Totleywells Equestrian

Totleywells Equestrian Equestrian Livery & Arenas(Full, Competition & Schooling Livery). Indoor & Outdoor Equestrian Arenas.
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The CAVALETTI QUEEN (otherwise known as Lucy "One More Time" Gatensbury) is at Totleywells with her brilliant Cavaletti ...
13/01/2025

The CAVALETTI QUEEN (otherwise known as Lucy "One More Time" Gatensbury) is at Totleywells with her brilliant Cavaletti Clinic this weekend. Bookings close on Wednesday night.

Lots of fun, group and private lessons available with the lovely Lucy who is as positive and encouraging as she is steely with her 'one more time' perfection instructions. There's a reason that Lucy has a loyal following of Cavaletti Clinic fans. Booking for this Saturday's (18th Jan) clinic via Horsemonkey here https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69152/Lucy+Gatensbury+Polework+Cavaletti+Clinic+1801

and for her clinic on 9th February here https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69155/Lucy+Gatensbury+Polework+Cavaletti+Clinic+090225

Scotland Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Championship ARENA XC QUALIFIER Get that Qualification Card for the Sprin...
11/01/2025

Scotland Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Championship ARENA XC QUALIFIER

Get that Qualification Card for the Spring Festival at our small friendly Arena XC Open Show - Open Classes and Pony Club Qualifier Classes.

Saturday 8th February 2025 - Classes from 40cm to 1m+ including the Area 19 of the Pony Club and Area 1 Qualifier Classes.

https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/68937/Arena+Eventing+and+Flatwork+Dressage+Clinic+with+Claire+Marshall+140125

Class sizes and Places limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

PREPARE FOR INCOMING.... Here's what's coming up in the next couple of weeks that you won't want to miss out on...We kno...
11/01/2025

PREPARE FOR INCOMING.... Here's what's coming up in the next couple of weeks that you won't want to miss out on...

We know it's tough getting out and about at this time of year, but have met so many people at today's Gemma Kennedy Confidence Clinic and out and about competing today, and all have said how much better they've felt having 'just done it'. C'mon Horsey Peeps, you can rock this winter!

•⁠ ⁠⁠Tuesday 14th Jan - Claire Marshall Equestrian Coach Arena XC or flatwork - your choice - group and private lessons available.
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/68937/Arena+Eventing+and+Flatwork+Dressage+Clinic+with+Claire+Marshall+140125

* Wednesday 15th Jan - Gemma Kennedy Equestrian Goal Setting for Confidence Social Event https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69160/Totleywells+Social+Evening+-+Goal+Setting+with+Gemma+Kennedy

* ⁠Saturday 18th Jan - Lucy Gatensbury Polework and Cavaletti Clinic https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69152/Lucy+Gatensbury+Polework+Cavaletti+Clinic+1801

•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 19th Jan - Scott Mclellan Dressage Lessons (non pony club) plus Area 19 of the Pony Club Senior Training - Flatwork only https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69154/Scott+McLellan+Dressage+Clinic+incorporating+Area+19+Senior+Training+190125

•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 2nd Feb - Dressage Day Camp with Scott Mclellan Dressage & Gemma Kennedy Equestrian Polework
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69154/Scott+McLellan+Dressage+Clinic+incorporating+Area+19+Senior+Training+190125

•⁠ Friday ⁠⁠7th Feb - Wills Oakden Eventing & Scott Mclellan Dressage Combined Training - we expect this event to sell out again so be quick!
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69156/Combined+Training+Day+with+Wills+Oakden+%26+Scott+McLellan+070225

•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 8th Feb - Area 19 of the Pony Club Arena XC Scotland Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Championship Qualifier Show (to be confirmed)
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69159/Totleywells+Arena+Eventing+Show+inc+Pony+Club+Area+19+Spring+Festival+Qualifiers+-+Open+to+all

•⁠ ⁠Sunday 9th Feb - Lucy Gatensbury Cavaletti and Polework Clinic
https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/69155/Lucy+Gatensbury+Polework+Cavaletti+Clinic+090225

NEXT SUNDAY 12th. Our CLEAR ROUND CONFIDENCE SHOW is open for booking on Horsemonkey. Everyone loves the gorgeous frill...
04/01/2025

NEXT SUNDAY 12th. Our CLEAR ROUND CONFIDENCE SHOW is open for booking on Horsemonkey. Everyone loves the gorgeous frillies and our supportive fun show where everyone gets round.

