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Molly Seattle Equestrian

Offering a range of equestrian services including, braking, early training in young horses, rehabilitating and general schooling.
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07/16/2024

Love a good release after a session, and Archie is the best at it. Nothing seems to phase this little guy, cow horse at heart, he is just so willing to do the work and enjoys the job.
Gold star for Archie.

06/03/2024

So many great lesson and riding happening at the moment. Really lovely to see owners figuring out their horses, especially those who are working hard to take on more of a leadership role.

It can definitely be a difficult position to take when a lot of my clients are working with rescue horses that initially wanted nothing to do with humans. Convincing a horse that human interaction is enjoyable and safe is one thing, but then having to teach them manners and personal space without pushing them away again is another. Watching people see how much a horse relaxes and enjoys a human that has that firm but kind manner, tells them exactly right from wrong and yet still gives them space to be a horse and react to situations is really rewarding.

I myself feel like I’ve learnt so much working with more rescues. Second Chance Cheekye Ranch is a really incredible place and I feel super lucky to be working with the already adopted and those looking for homes.
They are running a fundraising event on Saturday the 15th so if you’re in the area, pop down and check out what these lovely people are doing!

05/01/2024

Some lovely words from Jessie, I’ve enjoyed working with you both so much and can’t wait to visit the flying u!

04/11/2024

A few photos from the last few months. Lots of riding done and several horses backed which has been really good fun!

Having the consistency with horses pays off so much when you can feel them begin to enjoy the process of working. Being able to trust the process and understand when your horses are telling something isn’t quite right is equally as important. Being out here is the first time I’ve had so many people wanting to learn how to back their own horses, and be super involved in the process. It’s interesting watching people learn that sitting on board is the easy part, it’s everything after that, learning how to teach your horse what your aids mean, being kind, yet firm, and being clear enough that you are consistently asking in the same way. It’s not easy but I love how keen and patient everyone is.
Here’s to a summer of much more of the same!

02/07/2024

I love watching people get so much joy out of their horses. It’s really impossible to hide that feeling of pride when you achieve each new moment with your horse after putting in the leg work.
This is Meadow and Cybele’s first trail ride and I think you can see everyone’s (including the horses) happiness that this is the next step. Exploring the world!

02/02/2024

A memory from back home at one of the best beaches. Hours of riding through forests and long sandy strips.
Back when Squid could see she would love joining me on these long rides and having races on the beach. Bonnie was always the perfect pony, she had energy for days and loved a good leg stretch.
Good memories!

01/22/2024

A bit of fun in the snow with Lily!
She quite enjoyed having a little go at skijoring last week while we had some good snow. Fantastic workout for everyone involved too!
Maja also tried her hand and got a nice little run at a canter. These horses are really going to be bothered by nothing the amount of things we throw at them!

01/12/2024

This is the lovely Jessie and Mimosa. We have been working together for the last few months and I’m super stoked with their progress.
Jessie had done some really great groundwork before we started meaning Mimosa was pretty much ready to jump on. She is an intelligent mare that enjoys variation, so as soon as Jessie was able to get on comfortably, we went out and about to keep the riding engaging.

We’ve got some really great goals set in place for these guys and I’m excited to see where their summer leads.

01/05/2024

A so far very mild BC winter has proved quite enjoyable for the horses so far. Lots of lovely sessions happening at the moment with lots of lovely people.
Super excited to be picking up a fourth day training at the end of the month, and equally excited that it’s already booked up!
Thank you everyone for the ongoing support and enthusiasm you’re showing for training and commitment, it’s fab!

Below is the lovely Lily, smashing it as usual and a very tired Goose after his HITT work out in the arena. 🐴

12/23/2023

I hope everyone is enjoying the build up to Christmas, here we’ve had snow, then rain, then more rain.
Lots of riding has been done though! Little Kip in the first picture has been mastering his steering with a rider on board and loving every second! Super sweet boy that just wants to get on and do it all.
Tiago, the grey Andalusian has been doing really well settling into ridden life again at SCCR and hopefully in the new year will be up for adoption. He obviously has a fair bit of dressage training behind him and loves to show off his fancy moves.
Then Lily, who his still acing learning everything and is happily plodding around the arena ba****ck in a halter. Plus a little Christmas bow because she is an Angel.

