Thorndikes Lane Livery

31/03/2026

Enjoying the sun behind these ginger ears! Getting a few schooling sessions in whilst his owners are on holiday x

27/03/2026

Arena Hire available
Thorndikes Lane Livery in Minskip
New 25x55m sand and fibre arena
Full set of jumps available

£25/hour (up to 2 horses)
£5 per extra horse (total of 4 per session)

Contact Sophie to book 07985513620

26/03/2026

Huge apologies for how quiet this page has been. Mostly due to last year's new arrival! We have been making lots of improvements to the yard recently and I will endeavour going forwards to keep this page up to date.

We currently have some livery spaces available for full, 5/2 or assisted Diy. We are also open for arena hire and have lots of clinics coming up so keep an eye on our page for what's to come.

(Pls like or comment on our posts to ensure they come up on your feed and you keep up to date with what's going on)

Pic of the cheeky one who takes up so much time now! Lol

26/03/2026

I have the following clinics coming up over the next few weeks:

Mon 30th April - Teens Training Day at Thorndikes Livery, Minskip

Wed 1st April - Showjumping course design and training at Thorndikes Livery, Minskip

Wed 1st April - Showjumping clinic at Home Farm Equestrian

Sun 5th April - Polework and gymnastic jumping at Thorndikes Livery, Minskip (contact me to book)

Wed 8th April - Easter fun day at Thorndikes Livery, Minskip (limited spaces left)

Bookings on https://horsevents.co.uk/sophieminikin/

As always I am available for private sessions either at your yard or at Thorndikes Livery. Get in touch to check availability. 07985513620

With 20 years experience teaching a wide variety of clients I am happy to coach all ages and abilities from those just starting out to those wishing to progress in their competition career. I am experienced competing myself up to BE Intermediate/1* (now 2*) and love to share my knowledge and experie...

29/09/2024

!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!
I have booked the fabulous indoor arena at Home Farm Equestrian, Kirk Hammerton (formerly Gornall Equestrian) for some evening polework and gymnastic jumping sessions. This arena is stunning and the training will help keep you going on those cold, wet and dark evenings.
Everyone welcome. All ages and abilities catered for including those who only want polework with no jumping. Group and private sessions available.
Dates are: 10th and 24th October, 14th and 28th November, and 12th December. Limited spaces available.
Bookings for all my clinics are on my horsesvents page
https://horsevents.co.uk/sophieminikin/
Can't wait to see you there!

14/09/2023

What a lovely card to receive from one of our liveries!

30/08/2023

Our new livery, Bobby, meeting Sam x

30/08/2022

Livery Available
Small professionally run yard in Minksip, Boroughbridge offering 5/2 and Full livery. We also offer schooling, holiday and rehabilitation livery.
• Large airy stables all rubber matted with automatic waterers.
• 24/7 turnout available through summer months, daily turnout throughout winter.
• Bedding and hay/haylage provided.
• 20 x 40m fibresand surfaced arena.
• Full set of showjumps.
• Dressage boards for use in the field in the summer.
• Good local hacking.
• Drimee solarium and hot water shower.
• Easy access to the A1(M) for training and competitions.
• BHS Stage 4 Coach on site for all your training needs.
• McTimoney Therapist on site (reduced rates for liveries).
Thorndikes Livery is a family run yard focusing on the very best of care for your horse in a peaceful routine where you can enjoy your horse without any stress and worry. We now have spaces available for new liveries to join our lovely existing clientele. References required.
For more information please contact Sophie on 07985 513620 or [email protected]

29/04/2022

Nice to get the jumps out in the field today!