Trainer Services 2015

“I have used Gary Witheford for the last few
years to break-in my yearlings & solve
starting stall problems.
We have been very pleased with his work
which has resulted in more horses who are
quiet & well mannered.”
John Oxx, The Curragh
LOCATION
Approximately six miles from Marlborough
Easy access from all major routes
(M4, M3 / A303 & A34)
For Satnav systems our postcode is SN8 3BW
“We have used the Withefords for starting
stall problems & had very successful results.
We found them to be professional, efficient &
very pleasant to deal with.
One of the fillies we sent them won first time
out. Another soon overcame her stall
problems after a short stay in their care.
We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Gary
& his team to anyone.”
Richard Whitaker, Leeds
“We think Gary & Craig are the most
professional & best we have dealt with for
equine behaviour problems.”
Chris Dywer, Newmarket
Trainer Services
2015
“Horseman”
Sylvester Kirk, Lambourn
“Gary has always provided a first class
professional service with a 100%
success rate.”
Harry Dunlop, Lambourn
“For a number of years the input from Gary
has been an integral part of the Manton team.
He will come at a moment’s notice & spend
as much time as is needed.
His help has been invaluable. He gives
horses the confidence they need when
entering stalls both at home & at the races.
I wish him continued success.”
Brian Meehan, Manton
“Gary does an excellent job & has been a big
help with horses that are claustrophobic.”
Dermot Weld, The Curragh
“Gary’s confident & professional approach is
an important asset to our team.”
Clive Cox, Lambourn
“Gary & his team are very professional in
everything they do. They have been a great
help to us”
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton, North Yorks
Witheford Equine Ltd
Westcourt Stables · Westcourt · Burbage
Marlborough · Wiltshire · SN8 3BW
Office : 01672 811423
Fax : 01672 811416
www.garywitheford.co.uk
[email protected]
Skype : witheford.equine
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twitter.com/GaryWitheford
Introduction to Witheford Equine
Trainer Services — Starting
Trainer Services — Starting Stalls
Witheford Equine Ltd provides specialist equine services to
the horseracing industry.
Gary’s methods allow the horse to quickly learn and respond
in the light of their own natural behavioural patterns. In this
way they learn to accept human control as quickly as
possible and are ready to go into training in a much shorter
space of time.
In addition to ‘starting’ yearlings and our general remedial
work, we help racehorses with problems at the stalls. This
is undertaken at Westcourt for more complicated cases or
at trainers’ yards if appropriate. We offer a follow up service
both at the trainer’s yard and by arrangement at the
racecourse as on-going support.
Having worked with horses for over
30 years, Gary has developed a
unique insight into the psychology
of the horse. He is passionate
about his work and has created his
own unique techniques to deal with
equine traits and behaviour in a
shorter period of time than it usually
takes using more ‘traditional’
methods.
Gary and his team work with many of the best known
trainers in the industry and his expertise in dealing with
racehorses spans over 30 years. His expertise and
accessibility has earned him an excellent reputation in the
industry and many trainers count him as an essential part of
their team.
In addition to starting yearlings and dealing with remedial
cases, he regularly works horses at trainers’ yards and at
racecourses to provide on-going support.
He also presents his working methods to the Trainers of the
future at the British School of Racing and the Northern
Racing College. This, together with accepting racing lads
and lasses for Work Experience, helps with Gary’s aim to
educate the up and coming generations of the Racing
Industry in his alternative ways of dealing with young and
problem horses.
Craig Witheford
With the combined skills and availability of both Withefords,
we are able to offer more support than ever for horses
undergoing remedial work at
Westcourt, at trainers’ yards and
at the races.
Craig Witheford is just as
dedicated to his work as his
father and always in demand.
He covers race meetings all over
the country with and
independently of Gary, and has
proved time after time that he
has inherited the same talent as ‘the old man’!
He has also started to take over many aspects of the day to
day running of work schedules and staff in readiness for the
day when he takes over completely from Gary.
Starting
Much of the work done by Gary, Craig and the team
revolves around the thoroughbred racehorse. Each year,
yearlings are transported to us directly from the sales or
from stud by many of the UK’s leading flat trainers for
‘starting’ and this service includes :
Some trainers opt for a bulk stalls screening session at the
beginning of the season for ALL horses at their yard. In this
way a planned schedule of work can be prepared to identify
those horses with specific issues.
