RUTLAND’S FIRST HORSE HOTEL

Rutland’s fi rst horse hotel

The perfect short-term, full livery solution while you’re away

WHAT DO YOU do when you want to go away on business on holiday or you nd yourself in hospital and you’re unable to care for your horse? Maybe you’d phone a friend or engage a house sitter but that may not be convenient or you may not want someone staying in your home. ogs are ordinarily packed off to the local kennels ith hardly a back ard glance but historically horses ha e been a diff erent atter

Amanda Biggs, who has owned and competed horses for 45 years and worked in hunter yards and racing stables has had the brainwave to open a local horse hotel. Based in Lyddington near Uppingham, she has eight acres of land and nine stables in a lovely airy barn, seven to rent out on a short-term, full livery basis. he o ns e horses and is proud to say she has three ery old ladies who have been with her since they were 4-6 years old and are now in their late 20s who are all happily retired at home with no particular health problems. She calls them her ‘comrades, soulmates and trusted companions who lead happy, healthy lives and will live out the rest of their days with me.’ She has also recently rehabilitated and retrained two younger horses, one who is now happily competing and the other due to start next year.

If your horse needs temporary accommodation for box rest Amanda can also provide a solution. Having specialised in equine science as part of her agricultural degree all horses that stay ith her bene t from her extensive knowledge and high level of one-to-one care.

Alternatively, if you are holidaying in the area and want to bring your horse(s) with you Amanda can put them up while you stay in one of the any local hotels pubs or s he can also off er guided rides in the area too.

Prices include hay and straw bedding, daily care and daily updates including photos to give owners complete peace of mind. Situated in beautiful, tranquil countryside, why not give your horse a holiday while you have one!

Contact Amanda to fi nd out about her bespoke packages tailored to individual requirements on horsehoteluk@gmail.com or phone 07919 542133 or fi nd The Horse Hotel on facebook and instagram.