Francesca Leslie Equine Physiotherapist

28/05/2026

🩷 Work riders required 🩶

🏝️We are going through a busy period including racing, current staff holidays and unfortunately illness.

☀️ We’d be grateful if you could either cover the busy holiday weeks, commit to so many days per week or there is a full time job for the summer for the right person. We are flexible. Would possibly suit someone from a national hunt yard that’s quiet for the summer.

💪🏽 Previous experience of riding racehorses not compulsory although experience riding fit, competition horses very important.

🏇 Our horses are at peak fitness, nice to ride and work with.

🫡Must be able to take instruction from Iain who likes his horses ridden the way he does.

😃 We recommend a trial morning for your sake and ours. So we know everyone is happy.

⏰ Start time: 6.30am
📅 Start date: immediately
💰 Pay: depending on age and experience as per BHA
📱 Call 07738351232
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18/05/2026

Why enter South of Scotland? Because we are a “fantastic event with proper XC courses”, and if you don’t believe it- you’ll just have to come and see for yourself!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Enter now: www.britisheventing.com/compete/fixtures-and-results/SOUTH-OF-SCOTLAND~20098899?tab=event_classes

Ballot Date: Thursday 21st May, enter before this date to avoid the Additional Post-Ballot Fee!

A few things to remember:
▪️Subsidised on-site stabling available to book: www.southofscotht.com/stabling
▪️Official South of Scotland Merchandise for sale, pre-order before June 1st for event pick-up: www.southofscotht.com/merchandise
▪️We still need Jump Judges and Crossing Point Stewards. Sign up today: www.southofscotht.com/volunteering

10/05/2026

Lots going on in May!! 😎🙌🏻🤩

☀️ Fun in the sun at Gridwork with Jess this weekend. We hope you enjoyed your lessons. ☀️

🏕️ Monday 11 - Tuesday 12 May - Camp at Parkend Equestrian. Entries now closed.

🧘‍♀️ Monday 11 May (& every monday thereafter) - Rider Rehab Pilates with Sally Reid
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=313

🐴 Saturday 16 May - Day clinic at Greenfoot with John Thornton and Dannii Little. https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=318

🏇 Sunday 24 May - Ride out at Rammerscales
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=317

🎩 Sunday 31 May - dressage clinic with Terri Graham
https://johnpeelridingclub.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=316


Note that members have been emailed with Area Horse Trials details. Entries close Friday 15 May.

09/05/2026

This is sadly becoming an issue. Companies selling devices to unqualified people purely to line their own pockets with no thought to the damage electrotherapy can do to an animal when used incorrectly.

A MESSAGE OF CONCERN

It is becoming more and more concerning how many horses I am seeing with pain, inflammation, soreness and more serious complications following treatment with electrotherapy (mostly PEMF) by unqualified people.

I’m not posting this to discredit anyone, I am simply posting this because I care about the animals.

Qualified practitioners have spent years gaining their knowledge and qualifications, and often this includes specific time training to use electrotherapy correctly.

There are occasions when electrotherapy should never be applied and can cause further damage or complications to an already existing condition. Likewise using the incorrect frequencies can lead to increased muscle soreness and inflammation.

I urge anyone trying to offer their horse the very best care to do their homework about a person applying electrotherapy. The industry is not regulated enough and therefore machine manufactures will sell a machine to anyone and they can use it however they wish.
Just because your trainer has a machine doesn’t mean they have the knowledge to use it. I’m qualified as a physio, it does not mean I can do your farriers job!

It is a rising concern amongst qualified professionals throughout the country, so please be careful and keep your horses safe. 🐴❤️

04/05/2026

And just like that… Entries are Open🚨🚨

SAT 13th: BE90 (incl. open, under18 & GO), BE100 and BE105

SUN 14th: BE90, BE100 (incl. open & under18), NOVICE (incl. open & under18) and INTERMEDIATE (incl. open)

Enter now: www.britisheventing.com/compete/fixtures-and-results/SOUTH-OF-SCOTLAND~20098899?tab=event_classes

Ballot Date: Thursday 21st May, enter before this date to avoid the Additional Post-Ballot Fee!

A few things to remember:
▪️Subsidised on-site stabling available to book: www.southofscotht.com/stabling
▪️Official South of Scotland Merchandise for sale, pre-order before June 1st for event pick-up: www.southofscotht.com/merchandise
▪️We still need volunteers! Sign up today: www.southofscotht.com/volunteering

01/05/2026

South of Scotland Horse Trials is delighted to announce the British Eventing Support Trust (BEST) as their official charity partner for 2026.

On the 12th of June, South of Scotland will be hosting 2 Charity Course walks with eventing legend Ian Stark, OBE! Ian has an extremely long list of accomplishments, including 4 Olympic Silver Medals, 6 Team Gold’s at European Championships and 3 Badminton Wins, to name just a few! Join Ian as he takes the reins and guides you around these unique Scottish courses, designed by international coach, rider and course designer Andrew Heffernan, and built by Dominic Moore and his incredibly talented Jump1 team!

Two Course walks will take place:
5PM- Intermediate Course
7PM- Grassroots Courses (BE90/100/105)

Cost: £20 for adults; £10 for Under 26's

To book your tickets:
5PM- https://ticketpass.org/event/EJJXFP/south-of-scotland-horse-trials-intermediate-course-walk-with-ian-stark-obe
7PM- https://ticketpass.org/event/EVDNEN/south-of-scotland-horse-trials-grass-roots-course-walk-with-ian-stark-obe

14/04/2026

24/03/2026

During the 2026 conference we were lucky enough to welcome Ros Canter to the stage for a relaxed chat and Q&As with Gillian Higgins. In this article, Allison Lowther brings you the highlights which includes assessing asymmetry and how it may impact performance. As well as training young horses with....

19/03/2026

💪 Joint mobilisation and passive stretches ☺️