Lottie Flinn Dressage

12/08/2024

📍🐴 Teaching Chorley area on Friday and Preston Thursday afternoon / early evening if anyone would like a lesson! Drop me a message.

Anyone further afield who would be interested in setting up a monthly clinic, get in touch xx

11/08/2024

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**Please share horsey friends!**

Freelance Trainer / Rider available in the North West!

All ages / levels and abilities from beginner up to advanced.

I have competed up to Inter 1 level and represented GB on numerous occasions 🇬🇧 This was on my own horse who I trained from a 5 year old through the levels.

I have competed in many showing classes when I was younger and more recently helped produce horses who have gone on to qualify for HOYS / RIHS etc.

I have received years of the best training through BD youth programmes, training with Olympic riders including the amazing Carl Hester.

I Qualified for the BD national championships and won at Premier League level on several occasions.

I imported and produced many young horses who have gone on to compete at PSG / Grand Prix level after giving them the best start possible.

I have helped produced unbacked ponies not “built for dressage” to go on and win at the BD regionals.

I have helped eventers and showjumpers prep their horses for the season, by making sure everything on the flat was as good as it could be, this proved to be invaluable to their xc / sj rounds due to improved straightness / balance etc.

I can help those who are struggling for time due to work commitments etc, and just need someone to school their horse regularly to keep them at their best.

I also specialise in those struggling with confidence issues due to things like previous bad experiences, helping to remember tests and can accompany you on the day of your show / competition to ensure everything goes smoothly!

Whatever help and support you need, I can tailor my services to fit. If you would like any further information, drop me a message or whatsapp 07854977287.

Any shares greatly appreciated!

Lottie 🐴

03/08/2024

“I had a dream I watched the Olympic team final last night and Snoop Dog was there dressed in full riding gear, he even had Roeckl gloves on and came to watch Becky Moodys test”…….No Lottie that was real 😂 🤯

31/07/2024

This came up on my memories from last year and lots of you found it useful so thought I would share again! 🐴

⭐️ LOTTIE’S TRAINING TIPS ⭐️

WHAT EXACTLY IS A HALF HALT?!

So…..you’re riding your horse, 30 mins into a session with your trainer and they tell you for the 100th time to “half halt”…… and you think, “ok, I can do that, half halt, easy! Little pull down the reins, slow down, carry on, everything’s good!”……Right?! But what exactly do they mean? What do you need to be doing with your body to apply a correct half halt? And when do we need to use it??

Basically you need to think of the half halt as a “reorganise” of your horse. You can use it as a correction if your horse is becoming unbalanced or too forwards / strong or you can use it to prepare your horse before a movement, corner or transition.

So, when riding I have 3 parts of my body that I use for the “woah” part of the half halt…. My hands, my seat and my core. I use a little bit of each of these together with my leg to put the horse back in balance and ride the hind leg back underneath.

I take a slight squeeze down the reins, I tense slightly with my core and the most effective part for me is my seat! I use my inner thigh and I squeeze onto the saddle which creates slight resistance, imagine the saddle is the wheel and your inner thigh is the break pads!

I would say I use 2 different half halts, one with my leg and one without! If I want to “re-energise” the horse, transfer the weight back onto the hind leg and get them reacting and “together” ready for a movement etc, then I use my leg at the same time. If a horse is running away from me and has become strong, then I will leave my leg out of it and take it off until I feel the horse has come back to me.

The last thing to remember is that a half halt is quick! Its a matter of 2-3 seconds and no more, sometimes much quicker depending on how quickly your horse reacts! Otherwise, you end up anchoring on at the end of the reins and holding yourself tight in your seat and core, this will only make your horse set against you and become stronger! You must show your horse where you want him to be and then give him chance to do it himself, by going quiet in your riding after the half halt. Otherwise it will be like trying to drive a car with the hand-break still on!

