What is included in the monthly retirement livery fee?

The monthly fee is £375 and includes open-field retirement livery, hay, basic feed, daily welfare checks, farrier every 8 weeks and seasonal care such as rug changes, fly spray and sun cream where needed.

Are horses checked every day?

Yes. Horses receive daily welfare checks and the family live onsite 24/7, 365 days a year, with the house overlooking the fields.

Retirement livery in Sittingbourne, Kent

A Peaceful Retirement.

Field-based retirement livery for horses who deserve space, calm and consistent family care.

35 acres / Family owned / Sittingbourne, Kent

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Family owned Onsite every day Small number of places Individual attention

A quieter next chapter

Retirement should feel unhurried.

After years of work, competition or riding, some horses simply deserve somewhere calmer. Heritage Horse Livery gives them open grazing, shelter, a settled routine and people close enough to notice the small things.

Retired horses grazing together in an open field

Daily rhythm

Everything important, without making retirement feel busy.

Daily care

Every horse follows a calm, consistent routine, with daily welfare checks, hay and basic feed included as standard.

Space to roam

Across 35 acres of managed grazing, horses enjoy year-round turnout with summer/winter pasture rotation.

Shelter

Field shelters provide protection from changing weather while allowing horses the freedom to choose where they rest.

Routine support

Farrier visits every 8 weeks, rug changes, fly spray and sun cream are included where needed.

A horse standing quietly at sunset — A quieter pace

A horse being led calmly through the field — Hands-on care

Fields overlooked by the onsite house — Fields in view

Close portrait of a horse at Heritage Horse Livery — Individual attention

Trusted by owners

100% recommended by current clients.

Each retired horse is different. Some simply need space and routine; others need more time, judgement and patience. With only a few retirement places remaining, every enquiry starts with whether Heritage is genuinely the right fit.

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Retirement livery Kent FAQs

Questions owners ask before choosing a retirement home.

Where is Heritage Horse Livery based?

Heritage Horse Livery is based at New Orchard Farm, Upper Rodmersham, Sittingbourne, Kent.

What is included in the £375 monthly livery fee?

The fee includes open-field retirement livery, daily welfare checks, hay, basic feed, farrier every 8 weeks, rug changes, fly spray and sun cream where needed.

Do the horses live out?

Yes. Heritage specialises in open-field retirement across 35 acres, with summer/winter rotation and shelters available.

Who looks after the horses?

Robin McGrath leads the hands-on care, supported by the family living onsite 24/7, 365 days a year.

Can you support horses needing extra care?

Yes, where the setting is the right fit. Each retired horse is different, so care is discussed before a place is confirmed.

Are places currently available?

Only a few retirement places are currently remaining. Owners can enquire on Facebook or call +44 7740 785559.

Horses grazing together at Heritage Horse Livery

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