Run by Stef Harris, a former equine veterinary surgeon, Harris Hounds offers professional, knowledgeable and personalised equine care, giving you peace of mind that your horses are in experienced and caring hands.

I qualified as a veterinary surgeon (Nottingham, 2015) and have since had many years of experience working in equine practice, alongside ongoing roles within the veterinary industry and charities such as the Blue Cross. I also spent 12 months in a specialist equine hospital in California completing my internship!

Whether you need holiday cover or an extra pair of experienced hands, you can relax knowing your horse is in safe, knowledgeable, and caring hands.

  • Turnout & Bringing In

  • Mucking Out & Yard Duties

Services can include:

  • Mucking out and bedding down

  • Hay and haynet preparation

  • Filling and checking water

  • Feeding and preparing feeds

  • Rug changes

  • General stable and yard tidying

  • Poo-picking

  • Holiday & Full-Care Cover

Our holiday care can include:

  • Morning and evening visits

  • Feeding, hay and fresh water

  • Turnout and bringing in

  • Mucking out

  • Rug changes as required

  • Daily welfare checks

  • Updates and photos for reassurance

  • Medication & Additional Care

We can discuss routine medication administration, additional welfare checks and support for horses with specific care requirements, subject to the nature of the care needed and appropriate arrangements being in place.

  • Vet & Farrier Attendance

Can't get away from work for a veterinary or farrier appointment?

We can attend by prior arrangement to bring your horse in, prepare them, hold them where appropriate and provide assistance during routine appointments.

  • Grooming & Exercise

Additional services such as grooming, in-hand walking and groundwork may be available by arrangement, depending on your horse's needs, temperament and the work required.

Our Equine Services

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Travel Charges

Harris Hounds is based in Wixford, Alcester, and we are delighted to provide equine care throughout the surrounding area.

Travel within 3 miles of Wixford is included in our standard service prices.

For yards located further afield, the following additional travel charges apply per visit:

  • Over 3–5 miles: £3

  • Over 5–8 miles: £5

  • Over 8–12 miles: £8

  • Over 12 miles: Quoted individually

Distances are calculated using the practical driving route from our Wixford base.

For regular bookings, multiple daily visits or extended holiday care, a personalised travel rate may be available.

All travel charges will be confirmed before your booking is accepted.

Why Choose Harris Hounds?

  • Veterinary-qualified professional

  • Lifelong experience with horses

  • Fully insured & DBS checked

  • Calm, confident and reliable handling

  • Care tailored to your horse’s routine

Getting Started

Before accepting a new equine care booking, we arrange an initial meeting at your yard to get to know you and your horses.

This gives us an opportunity to discuss their daily routine, feeding requirements, handling preferences, medical needs and emergency arrangements, ensuring we can provide the best possible care.

Whether you need occasional assistance, regular yard support or holiday cover, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch to discuss your horses' needs and request a personalised quote.

📍 Based in Wixford, Alcester, Warwickshire

📧 harris.hounds.walks@gmail.com

📞 07825 345204

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