About Us - Stroud Farm Services

About Stroud Farm Services

Started in 1979, Stroud Farm Services is a local business providing the local rural community with Agricultural, Equestrian and Pet feed, Clothing and Supplies. We pride ourselves on our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service. Our small team of staff has a wealth of experience and we are always happy to meet and talk with our customers at our shop in Chalford situated just off the A419.

We carry a wide range of feed, bedding,hardware, timber, pet products along with equestrian and country clothing and will work hard to ensure that all your needs are met. We are always happy to order in new products if requested.

We offer free delivery to our account customers, covering a very wide area, and our dedicated team of drivers work extremely hard to make sure that our customers receive their orders as soon as possible.

Stroud Farm Services mission is to provide a high quality, friendly, knowledgeable service offering animal feeds, products and advice to all members of our rural community.

Meet Our Staff

Our Stroud Farm Services team all have an interest in the countryside and hold a vast knowledge between them covering a love of Horses, Agriculture, Pets and Smallholdings. Our aim is to share this knowledge and expertise with our customers giving them the best personal service available.

Matthew TurnerDirector

Matt has been a local business man for the past twenty years. Always friendly and approachable, Matt is happy to help with all your enquiries and you can also contact him with any account queries and quotes. His interests include skiing, shooting and occasionally riding a horse.

Fiona TurnerDirector + RSQP

Fiona has her own horses and dogs at home and is a fully qualified R-SQP and can supply and prescribe animal meds/wormers etc. for companion animals, equines and farm animals.
She mainly runs the equine department of the shop but turns her hand to all areas when needed.
When not at work, you will find Fi with the horses.

John MerrettSales Manager

John has worked for the business since he was sixteen and there isn’t much he doesn’t know! He is warehouse manager and can advise on most things from fencing and plumbing to feeding as well as repairing the odd electric fencer. John has horses, dogs, chickens and ferrets at home.

Louise MillsRSQP Sales Assistant

Louise joined the business in 2016 having previously worked at Waitrose and the delicatessen in Stroud as well as a local livery yard. She mainly runs the pet section of the shop. She keeps everything super tidy and organised and is always happy to help you with any queries. She is now also a fully qualified R-SQP. Louise has a large family and enjoys horse riding in her spare time.

Lisa BrazingtonRSQP Sales Assistant

Lisa is a part time member of the team and is here on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. She has a very bubbly and sociable personality and is a fully qualified R-SQP.
Outside of work, Lisa rides her horse and spends time with her young family and black Labrador!

Steve GobleDriver/Warehouse Operatvie

Steve can be found making deliveries across the district. Always on the go and full of energy, Steve is happy to go the extra mile to make your delivery in good time. Steve mainly delivers to the North of the shop and regularly delivers as far up as Moreton-in Marsh.

Nigel CarpenterDriver/Warehouse Operative

Nigel is one of our delivery drivers making drops across a wide local area. He is also a keen Gloucester Rugby supporter. Nigel mainly delivers to the south of the store and makes sure his Gloucester flag is prominent in the van (especially when he is in the Bath area!).

Mandy BurrowsRSQP Sales Assistant + Business Support Manager

Mandy joined the team as a part time member and is a fully qualified R-SQP. She has a lovely, jolly personality and is always happy to help advise on our products.
Mandy lives on a farm with her family and when not in work, likes to ride horses, walk her patterdale cross and spend time with her family and friends.

Ali CrookSales Assistant

Ali is a part time member of the team and has worked in the equine industry for over 20 years. She is a kind, lovely lady bringing extensive amounts of knowledge to the shop.
When not working she loves to socialize with her family and friends and visit her horse Bazil!

Daisy CoveyGeneral Manager

Daisy is our General Manager and a full time member of the team. She is passionate about animals and has horses, dogs & parrots!
She has mainly been involved in the Logistics/Warehousing industry previous to working for us as well as an IT Distribution company.
Daisy is a happy and cheerful member of the team, who is always happy to help with any query in the shop or warehouse.

Scott CoveyOperations Manager

Scott is our Operations Manager and is a full time member of the team. He manages the warehouse and delivery side of the business.
He has had lots of experience working in the Logistics/Warehousing industry and for the two years previous to working for us, has worked on the helpdesk of an IT department.
Scott has dogs, parrots and occasionally gets on one of his wife’s’ horses.

Madeleine RidgeSales Assistant

Maddy is one of our Sales Assistants and is a full time member of the team.
She is a qualified riding instructor and has worked in the equine industry for most of her career.
She has a happy, funny personality and can always put a smile on your face. She is a very hard worker and always will to go the extra mile for our customers.

Abi EinzigSales Assistant

Abi is one of our full time Sales Assistants. She is a qualified riding instructor and also previous to working for us has been a Nurse for many years.
She loves animals and has a horse of her own.
Abi has a lovely, calm personality and is always happy to help with any query.

Rhys DavisWarehouse Apprentice

Rhys is our full time warehouse apprentice, who joined the team in October 2020. You can usually find him in our warehouse, where he is always friendly, enthusiastic and happy to help.
When not at work Rhys enjoys going for rides on his motorbike and spending time with friends.

Rowan SkingleySales Assistant

Rowan is a part time sales assistant who works in the shop on a Thursday morning and Sunday.
She loves animals and has ridden horses for most of her life. She is currently attending the Royal Agricultural University where she is studying
Rowan has a kind and delightful personality and is always happy to help.