JL Equestrian

24/06/2024

❗️Upcoming Availability ❗️

I have some rare upcoming availability on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 11:30am (depending on location) for the beginning of July (away from 18th July - 9th August) and then the middle of August through to the end of October and some occasional Saturdays too from August 9th.

Based in Capel RH5

Services

🏇🏿 Riding
💈 Summer Clipping
🧼 Competition Prep
🏅 Competition grooming
🚚 HGV and Lorry Driving
🧹 Yard Work

🐩 🐾 I will also be a qualified Level 2 Dog Groomer by August and shall be mobile. More on this once I’m qualified and have my van ready to go…

Please check out my website for all updated services and prices…

💻 www.jlequestrian.co.uk

📱 Phone or WhatsApp 07852765703

JL Equestrian is the trading name for Josh Levi Ellington who is a friendly, accomplished and knowledgeable groom based near to Dorking, Surrey. 

05/02/2024

William and Roo full clips this afternoon ✂️🐴

22/12/2023

That’s a wrap for 2023 from me 😌
Nelly with her second blanket clip of the year and Alfie’s second clip of the year too!
A big thank you to all of my clients this year, it’s been a fantastic and busy year and I look forward to 2024 😃
I’m “out of office” until the Jan 2nd so if I’m slow at replying to any messages I apologise in advance.
Happy Christmas everybody 🎄🎅🏼

19/12/2023

Look at that shine ✨ Hunter Clip with full head for William this morning and a blanket clip for his brother Roo (forgot to get a photo 🙄)

12/12/2023

Clipping has gone let’s just say…busy 🤪!!
I managed to get a picture of Silver this morning before and after his full clip…he was so fluffy!!
Then a blanket clip for Flash owned by Lisa Fahy yesterday. He wouldn’t stand square behind for love nor money so the line looks off piste 🙈🤣
I am fully booked until the middle of Jan so please contact me to book in a slot if needed as they’re going fast 💨

04/11/2023

Full clip and hog 👌🏼

04/10/2023

Polite notice to say, if you have booked me in for clipping, please make sure your horse(s) are bathed and dried or at least groomed very well the days leading up to and before I arrive.
I have been clipping some quite grubby ponies recently which has had an affect on the longevity of my blades, therefore needing to be sharpened more than usual and putting pressure on my clippers motor.
It is much better for your horse to have a clean coat as the blades don’t snag or over heat, in turn giving an all round better quality finish and comfortable clip.
Thank you 😊

A surcharge of £14 per clip may be added if your horse is dirty to cover the cost of the sharpening of blades.
Thank you for understanding 🧼

26/09/2023

Words of Wisdom from liveryman !!!
🧼Bathing prior to clipping is essential for finish, blade longevity and the comfort of your horse 🧼

To wash or not to wash prior to clipping is a topic we see debated every winter, the common theme being not wanting to wash because of the cold, not having a hot wash and solarium set up etc. but also not being prepared for what happens when you clip a dirty coat

❌ Blades may not last an entire clip
❌Blades may over heat and need to be constantly cleared of hair
❌ Machines may over heat due to excess strain

How to prepare the coat for clipping ⬇️

📍Wash your horse using a scrubby brush ensuring to get down to the skin (this is where the blades clip after all)
📍Rinse your horse thoroughly - product left in the coat will also do harm to your blades
📍Allow your horse 24 hours to completely dry and brush through the coat before clipping

❌Avoid coat oils and sprays prior to clipping these clog up your blades and do not make it easier for your clippers and are not used in place of bathing
❌Never clip a wet horse 🤯
❌Just running a hose over the horse is not washing

🚿If you cannot wash for what ever reason grooming can be done in its place in the lead up to clipping. A good groom using a variety of brushes to get through the coat. And hot clothing for a week in the run up to clipping to draw the grease out of the coat. This is not as effective as bathing but will help in a pinch🚿

Also remember you can spot wash ie if you’re only doing a Bib only wash the area you plan on clipping, with a bucket and sponge if necessary. ✅

