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Sutton Grange Stables aims to build a community of like minded trainers and riders who wish to achieve light and harmonious riding through correct dressage riding focusing on rider position and horse posture.

All the horses are on these things with 120g gold pellet in 3 wet scoops of speedibeat.  3 biscuits of hay morning and n...
07/08/2025

All the horses are on these things with 120g gold pellet in 3 wet scoops of speedibeat. 3 biscuits of hay morning and night, one lucerne 1 grass 1 teff, except pony who gets half the amount and only teff or grass. Also salt. I started with just the gold pellet (mineral balancer pellet) and speedibeat and not til I started adding the eo3 oil and the Preserve did I notice everyone got non bothered by anything.

My fat horses are not weight gaining. Gem and Paim have lost a little and no grass belly. Gems udders are not swollen in front and she isn’t as puffy all over. Her random spookiness this time of year is gone. Can move horses at night or any time and change paddocks and I have little to no fuss.

Apex topline builder for Paim as his paddock is dirt and needs a bit more protein. Gem is getting a litttle at the minute as our workload has increased a lot

Will never use a feed pellet again. My horses were originally on Zero and then vet recommendation of easisport but they were so fat and had to be fed kilos of it, then changed fk easi keeper which was half the amount and still no change in anything

Biggest difference is Ker stuff. Small feed. They are happier than ever in themselves.

I also feed Ranvet hoof pellet and pronature probiotic when needed but not all the time, their feet were growing too much on it 😳

06/08/2025

Everything has its place.

A horse that's new to being ridden, often called a "green horse," requires a nuanced approach to training.

While reins are essential for guiding and communicating, they should not be the primary or first method for stopping and turning a green horse.

Reliance on pulling:
Constantly relying on pulling the reins to stop can teach the horse to lean into the pressure, becoming "heavy" in the bridle and unresponsive.

Damaging the mouth:
Pulling can cause discomfort and even injury to the horse's sensitive mouth.

Conflict and anxiety:
When the reins are the primary mechanism, it can create a conflict between the rein pressure (telling the horse to stop/turn) and the rider's seat/legs (which may be encouraging movement), leading to confusion and anxiety for the horse.

Better to:

Start with the seat:
The most effective way to communicate to a horse is through your seat and core. Sit deep in the saddle, engage your core muscles, and subtly shift your weight.

Use the reins gently and strategically:
When needed, use light and steady pressure on the reins in conjunction with your seat and voice cues.

Emphasize release:
The moment the horse responds to your cues (even slightly), release the pressure on the reins and praise them. This teaches the horse to seek the release and understand the desired response.

Practice in a safe environment:
Begin training in an enclosed space like a round pen or arena to ensure safety and minimize distractions for a green horse.

If you're encountering significant challenges with a green horse or feel unsafe, seeking guidance from an experienced trainer is highly recommended.

First ride this week we don’t seem to have any memory of bucking or disuniting… will see if any returns tomorrow for a p...
01/08/2025

First ride this week we don’t seem to have any memory of bucking or disuniting… will see if any returns tomorrow for a poles and WE lesson 😂

I definitely did not expect to get any ribbons on the weekend let alone really beautiful ones with an incredibly generou...
29/07/2025

I definitely did not expect to get any ribbons on the weekend let alone really beautiful ones with an incredibly generous voucher from The Goddess and Horse. Thank you Elmore Equestrian Club.

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