I hope you have all found this helpful! I appreciate we all ride differently and have our own way of doing things! But this is what has worked for me and allowed me to train my own horses and my clients horses very successfully!

Keep a look out for more training tips and if anyone has anything they would like me to explain / discuss in my next post then feel free to comment below! Feel free to share away!!!

Happy riding everyone!!!! 😁

Lottie! 👱🏼‍♀️🐴

13/07/2024

Proud of these two Kayleigh Waite and Sass! Kayleigh was struggling with nerves and test riding at competitions. She didnt quite have Sass where she needed him to stop him from spooking, so we have worked on that over the last few weeks, did a test riding session earlier in the week and I went along today to help with her warm up, and to keep her nice and chilled!

1st place with 70%, absolutely smashed it you two! 💃🏼 🏆 🥇 🦄

24/06/2024

What are some of the biggest things you struggle with when schooling / competing your horse / pony?

I am going to be filming some training content over the next few months and would love to know what your biggest struggles are, and what would be most helpful for me to focus on! It doesn’t just have to be riding, it can be show nerves / travelling / remembering tests etc too! 🐴 (And you dont have to compete to join in, just general schooling issues when working at home are also fine!)

⬇️ Comment below ⬇️

18/06/2024

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**Please share horsey friends!**

Due to having a little more time on my hands 🙈 I am able to offer regular lessons / clinics in the North West area. I can also offer schooling services if you are looking for some help to prep your horse for the summer shows, or just want to improve their general way of going. This isnt just a temporary thing, whatever I do next I am keeping some time aside for teaching / training as its something I have really missed and still have quite high demand for.

I have competed up to Inter 1 level and represented GB on numerous occasions 🇬🇧 This was on my own horse who I trained from a 5 year old through the levels.

I have competed in many showing classes when I was younger and more recently helped produce horses who have gone on to qualify for HOYS / RIHS etc.

I have received years of the best training through BD youth programmes, training with Olympic riders including the amazing Carl Hester.

I Qualified for the BD national championships and won at Premier League level on several occasions.

I imported and produced many young horses who have gone on to compete at PSG / Grand Prix level after giving them the best start possible.

I have helped produced unbacked ponies not “built for dressage” to go on and win at the BD regionals.

I have helped eventers and showjumpers prep their horses for the season, by making sure everything on the flat was as good as it could be, this proved to be invaluable to their xc / sj rounds due to improved straightness / balance etc.

I can help those who are struggling for time due to work commitments etc, and just need someone to school their horse regularly to keep them at their best.

I also specialise in those struggling with confidence issues due to things like previous bad experiences, helping to remember tests and can accompany you on the day of your show / competition to ensure everything goes smoothly!

Whatever help and support you need, I can tailor my services to fit. If you would like any further information, drop me a message or whatsapp 07854977287.

Any shares greatly appreciated!

Lottie 🐴

27/05/2024

I saw a video of Georgie recently starting out Cross Country which was captioned “there’s no feeling like it”. Each time we get onboard these amazing creatures, we know in the backs of our minds that it can be dangerous, but the love for the sport outweighs those risks. I cant even comprehend how Georgies family and friends are feeling right now, and even those who didnt know her like myself, are still affected because it feels so close to home, we are all one big community. I hope her family can take some comfort in just how evidently loved she was, and how she left this world doing something which she loved so much.

Rest in peace Georgie 🕊️

19/05/2024

I have availability for lessons this Wednesday and every Wednesday going forwards. Day time or evenings. If you are based in Lancashire and would like some help with training / competition prep, drop me a message 🦄 xx

01/05/2024

I have availability for lessons this Saturday afternoon. I can come to you if you are relatively local or you can come to me in Standish 🙂 🦄 PM for more info 🙂 xx

29/04/2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟 FLATWORK / DRESSAGE
CLINIC, STANDISH / BOLTON 🌟🌟🌟🌟

🦄🦄 Saturday 18th May 🦄🦄

I am running a clinic from the lovely yard where I keep my horses in Standish just near Haigh Hall. We have a beautiful 30m x 70m arena and plenty parking etc.

