Facilities

October Farm is owned by Barry and Karen Carter. The yard’s extensive facilities include a 60m x 25m outdoor school, indoor school, jumping paddock, horse walker, horse solarium, individual turnout and wonderful hacking over Thursley and Hankley Commons (it really is hacking to die for). 

The Team

Holly Carter

Holly, daughter of Barry and Karen, is a primary school teacher and if she ever gets any spare time from preparing for lessons or marking kids work, she is an enthusiastic rider and loves competing.  Holly and Phoebe (a previous horse) came 2nd in the National Pony Club Championships in Intermediate Eventing a few (cough!) years ago.  Holly has competed up to 2*L (double clears around Houghton and Hartpury) and Foxhunter BSJA on her lovely chestnut Herbie.  Her 7 year old mare Madam Hooch looks like she will be an excellent eventer too as she steps up to Novice this year. She is the progeny of Murka's Gem, a clone of the great showjumper Gem Twist.

Hannah Kew

We are very lucky to have Hannah based with us at October Farm. She runs the yard on a day to day basis and cares hugely for all the horses as if they were her own. If you cannot find Hannah, look for Oscar (her sausage dog) and she will not be too far away!

Barry Carter

Barry tries to keep up with everyone else on the yard on his lovely boys Lennie, Elliot and Frank, but he will have to admit defeat one day. He still pretends to work so is very rarely seen with a shavings fork.  Not wanting to miss out, Elliot has the competition name Seamus Finnigan so he can join in the Hogwarts Horse Academy games.

Security

The gang of guard dogs is ever growing.  Current posse members are Angus, Elf and Ember.  They are happy to provide their services in exchange for Bonio biscuits.