What do you do before clipping ⬇️⬇️⬇️

15/09/2023

After over a decade of playing with event horses, it’s nice to be sitting back on a dressage horse 😁 Feeling privileged to be riding this stunning 6 year old. Glamourdale x Gribaldi x Uniform 🤩

08/09/2023

Jet being fabulous in the pole work clinic. Thank you and thank you .gray.5621 & for letting me steal your horse whilst mine is out of action 🥰

08/09/2023

An end of summer clip for Julie, ahead of Hickstead 💈🐎☀️

04/07/2023

Spot the difference 👀❓❔❓

A little summer clip was in order for William as he had been struggling when exercised in the heat and sweating a lot as he had quite a thick summer coat. I find clipping a summer coat can take a bit of precision to get a good finish, as it’s harder to blend all the lines in unless doing a full clip like this one had today. My top tip to get an overall good quality clip would be to make sure you have very good natural light when clipping in the summer especially, as this will show up any missed bits! ✂️

04/05/2023

🌟Appreciation Post🌟 Standing alongside me at the trot up for is DJ - one of the most dedicated and long-standing competitions grooms I know. Feeling very privileged to be working here for again after starting out in 2012 as a working pupil. Having never worked with event horses, DJ taught me an incredible amount and has always been there to offer advice and knowledge through my 11 years as a competition groom. Her true passion and commitment to the horses is a real testimony to their performance and general well being and even to this day she always has new bits of advice to teach me which I will always soak up! Here’s to a good and hopefully successful week and I’m loving being back with Team NZL 🇳🇿🏇🏿🤞🏼

22/03/2023

We were delighted to welcome Josh Levi of JL Equestrian to Merrist Wood Equine last week.

Josh came to deliver a workshop/demonstration plaiting to our Level 3 Year 1 students undertaking Competition Grooming.

Having had a lot of experience grooming for 5* event riders, Josh brought his wealth of knowledge along with him. He spoke about his career progression and transferable skills needed in the industry and gave the students some great tips and tricks for plaiting with thread and turnout of horses for competitions.

Thanks for sharing your expertise and your time with our grateful students Josh! 🙂🐎

18/03/2023

Well that’s the first set of plaits for the season completed!
The first few of the season can be tricky as the mane has become thinner due to their winter rugs and your hands are out of practice 🙈

31/01/2023

I’ve always been very traditional with pulling tails, using a comb and my fingers. Just recently I’ve been asked to clip/trim quite a few and I have to say i’m a bit of a convert now! I’ve been using my great Nova trimmers which have different grades and settings making it very easy to get a lovely neat finish. It takes far less time and less labour intensive on your fingers 🤏🏼

09/01/2023

A pretty busy day yesterday with 6 to clip, a tail pull and two sets of legs to tidy up ✂️👌🏼

18/11/2022

Dougie and Tea looking smart after their full clips this afternoon ✂️
Oh and a selfie with one of the yews at this morning 🐑

03/11/2022

‘s Harley looking all smart after his clip this morning ✂️🏇🏿

31/10/2022

🔹🔷Officially Open🔷🔹

JL Equestrian is now officially up and running🏇🏿

I am currently fully booked for yard work and riding but please do get in contact for any clipping/tidying/plaiting needs as I have left a couple of hours free on a Friday afternoon for this 😀

💻 www.jlequestrian.co.uk

17/10/2022

Always a pleasure clipping at Clock Barn Farm Livery Stables ✂️

09/10/2022

📋 Checklists or alarms on your phone? What are your best tips for staying organised?

⏰ Groom's schedules are often very tight, juggling horses and riders to fit in with show days.

✏️ The job is about a lot more than brushing horses, it requires some serious organisational skills to pack, travel and manage your horses at a show.

👉 The IGA is here for all FEI level grooms. Join for only 15 euros https://internationalgrooms.org/

06/10/2022

💥I now only have Wednesday and Friday afternoons available from 1pm💥

Call/WhatsApp - 07852765703

Email - [email protected]

💻 www.jlequestrian.co.uk

01/10/2022

Welcome to my Instagram page for JL Equestrian. Here you’ll find regular updates of my work and also look out for top tips 🐎

17/08/2022