Deb Harrison, Author at Campion Equestrian

Campion Equestrian on Social Media

July 21, 2025July 16, 2025 by Deb Harrison

In addition to our website, you can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin.

Facebook – “Campion Equestrian Construction”

We are very active on our Facebook Page, we post quite regularly and all our work from the past 4 years is there on our Page.

We have almost 950 followers on Facebook. We really do appreciate all the likes, follows, shares, tags and comments!

Our content includes: “recent job started” posts, these show the job we are currently working on and we update the post by adding progress photos at different stages of the build in “real time”. These progress photos demonstrate not only the quality of our work, but you can also see the quality of the materials we use.

Our “recent job completed” posts– these are showcase photos of the completed build.

We also post updates of our Sponsored Riders; Rachel Skeffington and Rosie Summers, when they are out and about competing.

Winners of the class we sponsor, the 80cm Open Pony, at Codham Park Equestrian are also shared on our Page.

Photos and videos sent to us by our Customers’ using their new facilities installed by us – we love seeing these!

On occasion, the odd “personal post,” of our own Pony “Emily”, competing will find its way on to the Business Page! Or our 8 month old Golden Retriever Puppy, “Henry” will make the odd appearance!

As and when we have “memories” these are shared on our page too.

There are 18, “100% recommend” Reviews on our Facebook Page, re-assuring for anyone facing the daunting task of choosing their Contractor.

Instagram – “campionequestrian”

“Finished article” photos are posted on our Instagram Page.

We have just over 200 followers

Linkedin – “Campion Equestrian Construction Limited”

As above, only “finished article” photos are posted on our Linkedin Page. We have a very small following of just over 50 followers

We appreciate any feedback on the content you would like to see on any of our Social Media sites!

Case Study: New Hall School, Learn-to-Ride Centre

February 18, 2026June 18, 2025 by Deb Harrison

We were recently awarded the job of building a brand new equestrian facility for New Hall School, Chelmsford, Essex, for their Learn-to-Ride Centre.

Officially launched at their Open Day on 3rd May 2025, the new Learn-to-Ride Centre allows New Hall to support every rider from Beginner to National Competitor. It enables them to start riding lessons on site and offer the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport, a vocational qualification in which students can offer riding for one of the performance elements.

The new facilities include;

30m x 50m Manège with a Martin Collins Clopf fibre surface and

Stable Block comprising of 4 No Stables, Hay Barn, Tack Room & Wash Bay

Alongside the two, state-of-the-art Equestrian Riding Simulators, one focusing on Dressage with advanced capabilities and the other, an Eventing Simulator which supports Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country, the Learn-to-Ride Centre offers exceptional facilities, and is situated in an absolutely stunning setting.

Campion Equestrian Construction are proud to have been involved in a project which will promote and encourage riding at the School for many years to come.

Photos and a Demo Video of the Learn-to-Ride Centre project are in the Gallery section of our website, click on the link here

Essex Young Farmers Show, Chelmsford, Essex, 2025

February 18, 2026May 26, 2025 by Deb Harrison

The Show: We love visiting this Show! This year was our third year of visiting and it just gets bigger and better every year. There is so much to see and do: Livestock, Equestrian, Horticulture, Rural Crafts & Shopping and Trade Stands.

There are numerous displays to watch in the Show Rings, including the Motorcycle Display Team, Carriage Driving Demo, Lawn Mower Racing and Tug of War. We particularly enjoyed watching the Essex Police Dog Section display with the Police Dogs catching Colin the Criminal!

Our Sponsored Rider: The highlight of our day was watching our Sponsored Rider, Rachel Skeffington and the lovely Rosie, doing the Dressage to Music Demo in the Equine Ring. Rachel and Rosie did an amazing Demo, they make us so proud to be their Sponsor.

Our Customer: We popped in to our Customer, New Hall School’s Stand, which was showcasing the Equestrian facilities they have at the School.

In addition to the brand new 30m x 50m Manège we have recently installed for them and the new Stable Block, which is being erected this week. They also have two Equestrian Simulators, one of which was on their Stand for Show visitors to try.

Henry: Henry, our 7 month old Golden Retriever puppy came with us to the Show. He was a really good boy and thoroughly enjoyed himself. He experienced lots of new sights and sounds and met loads of new four legged friends (including Rosie after the Dressage Demo) ate his first Ice Cream and then slept in the car all the way home!

Save the Date: We are looking forward to next years’ Show on Sunday 17th May 2026!

Equestrian Concrete Bases

April 23, 2025April 22, 2025 by Deb Harrison

We’re a little bit proud of our Concrete bases!

So when we’re on site and a new Stable Block or American Barn is erected, we hear “oooh, it’s amazing”, “wow, that’s stunning”!

Err, hold on a second, what about the all important concrete base that “amazing” stable block or “stunning” American Barn is sitting on?!

The Concrete Base is often, (actually, always!) overlooked, yet it’s such an important part of the overall build.

So yes, we do get a little offended, but I guess we’re kind of used to it now!

Quality

We can lay a quality concrete base for your Stable Block or American Barn.

We use a RC35 Concrete Mix with added fibres for strength and a urine resistant additive.

We use K Forms as an expansion joint for longevity as opposed to wood, (which will rot in time).

We install concrete dished drains during the construction of the base which takes the water away from the yard and integrated removable silt buckets.

