West Barn Equine

24/02/2025

14/11/2024

2 LIVERY SPACES AVAILABLE at a natural livery

Ideally one owner with 2 horses or 2 friends but not essential.

Assisted DIY with bring ins and/or turnouts

5 day full livery space
Monday to Friday Full Livery
Saturday/Sunday DIY

7 day full livery
Full care 7 days a week

Ad lib meadow grass hay when stabled
Feed available in package

All year turn out with stable.

Small herd/pairs turnout available.
Floodlit outdoor arena
Lunge Pen
Washbox with hot wash and solarium
Hacking tracks
Off-road and on-road hacking
CCTV
Trailer/lorry parking

Friendly bunch of people who just enjoy their horses, like-minded person wanted.

16/10/2024

01/10/2024

Great to meet Annette from Scoot Boot and David Hankin from Farrier-shop.com P3 Farrier Supplies at BFBA FOCUS 2024

24/07/2024

Looking for recommendations for a good workwear embroidery company local to Daventry/Northampton please.

02/05/2024

Part Time Groom Job Vacancy

Due to business expansion, we are now looking for a reliable person to help look after a variety of horses, from hunters to happy hackers and carry out all the general yard duties at our picturesque yard in Northamptonshire.

Experience:
• Must be confident handling a variety of horses, including big horses & challenging horses
• Experience with farm equipment would be preferable but not essential
• Clipping, mane pulling to a high standard (please provide photos of your work)

Skillset:
The successful candidate will be;
• Calm, warm character
• Able to deal with challenging horses/behavioural issues kindly but efficiently
• Comfortable being in with small herds of horses
• Have a proactive attitude
• Have a “horse first” approach with natural ethics
• Hard working
• Efficient with the ability to identify efficiency improvements
• Able to follow instructions
• Able to use their own initiative when required
• Have full UK driving license and own vehicle
• Not stood on their phone all day
• Basic wound management – essential

Duties would include:
• Day to day care such as bringing in/mucking out/ turning out / changing rugs/ poo picking/haynets
• A quad with trailer and tractor are available to use with experience and training.
• Assist with preparing the horses on hunting mornings
• Riding possible but not essential.
• Responsibility for daily health checks
• Sole management of yard required at times

Hours and pay negotiable

Please contact Katie on 07920 578088
[email protected]
www.westbarnequine.co.uk

05/04/2024

At least the rain won’t call the clinics off 😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

17/03/2024

Excited!!!!

23/12/2023

Lovely Christmas pub crawl

22/11/2023

🐴🐴🐴 Each time I get on a horse, I have to ask myself a question. What does this horse need today? 🐴🐴🐴

Here I am on a hunter I exercise once a week.

As the season goes on areas of tension start to creep in and he starts to struggle to relax his head and neck forward and down in the arena and loses a bit of movement through his thoracic spine. This is just the nature of his job. During the hunting season he has to brace and use strength and fitness to allow him to safely negotiate varied terrain and as a result loses some flexibility in the process.

My job is to help him to re-gain flexibility and keep him moving as efficiently as possible to prevent injury.

I use exercises to help free up his rib cage and thoracic spine and sling to enable him to engage his core correctly so he can continue safely and effectively negotiating his workload.

Without this flexibility work horses are more prone to injury and issues such as back pain. It allows us to focus on saddle fit and the horse’s balance, to ensure we pick up on any potential problem early and nip them in the bud!

Try and ride your horse according to what they need, not just according to what you want to do.

02/10/2023

How to keep a horse happy on box rest*. Forage, company and a bit of space 😍

*Obviously, there are some cases where box rest needs to be more restrictive

24/08/2023

Molly helping in the arena, teaching my young mare how to relax 🤣

18/08/2023

🐎 Are you looking at buying a horse but need help knowing what to look for?🤔

Here at West Barn Equine we have developed a helpful checklist for you, as a potential buyer to complete when looking for a horse and viewing the horse, to aid you in making the right decision.

We also offer a Pre-Purchase Consultancy Service.

Buying a horse is a HUGE investment of money, time and emotions!

The checklist enables you to assess the key areas to consider when buying a horse:

🌿 Objectives: What are your objectives? What sort of horse do you need? What is your skillset?

🏞️ Space & Facilities: Do you have access to suitable pasture or boarding facilities for the horse you are buying? Different horses may require different facilities.

💰 Financial Prep: Owning a horse isn't just a one-time purchase – it's an ongoing financial commitment. Factor in costs like feed, veterinary care, farrier visits, tack and most importantly, have you considered whether you will need to consider training costs to help you with your new horse?

📚 Education & Experience: Do you have the level of experience to own the horse you are viewing? Are you prepared to and able to afford to get help is required?

🤝 Support Network: It is essential that you have a reliable support system in case you encounter challenges, and simply for regular maintenance.

🩺 Healthcare & Maintenance: What wellbeing/maintenance is the horse currently receiving? Are you able to maintain this to the same level?

🐾 Time & Dedication: Horses thrive on routine and consistent care. Do you have the time to offer the horse the exercise/training it requires?

🐴 Breed & Purpose: Different horses and breeds have distinct characteristics and suitability for various activities (e.g., hacking, hunting, show jumping, dressage). Choose a breed or personality type that matches your goals and skill level.

🌟 Heart-to-Heart Connection: Beyond the practical considerations, a deep emotional connection is at the core of horse ownership. It's a bond that's built over time and will enrich your life beyond measure.

🌈 Informed Decision: Research, ask questions, and seek advice from professionals.

🌈 Don’t rush into buying a horse because of pressures from sellers, or because it’s the “best of a bad bunch”. Your journey can be incredibly rewarding with the right preparation, but can be dangerous and heart-breaking if you rush into it.

Click on the link below to access the West Barn Equine Horse Buying Checklist and more information on the Pre-Purchase Consultancy.

https://www.westbarnequine.co.uk/concultancy