Offering clipping and show prep throughout the year alongside sales/backing/schooling livery Based at near Holsworthy, Devon I'm prepared to travel to jobs.
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Tin Acre Equestrian offers freelance services mainly clipping/trimming and show prep/plaiting but I’m also available for occasional holiday yard cover/pet sitting, riding (location dependent) and have the occasional space for schooling, sales and backing livery. My name is Morwenna Barnicoat, I have owned and ridden horses from a young age, I have competed for pony club, enjoyed hunting sidesaddle
and now compete regularly in riding club teams, British Eventing and British Dressage. As a teenager I broke in and rode on a variety of young horses to be sold, then I studied and completed a National Diploma in Horse Management at Bicton College.Whilst at Bicton I obtained my BHS Stage 1 Care, BHS Stages 1,2 & 3 Riding and BHS Riding & Road Safety. After college I continued to break in, ride on and sell other peoples and my own horses. Before moving to Devon I worked for a dressage rider based in Cornwall with horses working up to and beyond Advanced Medium and competing at Advanced Medium. In this job I've had sole charge of up to 15 horses, exercised warmblood dressage horses, handled dressage youngstock, exercised and schooled hunters, assisted with foaling, turned out horses and youngsters for competitions and futurity and backed and ridden on two warmblood 3yos, one of which is a stallion. I've now set up in Devon as a freelance groom and I'm also able to offer pulling trimming, plaiting and help breaking & schooling, amongst other things.. Any work considered, ring,text or pm for availability.
I currently have space for backing, schooling or holiday livery
Experienced lightweight fair rider, I’m experienced with a variety of horses and work on a what works for one horse doesn’t always work for the other
I have taken horses from backed through to Medium dressage and am experienced with sensitive horses and ponies
I’m happy to take horses to their first arena hires and competitions to gain experience and give an allround education
Based Holsworthy
This lovely mare has come in to see if she’ll be a happy hacker after a few years as a broodmare having retired from eventing
She’s enjoying her long reining and I hope to hack her this week
I love to long rein and feel that it’s a vital step that doesn’t always get enough time spent on it (if any) and is something you can come back to at anytime
Safe to say my eyeballs are feeling hairy
Getting show ready with Carlung Senator
Legs blended whilst preserving the kiss curls 😍
Swipe to see the before and after
It’s been a busy week for Kasper whilst I’ve been putting him various situations and seeing what I can work on
He’s solid to hack
Likes to jump
Just has a tendency to hold his head low and tuck in I’ve had a twiddle around with his bit and bridle to see if I can help encourage a bit more up and out
He is set to be a cracking allrounder for somebody and hopefully I can get him out to a little competition soon
Handsome Kasper arrived on the weekend for some schooling and then will be advertised for sale
He is a lovely stamp and has already done hacking, hunting and fun rides
Definitely a fun all rounder
Keep your eyes peeled for this one
Just a couple of clips I’ve done recently
To answer or address some frequently asked questions/concerns
I don’t mind if horses aren’t bathed… not everyone has the facilities and not every horse can be bathed easily - as long as they are dry and have any surface dirt removed I’m happy to crack on, the finish just might not be as good but it all blends in a few days
I’m happy to try your horse without sedation or with less sedation / oral instead of intravenous as long as I’m aware
I don’t mind clipping your sweating cushings/ems horse as long as you don’t mind a below par finish and I know so that I can use some meatier blades
I’m battery powered
Yes I clip all year round!
Dilly getting acquainted with her new surroundings whilst getting used to having a bridle on for the first time
We’ll be working towards getting the long reining established this week in the first part of her education
She’s in to be backed and started out hacking and seems very sweet so fingers crossed she continues taking everything in her stride
Doesn’t get much better than clipping in a solarium on a chilly old day like today
jacket and trousers keeping me hair free whilst my libertys do their thing
So I’ve been very quiet here mainly because I’ve been so bloody busy!
It’s been a couple of months of backing and riding on young TBs for a customer, backing and riding on our own projects and I finally got my own youngster hacking 🎉🎉
This combined with my usual horse sitting and of course there’s been a lot of clipping squeezed in there’s not been much time for anything else although I did manage to squeeze a dressage competition in for Orange and Cleo at the beginning of Oct 😬
Hugely grateful for the help I’ve had from friends in various forms to keep the show on the road
So here is a selection of “through the ears” on babies having their first rides and a couple of clipping pics
Potentially one of my best tail plaits!
