West End Riding Centre

16/10/2024

13/08/2024

A long but informative Clinic with Grace from Rookery Equine bits and bridle fitting! All the liveries happy with fit of their bridles and bits!

06/08/2024

We are looking for a groom to join our team
Salary £23,900.00 per annum for 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our rehabilitation and rehoming centre Penny Farm in Blackpool for a full time groom. As part of your role you will have the opportunity to work alongside our specialist grooms, vets, physio and farrier with support towards continued learning and personal development.

We are looking for an individual who is willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as be responsible for a dedicated list of horses undergoing rehabilitation. Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in handling a range of horses including youngsters. The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and people skills are essential.

This is a full time permanent position working 40 hours per week. Weekend working will be necessary.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

If you would like to join us and help us achieve our vision which is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding whilst developing your own equine skills, then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 23rd August 2024

30/07/2024

24/07/2024

Helen Wendy!!!

04/07/2024

Lots of strangles about at the moment, can we all be vigilant x

💉Strangles Vaccination💉

We have had lots of questions about a new vaccine for strangles, so wanted to answer a few of them to enable you to decide whether to vaccinate or not:

🤒🐴The vaccine is licensed to lessen how ill horses become and how many strangles bacteria they shed whilst infected.

🤒🐴It does not stop them getting the infection or stop them shedding, so biosecurity is still vital.

🤒🐴In studies, at least half of vaccinated horses still developed abscesses when infected.

🤒🐴Side effects of vaccination include a fever for up to 5 days, pain and swelling at the injection site that gets worse with each injection, and runny eyes for up to 5 days. These side effects are very common!

🤒🐴The vaccine is licensed to provide immunity for only 2 months. Horses tested at 6 months might still have some protection but high risk horses should be vaccinated every 2 months.

🤒🐴There are no long term studies available yet - hopefully they will come in due course

🤒🐴Vaccination does not interfere with testing protocols

🤒🐴At the moment, we aren’t currently recommending the vaccine until a longer protection period and reduced vaccine reactions can be achieved. We’re all very excited about the prospects of a good vaccine for strangles as managing the disease can be very tricky – but currently, good biosecurity is the best thing we can do for our horses, whether they are vaccinated or not.

🤒🐴However, if you feel you would like to vaccinate your horse for strangles, we can certainly arrange this.

If you do have any questions, our lovely team of vets are always happy to help - just call the office on 01565 723030.

🤩Thanks to Hannah's lovely (very healthy!) pony Violet for posing for the camera! 🤩

02/06/2024

Great to see some old friends today!

02/05/2024

It’s that time again! Please be REALLY careful with the grass this week. I have been out to a couple of horses (not native fat ponies, but a shod thoroughbred and a very fit/lean warmblood) who both have raised pulses and sore feet after being turned out for one day on “better” grazing. I also received a phone call this afternoon about a 3yr old pony with no history of laminitis, who is rocked back off her toes. Finally, tonight I came home to find that my own highland has a rock hard neck and looks bloated, even on very restricted strip grazed track. The grass out there is frankly dangerous at the moment. Please, please be cautious! Call your vet if you see any/early signs, and TELL YOUR HOOFCARE PROVIDER. They might need a longer appointment slot than usual, or a shorter cycle, or to ask you to request markers on your xrays, or to bring extras like therapy boots/pads, a different type of shoe, or they might just have some nuggets of wisdom.

(EDITED TO ADD THAT I AM IN THE UK)

23/04/2024

School all rolled ready for tomorrows clinic x☀️☀️☀️

13/04/2024

Met the owner today, lovely lady, putting this here for anyone who needs livery services x

09/04/2024

BE ALERT…

We are noticing an increase in suspicious activity in the North of the county, particularly in the Winwick, Croft and Risley areas in locations where horses are stabled. Today alone our we have had two further reports of unknown persons loitering near farms, livery yards and stables. On two occasions gates have been deliberately opened allowing horses to escape placing them at risk of injury.

We are also aware of an increase in tack/equipment thefts at various locations in recent weeks. This afternoon our northern officer has been out visiting various locations to engage with riders/landowners to ensure that measures are put in place to increase security and encourage the horse-riding community to spread the word and be vigilant.

We are urging you to take extra measures to secure tack rooms, mark equipment and ensure that gates are locked of a night and fences are maintained and in a good state of repair.

More importantly we need you to report any suspicious activity to us. You can do this by:

📞 Calling 101 for non-emergency incidents
🖥️ Visit our webpage to report online: https://orlo.uk/aTDiC
☎️ Call 999 in the event of an emergency

Finally, we are keen to expand our Rural Watch Scheme. If you are interested please follow this link and contact us. You could make a huge difference by becoming part of it!

Follow this link to sign up: https://orlo.uk/ppnAF

27/03/2024