Swarthdale Stables

03/06/2026

Happy boys 💙

03/06/2026

A great article and research. Thanks to Cheryl Johns and Tamzin for handling a diffuser subject so well.

Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds – and more support is needed. Read more below

02/06/2026

A big pre-wedding hot wash for Lando. He will smell divine on his mum and dad's wedding day ❤️

29/05/2026

Happy Friday 🥰

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

Glorious night checks after a scorching day!

24/05/2026

Glorious hack this morning, enjoying the sun before the flies arrive....

16/05/2026

Lots of Swarthdale snoozing...

15/05/2026

Newly harrowed arena. Perfect, having enjoyed a sprinkle of cloud juice. White dressage boards are still creating great schooling opportunities, so we've left them up and reset the pole exercises.

11/05/2026

Equine flu is on our doorstep, so please use this as an opportunity to stay vigilant, and check your horses' vaccinations are up to date. Equine flu travels further airborne than you may think.
https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/equine-influenza/
This educational piece by British Horse Society is definitely worth a read.

Equine flu spreads much further - and much more easily - than many horse owners realise.

Unlike strangles, which usually requires close horse-to-horse contact or shared equipment, equine flu can spread through the air over surprisingly long distances – up to 2km. This makes it far harder for yards to fully protect against, even with good biosecurity measures in place.

That’s why vaccination remains our best line of defence. While flu vaccines may not always prevent a horse from catching the virus, they are proven to significantly reduce the severity of symptoms, shorten recovery time, and reduce how much virus an infected horse sheds and spreads to others.

With horses travelling, competing and mixing regularly, keeping vaccinations up to date helps protect not only your own horse, but your yard and the wider equine community too.

If you’re unsure whether your horse is due a vaccination, get in touch with the team and we’ll be happy to help 🐴💉