Farringtons Coloured Horses - www.farringtonscolouredhorses.co.uk

I am really sorry to hear about all the problem horses sold by these guys but just had to write to tell you about my experience with them. I went looking for a cheap happy hacker and chose a mare called Cilla, now Blossom and paid £1600 for her. Bloss had only just been broken at 9, that was obvious, but as a relatively experienced rider that did not put me off. I have now had 3 years with my 'pocket rocket' who has turned out to be a brilliant pony with not a mean bone in her body. I am not connected in any way to Farrington's but thought I should put another side to the story. They are not all bad.

After a very bad personal experience dealing with these people I feet other people should be warned. I brought about two years ago what I was told a quiet happy hacker ideal for a novice getting back into riding. From the day it was delivered the nightmare started. The horse turned out to be the total opposite from when i trialed him at their yard. The horse was returned and i was promised a refund or a replacement, Neither of which materialised so i took them to the small claims court and won my case. I came into contact with other people who were also claiming their money back. After a lot of perseverance I have regained most of the money owed, but there is still money outstanding. If you are going through a similar situation with these people don't give up.

I have just purchased my first little 13.2hh for my grand daughter who is totally delighted our mare is just as described the staff were so helpful and they didn't seem to mind the numerous visits and questions that we made. We feel that our purchase was just perfect and totally worth every penny as she is just as they described her an ideal family cob she passed her vetting with flying colours and was even reshoed upon purchase can't recommend highly enough.

i brought a horse from farringtons a few weeks ago was the best thing i ever did! I was told to go there by a friend who had also purchased her horse from there. the best family cob we could of hoped for and was exactly as decribed on the phone, the staff was very friendly and understood myself and my daughters needs to the letter. I would recommend anyone to go here I will definetly be visiting a second time!

Horses need to be worked with and generally handled to be assessed correctly and matched to the right owner. We bought what we thought was a nice placid easy to handle horse and tried to work with her but we could not win. The only way to pick her feet up to get the farrier to be able to trim them was with a vet to give 2 lots of shots before the farrier - who is excellent - could get near her rears.The advisor offered to take her back and 'exchange her' the only way to get him by phone is to keep ringing on a different phone each time as the original number shows who the caller is and he wont speak to you if he is aware of any issue...We were told a month ago that there were no sutable horses to exchange for ..... strange that! After reading other reviews I have sold the horse and for peanuts because of the on going problem, and have bought a lovely horse from elsewhere. If you are lucky enough to buy a horse from them with out problems, that's lucky!! This horse didn't just have a few problems she is dangerous and certainly should not be anywhere near young children. We considered court action because she was not 'fit for purpose' but I just wanted the whole sad story to end... So, Buyer beware and as for the 'yes you can exchange' - there wont be that option in reality which is odd when all they deal with is safe family cobs. My farrier and vet are appauled and the family are very unhappy. If you are thinking of buying a horse my advice has to be look elsewhere or be aware of the potential problems..... One very unhappy buyer - lucky to still have limbs in tact!

Buyer beware, i had a horse from Farrington's a while ago i had dealings with the owners who seemed nice enough people but turned out to be a pair of rip offs. Mt horse was totally unsuitable so phoned them at 1st they couldn't car less then eventually agreed to take it back and find me a new one, i water months and nothing no horse no money and it appears this is there pattern. I have been left with nothing but wish someone would give these people what they deserve anyone thinking if buying from these people STAY AWAY.

Hi,

I purchased a horse of these people and it has turned out to be totally unsuitable.

They are unwilling to discuss and have issue court proceeding to get my money back.

Do not trust them or you will be in the same boat as me.

I bought a horse from Farringtons last year, it was stated in the description she was a confidence giver etc, but unfortunately turned out to be a bucking bronco!, so we sent her back. We also realised she had had a foal recently weaned off her shortly before buying which our vet confirms, although we were told she had had a foal they failed to inform us exactly when despite being asked several times - we never got a straight answer and that remains a fact to this day. 9 months on we're still waiting for a suitable horse, phone calls, texts and emails are ignored by them, even when we do get through on the rare occasion there's always an excuse, changing phone contracts, phone broken, not working etc, amongst other things. we originally bought this horse as suitable for our children,( none older than 9), they were happy to state she was safe and a confidence giver, after her bucking bronco episode we couldn't allow our children near her. I'm only writing this to inform people this company cannot be trusted and to think twice before purchasing from them. We're not saying do not buy from them but be very careful and check everything thoroughly. We are now so fed up we are pressing ahead with the next step, they can't ignore the courts.

Really enjoyed my experience with farringtons no problem with veiwing/vetting/staff or the pony we brought will definetly be going back there for my daughters! :) thanks farringtons

I paid a deposit and the horse I agreed to buy failed it's 2 stage vetting due to lameness. That was 10 days ago and still no sign of the money, I have made formal demand on them so I hope that I don[t gave to take them to the small claims court and report them to Trading Standards, We shall see.