Chloe Dowrick Equestrian

28/08/2026

How crazy is it that these two photos were taken less than 30 mins apart while working, this morning?! We have had some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets recently!

I’d love to see your horse in the comments with a pretty backdrop 🌅

27/08/2026

Feeding a horse isn’t just about chucking a feed at them 🪣🐴

It might look like a simple part of the daily routine, but there’s actually a lot more to feeding than filling a bucket and walking away.

Getting the correct feed and correct quantities is important for every horse, particularly those with dietary sensitivities or specific nutritional requirements. For some horses, feeding the wrong thing can increase the risk of an allergic reaction, digestive upset or colic.

It’s also about making sure feeds are prepared properly. Knowing which feeds need soaking, how they should be soaked and for how long, making sure everything is properly wetted down, and ensuring medications are mixed in correctly and actually consumed.

And if you’re feeding multiple horses together in the field, it’s important to make sure they are kept away from each other’s feeds. Not only does this make sure each horse actually gets the feed intended for them, it also reduces the risk of horses becoming possessive over their buckets, fighting or wolfing down their feed because another horse is trying to get involved.

Which brings me nicely onto my next part… choke.

Anyone responsible for horses should know the signs of choke, know that it is an emergency situation, and understand what they can safely do while waiting for veterinary advice. Being able to recognise that something isn’t right quickly can make a huge difference.

As a freelance groom, feeding is something I take seriously. Every horse has their own routine, their own requirements and sometimes their own little quirks when it comes to eating!

It’s not just “chuck a feed in.”

It’s knowing what you’re feeding, how much you’re feeding, how it needs to be prepared, what’s going into it and what to do if something goes wrong.

Because good horse care is all about the little details. 💜🐴

26/08/2026

Three lots of holiday covers this week, 8 horses total, all absolute dreams! I’ve got some cute and some funny photos/ videos to follow!

September is filling up super fast so if you wanted a booking, it’s best to message early on 💜

My diary for 2027 is also open and already have January filling up, thank you all for keeping me doing what I love everyday 💪🏼

21/08/2026

For those who can’t make it there is also a go fund me dedicated to the cause

https://gofund.me/6f073a43c

Please go give it a read. Any share or donation will help 💜

🚨 THIS SATURDAY – BECCA’S FUNDRAISER AT THE THREE FERRETS! 🚨

We’re going all out to raise as much money as possible for Becca, and we’d love to see the pub absolutely packed with people coming down to support her. 🧡

🚴 12 HOURS OF BIKING
🍰 Cake sale
🥟 Linda’s famous samosas
🎱 Killer Pool
💼 Deal or No Deal – with all the boxes and full set-up!

📍 The Three Ferrets, St Ives
📅 Saturday 22nd August

Whether you come in for a cake, a samosa, a game of pool, a go at Deal or No Deal, to jump on the bike, donate, or simply show your support — every single penny raised will help Becca.

We want to make this an amazing day and raise as much as we possibly can, so please come down, bring your friends and family, get involved and help us make it count. ❤️

And even if you can’t make it, please give this post a share — the more people who see it, the more we can do for Becca. 🙏

LET’S PACK THE THREE FERRETS THIS SATURDAY! 🧡

21/08/2026

Sometimes it’s so easy to compare yourself to others and feel like what you’re doing isn’t enough.

You see someone else’s business growing, someone else achieving more, looking busier, reaching more people… and you forget to stop and look at what you are actually doing.

I only look after around 15 horses a day. But, that’s around 100 horses every week.
400 horses every month.
And around 1,200 horses every 3 months.

1,200 times horses owners have trusted me to care for their partners in crime🤍

And behind every number is an individual horse. A horse who needs their feet picking out, their water checked, their hay given, their stable mucked out, their medication, their rug changed, their reassurance, their exercise… or sometimes just someone to notice that they’re not quite themselves.

It’s easy for me to look at my own day-to-day work and think, “I’m just doing my job.”

But when I actually stop and think about it, I’m making a difference to a lot of horses.

So if you’re feeling like your impact isn’t big enough, or like you’re not doing enough compared to everyone else…

Take a step back.

Look at how many people, animals or lives you’ve already made a difference to.

Sometimes you don’t realise the impact you have. 🤍

And maybe you’re doing far more than you give yourself credit for. 🐴✨

I’m trying to take a step back from using AI in photos but after a slight wobble this week, this has really helped so here is my insight.

20/08/2026

Had the absolute pleasure of photographing this crew this week with 4 horses. Especially special as one will be moving off to a new home after weaning and the little two won’t be little for much longer!

I will be doing an offer on photographs for the rest of August and the whole of September so if you want to get some piccies in while summer is still here and kids are off school, comment or message me OFFER and I will send you more info 💜

20/08/2026

I think I may need to do an updated version of this! Had 2 different cars since then and definitely don’t go sea swimming in the cold anymore!!

18/08/2026

A different kind of ride! 🐴🌿

Bit of a different job the other day! I helped a fellow equine groom move her three horses about an hour down the road to their summer grazing.

A bit of teamwork meant we had all three covered — I rode the (mostly😂) trusty steed, one was walked and the other was long-lined. Three horses, three different methods, but all safely making their way to their new home for a few months! 💜

It was such a lovely change from the usual yard jobs, and always nice to help out another groom when needed! 🐴

Monica's Equine Services

17/08/2026

Professional Visit Support 🐴

Can’t get away from work or other commitments? I can attend professional appointments on your behalf!

Whether it’s a farrier, vet, physio, sports massage/bodyworker or another equine professional, I can hold your horse and assist with anything required during the appointment.

Any trotting up, observations and note-taking needed will be done, and I’ll send you all notes afterwards so you know how the visit went and any information that you should know💜

The pictures below are two cuties who had a farrier visit ⭐️ from floppy fillies to golden geldings, I’ve got you covered 💪🏼