Four Hooves

21/09/2022

Would you recognise a case of colic if you saw it?

Did you know, colic is one of the most common causes of death in horses? Colic is a potentially life-threatening disease, so it is important that you contact your vet immediately if your horse is showing any of the following symptoms:

👉 Restless and agitated – e.g. trying to lie down, repeatedly rolling
👉 Abdominal pain – e.g. kicking at the belly, pawing at the ground
👉 Eating less or fewer (if any) droppings being passed
👉 Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, abnormal gum colour, or abrasions over the eyes
👉 Tired or lethargic – e.g., lying down more than usual, dull, and depressed

If you would like further advice on colic, you can call our friendly advice team on 01953 497 238

18/09/2022

Thank you to all who is involved, the service tomorrow us going to be one like no other 💔

We are thinking of the Mounted Police, Household Cavalry, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and all the service men and women, who have been working so hard to prepare the horses ahead of the Queen’s funeral procession.

Thank you for your service, dedication, and impeccable turnout.

You are all in our thoughts during this period of national mourning.

📸 Credit Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

16/09/2022

Live coverage of the cross-country from the World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy

08/09/2022

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28/06/2022

An amazing opportunity for someone xx

We have an exciting opportunity here at Belwade Farm. We are looking for full time rehabilitation grooms. As part of your role you will have the opportunity to work alongside our specialist grooms, vets, physio and farrier with support towards continued learning and personal development.
We are looking for an individual who is willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as being responsible for a dedicated list of horses undergoing rehabilitation. Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in handling a range of horses including youngsters. The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and people skills are essential.
This is a full time permanent position working 40 hours per week. Weekend working will be necessary.
Free shared onsite staff accommodation is offered.
If you would like to join us and help us achieve our vision which is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding whilst developing your own equine skills, then please apply online by following the link. https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/about-us/our-people/work-with-us

24/06/2022

So my life has been rather busy since Matthew joined us 8weeks ago, but how time has flown!! He has been enjoying the company of his big brother, and meeting all our animals. Little Matthew has also been joining me on dog walks and helping me bring Little Harry pony back into work so hopefully his older brother can enjoy some lovely rides on him over the summer holidays 💜

I am still on Maternity leave, though I have started visiting a couple of my regular clients if they are needing any one of assistance etc.

Life with two kids is definitely a juggle, along side lots of entertainment and enjoyment at times too making it very rewarding.

Working again is something I will look towards when both boys are bigger, and so less dependant. Saying this I am still happy to help or give advise etc if required.
Feel free to get in touch if you have a query/need assistance - if I can make things work around childcare or I deem it safe for me to work alongside having Matthew along with me, I will be happy to help.

Best wishes

Laura 🐾💜🐎💕🐴

15/06/2022

🥺😭💜

Burgie Horse Trials

After 45 years of national and international eventing competitions it is with a heavy heart that we announce that the British Eventing Horse Trails to be held on 3rd July 2022 will be the final Horse Trials at Burgie.

From humble beginnings in 1977 through the flourishing years of the late ’90 and early 2000’s, Burgie grew to being one of the largest competitor Three Day Events in the world, with the core objectives of good fun and good sport. Many future equine champions have cut their Three-Day Event teeth on the hills at Burgie and the great and good from the eventing world have enjoyed the long daylight days and fabulous views from the top of the hill.

This has been a very difficult family decision, as all of us at Burgie are well aware of the enormous contributions that have been made over the years to make Burgie so internationally synonymous with the sport and the significant community which has embraced the venue from around Scotland. It is testament to this community that there are still key team members and volunteers from the original event in 1977 that will be active for the final running on the 3rd July 2022 and we would like to pay tribute to the hard working Horse Trials Committee and the many volunteers whom have made this event so great over so many years and who have given so much time, energy, and hard work into the running of eventing at Burgie over the past 45 years.

We are also sincerely grateful for the years of commitment made by the riders, owners, sponsors and so many more who have embraced Burgie Horse Trials and embodied all that is good about the sport of eventing.

We hope the sun will shine and everyone will have fun on Sunday 3rd July.

Best wishes

The Lochore f

14/06/2022

An amazing opportunity for someone, with a great physio team 🐎💜

ARE YOU THE NEXT DAWN?

If you don’t know what we are talking about then take a look at the Inspirational before and after video on our news feed. We hope Dawn has inspired you, she has inspired us to search for a Rider Ambassador.

You don’t have to be the next Charlotte or Carl, in fact we are searching for the complete opposite, but you do have to be ⬇️
💟 Motivated and committed
💟 Able to carry out prescribed rider exercises
💟 Social media presence with the ability to regularly generate fresh content
💟 Permission to share your journey on our channels
💟 Knowledge of Perform Physio and ability to promote the business in a professional manner
💟 Based in Aberdeenshire or Moray
💟 Be able to travel to mounted and dismounted appointments
💟 Keen to work solely with the entire Perform Team

You will get
💟 8 rider appointments over 12 months (Mix of mounted and dismounted as appropriate for you and your horse)
💟 4 Equine appointments over 12 months
💟 Branded merchandise
💟 Access to our rider strength and conditioning programme (either in person, virtual or a hybrid of both)

To Apply
💟 Send us your Horse and Rider CV
💟 Deadline 26th June 2022 (strictly no late applications)
💟 Be imaginative, creative and stand out
💟 CV’s welcome in any format, by this we mean paper, email PDF, Video etc. anything goes.
💟 Email to [email protected], post to Perform Physio, Newmachar Business Centre, Kingseat Business Park, Newmachar AB210AZ. DMs will not be accepted.

10/06/2022

How do you like your eggs??! My girls have been rather productive lately, I'm now in need of some recipe inspiration or I will just keep baking cakes 🤣🍰
If anyone would like to try some send me a message... £1.50 for 1/2 dozen. 🥚🐔