Richard's Blog

We continue to canter much of the string here at Adlestrop and it’s pleasing to see the grounding drying and the temperatures rising.  With the sensible announcement that jump racing will not [...]

All the team at Adlestrop continue to work very hard to maintain the welfare of all our horses and staff.  A positive out of this difficult situation is how people do rise to the cause and Team [...]

Unfortunately the world is full of bad news at present but we have some good news! Our long-standing employee Faisal and his wife Aniqa have had their second baby boy born yesterday. [...]

Thank you to everyone who sent their best wishes to Barnsy following his video debut on social media.  He looks forward to keeping you updated with his thoughts on the world over the coming [...]

Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold – a chilly weekend and morning but life goes on as normally as possible. No chance of getting bored here and taking the opportunity to get many [...]

As we continue to carry on as normally as possible here at Adlestrop Stables, we are often reminded of previously retired racehorses that have been trained here.  One such lucky fellow is What A [...]

Another sunny day in Adlestrop and I’m very lucky I don’t have to get on a tube to work. With daffodils out and horses coming into their summer coats, it’s hard to believe there [...]

Another day of blue sky at Adlestrop Stables with no aeroplanes in sight.  The string continue to tick over and are blissfully unaware of the emergency state of the country. We are luckier than [...]

We continue to exercise the horses in Adlestrop and are adhering to all precautions since the Prime Minister’s announcement last night. The National Trainers Federation are doing a great [...]

Racing has more character than any other sport and every ounce is needed in these uncertain times.  Thanks to our great staff, all the horses at Adlestrop continue to get the best of care as we [...]