All ages, abilities and disciplines welcome from showing and dressage to showjumpers and everything inbetween. Correct schooling can help in so many areas!!

I have competed internationally for GB 🇬🇧, trained my own horse from a 5 year old to Inter 1 and have 18 years teaching experience with great references available.

To book on please drop me a PM or WhatsApp 07854977287.

Keira Langhorne Bawk House Equestrian

21/04/2024

☀️ 🦄 Flatwork / Dressage clinics 🦄☀️

🌸 ☀️ Dare I say spring has arrived?! ☀️🌸

Has anyone survived the winter or have you all drowned / been blown away?! If there is anyone left out there who hasn’t given up horses altogether! 😂 💨 🌧️ ⚡️ 💦 😩 and you would like to start prepping for the season, I am now sorting my diary for clinics.

I specialise in flatwork for showing, dressage and also to help improve your horses jumping. I have many years experience, have helped horses qualify for regionals / nationals / Royal Internation / HOYS and competed my own horse from a 5 year old up to International small tour for GB 🇬🇧.

I work with everyone from beginners, people who dont want to compete just want to improve and enjoy their horse, to professionals and everyone inbetween.

If you are interested in arranging a clinic at your yard, drop me a message or WhatsApp 07854977287.

Minimum of 6 riders if based around Lancashire, 8 riders if further afield. Can travel as far north as the lakes, and as far south as Cheshire.🐴

13/04/2024

Happy 21st Birthday to our absolute dream, Mr Reginald!! How lucky we were all those years ago to find you. You have made SO many dreams come true and so many of the best days of my life were created by you. You will never know just what you have done for us and we absolutely adore you. Granny is making a cake but please dont eat the candles like you did last time 🤪😂 🎂 🥳 🦄 ###xx

02/02/2024

Someone is feeling much better this morning! Never have I been so happy to be greeted by a load of 💩 😂

Thanks so much for everyones messages 💙

01/02/2024

Our poor boy has had impaction colic today. 2 vet visits and 2 lots of tubing / flushing to try and move it. Still not out the woods yet and going to be a long night, but he is definitely looking brighter. I honestly dont know what Id do without him 💙🦄 My king 👑

01/11/2023

🌟 Full livery available 🌟

I am advertising full livery places on behalf of the owners of the yard where I keep my horses in Mellor, Blackburn.

Its a lovely quiet yard good hacking (bridle path just 5 minutes from the yard). 8 acres of paddocks all well fenced, 20 x 40m school with a good surface and indoor stables, wash box, solarium and kitchen area. Your horse / pony will be looked after by the owners / staff who do an amazing job. Full livery is £550 per calendar month which includes basic feed and 2 bales of shavings per week. If anyone would like anymore info drop me a message or contact Miles Pollard.

19/09/2023

⭐️⭐️ Space for competition livery ⭐️⭐️

Do you have a horse you would like to see out competing with a professional?

Give your horse the best chance of success and enjoy being part of the journey too, even if you aren’t riding. Being an owner can be just as enjoyable!

I have competed at Premier leagues from young horse classes scoring over 80%, being invited for selection for the world young horse championships to competing at small tour level gaining 70%+ at premier leagues, competing for GB 🇬🇧 internationally in Europe and qualifying for the National championships on several occasions. All on horses I produced myself.

I have been trained by some of the best riders / trainers in the country including Carl Hester and Becky Moody.

All horses I have in are treated like my own. They get plenty turnout, variation to their work and aren’t just another number on my yard. I have a positive, effective and sympathetic approach to my training and my results over the years speak for themselves.