Not had to do one of those for a while 😬
I still get to see Kenny each week since he went home - sometimes I ride him sometimes I torture Megan 🤣
Megan has done a great job carrying the work on and they’re both starting to produce some solid walk and trot work, he’s definitely getting stronger
Canter is going to be a bit of a long game but it’s happening slowly and it’s all going in the right direction
Kenny has gone back home today after an intense 3 weeks with me (poor chap)
I’ll still be going to school him a couple of times a week but the improvement in him so far has been amazing - he’s nowhere near “finished” but there’s a solid starting point
Better rhythm, better contact and he can easily bend each way on a circle - trust me the right rein was emotional!
He’s had his back treated twice by Dr Dave whilst with me and this has made a huge difference now he realises he can bend 🤣
Kenny has come for a few weeks schooling as his owner is a little bit broken atm!
After a week of sessions getting him back into the swing of things and working out what’s general greeness and what’s Welsh sass I believe we’ve got a starting point to build from 🎉
How gorgeous is Jay?!
He’s off home after a few weeks getting back up and running for his owner
An absolute privilege to be trust with this fabulous young horse
A trip to Bicton Arena for Fairheath Valencia (Goaty) today
Novice 22 67.24% section 3rd / overall 6th
Up a level to Elementary 40 65% section 5th / overall 8th
Large classes, close scores and good company
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They’ve arrived and I’m in love
Let the breaking in begin
This marvelous horse was brought to one of my clinics because his rider described him as lazy and resistant. The rider was very frustrated because he did not have the impulsion he felt he needed.
Here I am exchanging breath with him and letting him know I can see that his lack of impulsion was not laziness at all but a result of previous training. I had the sense that this horse felt very sad that he could not satisfy his rider. I wanted to let this horse know that I, along with the hundred auditors, appreciated him.
My advice to the rider was to find this horse a new home with somebody who would so appreciate this horse for his consistent and safe behavior and find a new horse with a different level of energy.
Not every horse and rider are the perfect match. I feel that it is important that horses are not forced into a “job” or “role” that does not suit them, just because the rider thinks it is a good idea. On the flip side, it is important to give people the “permission” to find a horse who suits the discipline or style they are pursuing rather than attempting to “make it work” because they feel like a failure if it is not working with their current equine partner.
Photo by Katja Krauß
The girls looking after my snot filled body today as I coughed my way around our tests 😖
Scores a bit lower than usual today but still an Overall Win and a Second for Goaty
Meanwhile Cleo completed her first Medium test and held her own with lots to improve she earned her 64.6% just 0.4 behind the leader!
So lucky to ride such fabulous horses
Oh Goaty, we love you!
Thanks for the kisses/wash 🤣
Shylock and Simba enjoying some male bonding yesterday!
Very important when you’re 2 of 3 geldings on a yard full of mares 🤣
The lovely Simba arrived with us yesterday to start his education
He has settled well and enjoyed exploring the school today!
He’s a lot bigger than he looked in the picture I was sent before he came so he’s generally greeted by me with “he’s fu***ng huge” 🫣😂
Yes! I love our boys - they definitely aren’t boring but I’m all about the girls on the yard
They are all busy with a great work ethic and meeting every challenge with grit and sass 💪
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I have space for 1 schooling, holiday or sales livery
Can offer a varied work program of hacking, lungeing, schooling, competitions and getting green horses out to ”see the world”
Experienced rider evented up to Novice, currently out competing Elementary dressage, have previously competed Medium and currently schooling Medium with plans to go further!
Based Holsworthy, Devon
Beautiful start to Monday clipping this lovely little cob
He stood like a pro for his first ever clip which I find so rewarding
Thank you Bjorn and owner for putting your trust in me
Tigs lovely when she’s settled but FML pray for me!
Irish horse dealer legs need to come out of retirement if those are going to happen unsaddle 🤣😱
Goaty looking glorious in the sun today
We have no winter turn out here so rely on a combination of hard work, turnouts in the school and small picks of grass to keep us alive!
