Thoroughbred Dressage
Lou Robson

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Overview

Thoroughbred Dressage was established in 2015 by Louise Robson and is dedicated to the retraining of racehorses with a focus on dressage. Lou and her Thoroughbreds compete at all levels, both regional and national.

Lou retrains horses for a range of owners, including HM The King, who currently has three horses based with Thoroughbred Dressage: Quadrille, Prince’s Trust, and Forthbridge. Quadrille is one of the highest-placed ex-racehorses competing in the UK and internationally, with ambitions of reaching Grand Prix level in the near future.

Alongside competition, Lou supports others on their retraining journeys and helps ex-racehorses transition into new homes after racing. Thoroughbred Dressage has rehomed ex-racehorses across the UK and internationally.

Through teaching clinics held across the UK and via her website, Lou has helped form numerous horse-and-rider partnerships and given ex-racehorses the opportunity to thrive in their second careers. She works closely with the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) initiative and Godolphin Lifetime Care, supporting riders working with ex-racehorses.

Facilities and access

  • Majority accessible for wheelchairs / mobility scooters
  • Toilet facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Parking available
  • Refreshments available (free)
  • Dogs are not permitted on the yard
  • Toilets do not have wheelchair access
Padbury Hill Farm, padbury, Bucks, Bucks, MK18 2bn

What to expect

Louise and her team are looking forward to welcoming you to experience the love, care and attention that the ex racehorses received 365 days a year. We will do a yard tour discussing the routine and management of the horses, followed by ridden and in hand demonstrations of the horses
Meet the retired racehorses
Hosted yard or stable tour
Q&A
Schooling demonstration