Alders Farm Retirement livery

A tranquil, natural equine paradise based just outside Ashbourne, Derbyshire, within the Peak District National Park.

We are a family run business offering a very special home to horses for their retirement years.

Please phone or message Ellen or James on 07796315546 for a friendly chat to see if Alders could be the perfect home for your horse or pony

We have 60 acres of beautiful pastureland allowing all year 24/7 herd turnout in large fields. It features natural water sources, hills, wooded areas and plentiful natural shelter and mental enrichment. Horses are thoroughly checked daily, and there is always someone on-site. The herd is managed and overseen by Ellen who is a Veterinary Surgeon, and who’s own retired horse is part of the herd.

Our ethos lies in providing a home and management system that is as close as possible to a natural equine life, we believe this provides the best welfare for retired horses.

What we offer at Alders:

• 24/7 year-round herd turnout on established grassland – better joint, respiratory, gut and mental health vs stabling
• Routine healthcare included: farrier trims, vaccination (flu and tetanus) and worming programs (egg counts, and worming where necessary), annual teeth check and routine rasp – we look after all routine care for your horse
• Treatment of minor wounds/ailments,
• Excellent grazing, with homegrown supplementary ad-lib forage provided as required in winter
• Daily checks by experienced horse-people
• Weekly update messages and photos of your horse, if you are unable to visit in person
• Owner visits most welcome – bring a picnic in Summer!

Price: please contact to discuss cost- all routine healthcare and forage included in one monthly price

Unfortunately we cannot take horses that have any history of laminitis, EMS, PSSM or severe obesity, as we do not have facility to restrict grazing. We also cannot give regular bucket hard feeds due to herd dynamics.