Mackay Equine Services

Mackay Equine Services Full insured freelance groom covering Nairn, Elgin, Inverness-shire, Ross-Shire and beyond…
From Clipping to Yard Duties. Get in touch today!

30/06/2025

⭐️ FYI ⭐️

Just a heads up that from Sunday 27th July to Friday 1st August, I shall be taking some time off to visit the Islands.

No cover, No clips, No replies - I shall be enjoying smelling nice, not being covered in hair, socialising (to a degree!) and wearing some clean clothes! 🙈

Thanks,

Charlotte @ MES 💙

I impulsively entered me and Flo into our first show together…. which is in a few weeks time 🙈A wee tidy up today for Mi...
30/06/2025

I impulsively entered me and Flo into our first show together…. which is in a few weeks time 🙈

A wee tidy up today for Miss Flo. Feathers off, Mane & Tail trim, ears tidied up and even gave her a bath to try out a new shampoo - approved! 🌟

I also started Flo on Neighked - Naked Horse Buck-Off a few days ago - what a difference! 🤩 Didn’t even flinch when I turned my trimmers on, let me do her legs, pick out her feet, let me spend an hour plaiting (well trying!) and cut a bridle path?? AMAZING RESULTS. If I had tried any of that last week, it would’ve taken 5-7 working days!

Anyone have any tips and tricks when it comes to showing? I will be doing in-hand T/O, in-hand Horse >15.2h and (if all goes well!) a ridden cob type…. Wish us luck! 🍀

As always, books are open!

NAIRN | INVERNESS | ROSS SHIRE | & BEYOND

CLIPPING | YARD DUTIES | HOLIDAY COVER

Charlotte @ MES 💙

Some very pretty boys in for a full clip, hog and tail tidy today! MT and Socks, it was a pleasure 💙 Space for clipping ...
23/06/2025

Some very pretty boys in for a full clip, hog and tail tidy today! MT and Socks, it was a pleasure 💙

Space for clipping / tidy ups from next week, with yard duties and holiday cover welcome as we get into Summer☀️

Planned a holiday? Get in touch today to secure your spot -diary is open for the rest of 2025.

NAIRN | INVERNESS | ROSS SHIRE | & BEYOND

CLIPPING | YARD DUTIES | HOLIDAY COVER

Charlotte @ MES 💙

Little Lottie got a bath today 🛁 to help get the last of her winter coat out. Look at the shine on her now ✨ Products us...
24/05/2025

Little Lottie got a bath today 🛁 to help get the last of her winter coat out. Look at the shine on her now ✨

Products used : Medicated Animal Shampoo, Cool Wash, Showsheen Coat Shine, Banana Conditioner and Argan Oil for her Mane and Tail (Home bargains finest!).

As always, if you want to book in with MES just pop me a message or E-Mail me. I will be in the Dingwall area for 10 days from the 26th, so do get in touch if you need a hand with anything!

NAIRN | INVERNESS | ROSS SHIRE | & BEYOND

CLIPPING | YARD DUTIES | HOLIDAY COVER

Charlotte @ MES 💙

A very busy few weeks here at MES! Lots of long holiday cover periods, clipping and doing all my usual clients 🥰 Thank y...
17/05/2025

A very busy few weeks here at MES! Lots of long holiday cover periods, clipping and doing all my usual clients 🥰 Thank you everyone for keeping me so busy!

Diary is open till the end of the year so get in touch today if you’re planning on going away and need someone to tend to your horses - my diary for summer is filling up fast! ☀️

NAIRN | INVERNESS | ROSS SHIRE | & BEYOND

CLIPPING | YARD DUTIES | HOLIDAY COVER

Charlotte @ MES 💙

Apologies for any slow responses and extended booking times, I had a bit of a delay on blades returning which has set me...
27/04/2025

Apologies for any slow responses and extended booking times, I had a bit of a delay on blades returning which has set me back a bit.

I now have a 2-3 week wait list for clipping/yard duties so do get in touch if you want to book in - Diary is open till the end of the year now.

Emergency cover is welcome anytime, I will always try my hardest to fit you and your animals in.

NAIRN | INVERNESS | ROSS SHIRE | & BEYOND

CLIPPING | YARD DUTIES | HOLIDAY COVER

Charlotte @ MES 💙

If only every horse would stand like this handsome boy… 💙 Full Clip with Half Face, leaving the legs and a saddle patch ...
24/03/2025

If only every horse would stand like this handsome boy… 💙

Full Clip with Half Face, leaving the legs and a saddle patch on - followed by a quick groom, cool wash wipe down and a bit of hot clothing to make him glow 🌟

Finn, it was a pleasure.

Charlotte @ MES 💙

BOOK NOW!
Yard Duties | Holiday Cover | Clipping
Nairn | Inverness | Ross-Shire | Elgin | Beyond!