During the construction of the base, ducting for mains services is also laid.

Once the Concrete Base is completed, a single course of engineering bricks is then laid for your building to be sited on, this acts as a dampcourse and helps further protect the timber frame of the buildings.

Other Bases

Horse Walker Bases, Muck Clamps, Driveways, Pathways etc

Size

It was always difficult to capture the sheer scale of some of the concrete bases we had built, until we started using the Drone. By far the largest base we have built was for a Stable Block comprising of 4 No Stables, Tack Room and Corner Barn, an American Barn 10.2m x 7.2m, Muck Clamp and a yard area. Photo below, digger and car for scale!

Construction

There are step by step photos of how we construct our bases in the gallery section of our website, click on the link here.

Note to self: remember to compliment the Contractor on the Concrete Base as well as the Stable Block…

Codham Park Equestrian Sponsorship 2025

April 23, 2025March 13, 2025 by Deb Harrison

We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring a Class at Codham Park Equestrian again this year!

This year we will be sponsoring the 80cm Open (Pony) Class.

Codham Park is a local venue for us here at Campion Equestrian, we are so lucky to have such a great venue close by, our very own “Emily Campion” often competes there and so do our Sponsored Riders.

We would like to wish everyone a fantastic 2025 season!

You’re Safe with Us

March 13, 2025February 15, 2025 by Deb Harrison

Experienced: We have almost twenty years’ experience in Equestrian Construction. We have designed and constructed numerous equestrian facilities for our Customers’

Reputable: Don’t take our word for it, see the reviews we have been left by our Customers! The majority of our work comes from good old fashioned “word of mouth”

Quality: We have Customers who would be happy to show you their facilities built buy us (depending on your area). This is the best way to see the quality of our work

Our Slogan – “proud to put my name to it”

Legitimate: We are registered at Companies House, Vat Registered and have an online presence.

Insured: We have Public and Product Liability Insurance

Reliable: We will be on site as previously arranged (weather permitting)

Trustworthy: We provide a written quotation and we won’t charge you a penny more

Horse Aware: We have horses too! We are considerate, careful and aware of our 4 legged customers

Tidy: We will leave you with a clean, clear and tidy site

From a Single Stable, to a brand new Equestrian Yard

February 18, 2026January 9, 2025 by Deb Harrison

“From Conception to Design, through Planning to Construction – with our experienced and knowledgeable Planning and Construction Teams, Campion Equestrian Construction can turn your ideas, large or small, into a quality, aesthetically pleasing build, which we are confident will meet, if not exceed, your expectations”.

Back in 2022, we were delighted to be awarded the job of creating a brand new Equestrian Yard for our Customer. There was an empty field, it was literally a blank canvas!

We worked closely with our Customer during the design stages of the build to ensure we incorporated all our Customers’ requirements, in addition to creating a safe and practical yard. Drawing on our experience, we were able to offer helpful advice and suggestions throughout the design process, enhancing our Customers’ vision.

Once the design stage was completed, the Planning Consultant with whom we work alongside, submitted the planning application on behalf of our Customer. Once planning permission was granted, we were able to commence with the build.

Regular contact with our Customer continued throughout the build and as the yard evolved we were able to make any changes required, as and when they arose, adapting and tweaking as things progressed (we do find seeing the project in real life is often different to seeing the design on paper.)

Providing a quality product for our Customer is our top priority, the high specification of the Stable Block, the quality Concrete Base we laid for the Stables to be sited on (using K forms as opposed to wooden shuttering for longevity), the quality timber we use to construct our Arena’s and the sleeper edged Driveway and Carpark, all contributed to the overall completed look of the finished yard.

The yard comprised of:

20m x 50m Arena
20m x 20m Turnout Pen
Stable Block comprising of 4 No. Stables, 1 No. Wash Bay, 2 No. Corner Stores, 1 No. Machinery Store and 1 No. Feed Store
Stable Base
Yard Area

Muck Clamp
Car Park
Drive
Associated Landscaping
Post & Rail perimeter and paddock fencing

Photos of the completed yard are in our Gallery under the heading “Brand New Equestrian Yard – Showcase Photos”, to see the photos please click on the link here.

Our Year in one Photo 2023/2024

December 15, 2025December 14, 2024 by Deb Harrison

Happy 4th Birthday, Campion Equestrian Construction!
30.11.2023 – 30.11.2024

We were awarded some fantastic jobs this year, including 3 brand new yards!

We have built;

Stable Blocks
an American Barn
a Hay Barn
Concrete Bases
Arena’s (with a variety of surfaces)
Lunge Pens
Turnout Pens
Muck Clamps
Car Parks & Driveways
Post & Rail Fencing

and completed;
Arena Refurbishments &
Arena Gradings

We have created a photo of the highlights of our year: “Our Year in one Photo”

Your Horse & Country Magazine

December 27, 2024November 14, 2024 by Deb Harrison

Autumn Cover for Horse & Country Magazine

We have an advert in the Autumn 2024 edition of Your Horse & Country Magazine!

Your Horse & Country Magazine is the UK’s largest freely distributed, seasonal Equestrian and Country lifestyle magazine, with a readership of 120,000 per edition.

The Autumn addition is now available on their website; there are 116 pages of informative articles, advertisements and some beautiful Equestrian properties for sale.

www.yourhorseandcountrymagazine.com

Don’t forget to take a look at our advert on Page 111!