Cress Cottage Equine

28/08/2024

LIVERY AVAILABLE
We have had 1 Full Livery Slot snapped up over the weekend and have another becoming available week commencing 16th September. This is a Full or Part Livery space only. We are a small, family run, friendly yard based in Healing. We have a 12x12 stable with rubber mats and auto water, x2 paddocks, flood lit all weather ménage, secure tack room and owners live on site. Please contact me for more information, packages tailored to suit. 07753885778.

01/08/2024

This little 3 year old really is the best. I took him out on his first hack under saddle today and he couldn’t have been any better! Such a superstar 🌟

21/07/2024

Please take a moment to read

☀️HEAT STROKE ☀️

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! However, it is very important to also know the risks to equines with temperatures >25 degrees paired with direct sunlight.

Darker coloured Bay or Black equines are at greater risk due to the absorption of heat from their coat. Heat stroke is a common condition where the internal body temperature of the horse rises above 39.5 degrees C.

Watch out for some of these signs of your horse suffering from the heat:

- Sweat marks along Neck and Flank region
- Inappetance
- Muscle fascicultations (tremors)
- Walking 'drunk' and unable to place feet in a coordinated way
- Increased respiration
- Dullness and Lethargy

In severe cases:
- Collapse

Please feel free to contact us on our 24/7 emergency line 01652 240071 if your horse is showing any of these symptoms, and we have a vet available for advice and/or visits.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR HORSE AT LOW RISK:

* Keep horses in shade, inside a well ventilated stable, or a shaded field for the heat of the day (it is often cooler in a stable than outside!) and put them out at the end of the day/overnight.

* If the stable is hot, consider use of a fan

* Wash your horse with cool water for 10-15 minutes if you notice sweating/any symptoms.

* Ensure if your horse is turned out, there is areas of shade

* For darker coloured horses, a reflective fly sheet can
sometimes help reduce the absorption of heat from the sun.

* Lots of access to water, and can add in an apple into the water to encourage drinking (chopped up, to prevent choking hazards!)

* Rehydration/recovery mash provided at the end of the day. Often these have helpful electrolytes encouraging them to drink/rehydrate.

* Try to ride before or after the heat of the day, out of direct sun

29/06/2024

New paddock day 😍

25/06/2024

LIVERY AVAILABLE - Drop me a message or call to discuss your personal package

21/06/2024

This little 3 year old is an absolute pleasure to work with. First time over poles today, albeit a little wobbly, not phased in the slightest 🥰

17/06/2024

🚨LIVERY SPACE🚨

We have a rare full or part livery space available at our lovely quiet, friendly, family run yard based in Healing.
Available from 15th July.

- Packages tailored to suit individual requirements
- Owners live on site
- All weather floodlit ménage with jumps
- 2 Paddocks per horse
- Secure Tackroom
- Lorry park
- CCTV

Your horses happiness is our main priority. Please pm or text 07753885778 for more info

28/05/2024

Today was a big day for Tyson and his owner, Corrine, first time on board, and it couldn’t have gone any better.

15/05/2024

This little 3yr old…Backed and riding away nicely. The easiest to do. Manners to die for. Such a willing little man.
He’s been a livery of mine from a yearling, I’m lucky enough to have been able to work with him from such a young age. His owners have worked hard to build a strong bond with him and have trusted me to work with him; and them, along the way.
Not long until Corrine will be on board and enjoying the summer months between these ears ❤️

06/05/2024

School has started for this little 3yr old. Backed and ready to start his education 🥰

27/04/2024

Before I buy new, has anyone got any rubber stable mats for sale?

27/02/2024

So satisfying

26/02/2024

Fab lesson for these two today, mainly working on relaxing and confidence building. Massive steps in the right direction! Well done

19/11/2023

Sophia and I caught on camera this afternoon! She is my little grafter! 3 years old and already
so dedicated to these pony chores 🥰

19/11/2023

Quick little lesson for Daisy Martin and Larry this morning, it’s been a good couple of months since they’ve had a jump, they both worked great. 🥰

27/10/2023

Pole work for our newest addition, Rolo, and our youngest ridden team member, Rodney.

25/10/2023

My two pupils today, 2yr old Tyson with some in hand lateral work, and miss sassy pants Tia for a little schooling session. Both earned their gold 🌟

17/09/2023

Todays gold star 🌟 goes to 4yr old Rodney. First clip….easy! 🥰

28/08/2023

Todays clip was for our prettiest member of the team 🥰 ❤️

27/08/2023

First 2 clipped. 🥰

26/08/2023

Before I buy new, im looking for rubber stable matting, used, good condition. Please can you share my post. TIA

21/08/2023

🌅 Sunset

10/08/2023

Looking for a reliable freelance groom for holiday cover at my small yard. 5 horses to tend to, some youngsters and some with quirks. Non of which are nasty in anyway, just require an experienced handler. I’m planning in advance for next year. References required.

08/08/2023

!! SPACE SECURED !!

ADVERT AMENDMENT!
🚨 🚨 FULL SIZED FULL LIVERY SPACE AVAILABLE FROM 11th SEPT 🚨🚨
This is NO LONGER a pony stable. This is a full sized 12x12 stable. Please contact me to discuss.

07/08/2023

Favourite time of day 😍

06/08/2023

🚨 🚨 FULL LIVERY SPACE AVAILABLE FROM 1ST SEPT 🚨🚨
This is a pony stable up to 14.2. Please contact me to discuss.

02/08/2023

🌧 doesn’t stop us! Not a puddle to be seen. Get your arena hire booked in. My little helper levelled the surface this morning so it’s all ready

19/07/2023

PJ day today 🌧

01/06/2023

Freshly harrowed arena ready for tonight’s hire. So satisfying.

01/06/2023

We have a rare grazing livery space available for the summer months. We have too much grass to know what to do with. Please contact me via messenger to discuss details.