Bonnie View Retirement Livery

Bonnie View Retirement Livery Bonnie View Retirement Livery was established in 2012 and is named after our old family pony Bonnie. All year round tailored daily turnout in groups of 2/3.

I found that after her retirement her needs were so different from previous years and she required that extra TLC. So our little yard is just specifically for the retired horse. Our yard is based on a 600 acre farm and offers a quiet, relaxing retirement to older or injured horses. When you are no longer able to ride but do not want the trouble of loaning out your horse or losing ownership we can

provide you with the following retirement livery plans. Full grass retirement livery
Available 1st April -31st October
Daily routine care
Each horse is checked at least twice daily and given individual attention
Horses are groomed, trimmed, fly sprayed and feet picked on a regular basis
Horses are bathed in warmer weather
Rugs changed as necessary according to the weather conditions
Feeding of home grown, analyzed haylage when grass growth is low
Arranging and tending to the horse during farrier/dentist/physio/worming/vet visits
Annual worm count
Administering any medications required
Daily feed tailored to each individuals need, each feed includes a balancer
Tailored grazing paddocks and fields to suit each horses needs. Horses are turned out in groups of 2/3
A monthly report on each individual horse and a monthly newsletter sent by email. Stabled Retirement Livery
Available throughout the year but must be used from the 1st November until the 31st March. All horses are turned out and brought in at the same time
Horses are stabled in their own stable every evening
Full muck out on a good quality straw bed - we do not deep litter
Horses are groomed, trimmed and feet picked on a regular basis
Rugs changed as necessary according to the weather conditions
Feeding of home grown, analyzed haylage
Arranging and tending to the horse during farrier/dentist/physio/worming/vet visits
Administering any medications required
Daily feed/feeds tailored to each individuals need, each feed includes a balancer. Tailored grazing paddocks and fields to suit each horses needs. Horses are turned out in groups of 2/3
A monthly report on each individual horse and a monthly a newsletter sent by email.

5 members of qualified staff with a wealth of experience within the equine industry and qualifications including
Bsc Equine Science
BHSAI
Foundation degree in Animal Management and Behaviour

Owners are welcome at anytime and can be involved as much or as little as they like. Please message for further details

I’m not a huge fan of box rest for illness or injury unless absolutely necessary. Instead we often use our large airy ba...
18/07/2026

I’m not a huge fan of box rest for illness or injury unless absolutely necessary. Instead we often use our large airy barns for our residents needing more care and also have a small hospital paddock for those slowly returning to full turnout. The barns are great as they are sociable spaces that adjoin. Our 2 Shetlands come in very handy for providing companionship when we have a patient needing some time in. All 3 of our barns have cctv which is an invaluable tool for monitoring a poorly horse.

Staff day out thirskraces ❤️
16/07/2026

Staff day out thirskraces ❤️

Breakfast with a view at Bonnie View. Every horse enjoys their breakfast with a breathtaking view. Here’s Bailey having ...
08/07/2026

Breakfast with a view at Bonnie View. Every horse enjoys their breakfast with a breathtaking view. Here’s Bailey having his feed as he overlooks the North Yorkshire moors which are starting to turn that beautiful purple. Everyday, we provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to balance their diets, whether that’s in a lo cal or conditioning feed

Just a quick update—it’s a scorcher of a week so we’re giving all the horses a refreshing bath. Our residents are gettin...
25/06/2026

Just a quick update—it’s a scorcher of a week so we’re giving all the horses a refreshing bath. Our residents are getting a cool treat after their wash too as we’re bringing them into the cool barns and stables to dry off before fly spraying .

It’s a lovely sunny but breezy day here at Bonnie View. As we are based on a hill farm on the North Yorkshire Moors ther...
19/06/2026

It’s a lovely sunny but breezy day here at Bonnie View. As we are based on a hill farm on the North Yorkshire Moors there’s often a breeze. This lovely lady has been with me for over 6 years now and in her late twenties she’s thriving. The fresh breeze is keeping those flies away, and it’s just perfect up here in the hills for our gang.

Our retired horses are absolutely shining! Just because they’re in their golden years it doesn’t mean they can’t stay fi...
24/05/2026

Our retired horses are absolutely shining! Just because they’re in their golden years it doesn’t mean they can’t stay fit and look amazing. We use over 100 acres of rolling, undulating hills for our horses meaning our horses get plenty of daily exercise. They’re fit, active, and thriving. I love to see them sparkle.

In April and October we feed hay out in the fields to our horses. We use our trusty bale un-winder on the back of the tr...
12/04/2026

In April and October we feed hay out in the fields to our horses. We use our trusty bale un-winder on the back of the tractor which evenly distributes the hay. This provides multiple feeding stations which mimics horses natural grazing behaviour, keeps them moving and prevents them over crowding. It’s an absolute game-changer and an invaluable piece of kit for us. Keeping them happy and well-fed, one bale at a time!

🐴 Tonight marks a bittersweet moment at Bonnie View . After a long, wet winter, many of our lovely horses will be turned...
31/03/2026

🐴 Tonight marks a bittersweet moment at Bonnie View . After a long, wet winter, many of our lovely horses will be turned out to the fields with hay tomorrow. This is their last night all together on the cameras (until the weather is bad)—though a few will stay in until May 1st. They will all still receive their daily hard feed with vitamins and minerals, and they’ll get as much TLC as always, even though they’re living out, with those beautiful views all around them. I’ll miss seeing them all on the cameras, but I know they’ll thrive in the spring air, alongside their friends. -retirement 🐴

In retirement I believe all year round turnout is crucial for both the physical and mental well being of our horses. My ...
16/02/2026

In retirement I believe all year round turnout is crucial for both the physical and mental well being of our horses. My moto in life
Move it, or lose it!

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