Ogmore Farm

A warm welcome to Ogmore Farm, the home of Christian Williams Racing. A unique and tranquil training facility based on the outskirts of Ogmore-by-Sea in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Conveniently situated just 5 miles form Junction 35 of the M4, the yard sits in the shadow of Ogmore Castle’s ruins and gives the natural advantages of an environment of outstanding beauty. We are fortunate to have both the Ewenny and Ogmore River running adjacent. Horses can cross over the largest and highest sand dunes in Western Europe which cover a vast 840 acres of hills, trails and natural streams. All leading to an uninterrupted 2 mile stretch of magnificent sandy beach and lap infringe at the sea.

Having worked in many of the top racing yards, we are confident our facilities rival them all.

At Ogmore Farm a different approach to racehorse training is observed by utilising the natural surroundings together with a hands-on holistic approach to the work. Christian’s yard offers a very close-knit environment where all ownership needs and experiences can be catered for. The aim is to provide cost-effective exciting and enjoyable racehorse ownership.

Three people riding horses on a grassy hillside near the ocean.

The yard is located just under a mile from Traeth yr Avon beach, a secluded stretch of sand and sea which we use daily as part of the horses training routine. It’s very different to most training environments but our horses thrive in it and it has great benefits. The cold seawater is brilliant for horses legs, the cooling and tightening effect greatly reduces any inflammation, heat and swelling, which is common after exercise. Exercising in the sea and deep sand is hard work for them but it really develops their muscles, the water is also beneficial for any open wounds and acts like a poultice to draw out infection.

You can spend thousands of pounds on hydrotherapy tools, we’re lucky to have the real thing on our doorstep and it’s free.

Three people riding horses along the shoreline with ocean waves in the foreground and grassy dunes with trees and a few buildings in the background.
A person riding a dark horse along a sandy beach by the ocean.
A person riding a brown horse through shallow water on a rocky beach, wearing a helmet, blue shirt, and vest.

Our round deep sand gallop is conveniently positioned just next door to the yard, which we use in conjunction with the beach and varied terrain tracks. Along with our sand ring, it’s an ideal enclosed, quiet area for getting the youngsters going, as well as exercising the older horses. The deep sand surface means we only need to do slow and steady work on it, and the horses seem to pick up fewer injuries.

Person riding a galloping brown horse across a grassy field with a river and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Four people riding horses on a dirt trail during daytime, with sunny weather and some greenery in the background.
Group of six people riding horses along a dirt trail near a coastline, surrounded by tall grass and bushes.

We have a range of schooling facilities which are used regularly as part of the horses training regime. Our schooling grounds are ideally placed on grassland with panoramic views of the dunes and beach, they’re a hugely valuable asset and get plenty of use. Alongside trees and logs, we utilise the products of market leaders Easy Fix, the hurdles and fences are easy to relocate which allows us to create a different jumping test and underfoot conditions whenever necessary.

A person wearing a black helmet and jacket riding a brown horse over a hedge in an outdoor landscape with green hills and a body of water in the background.
A person riding a horse jumping over logs during an equestrian event, with another person standing nearby on a grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
A jockey riding a brown horse as it jumps over a hurdle during a steeplechase race.

We’re lucky to have access to a wide range of terrains and gradient hills to train on, all within close proximity to the yard. From common land, roads, sand and grass, we can adapt the exercise to suit different types of horses at different stages of their training. We like to do varied things with the horses each day, it keeps their minds healthy and interested.

Two jockeys riding racehorses on a grassy field, with rolling hills in the background.
Seven people riding horses in a single file line along a dirt trail through a green hilly landscape with bushes and grass.
Four people riding horses on a dirt trail in a wooded area.

At Ogmore Farm we have access to 85 acres of good grass paddocks in varying sizes and locations. The grassland is sand based so it doesn’t get too wet and can be used all year round. Our horses spend most of their time out in the paddocks, in calm and relaxed surroundings. We love watching them wander the fields with their ears pricked and we really value this facility.

A brown horse lies on its side on a dirt racetrack, wearing a racing saddle and bridle, with a green field and trees in the background.
A man in outdoor clothing standing in a grassy field surrounded by several brown and black horses, gently touching one horse's nose.
Three brown horses grazing in a grassy field with seagulls flying overhead and trees in the background.

Our large airy barn contains spacious stables, with wide double doors at either end and a look out down one side. All of our facilities are conveniently close by, ensuring each horse enjoys the highest level of comfort.

A woman grooming a dark brown horse inside a stable, wearing a jacket with the acronym 'NAF' and five gold stars on the back.
A horse wearing a blanket standing in a stable, eating hay from a trough.
Row of horse stalls with black metal bars, wooden doors, and concrete block walls inside a stable.
Two women riding horses through a water crossing, smiling and splashing water, with greenery in the background.
A man with a beard and a black long-sleeve shirt talks to a rider on a brown horse in a grassy, hilly landscape during daytime. The rider wears a black helmet and jacket. The man appears to be giving instructions or reassurance.
A brown horse rolling on the dirt ground with dust flying around, near grassy and tree-covered hills in the background.
A man riding a chestnut horse through a shallow river with tall grass and trees in the background.
Five people riding horses on a sandy beach with hills and houses in the background.
Group of five people riding horses on a trail through a wooded area, with the lead rider looking directly at the camera.
Six people riding horses on a dirt trail in a hilly, grassy landscape in black and white.
Six people riding horses on a narrow dirt trail through a grassy, hilly landscape.
A man in a blue shirt and beige pants standing in a grassy field, feeding four brown horses with black manes, all with their heads lowered toward his hand, surrounded by green trees and rolling hills in the background.
A woman walks two horses through a shallow water crossing near a grassy area with stone walls and a fence in the background.
Three horseback riders crossing a shallow river with a person observing nearby.
Two brown horses with black manes drinking water from a metal trough with a large rock beside it in a green outdoor setting.
A man in a black jacket and hat gently petting a black horse with a brown horse behind him, in a grassy field.
Two people riding horses on a sandy trail surrounded by green trees and foliage.
A person riding a horse over a fallen log in a wooded area.
A jockey riding a horse jumps over an obstacle during a horse race on a track near a lake with a rainbow in the sky.
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