Mackay Equine Services

31/10/2024

INVOICE UPDATE

I am currently in Aviemore and signal is certainly not the greatest… October Invoices have been sent out but some of the files are not loading - I have tried to resend but if any of you are still having issues opening them, pop me a message and I’ll try to resolve as soon as I can!

Thank you,

Charlotte @ MES 😊

19/10/2024

Finally got round to clipping my two 🐴

Peggy has quite dry skin and struggles with sweating at this time of year, so taking her coat off allows me to see her skin and take care of it better through the winter months.

Flo is now back into work, so a full clip was necessary as 1. she is sweating her wee bum off! 2. She also gets very nappy when her coat comes out due to the itchiness under the saddle, so this makes her more comfortable and happier to go out and about🤩

Charlotte @ MES

17/10/2024

A week filled with holiday covers, poo picking, general yard duties and finally getting my bum back in my own horses saddle! A lovely afternoon on the beach ☀️Even if we did fall off 10 minutes in and then proceed to lose a boot! Wouldn’t be the same if there wasn’t some drama from me and Flo…🤣🤣

Still some space for holiday cover, stables and poo picking. I am still offering some clipping as well, so do pop me a message.

⭐️Clipping Availability from Nov 5th⭐️
⭐️Yard cover / Holiday from Nov 1st⭐️

Charlotte @ MES 😃

03/10/2024

⭐️Selling some rugs on behalf of Tia Rescue⭐️

Pop me a message if you’re interested in any of them! Collection by arrangement at Tia Rescue, Nairn or can deliver to Inverness / Forres for an extra donation 😄

OTO with all proceeds going back to the charity!

22/09/2024

CLIPPING / COVER AVAILABILITY OCTOBER / NOVEMBER

Spaces are starting to fill up for yard cover, clips and tidy ups pre winter, so get in touch today if you haven’t already!

💚Fully insured
💚Range of clips and tidy ups to suit your horse, their needs and their environment
💚Can fit in with sedation plans with vet
💚Based Nairn/Inverness/Elgin/Ross-shire but happy to travel further
💚Promise a Calm and patient approach with your horse/ pony
💚Poo picking, holiday cover and general yard duties covered

Charlotte 😊

16/09/2024

Isabelle has come on leaps and bounds today🥰Caught, a wander with her horsey mum and a little pamper session to help prep her for the scary farrier visit next week! 🐴

When Izzy first arrived she was a nervous wreck who took lots of us 2/3 hours to catch… now look at her 🎉

03/09/2024

Some clips and tidy ups over the past few days, Including my first Mohican on the cutest wee man ever today! 💚

Clipping season is already under way… so get in touch today to book your horse or pony in. I cover Nairn, Inverness, Elgin, Ross-shire and beyond and can cater clips to suit horse, rider needs and environment!

Charlotte @ MES

27/08/2024

My gorgeous girls enjoying the sunshine today ☀️

16/08/2024

A busy few days with my fave wee man Kenny and all his friends, general yard duties, some show prep and finally getting back out on my beautiful Flo… great fun even if we do lose a boot every time we go out! 🙈

16/08/2024

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05/08/2024

That’s us back to it after a lovely week in Harris with my family 🩷

Getting pretty busy for the rest of August already, so make sure to get any holidays, clips or yard cover booked in now to avoid disappointment! 🐴

20/07/2024

20/07/2024

Bit of long lining for Flo today! The tall grass was definitely a workout for her in this weather ☀️ cold hosing was definitely needed!

13/07/2024

💚GET TO KNOW MES💚

Hello, My name is Charlotte and I am the face behind MES!

⭐️What made you become a freelance groom?

When I became a mum, I needed something that gave me the flexibility to be here and there whilst wanting to do something I love! So I took something I do everyday, and created MES 🩷

⭐️Where do you cover?

I cover Nairn, and travel to Elgin, Inverness, Ross-shire on the regular. But I do offer clipping services / holiday cover all over the Highlands.

⭐️ What services do you offer?

Poo picking, mucking out, grooming, rug changes, holiday cover, feeding, turn in/out, clipping, washing, in hand work, yard clean ups, happy to look after other animals like pets, donkeys, sheep etc, and the list goes on!

