ambitions.
A story of success
One of our most rewarding success stories at Bentharleys Stud and Sportshorses was working with a young Welsh D who came to us for backing. Like many young horses, he arrived unsure and lacking confidence, with his owner understandably wanting the process to be done slowly and correctly.
From nervous beginnings to confident progress
From day one, we focused on a kind, patient approach—prioritising his nerves and taking the time to build trust before asking too much of him. Through consistent groundwork, careful introduction to ridden work, and allowing him to progress at his own pace, he began to grow in confidence week by week. By the time he left us, he had developed into a calm, willing, and happy young horse with a solid foundation for the future. His owner was over the moon with his progress and now has a horse she can truly enjoy and continue to produce. This is exactly what we aim for with every horse that comes through our yard—taking the time to do things properly, putting the horse first, and creating confident, well-rounded equines.
