NL equine therapy

09/11/2024

05/11/2024

To all of our Dressage Divas!!

We have 2 shows running next weekend at Weston Lawns.

BD on Friday and Unaffiliated on Sunday...

BUT..... the Unaffiliated is at risk of being cancelled due to low entries. If you're thinking of entering please pop your entry in ASAP.

❄️The BD will definitely be going ahead❄️

❗️We are running a winter offer for our next 2 shows. Enter November and December and recieve a FREE entry to use at either January or February show. This includes BD and Unaffiliated.

🐴British Dressage Fri 8th November prelim to grand prix judges Islay Auty and Jane Peberdy

🐴Unaffiliated Sat 9th November intro to grand prix judges Diana Theophilus and Keri Bates

🐴British Dressage Fri 6th December prelim to grand prix judges Amanda Rawson and Maria Eilberg

🐴Unaffiliated dressage Sat 7th December intro to grand prix

Visit www.weston-lawns.co.uk for the schedules.

05/11/2024

Phase 1 of lowering some costs. My next visits will be in the new (hopefully more fuel efficient) model. So please don't lock me out 😆

04/11/2024

❗️British Dressage entries closing reminder ❗️

Entries for our BD competition on Friday 8th November will be closing in 2 days.

🐴We have judges Islay Auty and Jane Peberdy with us and are running prelim to grand prix.

Please follow the link below to enter 👇
https://entry.equipe.com/meetings/4671

29/10/2024

❗️Is it too early to mention Christmas?!? Never ! 🎄

⭐️On sat 30th Nov our Festive cavaletti clinic teaming up with Barry Barnard Photography is back ! ⭐️

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Whats included :

🔸️ Pole/ Cavaletti lesson with BDCC level 3 coach, NDPCE BEF , BD Youth & Para coach Rebecca Bates

🔸️Photos from Ridden session with Barry Barnard Photography

🔸️1 Festive black drop background christmas portrait photo ( digital downloads)

🔸️ Mince pies & Hot drinks

🔸️ Plenty of fun

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Whilst enjoying a festive cavaletti session Rebecca Bates , Ekko will be joined by Barry Barnard Photography who will take photos of your ridden session .

In addition , as its christmas they will be taking black background Christmas portrait sessions.

You will be provided with a digital copy of the images of your choice from the ridden session and one festive wreath portrait .

There will be options to purchase more and printed copies of the image too.

⭐️ Individual and Shared sessions available

⭐️ Option just to just come and have a festive portrait done also available.

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❗️ Spaces fill FAST for this clinic - don't miss out .

Bookings ⏬️
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/66978/Ekko+Festive+Cavaletti+Clinic+Teaming+up+with+Barry+Barnard+Photography

26/10/2024

Today was a busy day full of explainations, investigstions and problem solving.
There seemed to be a common theme amongst a few of todays patients and that was sore attachment points for the (collective term) hamstring muscles.
These muscles are located down the back of the hind limb. They are responsible for a range of movements such as kicking, rearing and forward movements. Injuries here are common and can require prompt veterinary intervention and massage therapy to maximise healing time and quality.
The quadriceps and tensor fascia lata contribute to hip, stifle and hock flexion and help to swing the leg further underneath the body. The iliopsoas helps to create hip flexion and is also involved in bringing the leg under.
So what can you do to help??
Hill work is an excellent way to strengthen, the hamstrings, gluteal and back muscles. Walk and trot are good paces but also try engagement exercises uphill such as half steps and rein back also Walking over a raised poles is a good strengthening and mobilising exercise as it encourages hip, stifle and hock flexion. .You could also try putting a raised pole on the way to the field or school so it does not take up any extra time and it becomes part of your daily routine.

26/10/2024

Weston Lawns is a equestrian centre that cater for both affiliated and unaffiliated showjumping events, dressage, and arena eventing competitions. Hosting some of the finest UK qualifying competitions throughout the year.

26/10/2024

With Christmas coming up, I thought I would remind you of the lovely full sized saddlecloth's I have for sale. Honeycomb style padding and the bottom layer is designed to wick moisture away. Now at a special seasonal price of £30 for a limited time until January.

24/10/2024

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22/10/2024

You don’t have to be horsey to come and join us on the 27th October we have lots going on in the cafe
🎃 Colouring competition (prize below)
👻Biscuit decorating
🎃 Decorate your own witches hat
👻Arts and craft table
All these activities are just £1 each

There’s also a hobby horse jumping class if your children want to give showjumping a try 🐴 £3

Cafe open serving hot and cold food and drinks ☕️
Come and join us from 10am

21/10/2024

Something exciting to look forward to for the new year.

❗️CAMP 2025❗️

📢Take full advantage of our early bird offer

We are excited to announce our 1st x2 camp dates for 2025...

⭐️April 26th - 27th ⭐️ June 7th - 8th ⭐️

These camps are so popular and are a great way to enjoy the weekend whilst gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment... whilst having fun at the same time! There's a reason riders keep coming back and it's not just the yummy cake 😋 😉

Camps include 👇

🐴 A variety of lessons including private flat work, pole work, an in house competition with rosettes!
🥞 Breakfast lunch and dinner for riders
🐴 2 nights stabling with bedding included
👩‍🏫 Demos, talks and activities
🍰 Plenty of our famous cake too!!
🛍 Goody bags to take home

And soooo much more! A really lovely weekend away with your best friend and fellow horse friends.

❗️We are offering our 1st 2 camps of the year for the next 4 weeks at a reduced rate of £275... but be quick as these spaces fill FAST!! (Camp price usually £290)

50% fee secures your slot - the rest isn't due until the week before camp.

We can't wait!!

13/10/2024

13/10/2024

Can I make a change? You decide....
As a I can only manipulate muscle and fascia. In some cases that's all they need.

12/10/2024

Make an appointment with me between now and Christmas to secure a christmas gift for your horse, as a way of saying thank you for supporting me.

09/10/2024

Here is some spooky half term fun for the kids...
Always a brilliant day with lots going on.

🎃 Under 18's Day Camp 31st Oct 🎃

Join us for an action packed day during half term week for our under 18's riders , teaming up with , NL equine therapy & TopSpec .

Coaching with Rebecca Bates - Dressage rider & Coach.
( Former GBR team rider . BDCC level 3 coach , BD youth / assessor / Para coach & BEF NDPCE coach ) .

What the day includes:

⭐️- Day stable

⭐️- Individual half an hour lesson

⭐️- Group pole / Cavaletti lesson

⭐️- Activties / Demos

⭐️- Weigh bridge with Top Spec Horse Feeds

⭐️- Lunch

£97.50

👻Optional Extras for the day 👻

⭐️ All ridden Photos from Barry Barnard ( Digital Downloads ) - £20

⭐️ 30 min Equine Massage from NL Equine Therapy - £15

Only 10 spaces available

Bookings via Horse Monkey :

https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/66326/Ekko+Under+18%27s+Day+Camp+31st+october

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06/10/2024

Its all happening in October at Teamckrc, with the ground being wet, why not join us in the indoor school at Marslands Farm Livery Stables for the following events :-

Tuesday the 8th October - clear round jumping from 5pm
Sunday the 13th October - Team show jumping.
4 riders in a team, best 3 scores count
Rider 1 Jumps 40cm
Rider 2 Jumps 50cm
Rider 3 Jumps 60cm
Rider 4 Jumps 70cm
Entry fee £40.00 per team
PRIZE MONEY £100.00
Sunday the 27th October - 1st round of the 2024 / 2025
Winter show jumping series