⭐️What’s your favourite part of being a FG?

Probably meeting all the new faces (animal and human!). I like getting to know them and their back story’s - but I also like the peace you get from working with animals!

⭐️How much are your services?

For most jobs I am £15 per job or per hour. If you are within 10 miles of Nairn there is no travel - and if you’re further it’s discussed at booking.
For clipping and tidy ups, you’ll find all my prices on my page. They range from £10-£60 depending on blending and style etc.

⭐️How do I pay?

It is totally up to you. I use Monzo banking so I can take payment through your phone then and there, you can pay cash or I can invoice you and you get 14 days to pay!

⭐️How do I book?

For initial booking, you can message me on this page, or email me at [email protected] so I can have all your details stored.
After that, you’ll receive my mobile number so for future bookings you can just text me!

Got further questions? Just message me.

13/07/2024

We have had a very busy few weeks at MES. With clipping slowing down now, yard duties and holiday cover have been very busy! Including washing the beautiful Norman, meeting lots of new friends (both human and equine!), day to day rug changes, poo picking, mucking out, grooming and trying my hardest not to take wee Kenny home! 🙈

We cover Nairn, Inverness, Ross-shire and Elgin direction - spaces filling up so get in touch today!

*I will be away from the 28th July to the 4th of August*

06/06/2024

Some more of the little ones we have clipped this week 🐴🤩

Still a lot of stigma around clipping Shetlands with regard to showing, but even the most diligent of owners can miss a lot of skin conditions hiding under a thick winter coat that won’t shed - Hence the importance of clipping your ponies to keep them comfortable😊

We still have some availability through June :

Wednesday 12th
Sunday 16th
Tuesday 18th
Monday 24th

Shetland clips range from £25-45 depending on travel and blend type. Get in touch today with your needs and we can arrange a quote! 💚

26/05/2024

Below we have another mini shetland that has endured some awful skin problems💔

Her owner has done a fantastic job at helping this mare since taking over her care, and just by keeping it clean and applying neem oil regularly - this mares coat has grown back fantastically!

A wee clip today to help keep on top of it, and stop her sweating in the heat! 🐴

25/05/2024

This wee man stood so well for his first proper clip today to help him cope in this heat☀️🐴

Have a few Shetland clips coming up this next couple weeks in Elgin, Inverness and Nairn - if you think your pony would benefit from a visit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

MES

Annemarie Mackintosh

24/05/2024

A busy day of tidying up my own paddocks - poo picking, jump moving and ragwort pulling*…. Never my favourite job!

I still have space for cover in June for you and your Equine’s needs! 🐴

Hoping to work on desensitising my mare these next few weeks to get us over our fear of black bags.. hence them tied to the jumps like balloons!! 🎈

*Not a service I provide at the moment due to a back injury that just can’t hack more than my own fields worth🌿

13/05/2024

Finally got round to taking the rest of this mares coat off… not a fan of the clippers so this is the third time I’ve been at her! Stood like an absolute champ today - even let me clip her face properly ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just shows that patience is key! 🔑

Clippers used :
Liveryman black beauty A2 blades
Liveryman classic

MES 💚

13/05/2024

A lot of Shetlands and minis I have been to this year have been struggling losing their winter coats. With the heat recently, they are absolutely sweltering. If you think your Shetland would benefit from a clip, get in touch today!

This was this mares first clip ever - was definitely grateful for the mammoth coat being taken off! 🙈

Clippers used :
Liveryman Black Beauty A2 blades
Liveryman Classic

Cannot thank WeSharpen4U enough for getting my blades up and going again! Gliding through coats again ⭐️

27/04/2024

We have been busy at MES this week, with 2 new clients and looking after some of my regulars 💚

This wee man was helping me poo pick yesterday! 🤣

22/04/2024

With a busy week with some old and new clients, I thought I’d use my day to do all the dreaded jobs after a very fun ride at Loch Ness Riding! 🤩

Cleaning the trailer is definitely not my favourite part about getting out and about! 🫣

Still spaces for some cover over the next few weeks if you need an extra hand! Just email us or send a message through our page 💚

***No more clipping appointments available at the moment as blades are needing sharpened🙈***