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Barn and stables

Our history

Natalie and Ben have lived onsite since 2023. Originally looking for a small plot of land to keep Domino, they found themselves owning 8 acres with somewhat more grass than Domino alone could manage!

The herd have grown since then, with The Whistling Teal joining us as a companion and Old Beginnings being taken on as a riding horse. All three horses have kind temperaments, making them all perfect neighbours if your horse requires a friend during their time at Cotswold Paddocks.

Cotswold Paddocks

Located conveniently near Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester, we are located in a small village.

We have 7 stables in case of emergency (although we try to keep our own horses and holiday liveries out 24/7 to aid their movement, breathing and social function), running water to all fields, and can offer smaller paddocks or larger paddocks depending on need.

We remove muck from fields daily to reduce worm burdens and improve grazing quality.

Meet The Team

Natalie on Just A Mystery

Natalie

Natalie has been involved with horses since she was 12. Coming from a non-horsey family, she achieved BHS Riding and Care Stage 1 aged 15, and had Domino aged 16. 

In 2023, she began riding out for Fergal O'Brien Racing as she trained to ride in the BHS Charity Race at Newbury. Raising over £2,000, Natalie partnered with Just A Mystery for the race.

Whilst she's happy to hang up her racing boots, the care of horses continues to be paramount to her. Working a corporate job means that she values the freedom that horses offer, and she'll be the one out feeding in rain or shine! 

Domino

Domino

Born in 1996, Domino has been with Natalie since 2010. Having been an ex-riding school horse and carried out RDA, he is the perfect hacking horse! He once rode around Cheltenham Racecourse's parade ring as a demonstration of RDA horses. Despite his age, he continues to be ridden and enjoys pottering around the village and up the local hills.

The Whistling Teal

The Whistling Teal

Also born in 1996, Tealy was a very successful racehorse - winning nine of his 54 races, including the group 3 St Simon Stakes and Ormonde Stakes, and placed twice in the Irish St Leger. Sadly his owners/breeders were unable to keep him, so he joined us in September 2023 to keep Domino company. He's a quirky chap, but loves a cuddle!

Old Beginnings

Old Beginnings

Born in 2017, Benji was Natalie's favourite racehorse at Fergal O'Brien's when she was training for a charity race in 2023. He joined us in 2024 to begin his new job as a hacking horse. Natalie, with a lot of support from others, is bringing him on to be Domino's successor when Domino is ready to hang up his bridle. Huge thank you to Benji's owners for loaning him to us!