at Middleham

in The Yorkshire Dales

One of the main attractions of Middleham are the many racehorses and stables based around the town. Middleham has a rich history in the training of racehorses.

Middleham is the northern centre for race-horse training. there are five training stables in Middleham town and eight more on the outskirts.

Visitors may awake to the gentle clip-clop of horseshoes walking from the surrounding stables to the gallops on Middleham moor. Throughout the morning the spectacle of thoroughbreds exercising on Middleham Moors, considered to be one of the best training grounds in the country, is something never to be forgotten. A stable visit can often be arranged.

Our Racing Breaks have become very popular, with visits to local stables and to race meetings - there are 6 within an hour's drive from Middleham.

The Warwich House Stables are now part of Mark Johnson Racing and continue to turn out winning horses.

Anyone who knows Andy Crook will confirm that he's one of the most open and friendly people in racing.

Over the last twenty seven years, Andy has gained invaluable experience of every aspect of the care and training of racehorses. He has worked his way up through the ranks - from Stable Lad to Head Lad, then Jockey and three years ago he became a Trainer in his own right.

His first season saw him reap eighteen winners and a prize money haul in excess of £100, 000

Andrew Crook Racing is based at Ashgill Stables in Middleham, North Yorkshire, the historic home of horseracing in the North of England

''Friendly, Efficient and Successful'' sums up Andrew Crook Racing and assures racehorse owners that both they themselves and their horses will receive the best of care and attention. This web site offers a flavour of the 'Andrew Crook Racing' experience

In only his second full season as a racehorse trainer, Andy Crook trained Ryalux to win the 2003 Scottish Grand National.

Every day of the year, rain shine or snow a parade of horses fill the streets of Middleham on their way to the gallops for their daily exercise. This is a wonderful sight that has to be seen to be believed.

As well as the local equestrian attractions, there are also several race courses all within a one hour drive of Middleham including:

• Ripon Racecourse
• Catterick Racecourse
• Sedgefield Racecourse
• Thirsk Racecourse
• York Racecourse
• Wetherby Racecourse