If you would like anymore information drop me a message. 😁🐴

Lottie x

18/09/2023

Sharing this from a while back as it seemed to help a lot of people! How to do walk to canter…….feel free to share! 🐴 ⭐️

17/09/2023

⭐️ Training / Competition and Sales Livery with a difference ⭐️

I have a limited number of spaces available for training / competition and sales livery. I have many years experience competing and training horses, having competed for GB 🇬🇧 on several occasions, winning Premier Leagues and riding at the National Championships.

I have also sold many horses to the UK and the USA and set up some amazing partnerships. I am only taking on a maximum of 5 horses, meaning I can provide a real personal service, every horse is treated like my own, not just a number on a big yard.

Every horse in my care is treated as an individual whether they are with me for 2 weeks or 2 years. They have as much turnout as they need, and plenty of love, care and attention until they are ready to return to their owners after some training, or to their new home, which I always carefully select to ensure the perfect match.

If you have a horse you would like to sell but dont want the stress of viewings etc or simply dont have the time, placing them with a professional can make the process so much easier. I can also compete your horse to help maximise the chances of a successful sale at the best price. Horses must be able to pass a 5 stage vetting and have no behavioural issues.

If you have a horse and love watching him / her compete but don’t actually want to do the riding part yourself, being an owner can be extremely rewarding and I have always encouraged any owners to be as involved in their horses journey as much as they possibly can. I have trained with some of the best trainers in the world including Carl Hester and competed up to Inter 1 level internationally.

If you are looking to sell your horse, send them for some intense training, or would love to see them out competing with a sympathetic, professional rider with a great reputation, get in touch. Many great references available from previous clients. Based in the North West 📍

DM for more info….

14/09/2023

How can Dressage help in the show ring?

Below is myself yesterday helping Danielle Heathcote with her gorgeous Section C stallion, he is also HOYS bound so we were working on his way of going to ensure he looks his absolute best on the big day and gives a clean, impressive (hopefully faultless!) show for the judges.

Many people assume dressage isn’t for show horses, but dressage is basically just the correct way of going / gymnastics for all horses and can help benefit across every discipline. It helps to keep them tuned up, reactive to the aids, rhythmical, physically fit, symmetrical and muscled in all the right places (even helping with that all important confirmation mark!).

With the M&Ms the judges want to see them powerfull, active (especially in the trot) uphill without being too tense, carrying themselves and showing plenty presence in the ring, very similar to what dressage judges look for too!

I have helped many combinations with things they were struggling with in their show, one example being the gallop! That gallop needs to be “wow” leaving the judge with a great last impression before you go back into the lineup, but if your horse isn’t sensitive enough to the aids and reactive off your leg, its not going to happen and can really affect your mark. If your horse is correctly trained to go when you say and come back off light aids in self carriage, you are far more likely to get that amazing gallop and this is why correct schooling is so important. I dont teach my showing riders to do flying changes, half passes and a bit of piaffe because realistically they are never going to need those things in the ring. I teach them to go correctly so they stand out, so that if the judge throws a change of leg through walk or a trot - canter on the long side, my client and their horse can be confident in executing that movement because they have put in the correct schooling at home.

Showing and Dressage may be worlds apart but maybe not quite as far apart as you would think! 😉

HUGE good luck to everyone competing this year, I will be cheering all my M&M girlies on from the side! 🦄

12/09/2023

Massive congratulations to these two ladies who have both qualified for HOYS today!! I have watched them both work their socks off, training, bathing 😂, driving up and down the country and putting their all into getting that golden ticket. We all know its soooo difficult to qualify, especially as amateurs. Huge well done ladies I cant wait to watch you both in that arena! 💃🏼🦄 Simone Harrison Amy Sheldon

12/09/2023

Space free for lessons at my yard this Saturday!

⭐️ Test riding

⭐️ Prep for showing (HOYS just around the corner!!) 😬

⭐️ General flatwork

⭐️ Confidence building.

⭐️ Work on your position / posture.

Based in Mellor just near Stanley House Spa.

