Ludlow Farm

Ludlow Farm Large floodlit indoor and outdoor arenas for hire
Full set of show jumps
Clinics
Individual tuition She is always happy to help.

Owned and run by Patsy Day, Ludlow Farm nestles in a sheltered valley just outside Warminster, with direct access into Longleat Forest offering miles of off-road hacking. It is less than a mile from the A36 Warminster bypass (Bath to Salisbury road) and just over ½ mile from Warminster town centre. Since moving there over 7 years ago, Patsy has now completed the total refurbishment of the farm. Th

is includes construction of the 65m x 25m light and airy indoor and 60m x 30m outdoor floodlit arenas. Patsy has been involved with the equestrian world since her pony club days in the late 1960’s and went onto gain BHS qualifications (and her Pony Club 'A' Test) in the late 70's. She initially trained with Stephen Clarke and had the opportunity to be taught on two of his Grand Prix horses. In her 20’s her first love was eventing (when affiliated eventing was run by the British Horse Society and the lowest level was Novice). She was often offered rides on ‘sticky’ horses as seemed able to persuade them around a XC course. She has successfully trained, produced, ridden and competed a very wide variety of horses. Gradually she became more involved with producing younger horses in all disciplines and selling them on. Throughout, her ethos has been to work with each individual equine mind, maintaining consistency and clarity. Patsy trains them to balance and carry themselves; nothing is manufactured, fiddled or forced – the simple adage of ‘ride your horse forward and keep him straight’ is a golden rule. Response, rideability, softness and harmony are all key goals. For over 20 years, before moving back to Wiltshire, Patsy owned a large yard in Derbyshire which she built up from scratch. Along with running both affiliated and unaffiliated dressage and show-jumping competitions, breaking, schooling, sorting horse and rider problems, Patsy frequently travelled to Ireland (in their heyday of breeding) and over 20 years, successfully sourced over a thousand young horses to bring back to her Derbyshire yard where they were broken and brought on to sell into various disciplines. Many of you have owned/still own a ‘Stubley’ horse which started its ridden life at Stubley Hollow in Derbyshire. Many of these horses have turned into your best friend and many went onto be champions in their specialist field. Patsy’s horses have been her greatest teachers and the main source of her depth of knowledge. She has ridden literally many hundreds of different types and most have taught her something – especially the difficult ones! Since down-sizing to Ludlow, Patsy now offers training to riders on their own horses being able to use her wealth of experience to help riders learn the importance of establishing correct basic training. Remember the tortoise beat the hare…and when the foundations are correct, a horse develops the correct physique and what follows is so much easier and successful for both horse and rider. Patsy is BHS qualified, fully insured, has judged unaffiliated dressage to medium level, is an experienced course builder (trained by Maureen Summers – Hickstead course designer) and judged hunters and youngstock at county level. She was also a Pony Club instructress and examiner for over 30 years. If you would like more info about anything that happens at Ludlow Farm, please give Patsy a call or message her on 07802 586537.

13/07/2025

For all dressage riders... so worth listening to! Music to my ears and I'm sure you'll agree. Oliveira's words need spreading far and wide! ❤️

🤩LOOK!! 👀 Saturday 19th JULY. A different sort of clinic all about YOU that’ll benefit your horse! I’ve been highly rec...
10/07/2025

🤩LOOK!! 👀 Saturday 19th JULY.
A different sort of clinic all about YOU that’ll benefit your horse! I’ve been highly recommended this lady. A great opportunity to improve your riding which of course - improves your horse.

Full details below:

⭐ last minute clinic - only few spaces available ⭐

EQ Bands Clinic with Chiara – Key Performance Coaching
📆 Date: Saturday 19th July
📍 Location: Ludlow Farm, BA12 7JY
⏱️ Times TBC – sessions will be tailored to rider needs

Come join us for a fun filled performance session! I'm an equine performance coach who utilises sports psychology within my coaching and making sure it's training as well as fun in every session. I'm lucky enough to be an EQ bands qualified coach as well, come and give it a go today! I coach all level of riders and can help with position correction, confidence, helping you in those white boards or just to hone your skills to reach your goals!

If you want to try the EQ bands they are there to improve your effectiveness in the saddle and your horse’s performance with EQ Bands—a simple but powerful tool to improve rider stability, posture, and communication. This clinic is ideal for riders who want to fine-tune their position, help their horses build correct muscle symmetry and enhance overall partnership.

✅ Suitable for all levels and disciplines

💪 Three different sessions to choose from - all individual private sessions:

✨ Taster Session £55 – get a feel for the magic, short and sweet.
✨ Ridden session without the bands £65 - great way to build confidence or plan goals for the summer.
✨ Performance Session £85 – full ridden analysis and homework to take away.
✨ Full Performance Session £125– off the horse warmup, ridden analysis and session plus video analysis.

Held in their stunning indoor arena (arena hire included) — so you’re sorted whatever the weather.

📅 Only a few spaces available

💌 DM to book in today! Payment secures space and times will be given by Thursday 17th July. When booking give ideal time wanted and I will accommodate best I can!

☀️🥵😎 Forecast is HOT for Saturday GRIDS. BUT I will over water the arena which is really well ventilated anyway and that...
10/07/2025

☀️🥵😎 Forecast is HOT for Saturday GRIDS.
BUT I will over water the arena which is really well ventilated anyway and that will ensure the atmosphere is damp and as cool as possible. As you’ll be riding in the shade as well, it’ll be as good as it gets. The indoor here has always been cooler to ride in than out when it’s hot.

