EVS Equine

19/11/2025

07/11/2025

As equestrians be that professionals in the industry, horse owners or those of us who go and ride and the local riding school once a week we all lead busy, stressful lives. Sometimes that gets a bit much, the horses become a chore, another stress factor or an after thought, life gets hard work and we just don’t want too anymore. We’ve all been there, and we’ve all considered giving up the horsey life.

In those moments I find myself thinking well why? Why do I do this? And in that stress and anxiety induced haze I often think, you know what I haven’t clue.

As I was sat on my stables last night, just the horses and I, not another soul on the yard, I reflected that actually that right there was my why. The peace, the quiet, the love for just being there, enjoying my time with them which granted, doesn’t happen very often but they are the moments I remember my why. This life is my passion and I work hard because fundamentally I couldn’t live without it.

So the next time it all feels a bit much, work is getting hard, horses aren’t going how you want, life just feels difficult talk a minute , take a breath and think about why you do all those things. Be that your weekly lesson for some you time, working your arse off to pay your full livery so you can enjoy your free time with the horse’s or getting up at silly o clock to muck out before be work to save cash so you can compete.

21/10/2025

We’re welcoming back the lovely AJ for another massage clinic at the start of November.

Speaking from personal experience I now wouldn’t be without my regular treatments, they keep my body moving and working correctly. Whether you work with horses, ride professionally or just for pleasure it’s vital we as riders keep our body in good working order to allow our equine pals to do their job properly

19/10/2025

With clipping season in full swing please take note if you book me to tidy up your neddy

24/08/2025

🌟 Round isn't just about a pretty neck...

Think about it! 🤔 We sit on our horse’s spine, expect them to balance our weight, and perform perfect circles ➰, balanced transitions ⚖️, and leg-yields ➡️⬅️. That can’t be comfortable. Can you imagine carrying someone around on your back and trying to dance? 💃🐎

📚 Last year, Dr. Hillary Clayton, a renowned researcher on equine biomechanics, was a guest speaker for my Strides with Amelia program. She explained that the force of the rider's weight is more than doubled at the trot and canter. The added weight of the rider puts the horse more on the forehand and often makes a horse hollow their back. 🚫 This is not good!

If your horse is hollow or on the forehand, it can be uncomfortable and even painful for them to carry you 😣. Imagine walking around all day with bad posture, carrying a child on your shoulders 👶.

If we can get our horses round, it makes a "bridge" 🌉 or arch from their hips to shoulders. Did you know that a bridge is the strongest structure in nature? This “bridge” makes it easier and more comfortable for your horse to carry and manage your weight 💪🐴! Plus, they strengthen their topline and engage their abdominals 🏋️.

✨ Asking our horses to go round does wonders for them (and for us)!

Roundness:
✅ Makes it more comfortable to carry the weight of a rider
✅ Makes it easier for your horse to turn, stop, and move forward
✅ Strengthens the topline and engages the core
✅ Increases your horse's longevity and health 🩺
✅ Makes your horse easier and more fun to ride 🎉

Now I’ve convinced you that your horse will be happier and healthier if they are round. But how do you do it? 🤔

🎥 If you need help, I have a FREE LIVE webinar on Contact and Connection Sunday, September 7th, and stay tuned because the 30 Days to Round Challenge is opening for enrollment soon.

Remember — a round horse is a happy horse! 🐎💖
Comment "RSVP" below and I will send you the link to save your seat for the webinar!