Tea and cake included 😉 🍰 ☕️

Whatsapp to book 07854977287

09/09/2023

Rather hot 🥵 clinic in Cheshire today! A full day meeting some lovely new clients and they were all amazing. Thanks for having me Liz Jackson xx

05/09/2023

I have a couple of spaces free this coming Saturday at my clinic in Cheshire. All levels / abilities welcome!

Location is Lumbbrook livery Woodford lane newton near Macclesfield. Lessons are £50 for 45 minutes. I work on test riding, improving general way of going, work on position, improving flatwork for jumping, confidence building and much more! Message me on here to book on. 🐴

26/08/2023

Absolutely gorgeous horse inside and out. PM me or see contact details on add for more info. Jenny Large 🐴

17.3hh | 10 year old | Gelding | Lancashire

23/08/2023

🌟 Full livery available 🌟

I am advertising 2 full livery places on behalf of the owners of the yard where I keep my horses in Mellor, Blackburn.

Its a lovely quiet yard good hacking (bridle path just 5 minutes from the yard). 8 acres of paddocks all well fenced, 20 x 40m school with a good surface and indoor stables, wash box, solarium and kitchen area. Your horse / pony will be looked after by the owners / staff who do an amazing job. Full livery is £535 per calendar month which includes basic feed and 2 bales of shavings. If anyone would like anymore info drop me a message. 🐴

20/08/2023

If my horsey friends could share I would be extremely grateful! 🫶🏻

⭐️ Training / Competition and Sales Livery with a difference ⭐️

I have a limited number of spaces available for training / competition and sales livery. I have many years experience competing and training horses, having competed for GB 🇬🇧 on several occasions, winning Premier Leagues and riding at the National Championships.

I have also sold many horses to the UK and the USA and set up some amazing partnerships. I am only taking on a maximum of 5 horses, meaning I can provide a real personal service, every horse is treated like my own, not just a number on a big yard.

Every horse in my care is treated as an individual whether they are with me for 2 weeks or 2 years. They have as much turnout as they need, and plenty of love, care and attention until they are ready to return to their owners after some training, or to their new home, which I always carefully select to ensure the perfect match.

If you have a horse you would like to sell but dont want the stress of viewings etc or simply dont have the time, placing them with a professional can make the process so much easier. I can also compete your horse to help maximise the chances of a successful sale at the best price. Horses must be able to pass a 5 stage vetting and have no behavioural issues.

If you have a horse and love watching him / her compete but don’t actually want to do the riding part yourself, being an owner can be extremely rewarding and I have always encouraged any owners to be as involved in their horses journey as much as they possibly can. I have trained with some of the best trainers in the world including Carl Hester and competed up to Inter 1 level internationally.

If you are looking to sell your horse, send them for some intense training, or would love to see them out competing with a sympathetic, professional rider with a great reputation, get in touch. Many great references available from previous clients. Based in the North West 📍

📞 07854977287.

17/08/2023

Burgharde St Ormzy…….. Getting better and better each day! Matt Smith Deb Harrison Smith Kathryn Walker Flinn

13/08/2023

Had lots of fun back out competing today! Kermit hasn’t seen a competition environment for a long time so lots of new things made for a few too many 👻 moments but some amazing work inbetween! Just to keep taking him out and getting miles on the clock and Im really excited about him, he was very brave and let me hold his hand (most of the time) 😂 Just love his character and personality 🩷

Thank you so much to Laura Tierney and Bart Dzieciolkiewicz for taking me today whilst our lorry is out of action, and to supergrooms Kathryn Walker Flinn and Ania Dzieciolkiewicz! Charlie Wright, Mark Flinn and Dean made very good cheerleaders and we all had a great day. Kermit will sleep tonight! Thanks again to his owner Magnus Pahlsson for trusting me with your special boy 🦄 I was great to be back!! Xx

13/08/2023

Lets see if I can remember how to ride a test after 18 months….. 🤔 😂 Lets go Kermit 🐸 Magnus Pahlsson