Equine and Myo Better Care

19/06/2025

18/06/2025

🌞 Temperatures are predicted to soar in the UK this week.🌞

Many of us will spend the hot days doing our best to keep our horses comfortable and help them cool down quickly.

The key things to remember are:

😎 The quickest way to cool horses is to continually pour cold water on them — it’s about the volume of water you can get on them.
😎 It’s not so much about the temperature of the water (10-25°C is fine) you apply.
😎 Crucially, you should not scrape the water off the horse.

“Studies show that continuous application of water removes heat through conduction — the direct movement of heat from the horse into the water," says Dr David Marlin.

“This happens due to the big difference in temperature between the horse (surface temperature 40°C or higher) and the water.

“If the temperature of the water is the same as that of the horse, it will only cool the horse by evaporation, which takes much longer than conduction.”

Read the full advice via the link below:

https://www.yourhorse.co.uk/horse-care/vet-advice/how-to-take-care-of-a-horse-in-hot-weather/

14/06/2025

A huge congratulations to David, well deserved.

A Worthing man who fits shoes for horses has been included in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

11/06/2025

Anyone requiring British dressage pre regional sessions please book now. Pm.or what's app me to organise

03/06/2025

28/05/2025

Summer travel can be tough on horses — and their owners! If you’re hitting the road with your equine passengers during a heatwave, here are some essential tips to keep them safe and your journey smooth:

Hot Weather Transport Tips:
-Travel early or late: If possible avoid the midday heat by travelling during cooler hours.
-Ventilation is key: Make sure your lorry or trailer is well-ventilated. Open air vents and windows where safe to do so.
-Hydrate: Offer water before, during, and after travel. Electrolytes can help too.
-Plan regular stops: If safe and practicable check on your horse frequently and monitor for signs of heat stress.
-Pre-cool the lorry: If possible, let your vehicle run with fans on before loading.
-Keep journeys short: Minimise travel time where you can.

What if you’re stuck in traffic?

If you’re stuck in stationary traffic and your horse is at risk from the heat, you may be permitted to use the hard shoulder in an emergency — but this must be done with police permission.

Here’s how:
Call 101 and state it's not a medical emergency but an animal welfare emergency.

Explain clearly: You are transporting a horse that is at risk due to prolonged heat exposure and are requesting permission to move onto the hard shoulder to reach the next exit or layby.

Wait for instruction. Do not proceed without clear approval — using the hard shoulder without permission is illegal.

Knowing your rights and acting early can make all the difference.

Stay cool, stay safe – and take care of your four-legged travellers.

28/05/2025

After much deliberation, and budget reviews, Nunney International Horse Trials Committee are disappointed to confirm the cancellation of Nunney International Horse Trials due to insufficient entries.
Refunds will be processed over the next few days to enable those competitors who had entered to re-route to different events.

24/05/2025

Bella and I will be attending and available for both horse and human sessions at Wellington PL and CDI so please make contact to organise your sessions.look forward to a fabulous show.

08/02/2025

✨ WE ARE EXPANDING ✨

Heading into this new year we have a number of new and exciting horses joining us. Which means we are looking for our next member to join our team!

A role that has a lot to offer depending on your own ambition their is a lot of potential to grow with the job. Equally this could also suit somone more experienced and could take on managing more from the onset of up to 12 top competition horses and understands the responsibilities that come with the job.

We have a variety of horses ranging from 4 year olds, stallions and advanced GP horses, so experience with horses of this level is a must.

Chance for riding is possible but will depend on candidate and competition grooming opportunities with in the UK and potentially abroad.

If you would like to join our team email [email protected] or send me a PM

31/01/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A9wFVvQGq/

Proprioception: Research has determined that fascia tissues have 6x to 8x more proprioceptive sensory nerve endings than red muscle

- ( Robert Schleip 2017).

“This makes the fascia system arguably the body’s largest sensory organ.“

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Photo Credit: Fascia Training Academy



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19/01/2025

Well done all that attending their regionals dressage recently. I will be preparing many ready for the regional final at Wellington in February and I will also be on site during some of the show. Anyone not yet booked in please message. We are then looking at dates for March, looking forward to sunnier and warmer days.