Clarkston Farm , livery Lanark ML11 9UN

01/09/2025

Monthly Massage Club is coming to Lanarkshire!
Saturday 27th September I will be at Clarkston Farm , livery Lanark ML11 9UN and the surrounding areas.

For just £32/month, members receive:
✅ A Monthly Massage at a discounted rate (compared to £40 for adhoc sessions)
✅ Access to all treatment modalities — tailored to your horse's individual needs
✅ Priority Booking — Care when it suits you and your horses.
✅ Ongoing support, check ins and commitment from me

Dont fancy the monthly commitment but still want to ensure your horse is on top form ! Sessions can be booked for £40

I’m here to build a relationship with you and your horse, to truly make a difference over time.
Let’s give your horse the consistent care they deserve. 💆‍♂️🐎

📩 Message to sign up and book your space now !

01/09/2025

📣 Equi-Ed Scotland is Coming to Lanarkshire: Horse Owners Study Club! 🐴📚

NEW VENUE ! Clarkston Farm , livery Lanark ML11 9UN

Calling all equestrians who love to learn, laugh, and talk horse!

We’re excited to launch the Horse Owners Study Club – a relaxed, informative, and sociable monthly meet-up one evening per month

After the success of our Muirmill evenings we have kindly been offered another venue !

Come along from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for an evening of tea, coffee, cake, and shared passion.

🗓️ First Session: Wednesday 1st October –
All About Bridle Fit
Understand how your bridle affects comfort, communication, and performance.
Delivered by Lantra Qualified Bit and Bridle Fitter

💷 £20 per evening

📅 Upcoming Topics:

November : All About Bits! – Which bit and why?

December : The Equine Brain – How your horse thinks and learns

January : Tendons & Ligaments – The mechanics of equine movement

February : Equine Sleep – Could poor sleep be affecting your horse?

✨ Come curious, leave confident. Ask the questions you've always wanted to – and get real, practical answers in a relaxed setting.

Spaces are limited so book your spot early and join us for cake, coffee, and horsey conversation

📍Clarkston Farm Livery
🕡 Wednesday 1st October, 6:30pm–8:30pm
💌 Message or email [email protected] to book your place!

24/08/2025

This family were liveries at Clarkston a few years ago
If any of our friends on here could help I’d be so very grateful x

Iʼm raising money to fund a funeral and a donation towards the cystic fibrosis foundation . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

20/08/2025

Hoping to share some exciting news soon …..

10/08/2025

How happy is your horse to work with you ?
Does he come out keen to please ?
Our next Debby Lush clinic is 6th & 7 th September
Pm if you’re interested in helping your horse give you the best he can

01/08/2025

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The Essential Guide to Equine Nutrition

12/07/2025

Keep them cool

08/05/2025

What a lovely comment from one of our liveries who moved south to live - thank you Deborah


"The only good part to my stay in Scotland was meeting the people on this yard. Their daily support, the relaxed and positive environment was an escape.

If you’re looking to share your pony time with some lovely people this really is the best place to do it !"

06/05/2025

The Importance of Warming Up Horses

Warming up a horse before exercise is essential for both performance and safety, and it becomes even more critical when a horse has been standing in the stable all day. Prolonged periods of inactivity can cause stiffness in the joints, reduced blood flow to the muscles, and a general lack of mental readiness for work. Just like athletes, horses need time to transition from rest to activity.

A proper warm-up gradually increases the horse's heart rate, stimulates circulation, and warms the muscles, tendons, and ligaments—making them more flexible and less prone to injury. For stabled horses, this process also helps to loosen any stiffness or tension that may have developed during confinement.

Mentally, warming up gives the horse a chance to focus and connect with the rider, helping to avoid behavioral issues that might arise from sudden demands on an underprepared mind and body.

Typically, a good warm-up includes 10–15 minutes of walk work - this is individual to the horse and any existing health issues ( I personally like to do up to 20 minutes of walk in winter especially and sometimes i will do a session just walking, it's the gait most neglected but that's a different post ) progressing into light trot and gentle stretching exercises. This period allows for assessment of the horse’s condition and any signs of discomfort that might not be obvious in the stable.

Neglecting this crucial step not only risks strain or injury but also compromises the quality of the training session. Taking the time to properly warm up a horse is a simple, effective way to protect their long-term soundness and improve performance.

Shared from the balanced horse

04/05/2025

Another great weekend training with Debby Lush

26/04/2025

The truth about exercises for horses!

The reality is that without correct technique an exercise is useless and possibly harmful to the training.
If you are doing the same exercise repetitiously with your horse crooked, above the bit, on the forehand, behind the leg, not having correct bend or flexion then it's a waste of time. The exercise is the test to let you know if the basics are correct. If the exercises are not fairly easy then going back to fundamentals is the way to go. That is the wonderful thing about dressage there's always a step by step process to making things easier for you and the horse to understand!

Dressage Lessons, Clinics and Training. USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist - USDF Bronze & Silver Freestyle Bar - USDF, IDCTA & WDCTA Award Winner - Traveling to Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.