When Jeff Thomas moved into Tally Ho Farm in 1986, the site was not automatically suggestive of a successful business. The farm had been poorly maintained and, apart from a few calves and pigs, the previous owners had run a small farm shop from the garage.

The first task was to remove the older buildings and erect two large horse barns. This gave the farm the facility to hold 50 horses and is now run as a riding and livery yard.