Stag Sports

Stag Sports Gallops for hire - please use the link to book!

14/03/2026

➡️ I know the surface has been getting a bit thin - I was waiting for better weather to top it up, but it needed doing so I have caved!
🤪 I can’t get it all done at once as I have a full time job and you lovely customers keep booking it up all weekend 🙈 so please bear with me whilst I do it in sections 😄
❗️Please take your time on the resurfaced sections - it’s deeper than than the bits I haven’t got to yet! It will even out as I harrow it more
‼️ Also please keep well away from the edges, the ground is still incredibly soft just to the side of the gallops
Thank you for your patience! 😃

Spring is getting nearer and we seem to be getting a lot of new people visiting, thank you for spreading the word on pos...
20/02/2026

Spring is getting nearer and we seem to be getting a lot of new people visiting, thank you for spreading the word on posts asking about gallops! Please share this post to spread it further 😁

🐎 Fancy a gallop?! Then come join us at Stag Sports Smisby, based at Calke Abbey Racing Stables 🐎

🌟 Take a spin round our purpose built all weather circular gallops with a sand and carpet fibre surface 🌟

➡️ Over 7 furlongs (1.25kms) with a gradual incline in a nice oval loop - perfect to train at any pace

📭 Near Ashby de la Zouch, 10 mins from the A42

🚛 Horsebox parking (HGVs by appointment only please due to length/height)

⏰ Sessions are 45 minutes, on the hour. Your group only, no shared sessions. Up to 4 🐎 on a booking, please contact us if you have more

🔶Advance booking only - https://stag-sports.square.site 🔶

🟢 Open til 8pm in the summer for evening gallops! 🟢

19/02/2026

Not long until the Peaky Blinder ponies that came to stay will be on the big screens in The Immortal Man! 🎥 In cinemas 6 March and on Netflix 📺 on 20 March 🌟

🌱 Dare I say it but….. it does feel a little bit better today! ☀️ I’ve had lots of requests for 4/4.30pm gallops this we...
17/02/2026

🌱 Dare I say it but….. it does feel a little bit better today! ☀️

I’ve had lots of requests for 4/4.30pm gallops this week, so I’ve extended the opening hours to 5pm. If you want to come a bit later (4.30pm) just book the 4pm slot and let me know on WhatsApp/Facebook

Lots of people enjoying getting out of the mud for a jog/canter/gallop round! The gallops hold up really well to the wet weather thankfully so it’s an ideal place to let off steam 💨

EDIT: that was a new record, 48 mins after posting I have my first message to deal with 🤣 Not even down the runway yet 🙈...
06/02/2026

EDIT: that was a new record, 48 mins after posting I have my first message to deal with 🤣 Not even down the runway yet 🙈🤪 ✈️

Just a note to say the gallops are OPEN but I am OOO - which usually means I get 3x as many enquiries as usual! 🤣

There may be a delay in replies as my gallops phone line will only update when it connects to WiFi. Please send me messages via WhatsApp or Messenger, not texts.

Thanks all ⛷️ 🎿 🍻

10/01/2026

❄️ I closed the gallops from Friday to Sunday after I saw the forecast - safe to say there is no galloping going on here, walking is difficult enough ⛄️
The slight uphill on the corner was like being on a stairmaster 🙈🤣

12/10/2025

Had a cracking day out with the Midlands Riding Club today, but met some people who are quite nearby and didn’t know we hire the gallops - clearly my advertising is below par 🙈
So we’d love to see you, great place to get fit for MRC! 🙌🏼

🌡️ **Infrared Imaging Visit Next Weekend!** 🌡️We’ve got Martin visiting next weekend to do infrared imaging - if anyone ...
10/10/2025

🌡️ **Infrared Imaging Visit Next Weekend!** 🌡️

We’ve got Martin visiting next weekend to do infrared imaging - if anyone would like to join and take advantage of the multi-horse discount, please let me know!

I know some people think thermography is a bit dubious, but personally I genuinely think it helped saved my old Grade A showjumper’s career. He’d been a very successful SJ, winning the Hickstead Novice Derby at 5, but by 8 he’d started stopping at fences, refusing flying changes, and just behaving strangely - yet he wasn’t obviously lame. None of the local vets could pinpoint the issue, and eventually, he was turned away for a break.

A few months later, he became quite lame and unbalanced, unable to trot a circle properly. He was referred to Avonvale Vets, who started with infrared thermography. The scans showed several dark areas indicating muscle atrophy, which led to the discovery of spinal damage. X-rays later revealed whiplash in his atlas and axis.

That insight allowed us to get the right treatment in place, and after a lot of therapy and rehab, he was back winning again, and as some of you will know he won quite prolifically into his late 20’s.

So if you have a horse and you don’t quite like what’s wrong, this is worth doing. 💪🐴

*LEICESTERSHIRE * 2nd Region Visit 2025 * EARLY Booking Advised
Thermal Imaging for your Horse at your Yard/Centre/Stables
In Your Area Weekend 18-19 OCTOBER
If you need to know your horse’s pain or strain or answer those new behavior traits, having this can provide you with answers (and make your care cost cheaper).
See your horse’s unique thermal pattern for analysis. It gives your horse a voice you wish they had, and peace of mind you are not pushing them into lameness, and unnecessary costs.
Groups and Individuals catered for, I travel to your yard, and with no stress to your horse.
Mileages are not charged for regional visits.
See http://www.equineinfrared.co.uk/schedule-2022.html for Price’s and full schedule 2025
(DM for private chat and booking).

02/08/2025
16/06/2025

🏇Quite a few of you out galloping on a Monday, I had to wait til 7pm to get on the gallops to ride! 🏇
But at least it’s nice and peaceful👌🏼

‼️ Shameless plug as in one of my many hats I’m the ShowJumping Secretary for Ashby Show…. ‼️ PLEASE share the post belo...
12/06/2025

‼️ Shameless plug as in one of my many hats I’m the ShowJumping Secretary for Ashby Show…. ‼️
PLEASE share the post below even if you don’t want to come 🙏
I have included 80 and 90cm opens for local riders who feel they haven’t been accommodated in the past so please support us. You can even enter for the day on a BS ticket for £5.
It is brilliant to be able to compete on grass and in front of an audience, we need people to keep supporting us to allow this to continue. Spread the word! 🤩

Show jumping classes are now open! 🐴
Follow the link to get them entries in
https://ashby.entrymaster.online/index.php

Address

Calke Abbey Racing Stables
Ashby De La Zouch
DE117AY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+447823335553

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