Katie Equestrian

Katie Equestrian Horse & Rider training. Instructor,
Rider,
Clipping service
🏇✂️❤️ I am a freelance Rider, Trainer and Instructor based in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset.

I am passionate bout my work and have over 15 years of experience training and producing all types of horses and ponies both in England and New Zealand. I use a Natural Horsemanship approach to my training which makes me a patient and understanding Instructor. I am accomplished with both young horses and nervous riders alike and am dedicated to helping you and your horse feel confident and happy w

ith one another. My experience includes working with Natural Horsemanship expert- Gary Witheford in Wiltshire for 3+ years, breaking in and working on horses with behaviour problems. I then went on to work as Yard Manager and Rider for the late Adele Schardt at The Eleda Stables, Somerley for 4+ years, starting and producing young horses to compete in British Eventing. I have done an eventing season as Head Girl for professional event riders Gubby Leech and then for Sharon Hunt. I then went over to New Zealand for 4+ years to manage a successful trekking business in the South Island. I moved back to the UK last August (2015) and worked with Nicky Stephens breaking in many of her New Forest ponies. I now currently own 2 of them!! Horses are my life and I love what I do. Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is any aspect of training that you'd like to work on with your horse/pony. Call/text me on: 07956077735
Email me on: [email protected]

07/06/2026

So proud of these 2 today, Taylor and her trusty sidekick Roops 🥰🤩
Earlier this week I suggested they do the Moreton-Russell ODE as it’s a special one and maybe the last one there for a while. Taylor didn’t know if they were ready… I just said ‘Yes!! You don’t have to bomb round, just have a bit of fun’
So the next day they filled the schooling field with makeshift XC jumps, and had a couple of practice runs.
And today Taylor rode a beautiful test gaining 22.5 and jumped a lovely double clear for 1st place 🤩🥳🤩
Bloody well done Taylor Randle , now you can believe in yourself a bit more 👌👏❤️

06/06/2026

When you don’t have an arena to ride in, and the slanted field is too slippery to school in the rain and the ex racehorse you’re riding is quite buzzy out hacking, you improvise 😆
This is Mercy doing some lovely leg yielding on her home track this morning, after a nice hack out, learning to move away from my leg and learn that it doesn’t always mean GO 🏇💨😜

01/06/2026

I’m very lucky at the moment to have some lovely horses and equally lovely clients to be working with ☺️ and with my work being so varied, there is never a dull day!!!
This is a little snippet of my work day on Saturday….starting early morning, looking after some young and old Event horses while their owner was off competing at Bicton Int. for the week 🤩
Then it was more cow training with Marley, who is getting there slowly but gaining the confidence back for his rider each time too 🐄
Then it was schooling the beautiful ex racehorse Mercy, in her field, encouraging her to work over her back and take the rein forwards 😇
Then over to the gorgeous baby giant Jester, who needs to learn to balance his massive stride a bit more!! 👌
Then it was Roops turn, the smart little NF pony, working really well and popping their biggest fence to date with his owner Taylor on board ✈️
I then had time to crack out 60 lengths in the swimming pool before taking my boy Whiz for a lovely evening ride and meeting the ice cream man on my hack 😃🍦❤️

24/05/2026

Round 3 with Marley vs the cows part 2
After a bit of negotiating, Marley is ‘happily’ and mostly calmly riding past the cows now 🥳🐮 what a good boy 🥰

24/05/2026

Round 3 with Marley vs the cows Part 1!!
His lovely owner walked Marley calmly past some new cows which couldn’t have been closer to him, as they were huddled up taking shelter under some trees 🐮❤️
What superstars 🌟🤩

Round 2 with Marley vs the cows 🐮Much more relaxed today as you can see 🥳After having a morning snack with the cows, we ...
18/05/2026

Round 2 with Marley vs the cows 🐮
Much more relaxed today as you can see 🥳
After having a morning snack with the cows, we went for a walk along the fence with them.
Marley did decide to plant himself today, just a different tactic!! But his teenage shutdown didn’t last long and he was then a good boy again 😇
Next mission = riding past them 🏇😃

15/05/2026

Meet Marley 😃
Marley is terrified of cows 🐮
When he last encountered cows with his new owner, he panicked and bolted off with her, causing her to fall off and naturally lose her confidence 😖
He’s actually a very sweet, genuine pony and his owner has done really well getting back on him out hacking, just avoiding any whiff of a cow!!
So yesterday we went on a cow hunt 🧐
And I think we met the mother load 🐄🐄🐄🐄👌
Marley just about kept his s**t together and was a very brave boy 😇
We will build his love for cows up slowly but surely 🐮❤️

🌟Freelance Rider, Instructor and Groom Available🌟Based in Lytchett Matravers, I’m willing to travel up to 15 miles (or f...
28/04/2026

🌟Freelance Rider, Instructor and Groom Available🌟

Based in Lytchett Matravers, I’m willing to travel up to 15 miles (or further for multiple clients)/regular work).

I offer 30 or 60 minute private and shared lessons at your own yard or a hired arena. I also provide schooling sessions, hacking out and freelance grooming services.

I’m happy to ride your horse first to assess any weaknesses and create a tailored plan to help you achieve your goals.

With over 30 years’ experience working in the equine industry, I have trained and competed up to Advanced Medium British Dressage, Novice level British Eventing, and 1.10m Showjumping. I have also backed and produced many young horses.

I am a positive, empathetic instructor and rider who listens to each horse, aiming to develop the correct way of going while building confidence, balance, and enjoyment for both horse and rider.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss what you’re looking for:-

☎️ 07496420225, WhatsApp, Text, Call or Messenger 🏇❤️

23/04/2026

The beautiful bluebells with Whisper today ❤️

🌟 CLIPPING SERVICES🌟Want to get rid of that Winter fluff before having to deal with all the loose hair ending up everywh...
08/03/2026

🌟 CLIPPING SERVICES🌟

Want to get rid of that Winter fluff before having to deal with all the loose hair ending up everywhere, and make your horse more comfortable before the warmer weather sets in (🤞🤞!)

Can do any clip/design of your choice.
Electricity not essential- I have a small quiet generator and battery clippers.
Neck & Belly/Bib- £30
Chaser/Irish- £35
Trace- £40
Blanket- £45
Hunter with half head- £50
Hunter with full head-£55
Full (incl legs)- £70
Mane pull- £15 (£10 if included with a clip)
Tail pull- £10
Price includes travel within 12 miles of Lytchett Matravers.
For bookings PM me or contact me on 07496420225 😊

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