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Offering lessons, schooling and exercise, clipping, show prep, holiday cover and livery services across Dorset.

Pumpkin is having a hard life while in off the grass. She's been a bit footy lately so with a history of laminitis and t...
04/06/2026

Pumpkin is having a hard life while in off the grass. She's been a bit footy lately so with a history of laminitis and the grass being super green after the rain she's in off the green stuff.

Keep an eye on your horses that grass is more potent than we may realise at the moment
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⚠️ Equine flu ⚠️I'm sure we are all aware of the current outbreak of flu in the equine world. While I have been travelli...
31/05/2026

⚠️ Equine flu ⚠️

I'm sure we are all aware of the current outbreak of flu in the equine world. While I have been travelling around shows the last few weeks, I've got to say passport checks for vaccinations have been very good. One show asked for my horses temperature to be taken the week leading up to the show and emailed, another I couldn't collect my number until passport checked and vet certificate issued. Vaccination policy has been like this for years so nothing to new but good to see it being enforced.
However all of these protocols happen before you enter the showground. The lorry park is often left out of this. So I'm taking my own precautions and am carrying a spray bottle and disinfectant, so I can spray lorry wheels, equipment ect before I leave the showground or unpack at home. I also carry gloves and lots of wash/disinfectant for the people with me too. My lorry is also washed out with disinfectant after most journey's (that's just how I was taught) so that's normal for me.
I wonder how many others do the same, let's face it we are all tired after days at competitions and things can easily be forgotten.
I personally feel we all have a little responsibility to try and manage these outbreaks and simple steps like this can help
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I'm so super proud of these two 😁❤️☺️They both looked super at The royal bath and west show on Friday. I know Pete was a...
30/05/2026

I'm so super proud of these two 😁❤️☺️
They both looked super at The royal bath and west show on Friday. I know Pete was a little apprehensive about showing as he's quite new to it and finally is only a 2yr old. But they both had a great day and learnt so much 🙂. The judge really liked finally but her first comment was 'he's going to be big' 🤣 and for a 2yr old to be so well behaved in a county show environment says a lot about his personality.
For me it was a nice change to be the chief groom for the day 😁 I managed to turn out a very smart shiny pony and quite a well dressed handler. I'll let both boys have a rest before I book them the next one 😁❤️🐴

Wow what an amazing time Royal Windsor Horse Show this weekend. Our first time there and what a lovely show with a great...
18/05/2026

Wow what an amazing time Royal Windsor Horse Show this weekend. Our first time there and what a lovely show with a great atmosphere. We took part in the BSPS mountain and moorland new forest and Connemara class. With 25 real quality ponies in the class and it being a qualifier I never expected to be placed. It was all about the experience and a day out for us. A beautiful grey new forest won the class 😁 which made me happy with a win for the breed.
Clover was on fine form and felt more like a TB who was about to run the national in the warm up! We worked through that and as soon as she got in the ring she settled down and did her job ☺️🍀. She was strong in the go round, but she did a lovely individual show. She most definitely made me work for it though the spicy madam 🤣
Huge thanks to the team behind us making such memorable days possible I couldn't do it without you all 🙏❤️☺️
Tuesday Lewis top groom and emotional support
Pete Coutanche transport manager and morale support and best farrier ever
Clarendon Stud for the overnight stop and use of facilities
Nikki Wynn I Saracen Horse Feeds - Southwest for the recovery mash clover loved it after her class
Julian Langrish and the team at perrifields for making sure the lorry is in tip top condition, and I can find my towing pin.
Rebecca Wyatt and for keeping clover supple and moving
Hewlett’s Pet & Country Store for keeping us stocked with good feed
Yeoman Haylage for the supply of good quality haylage all year

I look forward to making Windsor a regular show for me and the team

Up early and on our way to Royal Windsor Horse ShowThis is the first time there for me and clover. Looking forward to a ...
16/05/2026

Up early and on our way to Royal Windsor Horse Show
This is the first time there for me and clover. Looking forward to a nice day out and seeing how the professionals do it 🙂
Huge thanks to Clarendon Stud for the overnight stop ❤️🐴

It's been a really busy couple of weeks for this gorgeous baby, teeth, bridle and learning to load in the lorry 🚛 Educat...
09/05/2026

It's been a really busy couple of weeks for this gorgeous baby, teeth, bridle and learning to load in the lorry 🚛
Education on life for this 2yr old is going well. He's such a dude he takes it all in his stride ☺️❤️🐴

I love home bargains 😁 got some of the essentials for the grooms basket at a really good 💰💷
07/05/2026

I love home bargains 😁 got some of the essentials for the grooms basket at a really good 💰💷

I will be at Badminton Horse Trials tomorrow with Clarendon Stud and Pennineview Silver Concorde for the stallion parade...
07/05/2026

I will be at Badminton Horse Trials tomorrow with Clarendon Stud and Pennineview Silver Concorde for the stallion parade. Do come over and see us and say hello

Only 8 days to go 😁So much cleaning to do. If anyone wants me I'll be under the huge pile of tack and tweed I've gotta c...
07/05/2026

Only 8 days to go 😁
So much cleaning to do. If anyone wants me I'll be under the huge pile of tack and tweed I've gotta clean 🧼😅

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