Speedgate Equestrian

15/01/2025

The super popular Hi-Vis Reincoat is now available for your mini riders in our Fawkham Saddlery 💗🤩⚡

Shop now and get 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 🚚 - https://bit.ly/3ONWsjd

14/01/2025

Take luxury to the next level with this stunning range of luggage from LeMieux 🤤

The faux fur lining keeps your belongings clean and protected with multiple added features for practicality, and all in an elegant co-ordinating range 💎✨

Shop in our Fawkham Saddlery or online - link in the comments 👇

12/01/2025

Now the New Year is here we’re heading on our way to spring, but do you need new wellies to get you through? 🌧 These Cotswold wellies are the perfect choice and super reasonable!
Shop now in our Fawkham or Headcorn stores, or online - https://bit.ly/4an4idP

11/01/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐍𝐄𝐖 ✋
Pure chasteberry powder from NAF – ideal for older horses and mares going through seasonal changes to support hormonal balance 🧬♀️

https://bit.ly/3W7zNSV

10/01/2025

These are just a few of our lovely winners from our Christmas Prize Draw – Congratulations to you all 🥰🎉

10/01/2025

‼ Speedgate Hill is currently CLOSED due to icy conditions ‼

If you are visiting our Speedgate Farm site please be aware that you need to access us via Three Gates Road rather than Speedgate Hill. The hill has been closed due to dangerous icy conditions and several vehicles have got stuck today.

This is likely to be the case for Saturday 11th January too. Please drive carefully in these freezing temperatures ❄️❄️

09/01/2025

🆕 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡 🆕

The very well-known Hibiscrub has now been replaced with Hibiwash – the pharmaceutical antimicrobial full body wash with the same active ingredients but now more sustainably produced and even more gentle on the skin 🦠🧽

Available in both our Fawkham and Headcorn stores - https://bit.ly/3C62dpB

08/01/2025

💥 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 💥

To beat the January blues we thought we’d give you the chance to WIN a £50 voucher to spend on any of our NEW Evoke hats 🤩

All you need to do to be in with a chance is…
𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐱𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝
𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬

Entries close at midnight tonight. T&C’s apply. Good luck!

07/01/2025

Stock up on your supplements and get double stars with your NAF Loyalty card throughout January in our Fawkham and Headcorn stores ⭐⭐

07/01/2025

Next Sunday 19th will see the first of our Events for 2025 here at Speedgate Farm, kicking off with British Dressage and Team Quest. Get your entries in now via Horse Monkey here –

British Dressage - https://bit.ly/4gGieBX
Team Quest - https://bit.ly/3DH7C78

We look forwards to welcoming you for the start of the 2025 season 🐴😃

02/01/2025

With a cold snap upon us these are some helpful tips from NAF to keep those prone to Laminitis safe❄️❄️

Frosty Grass & Laminitis Risk...

Frosty mornings may look beautiful, but for our laminitis prone horses and ponies, they bring hidden dangers. While it’s tempting to believe melted frost means safe grazing, that’s not the full story. Here's what you need to know:

🌱 Sugar Build Up:
On bright, sunny days, grass produces sugars through photosynthesis, storing them overnight. When temperatures drop below 5°C, grass respiration (which uses those sugars) halts, leaving sugar levels dangerously high for laminitics.

⚠️ Management Tips:
Avoid grazing during bright, cold spells until overnight temps stay above 5°C or cloudy weather returns.
Feed low NSC hay (under 10%). Soak to reduce sugars effectively.
Offer slightly warm drinking water to encourage hydration and prevent impaction colic.

❄️ Additional Risk Factors:
Hard ground sensitivity - Use hoof boots for protection and circulation.
PPID horses - Rug appropriately as they struggle to regulate body temperature.
For good-doers - balance warmth and weight loss by monitoring rugs carefully.

💡 Diet Adjustments:
Limit hard feed and focus on fibre.
Balance the diet with a broad spectrum supplement or balancer to provide essential nutrients.

Remember, a little extra care now helps protect your horse from the risks of frosty weather.

01/01/2025

27/12/2024

Get some dates for 2025 in your new diary’s 🐴📔🗓️

27/12/2024

New Year’s Eve celebrates the end of one year and the start of the next, often with fireworks that are great fun for us but not so easy for our equine friends.

Horses thrive on routine and calm, consistent management. Sudden changes can cause stress, but with preparation, good management, and targeted nutrition, we can help them cope.

Check with neighbours about their plans and share your concerns—they may reposition fireworks away from your yard or field. If worried, consult your vet for advice ahead of the event.

Stick to your horse’s routine. If they live out, leave them out, ensuring the field is safe and secure with usual companions for herd comfort. If stabled, add bedding for protection, remove hazards, and acclimatise them to lights and music a few days before. In either case, provide ad lib forage to keep them occupied.

Targeted nutrition helps maintain a calm, focused outlook without sedation. NAF Magic’s unique formulation supports concentration and learning, with proven, peer-reviewed results. For fast-acting support, use NAF Five Star Instant Magic Syringe 1–1.5 hours before it’s needed.

27/12/2024

All of our stores are open today from 9am - 5.30pm 🐴🛍

22/12/2024

Keep your horse occupied whilst the weather is not so nice with these stable toys from LeMieux ⛄😃

Available in our Fawkham Saddlery, or shop online - https://bit.ly/4fg1Bvn