ZB Equestrian

24/08/2025

14 horses cared for and just hit the third trimester... 💓 Thankyou Dan David for your help and support as always - couldn't do it with out you 🙏

24/08/2025

Sunday Mornings well spent 🥰

23/08/2025

Excited to have been shortlisted for this - Fingers crossed...😁

The SEIB Livery Giveaway is now officially closed to new entries! 🚫

Our panel of judges, including Cheryl Johns from LiveryList and the Yard Owner Hub, will be reviewing all submissions and will be in touch in the coming days.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered. The judges will have a tough time narrowing down the shortlist!

23/08/2025

Saturday morning hacks and Bacon rolls 🥓

21/08/2025

Hay in the fields in August 😢!

But rather my horses had access to forage than not......although considering how poor the grass growth is they all seem to be looking rather well.....

Pictures 3+4 are this time last year = lovely green fields vs this years Sahara desert look 🙄

Rain dance time 💃🏽💃🏽

21/08/2025

Fresh sets kind of day 💅

19/08/2025

💯

IS POOR HORSE WELFARE PUTTING RIDERS AT RISK?

We often talk about horse welfare as an ethical issue — but new research suggests it also has direct consequences for rider safety. This study compared several riding facilities and examined how horse health, management, and human–horse interactions related to accidents during riding lessons.

The differences were striking. Horses in environments that supported their welfare — fewer health problems, better overall condition, and more relaxed behaviour around people — were linked with far fewer rider falls. In contrast, the horses experiencing poor welfare – those living with chronic pain, showing aggression or withdrawal, or suffering health concerns such as anaemia, were associated with a higher rate of rider accidents.

The way horses were treated also made a significant difference. Those given patient, considerate handling both in everyday care and during riding — showed clear welfare benefits. In contrast, when interactions were rushed, minimal, or focused only on getting the job done, welfare indicators worsened and safety risks increased.

Management factors also influenced outcomes. Facilities where horses had regular turnout and where instruction prioritised the horse’s comfort, rather than strict control, reported both higher welfare standards and safer riding environments.

The message seems clear. Even small improvements in management — such as more time outdoors or a shift in training approach — can bring benefits that go beyond horse welfare alone. They make riding safer for people too.

The findings are a reminder that welfare is not only an ethical responsibility but also brings a practical benefit. Prioritising welfare leads to safer and healthier horses, benefiting both horses and people.

Full study: L. Gueguen et al (2025). Differences between facilities in horse welfare profiles: slight differences in management/working conditions may be enough. Animal, 19(6).

17/08/2025

Post and rail coming along nicely 🤩!

14/08/2025

Deep clean officially finished 🙌🏼!

🫧6 Main yard stables cleared/cleaned/disinfected and freshened up with some paint ✔️
🫧4 Stables/shelters cleaned/disinfected and fresh bedding ✔️

Thankyou for all those who helped in not so ideal weather conditions to ☀️ 💕

14/08/2025

✨ Now Offering ✨

Gift vouchers! Great present for Birthdays and Christmas.

Vouchers can be personalised! ( please note this is lessons on your own horse )

From £20-£100 lesson credits.

£20- Half hour session.
£35- Hour session.
3 lessons for £100.

Please note: I hope to resume lessons back at my base in September but the biosecurity protocol still must be followed.