Kirsty Riley Equestrian - Freelance Groom & Rider

17/12/2021

I haven't posted in a while as I have no longer got the time to continue offering clipping services so I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has used my services in the past and I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Here are a handful of pictures I did actually remember to take...
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02/10/2021

Didn't get a before photo but here's the lovely Molly after her clip today (full incl legs off). Such a good girl as always 💕

28/06/2021

What is chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL)⁉️

📍CPL is a debilitating condition caused by a buildup of lymph fluid in the lower legs that result in progressive swelling with associated skin folds, nodules and ulcerations

📍It has been described in Shires, Clydesdales, Belgian draft horses, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians, and Percherons.

📍The disease starts at an early age and progresses throughout the life of affected horses, often resulting in disfigurement and lameness.

📍It can result in severe disability, secondary infections and premature death.

📍Chronic progressive lymphedema is a systemic disease of the lymphatic system in which the skin lesions on the lower limbs occur secondarily due to poor lymphatic drainage and tissue perfusion.

We had a lot of interest in our post last week on feather vs no feather so we thought we should share some information on the skin conditions that can be masked by thick feathers

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicprogressivelymphoedema/?ref=share

⬆️⬆️ fabulous support group for owners of horses suffering with CPL

www.chronicprogressivelymphoedema.com

⬆️⬆️ web resources

📸Jillian Scott The Clipper Queen

16/04/2021

Beautiful Roman all smart after his full clip today. He was a bit nervous but was very brave. Was getting very sweaty with his thick coat so will be much more comfortable now :)🐴✂️❤

11/04/2021

Thats better! Finally found the time to tidy Tyson's mane up 🐴😍

08/04/2021

Little Jager had a very dense thick coat with lots of matting. He will now be feeling much more comfortable. His owner can now more effectively treat his little crawly passengers and monitor his weight gain visually. What a good little lad he was 😍🐴

08/04/2021

03/04/2021

A few photos of Deano after his full clip including legs and face off (and a couple of pics to show before). He was very nervous so had some sedation from the vet to safely clip his legs. He is looking super smart 🐴🙂✂️

28/03/2021

Little Poppy was getting too hot and itchy so a trace/irish clip for her to keep her comfortable. Not a spot of bother, such a good girl 🙂🐴

28/03/2021

A re clip and hog for Lucy today. She behaved beautifully and looks very smart again 😍

25/03/2021

Lovely Millie before and after her full clip today 🐴✂️😍

20/03/2021

Another clip from this week, Nemo had a re clip and hog today! 🐴✂️

20/03/2021

A few of this weeks clips ✂️🐴🙂

02/03/2021

Georgie looking very smart after her full clip ✂️🐴

27/02/2021

A re-clip for Wispa but with legs and full face off this time. Beautiful girl 🐴😍

25/02/2021

A couple of clips from this week, didn't get before photos unfortunately. Both very hairy itchy boys had full clips and should now be much more comfortable. Both very well behaved too 🙂🐴

30/12/2020

⚠️🦠Yet again our inbox is flooded with messages from BGA members asking how the latest Government announcement, affects them:
❓Can I still work in a Tier 4 area - YES
❓Can I travel between a Tier 4 and other areas for work - YES
The same as the previous lockdowns, grooms are allowed to work due to the following statement:
📎You can leave home for work purposes, where your place of work remains open and where you cannot work from home (including if your job involves working in other people’s homes).
⚠️There is no guidance that states that an individual is not able to perform that work across tiers: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home -to-work

Once again, the BGA supports its members, and we urge all grooms to adhere to hands face space and work safely:
https://britishgrooms.org.uk/

02/12/2020

Beautiful Wispa looking fantastic 👌 at 25! Absolute pleasure to clip too 💕