Oakbrook Livery Stables

22/07/2021

*Ulcers in equines*

13/06/2020

You know, little kids get involved with horses pretty much because they love horses---I think that is true, mostly---

And then we read about and see horses strapped into all sorts of bitting devices and draw reins which force them to submit to the physics of leverage.

We see double twisted wire bits, tack nose bands, bits with long shanks, tight tie downs, again, specifically designed to make horses submit to pressure.

We read about or are perhaps even involved with drugging horses.

We see riders putting horses into mortal danger in some competitions, and not speaking up to help prevent the inherent risks.

So what happened along the way on the journey those children took that changed them from loving horses to be either willing to abuse horses personally, or to stand by passively and allow horse abuse by the system?

Is it the whole system of competitions that has a corrupting influence, that puts fame and glory ahead of good horsemanship?

Because something has gone wrong, and if the adults in the room are OK with it, they are not only doing damage to the horses, but also doing just as much damage to the younger riders who are getting sold on those tactics and attitudes.

02/02/2020

*Oakbrook Livery Stables*
After 6 fantastic years providing first class, full livery to the horses of Essex (and further afield!), we have have made the decision to close our livery yard and relocate to our dream premises.
We would like to thank all of our wonderful liveries, staff, contacts and the fabulous friends we have made during this time - we have grown so much and we are truly grateful for all of our experiences.
We are thrilled that the next tenants wish to utilise our facilities, including our track system, which we designed, implemented and built ourselves - we hope they can contiue to grow and improve this facility to benefit the equestrian community.
Sorry to all of those who were on our waiting list but didn't make it to us, we thank you for your interest and hope you find a super home for your horses very soon.
With very best wishes. Rachel, Adam & David 😊🐴

23/12/2019

This is brilliant 🤣🎅🎄🐴

20/12/2019

New water feature 🏝

18/12/2019

Somebody cancel the rain ☔❌
Can we have a winter like this please! ❄✅
😍🐴🦄☃️

08/12/2019

🤣

30/11/2019

😍🐴💖

27/11/2019

King having a late night chat with Tiggy 🐴🐱

08/11/2019

Is it dinnertime Joe? 🐴🍽

07/11/2019

KING - Love this boy 🐴💙 took this pic to send to his 'mum' Esther who is away at uni, but it's too handsome not to share 😊

02/11/2019

Our friends Hawthorn Heavy Horses doing some fantastic work over at Thorndon Country Park 🐴

29/10/2019

Perfect Autumn morning ☺️🍂🍁🐴🧡

26/10/2019

Barefoot forever ✌🤪🐴💛

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Low grade chronic inflammatory symptoms cause the horse’s feet to feel sore, be uncomfortable, feel stones and uneven ground far more than if the hoof was healthy and strong.

If horses can’t stand on their own four feet comfortably, then shoes WILL NOT take the problem away.

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NONE of the above will stop your horse from continuing down the slippery slope of chronic symptoms which so very often eventually become acute.

And shoeing just continues to mask these symptoms....sadly often until it’s too late.

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25/10/2019

This morning's beautiful sunrise 😍

15/10/2019

Ever get the feeling you're being watched 🤔🧐👀🐴

11/10/2019

I received these absolutely beautiful flowers from my lovely neighbours, who's pony has been on 'holiday' livery with us since March 🐴
Thank you so much! 💐 I hope Amalie has loads of fun with her new pony George and Hollie back at home 😊

08/10/2019

Our friends Hawthorn Heavy Horses doing a grand job over at Thorndon Country Park this winter 🐴