These are just a few of many being worked with at the moment. Thank you to everyone who has made me so busy, I’m enjoying all of the lessons and all of your lovely horses!

Happy Christmas to all my Squamish lot and all those back home in Wales!

11/28/2023

Newbie on the block!
This is the lovely Cybele and her mare Meadow. They are the most lovey laidback pair that I have been working with a couple times a week for around a month. Cybele has put in really great work since adopting Meadow and now we are working on getting the ridden side of things underway.
We have done some really successful long reining and Cybele had a great little walk around on board today so we are off the a flying start with a very unbothered horse!
I look forwards to seeing where these too are at by the spring.

11/06/2023

Lovely Lily Update.
Lily has really come around to the riding life. After orignally being quite defensive in the arena, she has finally relaxed enough to walk and have a gentle trot around 🥳. Sometimes trail riding really is the answer to getting the horses moving forwards and relaxed.
A bit of free jumping has also helped her realise the arena can be fun. She’s such a kind horse that I’m loving working with.

10/13/2023

I am really looking forwards to starting an extra day at the end of this month. Slots are already filling up fast but I do have a few one off slot available on the following dates:
Monday 23rd at 1pm and 5.30pm
Tuesday 24th at 10am and 12am
Tuesday 31st at 9am and 5pm

If you’d like any of these slots, shoot me a message or if you’d like to set up weekly sessions from the end of this month.

Thanks!

10/07/2023

The moment you finally get to take a between the ears shot! Lovely Lily went on a trail ride with her buddy and was so confident.
It’s so lovely to feel a horse relax and enjoy their job, Lily definitely hasn’t been one that easily takes guidance without getting defensive so this is a big win!

09/27/2023

Just putting the feelers out there for my lovely boy back home in Wales to possibly find a loving loan home.
As I have decided to stay in Canada for another year, I am looking for someone who wants to love Pajarito as there own. He will only be going out as a light happy hacker due to his previous injuries.
Pajarito absolutely loves hacking out, strides out and is generally super happy to work.

Whilst he is extremely safe, he is highly trained and sensitive so will only go to someone knowledgeable and ideally on Anglesey or Gwynedd.

This horse is an absolute legend, I love to receive updates and pictures but will try not to bug you too much if he is being looked after well. I have very trusted people back in Wales that know Paj very well and can help me pick the right person. As most of you know, he knows a lot of tricks and fancy moves so it’s really important to me to find someone who is not going to take advantage of these things for the sake of their ego! He’s not physically in a place to be asked right now and hence an easy hacking life.

He lives out 24/7, very good doer, requires no hard feed just ad lib hay or grass. Currently based in Gwalchmai but would consider moving him for the right person. I would love him to stay with the same farrier.

If you’d like anymore info, please do message, baring in mind the time difference, I will get back to you!

09/25/2023

Hello again!
Looking ahead into winter and changing weather conditions I just wanted to pop on to let new people know my general rules regarding cancellations.

I know nobody likes to get soaking wet but unfortunately we’ve all picked a rather unforgiving sport weather wise. Coming from Wales, I’m very accustomed to working and teaching in the rain. Going forward, unless weather conditions are really awful, ie. Stormy, torrential rain or icy, there will be a 24hr cancellation policy. This means full payment will be required. If you are someone who doesn’t like sessions in the rain that is completely understandable, feel free to cancel prior to 24hrs so the slot can go to someone else.

Riding lessons on non privately owned horses can be changed to horsemanship style lessons if the horses are too wet to ride. The price will change accordingly too.
As for Riding lessons on privately owned horses, I’m more than happy to change the session to ground work or ba****ck work to account for wet backs if you are unable to rug or dry them off before hand, the price of the lesson will stay the same.

I hope everyone understands as I can’t financially afford to keep you’re slot open otherwise. I promise to be reasonable when it’s truest horrible!

