NL equine therapy

04/12/2024

Our next event is Clinic with Kevin 8th December followed by xmas lunch, novelty classes & santa surprise. £35.00 PP
However if you would like lunch alone or just like to enter novelty classes thats possible too.
Classes are
Best presented
Best mane & tail
Awesome mare
Handsome gelding
Best budds
Brightest smile
Best handler
Brightest eyes
Best dressed pair
Fancy dress/concourse
These classes can all be entered in xmas attire if you wish but hard hats & boots are a must.

£5.00 each or 6 classes £25.00 rossettes & gifts for winners contact Gill to enter please.

03/12/2024

Phew! And I haven't even got a horse..... 😂

03/12/2024

Rudy and and Fred have a lot to answer for this morning!

29/11/2024

23/11/2024

What a difference a day makes..
A day out with the horses, is definitely good for my soul. I had some huge responses today that put a big smile on my face, and I can confidently say it might be one of the few jobs that you can get farted on over 15 times in a day and finish with a smile 😃

22/11/2024

A little vulnerability from me tonight.
This week, I have felt "off", a bit lost (if I can start to try and label it). It's nearly Omeyas death anniversary and maybe subconsciously that is starting to build up? But I have felt on the verge of tears for most of the week and have been letting it get in the way of parts of my life.. well tonight (watching the movie "if") it broke me. Normally I would of had Omeya to release these feelings on, as I called him my personal therapist, but sadly I now try and keep them to myself (My own personal choice).
I don't think we realise how important our horses are to our mental health until they are gone, so give them an extra special hug and a kiss this weekend. Poor Omeya would have to listen to my problems on a regular basis and i would always come home feeling better. I would love to hear some special moments that have been shared between you and your horse(s). I would have let it all out on Flash but he doesn't care!

17/11/2024

10/11/2024

Sorry about the bad action shots! Some big releases with sneezes and yawns, when I was working on the hind end. Let it all out, big guy!!!

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.