Assessing condition in preparation for work
Monitoring and recording evidence of reportable vices for
sales returns including medical observation (viral, joints,
wind etc).
Full livery, keep and on-going welfare
Lungeing / Long reining / Introduction of jockey
Ridden work in a schooling environment and on gallops
Preparation for riding out in a string
Roadwork in Burbage village
Horsebox loading issues
Stalls introduction with entry objection screening
Arrangements for farrier, dentist, osteopath or veterinary
attention as required
Regular updates with trainer and any issues resolved
before return to trainer
General Remedial Work
Resolution of ridden issues for yearlings or older horses
that are already broken in
Overcoming issues with loading into horseboxes
Working with racehorses who have problems going down
to the start or who are unsettled or distressed at the races
External Remedial Work
Overcoming problems at Trainers' yards such as :
Going onto the gallops
Legging jockeys up
Aversion to veterinary treatments such as injections or
scoping
Problems with clipping, putting the bridle on etc
Residential Stalls service
For horses that come to Westcourt our service includes :
Full livery, keep and on-going welfare
Daily work session in stalls
Canter work as directed by trainer to maintain fitness
Regular updates with trainer
Arrangements for farrier, veterinary, dentist, and osteopath
attention as required
Stalls Tests including transport
Walk-in Stalls service
For horses that can be dealt with during one work session
we offer a walk-in arrangement where our staff are on hand
for working the horse in our round pen, through the stalls in
our main yard and on our gallops as appropriate. This can
include follow ups at trainers' yards / stalls tests as required.
External Stalls service
Assessments at trainers' yards for individual cases
Screening sessions for all horses at trainers’ yards
Practice sessions on course (if permitted after racing)
Pre-Race Assessments for unraced horses
Follow-ups at trainers' yards / stalls tests as required
Racecourse Stalls Support
Following stalls work at Westcourt or your yard, we provide
on-going support by attending race meetings throughout the
UK, Europe and RoW.
Bookings can be made at the entry stage and confirmed
after declarations.
“I have learnt more from Gary than any
other horseman in the industry.”
Richard Gibson, Hong Kong
“The work that Gary does with difficult
horses is invaluable to us. There is no
doubt that without his advice & expertise we
would struggle with these horses both at
home & at the races.”
Michael Dods, Darlington
“Several horses would not have been able
to race for their owners without the
assistance of Gary & Craig & their
first class team.
A visit to Westcourt Stables never fails to be
met by a feeling of welcome
& efficiency.
Nothing is too much trouble for them, no
matter how busy they are.”
Jonathan Portman, Lambourn
“Without Gary’s expertise & the great
support from his team, Equiano would have
continued to have issues with the starting
stalls & I have no doubt that this would have
affected his performance.
I consider his services to be a valuable
asset to us. I would certainly recommend
any trainer experiencing stalls problems to
call on him for assistance.”
Barry Hills, Lambourn
Horses of Note
Acquainted
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Afsare
Akzar
Alutiq
Amaze
Astaire
Barney McGrew
Beacon Lodge
Big Storm Coming
Born To Sea
Born To Surprise
Brass Ring
Burning Thread
Casual Conquest
Cityscape
Classic Punch
Clowance
Confessional
Cursory Glance
Definightly
Dream Eater
Dundonnell
Elusive City
Equiano
Ertijaal
Escape Route
Estiqaama
Fallen For You
Field of Dream
Fleeting Spirit
Ghanaati
Highland Glen
Humidor
Inxile
Jo’burg
Katiyra
Kingman
Lady Deauville
Made in Japan
Mawatheeq
Mukhadram
Mutawaqed
Muthmir
Nafaqa
Newfangled
Overturn
Pastoral Player
Perfect Act
Perfect Star
Perfect Tribute
Pivotal Point
Purr Along
Reckless Abandon
Resplendent Glory
Rex Imperator
Rite of Passage
Rock Critic
Sea The Stars
Sentaril
Siren's Gift
Sir Patrick Moore
Smart Enough
Spanish Moon
Sri Diamond
Starscope
Stepper Point
Sultanina
Swan Song
Tarfah
The Cheka
Thistle Bird
Timarwa
What About Carlo
Winsili
“Gary & co are a very important part of our
team, the way they deal with yearlings is
second to none & they are always on hand
for advice and support both at home and at
the races.
