Kingfisher Farm Equestrian

23/07/2025

TACK CLEAR OUT

I have retired my seven eventers, so I have a tack room full of bits, bridles, five saddles (three jumping and two dressage), SJ boots, XC boots, dressage wraps, cold/hot boots, magnetic boots, bandages, rugs, neck guards, tail guards, studs set (tray, spanner, etc.) and more to sell. All good condition. Saddles can be tried here. Sensibly priced to sell.
Please email: [email protected]

12/06/2025

✨ Liberty Clinic in Somerset ✨
Have you dreamt of having an unbreakable connection with your horse? Want to have fun and improve your relationship and communication?
This one day liberty clinic will show you the steps you need to start this journey!
Whether you are totally new to Liberty or an advanced student, all exercises are completely scalable for you and your horses needs.
📆 21st June 2025
📍 Kingfisher Equestrian, BA7 7PS
Small Private venue so limited numbers
£120 participant
£40 spectator
For more information and bookings please contact [email protected]

29/03/2025

STAMPEDE BY THE SEA

I thought you might be interested in this. It is in aid of Weldmar Hospice Care. I've copied and pasted a post from their website:

'Our Stampede by the Sea art trail is a fun, family friendly, vibrant event featuring almost sixty brightly coloured elephants! From 28th March to 27th May, the herd will be seen in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis, before a final gathering at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester from 14th to 18th June. It’s all to raise funds and awareness for Weldmar Hospicecare.

Whilst many of the elephants will find their forever homes at a very special auction, and those designed by local schools will be returned to them to keep, you could win your very own Stampede by the Sea sculpture by entering our raffle!

Not only could you win your very own piece of the trail, but every ticket sold will help Weldmar to continue to provide specialist end of life care for local adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.

Rainbow has been created by father and daughter team Jay and Minty Stevenson, and can be seen on the trail at Gunz Barbers on East Street in Bridport. This striking design features rainbow stripes, some glitter, and pearly toes!'

I plan to bid for an elephant so, if I'm lucky, you might see a strange sight in the lorry park!

13/07/2024

SLY MINX 68% Novice 28

Minxy is with Oda being prepared to find a new home. She took her to Chard Equestrian to compete for the first time in eight months and achieved 68.12% in her Novice 28 test. Very nicely done for their first competition together.
Minx is such a lovely person to know. She has a lovely temperament and is easy to do with excellent manners. Oda hacks her out alone or in company and she is sensible in big open fields or on the roads. She raced until she was four and is a winner on the flat, thus being eligible for RoR classes. Moves very well and has competed BD up to Elementary level.
Minxy competed BD 2022 - 2023 season and is now being professionally produced to go on.

05/07/2024

BHS CHANGING LIVES THROUGH HORSES

Gill Longhurst is holding a Garden Party on Saturday 3 August, from 10am, at her home, The Old Parsonage, School Lane, Seavington St Michael TA19 0QD, in aid of the BHS Changing Lives Through Horses campaign. There will be lots to entertain you: cake stall, guess the weight of the pony, a quiz, raffle, lots of fun activities and more.

Do put the date in your diary and come to support Gill and the very worthy cause.

I am told that parking on site is limited, but extra parking can be found in the adjacent Water Street and there is a pathway through to School Lane.

06/06/2024

FORMATION RIDING at Kingfisher

Have you ever wanted to try formation riding? Join Senga Riches on 15th June for an hour of pony dancing. Follow this link to book your place:

Equine Affairs presents Kingfisher Farm Equestrian Formation Riding Clinic - Sat, Jun 15, 2024

11/05/2024

BICTON ARENA

Below is the programme for Bicton Arena International Horse Trials from 23 to 26 May 2024. I'm publishing this because the ALL STEPS FORMATION RIDING team are giving demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday 25 and 26 May during the Horse Trials. ALL STEPS FORMATION RIDING have begun some basic, foundation clinics here, at Kingfisher (see post below).

'We [Bicton Arena] are delighted to be hosting an International Horse Trials 23rd - 26th May 2024 with a jam packed schedule for you to enjoy. Fun for all the family with Demonstrations, Bicton College Attractions, Trade Stands, Dog Show and much more.
Tickets can only be purchased in advance so buy your tickets now to join in with the fun!

Thursday 23rd May
CCI4*S: Dressage
CCI3*L & Young Rider: Dressage
CCI2*L: Dressage
Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse 4 & 5yo Classes

Friday 24th May
CCI4*S: Dressage
CCI3*L & Young Rider: Dressage
CCI2*L: Dressage

Saturday 25th May
CCI4*S: Show Jumping
CCI3*L & Young Rider: Cross Country
CCI2*L: Cross Country
Dog Show & Bicton college activities
Demonstrations including Dartmoor Hawking,
ALL STEPS FORMATION Equitation & Hound Parade

Sunday 25th May
CCI4*S: Cross Country
CCI3*L & Young Rider: Show Jumping
CCI2*L: Show Jumping
Dog Show & Bicton college activities
Demonstrations including Dartmoor Hawking,
ALL STEPS FORMATION Equitation & Hound Parade'

30/04/2024

ALL STEPS FORMATION RIDING

Sarah Hosea and Instructor, Senga, held a formation riding clinic here on Sunday. Unfortunately only two people were able to come (four had booked) but they had a great time! This is a link to a YouTube video which shows what they got up to. It was so much fun. https://youtu.be/kq-aWHvCC24

The next clinic, here, will be on 15 June 2024 so, if you would like to give it a go do get in touch with Sarah. Her email is [email protected] to find out more and to book your place.

09/03/2024

Gracie, who was an apprentice here in 2022/2023, is hoping to find herself a horse on loan. She won't mind me saying that she is, at the moment, only a novice rider but she has nice hands and wants to improve. So, she is hoping to find a horse on loan who would suit her. Please email me if you have any suggestions and I will forward it on to her. My email is [email protected]

05/03/2024

FORMATION RIDING

This Sunday, 10 March, we have something new at Kingfisher. The All Steps Formation Riding club are holding their first clinic here. They are planning only one session this time, so spaces are limited. However, they do have a couple of places available if anybody wants to come along. The clinic is being run by Sarah Hosea and her telephone number is 07773369214 if you want to find out more about it.

27/11/2023

It has been a busy few months and we are all in need of a holiday. We are lucky at Kingfisher in that we have some Winter turnout so, for a while, my gang are taking it easy.

Jodie rides for me on a freelance basis and would love to continue her progress riding horses for other clients. If anyone needs help with exercising or schooling I am happy to give Jodie a reference. She now has a BD record, she is utterly reliable and has never let me down. Videos of her riding some of my horses can be seen on this page. She also has experience in other equestrian fields.

If you would like to talk to her please email me on: [email protected] and I can give you her contact details.

I wish Jodie all the luck in the world and the very best for her future.

22/11/2023

Busy Autumn

We have been out and about with the gang, competing BD at our favourite venues. Unfortunately, I seem not to be able to upload any videos to Facebook, now - but I'm working on it!

Last month Demi had her first win at Elementary level, in a strong section at Kingston Maurward and had a good second there on Sunday, also at Elementary level.

Minx is coming along fast. She needs to work more from behind, but is getting there. Every horse needs to be worked at their own rate of physical development and Minx is really maturing. She did her first BD Elementary level test on Sunday and achieved 60% - very pleasing and a great foundation to build on. She is such a lovely horse, willing and with lovely paces. I hope I can find her a home where her talents will be recognised and built upon.