Let keep fingers crossed for a reasonable winter! ❄️ 🌧️

09/17/2023

So it’s official, Molly Seattle Equestrian is back in full swing but this time in North America!
Me and Sam have found Squamish and fallen in love with the place, endless climbing, hiking and skiing this winter ❄️
As we love the spot so much we have decided to stay for the next year and that gives me the opportunity to offer my services more long term.

I am now fully insured to teach and ride in Canada. My days (already!) are fully booked but I am starting a waiting list into the winter and spring where I’ll have more availability so please shoot me a message.

Meanwhile, enjoy this pic of Lily LOVING a good scratch, she just one of the lovely horses I have been backing and working with over the summer. She was rescued by her lovely owner and has spent the last year settling and learning to love people again. She’s been super interesting to work with, more on her experience soon!

06/10/2023

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well and the first half of the year has been great!
Canada is treating the three of us very well, our first stint on Vancouver Island bought us lots of life long friends, picturesque surfing and some incredible riding opportunities.
After saying I wasn’t going to work with horses for a while, I managed to land an incredible job with one of the most inspiring instructors I’ve ever had. I feel like I’ve had an opportunity to really fine tune my riding on a few awesome horses, training all my movements back up to standard. Definitely never stop learning in this sport and I’m soaking it up!
We’ve now moved on to Squamish for a summer of climbing and lots more adventures.
Ps. Squid is in her element 🦑

12/08/2022

Hello everyone!

Just a quick update going into Christmas! I will be working until the 21st of December then will be taking a break until the 28th.

As most of you already know I am moving to Canada in the new year which is super exciting! I’ll be doing bits of work until the 7th of January but on a limited schedule while I get everything sorted to go.

It has been a pleasure working with everyone this year and I hope you have a fab Christmas!

11/24/2022

Penffridd Lily

Lovely Lily is looking for a new 🏠
She’s is a kind little mare that has being backed early this summer and is now riding away with confidence and ease.
Lily is super happy hacking around our country lanes or popping a course of jumps (currently 65/70cm but with plenty of scope).

Lily has really matured over the last 6 months and is now ridden by a novice child without issue.

Her price has been reduced to find her a lovely home as I am moving to Canada early next year. This being said, the right home is really important and she won’t be sold to just anyone.

Based Anglesey, North Wales.

Do message me for more videos and information!

11/01/2022

So as most of you know I am not riding at the moment as I’m waiting to be in full working order again. This does mean I have a lot more time for lessons so if anyone would like a one off or schedule a weekly session, shoot me a message!

Meanwhile here is some photos of squid loving her first cart ride with billy on a lovely sunny but cold afternoon.

09/29/2022

Once again I’ve been rubbish at posting. It’s been a busy month yet again and looks like it’s going to be another full few months. I’m full now for the foreseeable future, but am always to happy to do one off schooling sessions or cover stable duties here and there for people when needed.

Just a heads up for those that have lessons with me heading into the winter. Given the electric prices, when we require the lights in the ménage, a charge of £5 will be added to lesson fee. Hope everyone is looking forwards to winter as much as me 🙄

09/17/2022

Apologies for the slow replies as of the last few weeks, I am slowly getting back to people so please don’t think I have forgotten!
This week I’ve been out to meet a lot of new clients so for the next month or two I am fully booked. So lovely to have so much business with so many lovely people and horses!
I have also been rubbish at taking any photos so in the mean time here is a picture of Rocky’s thoughts after a show prep schooling session, so much enthusiasm!

08/27/2022

Once again I have been awful at posting updates 🤦🏼‍♀️
This week has been crazy but in the best way, two camps completed, ten horses ridden today and the last PYG show tomorrow.
Camp was great fun despite the intermittent rain. I really hope everyone enjoyed having a little taster at trick riding, I was super impressed with the amount of kids that gave it a go (even some parents had a quick spin!). It was great fun to teach something a little different, And I think Emily was up there in the cutest participant showing us her awesome drag 🤸🏼‍♀️

08/01/2022

Super pleased with Lily yesterday in her first ever show. She behaved foot perfect, stayed calm and completed a nice test and jumping round. Couldn’t have asked for much more from her!

