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Here we tell some of the stories from the yard in our own words! There have been many tales to tell over the past decade, about the staff, the owners and of course the horses, so we aim to capture some of the stories here!











Posted | Saturday 09 December 2023










from the York Evening Press, 25th July 1998




Posted | Monday 24 July 2023












Posted | Friday 30 June 2023












Posted | Monday 28 November 2022










He is an absolute treasure to be around, he's now known as Dream Boy as it's been a lifelong dream to own a thoroughbred.




Posted | Sunday 02 October 2022










He’s beginning to trust us, he’s a very willing and brave chap.




Posted | Friday 30 September 2022










We all have to start somewhere ... in the early days I worked for my brother Peter.




Posted | Thursday 29 September 2022










The other day she encountered a burst water pipe and didn't even blink an eye! She was as good as gold, she’s unflappable.




Posted | Tuesday 27 September 2022












Posted | Sunday 18 September 2022










He makes it easy and everyone thinks he’s an angel. So happy with how well he's taken to learning new things. He impresses me everyday, under saddle and snoozing.




Posted | Thursday 15 September 2022










The foals are growing and enjoying the summer in the paddocks.




Posted | Saturday 10 September 2022












Posted | Wednesday 03 August 2022












Posted | Thursday 28 July 2022












Posted | Thursday 28 July 2022










A look at the foals of 2022 as they enjoy the summer sunshine out in the fields.




Posted | Monday 18 July 2022










Catterick treat from the Italian maestro




Posted | Sunday 03 July 2022












Posted | Sunday 26 June 2022










Pictures of the mares and foals enjoying the springtime in the extensive paddocks here at Mick & David Easterby's.




Posted | Sunday 15 May 2022










La Rav is the first horse to carry the new red and white silks




Posted | Friday 13 May 2022










A look at some of the foals of 2022




Posted | Monday 09 May 2022










Simon Windle has a number of horses in training and here we find out more about the horses and what makes Simon tick both on and off the track.




Posted | Tuesday 03 May 2022












Posted | Friday 29 April 2022










Ex-racehorse Abwab enjoying life after racing




Posted | Tuesday 26 April 2022










Thank you to everyone who came along!




Posted | Sunday 12 September 2021












Posted | Saturday 28 August 2021










The Silver Bell and memories of Lanark racecourse




Posted | Friday 27 August 2021










Seven times winner now enjoying a new career




Posted | Monday 19 July 2021










Grandson of Galileo revisited the scene of his his grandfather's greatest hour




Posted | Monday 19 July 2021










A few words about my good friend Linda Folwell who we sadly lost earlier this week




Posted | Friday 21 May 2021










Confectionery based rides and costumes. It's all coming to Sheriff Hutton.




Posted | Thursday 01 April 2021












Posted | Thursday 24 December 2020










A short feature about the remarkable work of the Injured Jockeys' Fund at The Jack Berry House in Malton




Posted | Tuesday 24 November 2020










All the benefits of racehorse ownership for just £100 a month!




Posted | Sunday 22 November 2020










Remembering Blue Spinnaker who lost his life in October 2020 protecting the yearlings from poachers.




Posted | Sunday 04 October 2020












Posted | Saturday 12 September 2020












Posted | Sunday 06 September 2020










Exciting new Syndicate with three young horses




Posted | Sunday 12 July 2020












Posted | Saturday 30 May 2020










Looking for somewhere for your racehorse to enjoy a holiday?




Posted | Saturday 18 April 2020










Can you beat our staff with this belated Christmas Quiz?




Posted | Sunday 26 January 2020












Posted | Wednesday 22 January 2020












Posted | Friday 13 December 2019










A trawl through the Easterby family archives unearths a proper scallywag




Posted | Wednesday 11 December 2019










We have used this recipe to bake bread for many many years! Hope you find it helpful.




Posted | Sunday 17 November 2019












Posted | Monday 23 September 2019












Posted | Sunday 15 September 2019










Bankawi won her first race in July 2019. Here are some pictures of her when she was a foal with her dam, Whitby.




Posted | Wednesday 24 July 2019












Posted | Thursday 04 July 2019












Posted | Tuesday 02 July 2019












Posted | Monday 01 July 2019










We have been taking honey this evening as the hives are thriving




Posted | Wednesday 24 April 2019










Francesca Cumani popped into the yard over Easter




Posted | Monday 22 April 2019












Posted | Thursday 04 April 2019










Twice placed in the Grand National, Mr Snugfit was one of the best steeplechasers I have trained here at New House Farm. The story is one of twists and turns and this is a very much abridged version of what happened.




Posted | Friday 08 March 2019












Posted | Thursday 07 February 2019












Posted | Saturday 26 January 2019












Posted | Thursday 24 January 2019










A wonderful turnout for the Sheriff Hutton Point-to-Point in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. A huge thank you to everyone who came along, and we hope you had a great day's racing.




Posted | Sunday 13 January 2019










My Old Piano was trained by David Easterby and later by Steph Easterby. He retired from racing in 2018, his final career statistics showing an amazing 32 victories.




Posted | Saturday 10 November 2018












Posted | Friday 26 October 2018










Thanks to everyone who came along!




Posted | Sunday 16 September 2018












Posted | Monday 20 August 2018










Latest on the 2018 foals




Posted | Monday 23 July 2018












Posted | Sunday 22 July 2018










The dry weather has been an ideal time to put in some new drains on the Point-to-Point course. Here I'll tell you what we're up to.




Posted | Wednesday 27 June 2018












Posted | Tuesday 27 February 2018












Posted | Thursday 18 January 2018










Some pictures from our first Laura Mason Syndicate Open Day, making lots of new friends!




Posted | Saturday 02 December 2017










As the jumps season gathers pace the jumpers are sharpening up their skills.




Posted | Thursday 09 November 2017










Our syndicate filly has been ridden for the first time today!




Posted | Thursday 02 November 2017












Posted | Monday 16 October 2017












Posted | Friday 06 October 2017










Nine runners at four different courses, horses to exercise, plenty going on at the yard this morning!




Posted | Saturday 30 September 2017












Posted | Tuesday 19 September 2017












Posted | Monday 18 September 2017












Posted | Monday 04 September 2017












Posted | Sunday 03 September 2017










The foals are growing nicely and enjoying the plentiful space in the fields.




Posted | Sunday 13 August 2017










Matt Swarbrick at Minster Equine gives us the low down on the new technology to examine the upper respiratory tract




Posted | Friday 11 August 2017










Thank you to everyone who came along to the Sunday Lunch in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.




Posted | Sunday 16 July 2017










Photos of our mares and foals from last week.




Posted | Sunday 25 June 2017












Posted | Wednesday 31 May 2017












Posted | Tuesday 09 May 2017










From time to time we need to put a new surface on the gallops. This is what we use and how we replace it.




Posted | Tuesday 02 May 2017










Fifty years ago




Posted | Thursday 20 April 2017










To celebrate my 86th birthday here's some photos from when I was a little bit younger.




Posted | Thursday 30 March 2017










We look at the highlights of a fantastic year which saw 62 winners and some big race victories.




Posted | Sunday 01 January 2017










A story which spans several generations of the Black family, going back to a chance meeting in the 1950s on a farm in Raskelf.




Posted | Saturday 10 December 2016










At the start of 2000, Buzz the Agent's career - and also his life - hung in the balance. But this tough gelding was to return to the track in a manner that surprised everyone.




Posted | Sunday 04 December 2016













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