West End Farm Stud, Thornholme, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NN. Tel. 01262 490570. Mob 07779 637507 Email: info@westendfarmstud.co.uk


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Breeding Quality Horses combining Temperament with Performance West End Farm Stud

   ABOUT US

West End Farm Stud is set on our 600 acre family farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, close to Driffield. With easy access from Hull, Beverley, York, Scarborough, Malton and beyond. West End Farm Stud offers safe, peaceful accommodation for your horse together with reassurance for you as an owner.

Our experienced team will provide individual attention according to your horse's needs whether this is getting your mare in foal, helping with a problem such as a dislike of clipping, complete rehabilitation programme following injury or just a convenient place to keep your horse.

All our key staff are fully experienced in all aspects and matters of horse care, health and fitness.


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Jo Milnes who manages West End Farm Stud has been around horses most of her life. Having progressed through the Pony Club which she represented at most disciplines from Prince Philip Cup to Eventing. On leaving school she spent time gaining experience at different yards before taking her BHSAI at the age of 17.5 at Snainton Riding Centre. She then attended Warwickshire College to study for a Diploma in Horse Management.


Since leaving school she has always produced her own horses and has competed at most disciplines including Riding Club Nationals in show jumping, eventing and cross country. This also included twice being placed in the RC Top Score Final at Olympia International Horse Show on a horse that she nursed back from a near fatal injury.

She has now taken a back seat from competing to be responsible for the stud side of the business  and the rehabilitation and recovery of horse's in her care whilst following her children's competition success.

Jo has always had a keen interest in updating her knowledge in the rapidly changing equestrian world for 2 years was a Recommended Associate Status from Intelligent Horsemanship and is a holder of Monty Roberts Preliminary Certificate in Horsemanship.

In February 2008 Jo attended a DEFRA AI Technicians course at Twemlows Stud and is now a DEFRA approved AI Technician.


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Over the last few years Katy Blythe has been the yard's main rider particularly of the young horses and stallions. Again Katy has come through the Pony Club system competing at both Area and Championship Level. She spent a summer in America teaching young riders before working in a few yards including an event yard and a pre racing yard.

Katy is now taking a break herself from the riding due to expecting twins in April 2012. It is hoped that everything goes well and that later in 2012 she will be back in action with the horses.


This has lead us into a decision not to take outside horses in for breaking & schooling for the time being but we can still do on the ground training and problem solving.


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Jo is backed by a team who all work together to provide a high level of care and attention, each bringing a selection of skills to the team.


Verity Franks BSHII - gives invaluable assistance with the stallions and stud as well as giving lessons to our livery clients.


Charlotte Milnes - Although still in Sixth Form she is an invaluable asset at weekends and during holidays. She is competing a few of the horses and working others at home.


Paul Young - The yard’s farrier. Whether it’s a foal’s first trim, re balancing your horses foot or just a normal set of shoes Paul takes a sympathetic approach to every horse.

 

Equine Reproductive Services - Our veterinary practise - Dr Jonathon Pycock and James Crabtree - specialising in equine reproduction provide invaluable service to the stud and its visiting mares.


Roy Midwood - Roy is a complementary health practioner and has a reputation of being one of the best osteopaths in the country, having world class competition horses on his list.


Jo Milnes

Katy Blythe

Verity Franks

Paul Young - Farrier

Charlotte Milnes