M.A Equine Services

M.A Equine Services Freelance Groom and Rider, covering Newton Abbot and surrounding areas

26/08/2026

Trust with an animal isn’t something you can ask for. It’s something you earn — quietly, patiently, one little moment at a time. Five months later, Rosemary and Thyme finally took food from my hand. And somehow, that tiny gesture means everything🤍🐑

19/08/2026

The boys were throughly enjoying the rain on their backs this morning☔️🌈 FINALLY🥳

11/08/2026

A very excitable round from Stormzy at Bicton. I knew after nearly being jumped off in the warm up that the showjumping was going to be interesting and fun😆 So far every showjumping round has been totally different so it’s hard to know what to expect in the ring and how best to ride him without upsetting his flow. Regardless of the fence down, very pleased with how he jumped and I can’t be disappointed with his enthusiasm after all🤷🏽‍♀️😇

🥉Bicton GOBE 80🥉How did my little ex-racehorse come 3rd at his first BE event with a CLEAR XC when I didn’t think I’d ge...
10/08/2026

🥉Bicton GOBE 80🥉

How did my little ex-racehorse come 3rd at his first BE event with a CLEAR XC when I didn’t think I’d get over fence 9😅

A fair 42.5 dressage with a big mistake in both canters, one down showjumping due to Stormzy enjoying himself way too much and a clear xc for a few time faults!! So proud of my little horse on a bold up to height track.

Fence 9ab was a log on a curving line to a ditch. A big ditch. Stormzy does NOT like ditches. I had prepared for him to say no thankyou and to be walking back with lots of pats having learnt a lot on the first part of the course, as in my mind I hadn’t prepped him enough. Turns out he’ll jump one when his bloods up🥹 I had hoped that if I rode positively enough we’d at least make it to the other side in some sort of style but didn’t expect him to just hop over it🫣 There was 3 waters on course, Stormzy thinks there’s crocodiles in water and even after lots of training through water he still likes to do a little dance before he goes in, but with a bit of encouragement he cautiously entered the first and then stormed through the next two. We had the most fun out there together, as you can tell by my smile the whole way around!!

My Angel Pony 🖤

P.s. how cute does my new LeMieux Products base layer look🩷

07/08/2026

Today Stormzy and I met for the first time after coming highly recommended. I’m always very skeptical of equine treatments, especially for Stormzy as he’s quite delicate/complicated, but I was really impressed and I think secretly Stormzy was too!

Stormzys had some treatments previously where I felt like nothing was actually achieved and I didn’t see any improvements afterwards, even after several sessions. However, today as the session went on I could see a horse that started off uncomfortable (ears pinned, kicking out, tensing ect) becoming more comfortable and eventually enjoying the treatment. I’ve been left with some new ideas on how to improve Stormzy’s ‘suppleness’ all over and hope to see a physical improvement in him as time goes on.

After watching Stormzy having the best time towards the end of the session, I am now booking a sports massage in for myself if anyone can recommend anyone for humans💆🏽‍♀️🧖‍♀️

06/08/2026

Quick trip to for a play before eventing again this weekend. Stormzy went super sweetly on the flat and then thought jumping was the most fun ever! Fingers crossed he stays relaxed this weekend and doesn’t turn into a kangaroo for the sj🦘

28/07/2026

Have you ever heard a Donkey bray like Fiona??📢🎼

I’m not sure wether she sounds sad because she can’t eat unlimited goat food or because we keep telling her she’s too porkie for unlimited treats🍬🍭🍦

Kitted out in her fly mask from 🪰

Totnes Show 26🏅Yesterday we ventured to Totnes Show with Merveillo to compete in the riding horse class and the ROR. Aft...
27/07/2026

Totnes Show 26🏅

Yesterday we ventured to Totnes Show with Merveillo to compete in the riding horse class and the ROR. After our outing the weekend before, we weren’t sure if Merv would even make it into the main ring due to it being an atmosphere he’d not experienced as a riding horse yet but we were pleasantly surprised! Rather than getting stage fright he seemed to love the performance in his first class, giving the ride judge a lovely ride around🥹 He came 2nd to a VERY nice riding horse so we were over the moon! The ROR was a bit more hectic and Merv struggled to relax for the most part but still took 2nd home. I think we might have some fun with this boy next season🥳



Beautiful photos by Mia Olivia Photography The main show photographer📸

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