The Meadows Equine Services

15/05/2021

Let them be horses.

Turn them out, let them run.
Let them buck, let them leap, rather in the field than the arena, right?

Give them a herd, even a herd of two.
Let them be with other horses, what’s a life without friends?

Give them downtime, not just days off riding, but days to enjoy life.
Happy horses are trainable horses.

Take the rug off, let them feel the sun.
Let them roll in the mud, a little dirt never hurt anyone.

Escape the arena and explore, don’t stick to the well worn path.
The most beautiful places are usually found by accident.

Showing them how much you love them doesn’t have to come from buying expensive things.

You can buy every rug, all the boots, the best tack, wash them, groom them, feed them, put them in the best yard, with the best facilities and wrap them up in cotton wool, but one day you’ll realise the best thing you could possibly do...
.. is just let them be horses.

📸 Holly Lenahan

Quote by kind permission of cromwellandlucy ❤️

🐴 Edward Doyle

08/05/2021

Even Frankie’s helping keep the horses fit ! Let us know if you want to book a slot with him, he’ll happily be paid in cuddles and treats 😂

04/05/2021

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Rain - I know we need it, but our horses don't!

A word of warning - the rain on our water starved grass is super charging it with sugar, and as a consequence, we are seeing a flurry of laminitis and colic cases.

Please monitor how much grazing your horses and ponies are getting - the fields look bare but they are eating the sugar rich new growth.

Track systems, strip grazing and grazing muzzles can all help reduce grass intake.
Periods off grazing on hard standing or stabled with hay can reduce risks of problems too.

Check those crests! A firming up of crests on the fat/insulin resistant horses and ponies can be an early warning sign for laminitis.

30/04/2021

More slots now available !
We have now both gone down to part time so can spend more time doing the thing we love which is working with you lovely people and your horses 💗
We have a few slots still available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We have spaces most evenings too now we have the later sunset 🌞

10/04/2021

4. Throatlash

It is a myth that the throatlash keeps the bridle on – to do so it would have to be done up uncomfortably tight. Make sure that you leave it loose enough to allow free movement of the poll and jaw. A horse cannot move the rest of their body freely or correctly if these areas are restricted and/or uncomfortable.

25/10/2020

We’ve recently taken a step back from the freelance yard work to spend more time with our own horses 💕 We are taking on more horse sitting whilst their lovely owners are away and we’re loving it ! So although this will from now on be our main focus we are still taking on a few extra jobs so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

10/09/2020

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet, life’s been very busy !
We’re busy working away for you lovely clients !
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for holiday cover, general yard work or ridden work 🏇🏾

25/08/2020

26/07/2020

We’ve been very busy planning our august diary for all your exercising, poo picking and mucking out needs 💪
Availability for this week : Monday all day, Thursday 3pm onwards and Sunday 2pm onwards!
August is filling up fast so please get in touch 😊