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Carter and his happy ears coming back from his first hack He’s definitely enjoyed seeing the world and took everything in his stride Really pleased with him and how he’s come on as he is an inward worrier at times but it was lovely to feel him so confident today and it’s only the start! #younghorse #letsgetstarted #firsthack #happyears #schoolinglivery #breakinglivery #freelance #equestrianservices #devon #cornwall
The lovely Carter going around the island ridden for the first time He’s been here 3 weeks and was off to a flying start really getting the hang of his long reining before having a small wobble where I decided to replace the bit with a hackamore Confidence restored he’s been back long reining with ease so it was rewarding to ride that same relaxed horse around the island As you can see we’ve got a lot to look at but he doesn’t care so I think he’s going to love hacking 🤞 #younghorse #backinglivery #schoolinglivery #firstrides #freelance #equestrianservices #devon
Johnny and Nell enjoying going to the forestry for a canter today Thoroughly enjoying the Easter Holidays #johnnyboroos #letshaveacanter #ponyadventureswithsmallypants
Kasper having fun at RC jump training tonight really improved over the whole session and enjoyed himself
Baby Dilly on her first solo hack a few unsure moments but completely genuine and worked through them well Dilly arrived 5weeks ago and has taken to education really well I’m pleased how she’s come on even when this week has been a steady one due to frozen ground and icy roads #younghorse #education #solohacking #backinglivery #freelance #equestrianservices #devon #cornwall
Hacking in the next few days 🤞🤞 #younghorse #education #learningtobeagrownuphorse
I still get to see Kenny each week since he went home - sometimes I ride him sometimes I torture Megan 🤣 Megan has done a great job carrying the work on and they’re both starting to produce some solid walk and trot work, he’s definitely getting stronger Canter is going to be a bit of a long game but it’s happening slowly and it’s all going in the right direction
Kenny has gone back home today after an intense 3 weeks with me (poor chap) I’ll still be going to school him a couple of times a week but the improvement in him so far has been amazing - he’s nowhere near “finished” but there’s a solid starting point Better rhythm, better contact and he can easily bend each way on a circle - trust me the right rein was emotional! He’s had his back treated twice by Dr Dave whilst with me and this has made a huge difference now he realises he can bend 🤣 #schoolinglivery #welshd #freelance #equestrianservices #devon
Finding some buttons on @ap_sportshorses Elfenstein licensed Premium Trekhener stallion It needs polishing but it’s a start Elfie is a fab horse that helps me focus on my riding and learn more about how I’m riding the higher movements I’m very lucky to ride him! #elfenstein #dressagehorse #stallion #trekhener #flyingchanges
Proud of this horse, she’s come a long way since she arrived in Aug ‘22 and the fact she took this on in her busy atmosphere yet gives me such a buzz for it all coming together in the future as she grows in confidence Orange you rock! Here’s the shortened video of our sj round before heading out on to the xc! #combinedchallenge #britishridingclubs #brcnationalchampionships #milesontheclock
Simba starting to explore the school under saddle #breakinglivery #schoolinglivery #education #freelance #equestrianservices #devon
Making me enjoy showjumping Orange you are fabulous
I’m on board! No moving today but I’ll take sat up with a leg each side on a seemingly relaxed Simba Still a lot more long reining and groundwork to do before he’s properly ridden but I like to be able to run the two alongside each other before the end goal takes over Sarah and Katelyn have done a great job desensitising Simba ready for his education although nothing is a given when they go away to start school, this has given us a welcome head start 😎 #breakinglivery #education #backing #onboard #youngster #freelance #equestrianservices #devon
Oh Goaty, we love you! Thanks for the kisses/wash 🤣 #horsekisses #canyoufeelthelove #freelance #equestrianservices #devon #cornwall
Simba finished his first week with the long rein penny dropping 🙌 We spent his first week doing in hand in school to see how well he listens to “walk on” “stand” and he’s pretty spot on when I’m by his shoulder I’ve also been doing some basic lungeing so that he gets the idea of moving away from me to work independently Combine that with some desensitisation to the lines touching legs and side and we were ready to pull it all together! As you can see by the end he’d settled into his new form of work very well 💖 #schoolinglivery #learningtobeariddenhorse #goodboy
Brilliant training with Sarah Thorne yesterday @werringtonparkequestrian on Orange Lucky to have such good and regular training put on by Holsworthy Riding Club to get the horses out to I should probably look at entering an actual event 🫣😱 #jumptraining #eventingprep #sundayfunday
A little video of Goaty in the school on Thursday A friend had come up to watch and it was lovely to hear how much she thought her canter and transitions had improved as she hadn’t seen her school for a few weeks Such a boost as sometimes you don’t see these things yourself! Here’s some video that she took for me #schoolinglivery #warmblood #progress
I think VeeVee enjoyed her polework clinic She’s a completely different horse than what I went to pick up back in April and I’m enjoying working with her to get her ready to be sold #WeLoveVeeVee
Delphi’s Cleopatra “Cleo” enjoying her first hack and behaving like an absolute pro There’s been no arguments so far since the start of her education and she’s been so willing, it’s lovely for all involved when it’s this easy #younghorse #keenasmustard #lovinglife #freelance #equestrianservices #devon
When @hannahrh95 is in charge of pre showjumping prep #forwardsmotion #yaaasdarling #unqualifiedbuteffective #f**kmylife #huntingstyle
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