Facilities - Blenheim Stud

Stables

In all, our Livery consists of 10 stalls housed within a warm and comfortable American Style Barn by Prestige Timber Stables. Each of our stalls are 12ft x 12ft, rubber matted, with automatic water feeders and all have outward facing windows for ventilation and mental stimulation.

In addition to the stalls, within the barn we have a Wash Bay, Feed room, Tack room, Hay barn and general storage area. So, on wet winter days, you needn’t worry about getting your feet wet while caring for your horse.

Paddocks

As our focus is on equine well-being, we understand the importance of regular turnout. Here at Blenheim Stud we offer all Livery horses access to turn out all year round. We have 10 smaller turnout paddocks that are ideal for summer grazing, and two large fields that we circulate for winter grazing as well as hay cutting within the summer months. All our paddocks are safe and secure, electric fenced by HorseRail Ireland (Link to https://www.horserailireland.ie/).

Arena

Our outdoor, all weather arena is compact, but immaculately maintained. Our footing is silica mixed with a carpet mixture by Equestrian Surfaces Ireland, providing excellent footing for any discipline. Created in 2014, to date our arena has never flooded or even so much as gathered a puddle in the wettest of weather. We also have a selection of 10ft jump poles and uprights, as well as cones and portable gates for all your groundwork needs.

Local Hacking

Hacking out is not just a great way to improve your horses fitness, but it also engages the horses brain by keeping them mentally fresh over a variety of terrain; with many questions and life lessons learnt without a daily gruelling in the arena. At Blenheim Stud we have fantastic access to local beauty spots such as The Hurt Hill, and beaches such as Woodstown, as well as a maze of local roadways. Enough to keep you and your quine mentally and physically happy all year round.

About Anna

Anna is a graduate of the College of Horse Studies in Pardes Hanna, Israel – qualifying in Western Horsemanship, Horse Management and Western Riding Instruction. She also holds a qualification from the American Quarter Horse Association as an AQHA Event Manager and has organised a number of National Shows, Clinics and Special Events throughout Ireland.

As an equestrian, Anna has experience in disciplines such as Side Saddle, hunting, and is a seasoned competitor in Western Riding, winning national titles. Anna has competed internationally in Barrel Racing and competed in China and Mongolia representing Ireland in the sport.

She held a position on the Board of Directors of the Irish Quarter Horse Association for 4 years, acting initially as their Director of Media, and then later as both the Chairman and Secretary of the Association. During her tender on the Board of Directors, she was also responsible for coordinating two National Shows, a number of Western Riding demonstrations, and the first ever Western Horse Show to be held in County Waterford. Anna also served on the Sub-board Committee within Horse Sport Ireland representing Western Riding for two years.

initially as their Director of Media, and then later as both the Chairman and Secretary of the Association. During her tender on the Board of Directors, she was also responsible for coordinating two National Shows, a number of Western Riding demonstrations, and the first ever Western Horse Show to be held in County Waterford. Anna also served on the Sub-board Committee within Horse Sport Ireland representing Western Riding for two years.

About Blenheim

Blenheim Stud has been an equine property for over 30 years. Started in 1984 by Frank Lehane, a licenced National Hunt trainer, Blenheim Stud was a successful racing and breeding yard. Care of the property was taken over by his daughter, Anna, in 2012, who has converted the property from National Hunt Racing to a more general equine facility.

Blenheim Stud is situated on 23 acres overlooking the river Suir at Kings Channel. We aim to cater for equestrians who are looking to enjoy their horses in a relaxed, scenic, and more intimate facility.

Conveniently situated within four miles of Waterford City, we are a 15-minute drive from Woodstown Beach, with access to quiet country roads for hacking. We will also be hosting training and clinic events from visiting international trainers and horseman as an additional service.