About

Photo of me taken around the late 1970's riding Reida (out of Delilah Bint Rafi by Indrani) at the Sherif Pyramind Stud.

I am Pauline Atkinson, a former Registered Nurse and lifelong horse woman. My yard and small stud is located near Ludlow in the stunning countryside of South Shropshire.  I am interested in endurance riding, horsemanship training and Crabbet Arabians. Horses have been an important part of my life for over 50 years. 

 My interest in Crabbet Arabians started in the late 1970's, although I didn't realise it at the time as my love was for Arabians. It is just that most of them in those days were Crabbets!

Keeping the horses as naturally as possible is very important to me. My horses are rarely stabled and live barefoot on a track system. Even my stallion has his own track, always with company and in sight of his harem.

Set in the beautiful countryside of South Shropshire, Whitton Park and its paddocks are surrounded by mature trees which provide natural shelter which ever direction the wind blows. 

We keep many of our horses on a track or paddock paradise system. We find it keeps both brood mares and stallion moving and in good condition. Hay is fed ad lib all year round. We also have traditional paddocks which we mainly use for mares with foals.

This facility is used for teasing, covering and foaling down. It is linked to our stallion's track system, he has access to this area most of the time which enables him freedom to roam and keep an eye on his harem. The various "yards" can be opened up or access closed which give us great flexibility.

We don't have a super fancy yard but we do pride ourselves on the quality of our care, attention to detail and giving our much loved Arabians freedom to behave as horses. We look forward to welcoming visitors should you choose to visit the stud.