Silkwood Equestrian

10/06/2024

Early morning stretches in the pony field.
I love this field. It's safe enough for all our natives to enjoy the summer out without the constant laminitis risk. Normally I would leave rugs off the hairy's to let them use reserves but they don't have the same grazing as the horses so it's no so easy for them to keep warm. On nights like last night they get their rugs 🥰

16/04/2024

Just had such a nice little outing.
Rode through a shower (we were never going to dodge them all 😄) then had a fab ride with plenty canters and sunshine. The highlight had to be having a pint at the Dog and Otter, Great Harwood. ....we allowed the horses a treat too and met sone lovely people with a tiny little girl who enjoyed a sit on Lola. Her mum enjoyed a ride around the car park too 😊. Hello 👋 if you read this and I'd love to see any pics. It was a pleasure meeting you and I predict ponies in your future 😂🐴❤❤ xx

13/04/2024

Lola at the Winter Championships yesterday 🐴💖

02/03/2024

Had to share this afternoons group banter,
sums it up for us horsey folk....😂

02/03/2024

Good for her!
I'm not against the use of spurs but its always nice to see gadgets used less.
Well done 🙌.

Lithuanian Justina Vanagaite is understood to be the first rider to compete at top level international dressage without spurs since the FEI rule change came into force this year giving riders the choice. At the Doha CDI5* last weekend Justina and Nabab were seventh in the grand prix on 69.78%, and then the pair put in a superb freestyle performance to score 75.75% and land a place on the podium. Congratulations Justina!

20/02/2024

Home to blue skies! 💙💛
Hills climbed and tracks enjoyed! 🥰
We'll be glad we made the effort to get out early once the rain starts and doesn't stop ☔️

20/02/2024

Trying to convince Lola if we set off now we'll miss the rain. Always time for a quick cuddle though. 🥰

14/02/2024

Silkwood appreciation post....
Our yard is full livery so going to the regionals had to fit in around the normal working day.
You can imagine what a nice surprise it was when our many friends got up early before work to muck their own horses out so that I wouldn't have to rush around 🥰❤.
I even had time to plait Lola's tail!
To have so many friends there to support us, many I didn't even expect were attending, was super special! Celebrating with you all afterwards was the best!! 🥂 We are truly blessed to have our yard filled with such kind and thoughtful people. A million thank yous!! ❤❤😘😘

13/02/2024

The happy horse CAN! achieve.
I am delighted to share with you that my Lola was competetive in a very strong class. Judging is definitely on board.
Give your horses time, love and patience....more and more I see it is rewarded.
3 cheers to Lola.... she is one of my absolute besties!... but also 3 cheers to all my friends who absolutely know who they are 🥂🥂and how much I love them and how much this means. ❤️ ###x

12/02/2024

Great lesson night, half of it in daylight! 🥳

08/02/2024

Would anyone like to loan a happy hacker to us to go on full livery here at Silkwood Equestrian?
A livery of ours is looking to join us on our fun trips out....picnic, pub and fun rides.
Our horses are generally excellent in company and traffic so nothing to upset our chilled vibe please. Anything with manners, confidence and a good walk to to keep up with the crowd. Good traveler also essential to join frequent off yard trips. Rider is keen and very kind but not experienced handling difficult horses so something older would be ideal. Purchase/permanent loan would be considered for the right horse.
Shares appreciated, thank you 😊

04/02/2024

Learning lots and having fun together this weekend. 🥰🐴💖

01/02/2024

Beautiful sunset this eve whilst teaching 🧡💜❤💗

25/01/2024

SADDLES SADDLES SADDLES!!! 😊

Thanks v much to everyone who shared these on my personal page 🥰 1sold already 👍

The Pony Cob and Horse is a sought after fit and in superb condition. The Falcon also is hardly marked. The other 2 have been well used but looked after and always covered. The Barnsby is my personal favourite, it is beautiful to ride in and has fit so many of my horses so well. I have actually fed Fiona extra this eve and will try it on her again tomorrow just in case she's filled out enough 😂🤞.

11/01/2024

3rd year we've been nominated. Thank you 😊

Huge congratulations to bakerboxx Ella Mia Hair & Beauty Indigo Financial Services Ltd NW Fencing Silkwood Equestrian who have all been nominated for a Ribble Valley Business Award! 🎉 To enter, just click the ‘Learn More’ button on our FB profile then ‘Enter Now’ to start your application. Good luck!

There's no voting aspect, so you don't need to worry about asking for votes or re-nominations 😊

If anyone would like to help us celebrate more of our fabulous Ribble Valley businesses, nominations can be made until 18 January via the 'Learn More' button 🤩

05/01/2024

Horse owners beware.
Its been a long tine since we've seen the sun, 2 of mine have just evaporated.
Acclimatise slowly! 😂

02/01/2024

You can tell the regional dressage champs are just around the corner....Lola's mane is wild! 😂 I'm forced to tidy it twice a year but until then she can rock those locks! ❤️

16/12/2023

11/12/2023

Managed to find some dry tracks this afternoon 😃.
Billington horse trails at York Village offers a short but well surfaced woodland loop with great bridlepaths nearby. 😊

16/11/2023

Oops....😂

09/11/2023

Shout out to Lynda and Rosie who have proved to be an unbeatable combination this year!
Dressage Anywhere Veteran horse champions 2023!
Don't they look fantastic....🦄💖 Well done!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳

29/10/2023

Fiona having fun yesterday at the Mark Baker clinic. What a fantastic little horse she's becoming. Lottie Christian Photography thank you for such lovely pics. 🥰 🐴🧡🧡🧡