• “After looking very hard for a 13.2 pony that would be suitable for BYRDS but also safe enough to hack around and have fun on with a 12 year old child, we found Magic who was owned and trained by the Laughton’s. Since buying him in October last year my daughter has re-found her confidence to jump after nearly 3 years and is enjoying her riding and competing more than ever. The Laughtons, having their own children that ride, understand how important the right, well trained pony is and I would definitely buy from them again.”  Rachel Gregan, Sussex
  • “After looking for a young dressage horse we were offered Armada Floriana on loan. Alicia’s honesty and enthusiasm about the mare was very encouraging. I have now had Armada Floriana for 8 months, since a just backed three year old and she is everything I could have asked for! Her extravagant movement paired with her stunning temperament makes her a very special horse. Floriana is a true credit to the Armada stud and with Alicia’s ongoing support I hope for a very bright future with Armada Floriana. I would highly recommend Alicia and the Armada stud to anyone who is looking for a top quality horse and a fantastic service.” Abbie Newberry, Wiltshire
  • “I can’t recommend Alicia highly enough. I contacted her about an advert for a horse that sounded too good to be true.After seeing her, I decided to buy her and she has been absolutely everything that Alicia said.In a world where it’s difficult to get an honest representation of what you can buy, Alicia couldn’t have been more honest.Latona has an amazing temperament.Very kind and sweet which shows the level of kindness she has been shown.Alicia had her from 3 until 12.I am in my forties now and so reliability is everything to me.Alicia told me she was safe and always reliable and I have to admit that I took that with a pinch of salt but it’s all true!Latona has a really good mind and takes everything in her stride.I love her! Thanks so much Alicia!’ Anna Fullerton Batten, Berkshire
  • “I can not recommend Alicia and her team enough. My youngster is so content and happy growing up on youngstock livery at Armada Stud. They offer 5* care and fantastic facilities. Once I’d visited, I knew I didn’t want him anywhere else. I live over an hour away and know that he’s in the best possible hands.” Elinor Jenkins, Wales
  • ” I had every confidence that my filly would be taken care of with the utmost professionalism and attention and I have not been disappointed. They have gone above and beyond with her care, feeding and handling which is invaluable when raising youngstock”. Aimee Frankham, Wiltshire
  • “Alicia, Helena and all the team do a fantastic job in looking after all the equines at Armada Stud. My foal, Max, has been with them on livery for about a year now and they really do look after him so well which is greatly appreciated. The horses really do come first with great attention to their health and management, with plenty of grazing on good sized fields which are well kept and access to ad lib hay and haylage when it is needed. It is always a pleasure to visit and see Max who is so happy there and so content in his herd. I count myself as very lucky to have found such a great yard for Max to enjoy whilst he grows up over the next few years”. Janice Oram, Wiltshire