Mares gallop ahead on stables plan after funding deal
A Worcestershire farm has been transformed into a modern racing stables after its owners secured a new funding deal.
Steve and Anita Mares invested in Rock Farm, Worcester earlier this year and during the past six months, they have completely renovated the 110-acre site, creating a purpose-built stables with the capacity to train up to 100 horses.
The farm includes high quality training and exercise areas, as well as an on-site vet, Equispa and horse solarium. This has done to ensure that horses receive the best possible care and medical treatment while living at the stables.
The team has also completely revamped the old farmhouse, creating a luxury suite where owners can relax and have refreshments while visiting their horses.
The Mares’ have rented to the farm to experienced trainers Daniel and Clare Loughnane, who have since opened their business, DML Racing, at the site.
Steve Mares said: “We believe that the business has the potential to become one of the UK’s leading racing stables, and we’re already receiving lots of interest from horse owners across the country.
“Daniel and Clare have managed stables and trained horses for more than 15 years. Their experience, combined with the outstanding facilities, will ensure that both owners and their horses receive the highest standard of care and training while working with us.”
The project was secured with the help of a finance deal from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Mark Smith, relationship manager for Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “The new stables is fantastic, and there are already 60 horses at the site that are receiving excellent care and training from the team.
“The business is also becoming an important part of the local economy, and since opening, it’s created 12 new jobs for people in the local area.”
Pictured: Trainer Daniel Mark Loughnane, Steve Mares, of Trueline Expaned Products, Mark Smith, of from Lloyds Bank, Anita Mares and Clare Loughnane at the new stables of DML Racing.
