FG Equestrian Training

10/11/2026

🐾 BENTLEY | PROVEN F2 STANDARD GOLDENDOODLE STUD 🐾
Black | 32kg | Health Tested | £500

Meet Bentley, our handsome black F2 Standard Goldendoodle, available for stud to suitable females.

Bentley is a proven stud with an exceptional temperament. He's incredibly loyal, intelligent and highly trainable, with a wonderful affectionate nature.

He's excellent around children, livestock and other animals, making him a fantastic all-round family and country dog.

Bentley has a beautiful curly coat with no noticeable shedding and has proven to pass on his curls to his offspring.

🧬 BVA HEALTH SCREENING

✅ Hips: 4/7 (Total 11)

✅ Elbows: 0/0 (Total 0)

✅ Eyes: Clear

✅ Genetic health tests: Clear (details available on request)

🐶 STUD FEE – £500

This includes:

✔️ Two natural matings within a 48-hour period.

✔️ One free return mating if the first breeding is unsuccessful.

📸 Additional photographs and videos available on request.

🐾 Visits to meet Bentley are very welcome by prior arrangement. We appreciate how important it is to meet a potential stud dog and see his temperament for yourself.

Health testing documentation available for prospective breeders.

📍 West Calder, West Lothian, Scotland

📩 Please get in touch for further information, availability or to discuss Bentley's suitability for your bitch. 07772884899

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

🐴 Groundwork Sessions – Build Trust, Communication & Confidence 🌿

Good training starts from the ground up! Our groundwork sessions at FG Equestrian are designed to improve communication, manners, confidence and understanding between horse and handler.

✨ Improve focus and responsiveness
🐎 Build trust and confidence
🧠 Develop better communication and body language
🎯 Work on leading, handling, loading and desensitisation
🌿 Suitable for young, nervous or experienced horses

Whether you’re starting a youngster, working through behavioural issues, or simply looking to strengthen your partnership, groundwork provides valuable foundations for everything you do together.

📞 Contact FG Equestrian today to book your groundwork session. 07772884899

09/11/2026

☀️ Horse Solarium Sessions – Relax, Warm Up & Recover 🐴

Give your horse some well-deserved relaxation with our horse solarium sessions at FG Equestrian.

Solarium sessions can be a useful addition to your horse’s routine, particularly before or after exercise, helping provide gentle warmth while your horse relaxes.

✨ Ideal before or after exercise
💪 Helps provide warmth to tired muscles
🌿 A relaxing addition to your horse’s routine
🐎 Suitable for competition, leisure and fitness horses
❤️ A little extra care and pampering for your horse

Whether you’re looking to support your horse’s routine, aid relaxation after work, or simply give them some well-earned downtime, our solarium sessions are a great addition to their care.

📞 Contact FG Equestrian today to book your horse’s solarium session. 07772884899

07/11/2026

Warm-Up Science: Preparing the Musculoskeletal System Correctly
A proper warm-up is not a routine before the “real” work begins, it’s a physiological process that prepares the horse’s muscles, joints & nervous system. A warm-up improves movement quality, reduces injury risk & allows the horse to perform at its best.
Increasing Circulation & Muscle Temperature
One of the primary goals of a warm-up is to increase blood flow to working muscles. As circulation improves, oxygen delivery increases & muscle fibres become more elastic.
Warmer muscles are more capable of producing force & less prone to strain. This is why starting work slowly-typically in walk & easy trot-is essential before asking for collected work or jumping efforts. Gradual increases in intensity allow the musculoskeletal system to adapt safely.
Preparing the Joints
Movement stimulates the production & distribution of synovial fluid within the joints. This fluid lubricates cartilage surfaces & improves shock absorption during weight-bearing. Without adequate warm-up, joints may feel stiff & less able to move through their full range of motion.
Activating the Nervous System
Warm-up also prepares the nervous system. The horse must coordinate stride patterns, adjust balance & respond to the rider’s aids with precision. Starting with simple exercises such as large circles, transitions & gradual changes in bend allows the horse to focus & organise its movement. This neurological preparation is just as important as the physical preparation.
Progressive Engagement
Once the horse is relaxed & moving freely, the warm-up can begin to introduce more engagement. Exercises may include:
• Transitions within the gait
• Gentle lateral movements
• Pole work to activate coordination
These exercises encourage the hindquarters to engage & the back to lift without creating tension.
Avoiding the Rush
A rushed warm-up often leads to stiffness, tension or resistance during the main work. Horses need time to mentally & physically prepare. For many horses, a thoughtful warm-up may take 15–25 minutes depending on age, fitness & weather conditions.
Older horses or those returning from rest may require longer preparation.

04/11/2026

🏆 British Dressage Level 2 Coach – Develop Your Dressage Potential 🐴

Take your riding and training to the next level with British Dressage Level 2 coaching from FG Equestrian.

Whether you’re just starting your dressage journey, working towards competitions, or looking to improve your horse’s way of going, lessons are tailored to suit both horse and rider.

✨ Improve balance, rhythm & suppleness
🎯 Develop accuracy and precision
🏅 Competition and test preparation
🐎 Build confidence, communication & partnership
📈 Structured training to help you achieve your goals

From grassroots riders to competitive combinations, enjoy professional, supportive coaching designed to help you and your horse progress.

📞 Contact FG Equestrian today to book your British Dressage Level 2 coaching session. 07772884899

03/11/2026

🐴 Schooling Livery – Helping Your Horse Reach Their Potential 🌟

Looking for professional schooling and support for your horse? FG Equestrian offers schooling livery tailored to your horse’s individual needs and goals.

Whether your horse needs further education, confidence-building, a refresher in their training, or preparation for competition, I provide a sympathetic and consistent approach to help them progress.

✨ Individual training programmes tailored to your horse
🏇 Flatwork, jumping and polework to develop skills
💪 Fitness and conditioning to support progress
🌿 Patient, sympathetic schooling to build confidence
🏆 Competition preparation to help you achieve your goals

Every horse is an individual, and I believe in working at their pace to develop confidence, rideability and a willing partnership.

Whether you have a young horse needing further education or a competition horse looking to improve, get in touch to discuss your requirements.

📞 Contact FG Equestrian today to discuss schooling livery availability! 07772884899