Testimonials

"Kentford Farm Stud offers a very friendly,safe and secure environment within a lovely setting.

Caroline and Mike provide excellent individual care and have extensive knowledge that I can call upon if needed. I can rest assured that my pony, Pepsi, is in the best possible hands and strongly recommend the stud without hesitation. They also have excellent relationships with their farrier and Endell vets which makes the experience even better. Pepsi is a very happy, content pony thanks to KFS."

Belinda Wall

"I foaled down all three of my broodmares with Mike and Caroline at Kenford Stud."

"I thought the fees were very reasonable considering the amount of time and effort they both put in. They watch the mares around the clock, one sleeping while the other one is watching the CCTV, this leaves no room for errors and all of my foals were born alive and healthy. One of my foals was by Moorlands Totilas and was very valuable. The care and attention at Kenford was second to none, they treat your horses like their own. I would not hesitate to use them for foaling down again. Their expertise in foaling down is second to none and I would be very happy to recommend them to anyone."

Louise Davies, Dressage Breeder of Platinum Stud

"Caroline, Mike and Natalie made us welcome from day one in a beautiful yard and surroundings."

"They helped us and our two New Forest ponies by pointing us in the right direction as we thought we were having problems with them but it was us that needed training. Thanks to these guys for being there for us we now have two happy ponies. We recommend Kentford stud farm to every horsey person who needs help or training like us , Friends for life"

Tanya & Sam Dundee (Drummer & Nipper)

"I would like to thank Caroline, Mike and their team at Kentford for the wonderful care they have taken of my two horses, Yo-Yo and Sparkle over the last 3-4 years.

I first encountered Kentford when I began to teach one of the young liveries there, I was so impressed with Caroline and Mikes approach and management of both the horses and the yard that I moved both my horses in within a few weeks. It was somewhat of a last ditch attempt for my elderly gelding Yo-Yo as has been suffering with general ill health and frequent stress related colic bouts so moving him was a big risk...

It was certainly a risk worth taking. Yo-Yo has been transformed from a horse who was living on borrowed time to a very fit 20yr old chap who is full of the joys of life. This is down to the wonderful stress free routine at Kentford and amazing surroundings in which he now spends his days. Yo-Yo has been colic free since he moved to the stud in 2008 and I am fully hoping to compete him in the veteran classes under saddle this year. Something I thought would never happen. Yo-Yo will live with Caroline and Mike for the rest of his days, I could never bear to move him from somewhere so special.

I would not hesitate to recommend Kentford Farm Stud to anyone."

Mrs Knight (Owner of Yo-Yo and Carnaval Sparkler)

"I have been very impressed by the professionalism at Kentford Farm Stud. Exceptional care was taken over my pregnant mares."

Dr Cameron Ayres

"I was lucky to find this friendly and tranquil place surprisingly not far away."

"Flower settled in minutes of unloading her into her new temporary home and I knew that she would be in good hands. Caroline & Mike have been great throughout and I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs that reassurance."

"I couldn't imagine a better place that I would want my youngster to grow up."

"After my mare lost her first foal I was not going to risk foaling her myself again. I was lucky to find Caroline and Mike at Kentford via a recommendation from my vet. I was, and still am, very happy in the knowledge that Katinka and now her colt, Tigger are in very capable hands. Not only are Caroline and Mike extremely knowledgeable in the area of foaling and raising youngstock but the stud is in a very tranquil location. I couldn't imagine a better place that I would want my youngster to grow up."

Sue Fundrey. Software Development Manager

Mike and Caroline have taken our overflow work over the the last 10 years. This has included breaking, foaling, sales preparation of foals, yearlings and National Hunt stock. They have also had foals and yearlings for box rest, remedial blacksmith and veterinary care. They give an efficient, cost effective service which we have no hesitation in recommending.

Paul and Sara Thorman
Trickledown Stud Limited

"I have kept my horse at Kentford Farm Stud for nine and a half years. Chester arrived with an injury to his back legs. Caroline and Mike managed to resolve this and bring my horse into excellent health."

" Their dedication to the horses in their care cannot be matched. Every horse is treated as their own. My horse is probably in better health now than when he was younger, thanks mainly to Caroline and Mike's research into feeding a horse with no back teeth! He most certainly would not have been here today otherwise. Thankfully he is enjoying a wonderful quality of life in beautiful surroundings with lots of friends."

Diane Dollery

"Kentford Farm Stud is a fantastic place for our pony Bubbles."

"The yard is friendly and the environment lovely. As inexperienced owners of our first pony, Caroline and Mike and all the staff have been invaluable in sharing their knowledge and experience to help us care for Bubbles and have supported us to overcome any problems we have had."

Carole and Donovan

"Caroline and Mike have treated my my little New Forest Pony as if she were their own."

"I trust them entirely and the way in which they handle the horses in their care is second to none. Their knowledge and experience is invaluable and they have taught me so much over the last few months and I cant thank them enough for sharing this with me. I wish them every success in everything they do and couldn't wish for a better home for my little mare Georgie."

Hannah King - Environmental Officer for Winchester City Council