Flo can be quite nervy of the clippers, so I do little and often to help her realise that :1. It’s a good experience tha...
19/03/2025

Flo can be quite nervy of the clippers, so I do little and often to help her realise that :

1. It’s a good experience that makes her more comfortable.
2. And that the clippers are in fact NOT going to chop her legs off… 🤣

I started with a trace clip at the start of February while she got brought back into work.

A couple weeks later, I sedated to get the bulk of her body and legs off ( this was by no means perfect because she doesn’t last long under)

A few days after that, I took trimmers to her and tidied her up a bit and started her face…

And finally yesterday (with the help of my mum keeping her occupied with a bucket of chaff) we have a perfect pony without a bikini line and a somewhat nice looking line on her head! 🤩

If this describes your horse, do get in touch. We have special packages available for the nervy horse to get a clip done over a few different days whilst always leaving it on a good note!

Please note : If at any point I find a horse dangerous to clip, I will stop clipping and suggest a sedation. Safety always comes first with regards to me and your horse! 💙

PRE / POST CLIP INFO The condition of your horse or pony on arrival for clipping is extremely important if you want a sm...
19/03/2025

PRE / POST CLIP INFO

The condition of your horse or pony on arrival for clipping is extremely important if you want a smooth, seamless and line free finish. If it is warm, absolutely give them a good scrub over with some kind of grease removing shampoo and a curry comb - your arms should hurt after this bath!

However, I appreciate around this time of year in Scotland it may not be possible to wash… so here’s a few more options to get you a better finish :

⭐️A bloomin’ good groom - I’m talking a good couple hours of curry combing and brushing to lift all that dirt from the skin. Many people just make the outside coat look nice… but that’s not what the clippers go through, you really need to get deep into their coat when grooming.

⭐️Using a wash rather than shampoo - I swear by Pro-Equine Cool Wash (if it’s warm) or you can use warm water with something like Barrier’s lavender or citrus Washes - the joy of these products is that you don’t need to wash them out! Meaning you can get rid of sweat, grease whilst only sponging on a small amount of water which leaves their coat clean and conditioned. This technique can be used before AND after a clip!

⭐️Leg Clips and Washing Out - if you’re wanting feathers / legs clipped out, it is important that their legs are mud free, dry and ideally brushed out before taking clippers to them. Any kind of shampoo will do the trick here - but if they are itchy, using a neem oil or anti-itch shampoo will make them more comfortable.

POST CLIP 🐴

Now that your horse is clipped, the aftercare is just as important! A good brush to get all the loose hair off will help them feel less itchy. But if you want to add that condition back into their coat or get that show ring shine - hot clothing or using some kind of wash (cool wash, lavender wash etc) that doesn’t need rinsed off, will help their new coat thrive!

Hope that helps - And I hope to see some very clean ponies from now on 😉

Charlotte @ MES 💙

BOOK NOW!
Yard Duties | Holiday Cover | Clipping
Nairn | Inverness | Ross-Shire | Elgin | Beyond!

⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️Apologies for anyone awaiting a response from me - I am slowly getting through all your messages and I promi...
09/03/2025

⭐️ UPDATE ⭐️

Apologies for anyone awaiting a response from me - I am slowly getting through all your messages and I promise I will have caught up with everyone by tomorrow night!

A little update for clipping as a few of my emails have been regarding my prices, so please find them below. All Yard Duties and Holiday cover are £15 per job or per hour - whatever comes first. This also includes travel within 15 miles of Nairn.

Clipping available from 1st April with only a few spots remaining in the evenings of March! 🐴

Diary is already looking great for summer time, so if you are needing a hand with your horses whilst you go and enjoy the sunshine (elsewhere obviously!), get in touch soon to secure your space now 😄☀️

Charlotte @ MES

⭐️FEBRUARY INVOICES ARE OUT ⭐️ apologies for the delay!Another fab few weeks at MES - lots of clips, Team Tia being reco...
03/03/2025

⭐️FEBRUARY INVOICES ARE OUT ⭐️ apologies for the delay!

Another fab few weeks at MES - lots of clips, Team Tia being recognised at PetPlan awards, welcoming some wonderful new clients and getting out and about on Miss Flo 💙

I have limited spaces for holiday cover, yard duties, catch-ups and clipping for March - get in touch today to book your slot.

Thank you all for all your continued support!

Charlotte @ MES

1 tube of Domosedan, 2 blade sets and 3 hours of testing my patience later… Flo is looking much better 🩷 ⭐️Full clip inc...
27/02/2025

1 tube of Domosedan, 2 blade sets and 3 hours of testing my patience later… Flo is looking much better 🩷
⭐️Full clip incl. legs and half a face ⭐️

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