Sarah riding at the Royal International Horseshow

Hickstead 2004

Services

Having worked with all kinds of horses and at all levels I have a great deal of expertise to offer you.

Show jumping

I am happy to discuss working with any show-jumping teams whether newly formed or experienced.

Lessons

As an experienced international show-jumper I am happy to share my expertise with you and help you become more proficient whatever your level. My fees start at just £20 per hour and I am happy to travel too.

Clipping

A horse in his natural state has all the protection he needs against the winter weather, unfortunately to do more than gently hacking they need some or their entire winter coat removed to enable them to work efficiently and to help us keep them clean.

Beginning in August horses and ponies start to get rid of their light summer coat and grow a thick coat as their bodies prepare a defence for winter. This thick coat serves them well in cold, wet weather with sparse feed; as a free roaming herbivore and a prey animal they are constantly on the move, but we ask them to work and perform in ways that nature never expected.

In addition, we have created an unnatural winter environment by stabling our horses out of the elements, feeding well, and providing artificial warmth through stable rugs. The extra protection is no longer needed and can sometimes do more harm than good, especially if your horse is being asked to work regularly. Leaving a long thick coat on a horse that is stabled or one that is often exercised can cause problems. Being too hot can actually cause a horse to lose condition, even if he is being properly fed, keeping a horse in good condition can become almost impossible.

Livery

Occasionally I may have room for a horse to come and stay at livery. It is rare as I am snowed under with work but do contact me as even if I dont have room I may know someone else that has. My price for full livery is £130 per week (less for ponies).

Tack Sale

I can supply almost every item of tack from stock so please contact me if you need something. I am very good at sourcing those less popular items.