We are very lucky to have them”
Jo Crowley, Whitcombe, Dorset
“Gary Witheford & all at Witheford
Equine are a very professional team, they
always get the job done with a minimum
amount of fuss.
Witheford Equine Ltd
The new & improved facilities at
Burbage are second to none.”
Joe Tuite, Great Shefford, Berks
Westcourt Stables · Westcourt · Burbage
Marlborough · Wiltshire · SN8 3BW
Office : 01672 811423
Fax : 01672 811416
“We use Witheford Equine for all our
remedial work, from breaking the vast
majority of our yearlings, to stalls work &
any problem individuals we may have.
www.garywitheford.co.uk
[email protected]
Skype : witheford.equine
Gary & the team are vital to our operation.”
David Bowe, Littleton Stud
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Trainer Facilities
& Ratecard
2015
Facilities
Racecourse Attendance Fees
£
Bespoke Call-out
Westcourt has continued to expand in line with the
developing demands of the business and the yard offers
a high standard of the following facilities :
Ascot
175.00
Bath
185.00
Beverley
530.00
 35 loose boxes with isolation quarantine boxes for
international arrivals / convalescing horses
 Indoor and Outdoor Round Pens
for loose schooling with all
weather surface and lighting
 Purpose-built bark surface Canter
Ring
 Private Gallops
 3 sets of starting stalls located in
the main yard and on our Gallops,
specifically designed for stalls
introduction and training work
 Covered Horsewalker
 80 acres of excellent grazing and daily turn-out facilities
in secure post and rail paddocks each with field
shelters
 CCTV coverage of Starting Stalls and Round Pens to
enable work sessions to be recorded and shared with
Trainers or Owners
 Skilled and well-qualified riders
and support staff
 Variety of local village roads ideal
for young horses and for
re-educating horses with previous
traffic problems
 Access to specialist Farrier,
Dental, Osteopath and Veterinary
Services
 Oakley Lambourn Racemaster
Horsebox
 Database records of each horse for future reference
and on-going support
Brighton
300.00
Additional Services
Catterick
555.00
Description
Chelmsford City
335.00
Additional horse at your yard*
Per horse
£ 30.00
Chepstow
225.00
Stalls walk through at WEL
Per horse
£ 60.00
Chester
400.00
Doncaster
390.00
Plus Race Attendance
£ 50.00
Epsom
222.00
Carried out with first
test
£ 25.00
Ffos Las
340.00
Jockey Fee for call outs
(Tests / Practices)
£ 50.00
Fontwell
265.00
Horse Transport
(Third Party supplier)
Goodwood
240.00
Horse Transport
(WEL Horsebox) £1.50 / mile
Haydock
420.00
175.00
GW / CW Day rate
For international work
Kempton
£450.00
Leicester
265.00
GW / CW Half Day rate
For international work
£250.00
Lingfield
220.00
Newbury
110.00
Residential Services
Newcastle
600.00
Newmarket
290.00
Residential Work including all
Livery at Westcourt
Per day
£ 55.00
Nottingham
340.00
Pontefract
450.00
Per day
£ 35.00
Redcar
560.00
Stabled / Horsewalker Livery
(for post-op rehabilitation or if
not fit or sound for work)
Ripon
470.00
Salisbury
155.00
General Terms of Trading
All prices effective from 01.12.14
All prices subject to VAT at prevailing rate
**In addition to race attendance fee
Third party services charged at cost + 15%
Please see our Terms & Conditions of Trading
E&OE
Sandown
190.00
Southwell
375.00
Thirsk
515.00
Windsor
156.00
Wolverhampton
245.00
Yarmouth
530.00
York
465.00
Scotland / Ireland / RoW
POA
Our call out fee to include travel to your yard to work one
initial horse will be quoted in the attached letter.
Subsequent horses charged as below *
First Stalls Test Fee**
Stalls Test Fee* (2nd horse)**
Treatments
Clipping
Farrier/Dentist/Osteopath
Medication
Detail
Per horse
As required
As required
Cost
Cost + 15%
£ 35.00
Cost + 15%
Cost + 15%
Consumables
Description
Halter
Rope
Blindfold
Stalls Rug
Aloe Vera 3.785l (VAT exempt)
Cost
£ 21.66
£ 4.58
£ 35.00
£320.00
£ 35.00