We can break the work down into smaller sections.

There is a tap in the lorry park, so plenty of water at hand to wash down etc.

A couple of places available at 10am and 12.15…. One place left at 11am. So still time to join us.

What’s App Patsy on 07802 586537. 🏇🏽

GRIDS …this Saturday the 12th. 🏇🏽I’m back in action 🤓 - usual 3 groups at 10am (60ish), 11am (75ish) and 12.15pm (85ish)...
08/07/2025

GRIDS …this Saturday the 12th. 🏇🏽
I’m back in action 🤓 - usual 3 groups at 10am (60ish), 11am (75ish) and 12.15pm (85ish).

Some of you booked a few wks ago, pls can you confirm by What’s App that you would still like to come this Saturday. More info on previous posts or pls drop me a msg or give me a call.

07802 586537’s App 07802 586537

27/06/2025

Tomorrow’s Gridwork is CANCELLED! Really sorry!!Despite heaps of meds, Im still struggling with a bad tooth abscess😢which won’t cope with 3 hrs of teaching. Hopefully see you on the 12th

⭐️GRIDWORK CLINIC ⭐️Next Saturday 28th June. Usual 3 groups at 10am, 11am and 12.15pm. I can build fences to suit, but 1...
22/06/2025

⭐️GRIDWORK CLINIC ⭐️
Next Saturday 28th June.

Usual 3 groups at 10am, 11am and 12.15pm.
I can build fences to suit, but 10am about 60 ish, 11am about 75 ish and 12.15pm about 85ish.
£25/horse. More info in previous posts or What’s App 07802 586537. 🐴

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! 😎
21/06/2025

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! 😎

20/06/2025
15/06/2025

🏇🏽GRIDS yesterday…. Catered for all standards from real babies on their first outings and finishing on a high.

It was a pleasure to work with a very talented event stallion who made a biggish grid look tiddly. This is CATHERSTON OAKLEY pinging and making everything look easy peasy.😍 Oh to have an empty mare… and he has such a wonderful temperament. Oakley stands at Catherston Stud.

Next GRIDWORK session is in 2 wks on Saturday 28th June. 3 groups as usual, I’ll try and cater heights to whoever wants to come. Smallest (around 60 ish) start at 10am. Pls see previous posts for more info or What’s App 07802 586537

GRID skeleton set up for tomorrow. I reckon I’ve got this one fairly straight!! Those who know me know I’m often a bit ...
13/06/2025

GRID skeleton set up for tomorrow. I reckon I’ve got this one fairly straight!! Those who know me know I’m often a bit wonky! 🤣 (No rude comments required!)😉

10am (60cm ish) - 1 place left
11am (75cm ish) - 1 place left
12.15pm (85cm ish) - 3 places left

What’s App 07802 586537 if you’d like to join. £25.

10/06/2025

LIVERY AVAILABLE! 🐴 Yes MARES are now welcome too! We’ve got plenty of grass available as sadly due to injuries I’ve been forced to change my turnout plans for my own horses which is long term. 😢 So I have a spare field full of grass (and stables) which are available for mares 😃.

Please see the post at the top of the page for further details and What’s App 07802 586537 for a price list and breakdown of services offered. 🏇🏽

18/02/2025

This is how we’ll warm up this Saturday!! 😂🤣😂

Address

Ludlow Farm, Bradley Road

BA127JY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ludlow Farm posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Ludlow Farm:

Shortcuts

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share

Our Story...

Ludlow Farm is run by proprietor Patsy Day who has been involved in many spheres of the equestrian world since her pony club days and professionally for over forty years. A BHS qualified instructor, Patsy has extensive experience dealing with all types of horses. She has bought, sold, broken, schooled, produced and competed a tremendous variety of horses throughout her life. Her first love was eventing and she produced young event horses through the grades for their owners. Her interest in Dressage has grown more over the years and she initially trained with Stephen Clarke.

For many years she has specialised with problem horses and those with complicated brains which is probably where her greatest skills lie. Her philosophy is to keep things simple, to understand the different types of brain and attitude with each horse and work accordingly. Some need incredible time and patience to gain trust; some need firmness and authority, especially if they need to regain respect. There is little new with horse whisperers or such techniques; this is just equine psychology by a different name. Horsemen have been using such techniques for hundreds of years. The skill is in the understanding of the different individuals and applying the correct technique. These animals can be wonderfully biddable and submissive if they are understood and trained correctly. Respect of each other is vital.

As far as training from the saddle, the golden rule is the old rule – ‘ride your horse forward and keep him straight’. Nothing forced – allow the horse to find his own balance, even if he has to wobble in the process. When he understands softness to contact and can carry himself and you, the outline will come naturally (no fiddling!). Some find it easier than others, some are naturals. Progression of training is determined by improving physical ability as much as the horse’s ability to understand.

After selling a large equestrian centre in the midlands, Patsy has returned to her roots on her final adventure. For the past two years she has been completely refurbishing her beloved Ludlow Farm. Nestled between Warminster and Longleat on a quiet lane leading to Longleat Forest, this is planned to be a centre of excellence. There are two newly built arenas and a small yard of 15 stables surrounded by 27 acres of pasture (see pinned post). Already underway are regular weekly clinics with Patsy and she also offers individual private tuition. Future clinics are already in the pipeline with renowned trainers of high repute e.g. Eric Winter and Hannah Biggs. Some stables are available for DIY or assisted DIY livery.