This lovely girl is still looking for her new person, but will absolutely not go to just anyone. We are in no rush for her to leave us as she is a joy to work with and have on the yard. ⭐️

07/25/2022

Rocky is just awesome.

Despite a few behavioural hiccups in the first class, he decided he wanted some red rosettes and reserve supreme.

Looking forwards to the next few shows with this handsome horse.

07/10/2022

Rocky worked beautifully today, so lovely to feel him understanding his work and responding so well to everything he is asked.
Some shoulder fore, shoulder in and out, traver, leg yield, half pass and counter canter practise today. Still a lot of stretching and suppleness to work on to really get his back working but over all super pleased with his work.

07/07/2022

Ren was such a superstar yesterday having his first ever jumping session. This horse definitely has some talent and I’m excited to see what else he can do!

07/06/2022

⭐️ Penffridd Lily ⭐️

Please read the whole post.

Lily is a gorgeous 7 year old, section C mare standing at approx 13.2hh.

Lily has recently been backed and has been a superstar. She has taken to ridden life really well and loves the fuss and attention. She is a very trusting mare, everything we have asked of her she has done and enjoyed. Her little ears are always forward, be it hacking, schooling or jumping, she is always looking to please. She has done a lot of inhand showing with previous owners and done well, she is happy and used to a showing environment.

She has been with us for 8 weeks now and has come such a long way. We are looking for someone who will love and continue her education in the kind relaxed way that we have started.

Lily is up to date with vacs and teeth, good to shoe, vet, load, groom and tack up. Currently on a large, very busy yard and is used to being turned out (24/7) next to our show field and car park.

She has recently competed in her first ridden competition and behaved foot perfect in both dressage test and a jumping round. Lily is happily jumping round a course of 50/55cm but no doubt will be jumping higher in the next few weeks. She has recently been to the beach and wasn’t strong or silly. Enjoyed a walk, trot and canter and a paddle through the water.

In absolutely no rush to sell as she is a firm yard favourite. Price will increase as she is worked more and will not be sold to novices.

Low to mid 4 figures.
Based on Anglesey
Please PM for videos and any more information.

06/21/2022

Lily looking snazzy in the dressage ring today. She is such a sweet kind pony, and learning the ropes like a natural.

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A memory from back home at one of the best beaches. Hours of riding through forests and long sandy strips. Back when Squid could see she would love joining me on these long rides and having races on the beach. Bonnie was always the perfect pony, she had energy for days and loved a good leg stretch. Good memories!

A bit of fun in the snow with Lily! She quite enjoyed having a little go at skijoring last week while we had some good snow. Fantastic workout for everyone involved too! Maja also tried her hand and got a nice little run at a canter. These horses are really going to be bothered by nothing the amount of things we throw at them!

This was the speed of today’s Liberty session. A few minutes of trot work as a reminder of his passage and a little piaffe, but mainly working on standing and coming to call. Working with high energy is generally an easier way to maintain the horses attention, but Paj gave me all his attention at low speed today so we kept it simple and chilled 💫

It’s been a while since Rocky has done any trick riding and a long time since I have vaulted on 17hh+ 🥵 Hopefully lots more to come this summer! #trickriding #vaulting #warmblood #wing #training #sunshine

Testing the distances in the showjumping ring over some small fences 😁 who’s excited? Rocky definitely is 🥳🙌🏼

So pleased with my boy this week. We haven’t done much Liberty work over the winter, mainly my fault 😬 but we started working on our lay down, simple circles, joining up and little bits of Spanish walk, half pass, piaffe and passage. He’s smashing it on the grass where he can have a good munch 🍃 however we are still working on relaxing enough to go down on different surfaces and using the schooling whip command we learnt last summer. For now I’m super happy with how relaxed he is and happy to stay down having a cuddle ❤️ #trickriding #liberty #laydown #cuddles #piaffe #passage #halfpass #play #andalusian #springgrass