Poppyfield Equestrian Riding School

08/08/2024

Grace qualified hoys on primrose!! Tracey Cassapi Zoe Hall Nelson

29/07/2024

All the amazing Poppyfield ponies need a holiday shall we do in winter? please clients tell me what works for you!

25/07/2024

Just a thought- when I get on any horse, whether it’s slow, fast….. wants to run out stop at a double, spook at a filler, if I’m a true rider think of this………..

For the love of all riding school Ponies and Horses

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day’s riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor’s highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself “what can this horse teach me today?” All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it’s more likely that you don’t ride the horse as well as you think! It’s not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that “it’s not my kind of horse” is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it’s only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it’s back.

01/07/2024

Well done bluey qualifying poys! X

31/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our show days this half term. We have enjoyed spending the time with you all. We hope you all enjoyed it too.
Well done to those who took part. We could see you all gave it your all.

✨Keep an eye out for our next show days. ✨

Zoe, Jodie and Jo

26/04/2024

Good afternoon all current riders with us.
Important message for you all.

Just to let you all know that we are having to update our rider registration forms this weekend.
Therefore, we will be needing to weigh everyone when you arrive (including your hat) and we will also require your heights.
This is something that we do regularly to ensure you are matched to a suitable horse. We have our horses seen by an amazing physio every 6-8 weeks Nikki Hall Equine Sports and Rehabilitation Massage Therapist to ensure they are in tiptop condition for you.

29/03/2024

Well done to Grace Morton & Rhygar Teddy Baloo on last seasons results and featuring in the National Pony Society YEAR BOOK!🤍

26/01/2024

Well done to Grace and Rhygar Teddy Baloo for the accomplishments last year. Mentioned in the Northern Counties Pony Association year book.

19/12/2023

All the ponies and staff here at Poppyfields hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you all again soon x

10/12/2023

Well done grace morton

British show pony society area 4b, these are the awards she’s won this season!

10/11/2023

She was due 26th feb. Please share

Please read and share to raise awareness of how dangerous fireworks can be around horses! 🎆 🐎

Today i had a one off treatment for a reason I never wish to experience again.

This mare lives out happily with her other pony friends and due to foal in February. During fireworks last Saturday she became extremely stressed and unsettled which resulted in her giving birth to a stillborn foal 4 months early! After veterinary examination and thankfully no further problems with her she was able to be treated.

She’s still very needy and enjoyed her visit from me but treating this mare knowing the circumstance is heart breaking and only humans are to blame 😡

07/11/2023

**𝗨𝗦𝗘 & 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 & 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦: 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘**

**THURSDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2023 @ 19:00 HRS GMT**

with

Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire

Pole work exercises are commonly used in equine training/rehabilitation programmes to build core strength and improve limb flexion.

Ground/raised poles are thought to be beneficial for:
🐴Training proprioceptive skills
🐴Improving/restoring joint range of motion
🐴Strengthening propulsive muscles
🐴Providing variety within training programmes

This popular* 2-hour webinar will review the literature and present new research related to the use and application of ground and raised poles when walking and trotting.

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/use-application-of-ground-raised-poles-a-biomechanical-perspective-tickets-717669788657?aff=oddtdtcreator

CPD Certificates
video replay
Q and A

*a live repeat of the webinar presented early 2023

07/10/2023

When a prospective buyer came to view Gmail, his rider and owner were both in tears at the thought of losing him. But despite the interest, and a £5m offer, the superstar seven-year-old and Leo Lamb are still together, and still in top form. The combination qualified for three finals at Horse of th...

07/10/2023

He does it again! Robert Walker and MHS Morning Master take the spotlight in the Andrews Bowen International Arena for the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter Championship! 💜

📷 1st Class Images

06/10/2023

Leaving hoys now shattered ! X