Warm up indoor - Show Jumping over full course of Jump4Joy Jumps and Fillers from Poles on the Ground, 40cm and Cross Poles to 1m courses. Assistance available on course from Gemma Kennedy Equestrian if needed.

https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/68369/Totleywells+January++Clear+Round+Training+Show+1201

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!We have an action-packed programme of training planned for early 2025 to help everyone get the most ...
04/01/2025

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!

We have an action-packed programme of training planned for early 2025 to help everyone get the most from the seasons.

Most of this list is now available for booking on Horsemonkey and bookings coming in fast so please keep your eye on there for bookable dates, we'll be releasing the final few soon.

•⁠ ⁠Friday 10th Jan – Scott Mclellan Dressage – Full
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 11th Jan – Gemma Kennedy Equestrian’s Confidence Builder Day Camp - full - waiting list
•⁠ ⁠Sunday 12th Jan – Totleywells Clear Round Training Show - our super supportive shows where everyone gets round and has fun!
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 18th Jan - Lucy Gatensbury Polework and Cavaletti Clinic
•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 19th Jan - Scott Mclellan Dressage plus Area 19 of the Pony Club Senior Training - Flatwork only
•⁠ ⁠⁠Tuesday 14th Jan - Claire Marshall Equestrian Coach Arena XC or flatwork - your choice - group and private lessons available.
•⁠ ⁠Friday ⁠17th Jan - Peebles & District Riding Club (book via club)
•⁠ Friday ⁠24th Jan – Scott Mclellan Dressage – Full
•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 25th Jan - Saddle Association Area 9
•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 26th Jan - Edinburgh Pony Club - book via Club
•⁠ ⁠Friday 31st Jan to Saturday 1st Feb – Abi Lyle Dressage Clinic – Full
•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 2nd Feb - Dressage Day Camp with Scott Mclellan Dressage & Gemma Kennedy Equestrian Polework
•⁠ Friday ⁠⁠7th Feb - Wills Oakden Eventing & Scott Mclellan Dressage Combined Training - we expect this event to sell out again once launched - keep an eye on Horsemonkey!
•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 8th Feb - Area 19 of the Pony Club Arena XC Scotland Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Championship Qualifier Show (to be confirmed)
•⁠ ⁠Sunday 9th Feb - Lucy Gatensbury Cavaletti and Polework Clinic
•⁠ ⁠Thursday ⁠13th Feb - Claire Marshall Equestrian Coach Arena XC or flatwork - your choice - group and private lessons available.
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 15th Feb – Gemma Kennedy Equestrian Confidence Builder Day Camp
•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 16th Feb - Area 19 of the Pony Club Polocrosse
•⁠ ⁠Monday 17th Feb - Area 19 of the Pony Club Senior Training - Mid Term Combined Training - Scott Mclellan & tbc
•⁠ ⁠Friday ⁠21st Feb - Peebles & District Riding Club book via club
•⁠ ⁠Tuesday 25th Feb - David Gatherer Arena XC
•⁠ ⁠⁠Sunday 23rd Feb - Edinburgh Pony Club - members only - book via club
•⁠ ⁠⁠Friday 28th Feb - Saturday 1st March - Two Day Camp with Gemma Kennedy Equestrian and Scott Mclellan Dressage
•⁠ ⁠Sunday 2nd March - Area 19 of the Pony Club Senior Combined Training with Scott Mclellan and Sarah Houlden of Strathearn Eventing
•⁠ ⁠Friday 7th March – Scott Mclellan Dressage clinic
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 8th March - Totleywells Clear Round Training Show
•⁠ Friday ⁠14th – Saturday 15th March – Abi Lyle Dressage Clinic
•⁠ ⁠Sunday ⁠16th March - South East Scotland Dressage Group SESDG Polework Clinic
•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 22nd March Central Scotland Highland Pony Club Society Day Camp
•⁠ ⁠Tuesday 25th Mar - David Gatherer Arena XC
•⁠ ⁠Wednesday 26th - Friday28th March – Totleywells Luxury Residential Two Day Confidence Builder Camp with Gemma Kennedy Equestrian - extra sessions tbc.
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 29th March – John Hill Clinic
•⁠ Friday⁠ 4th April - Gemma Kennedy Equestrian’s Confidence Builder Day Camp
•⁠ ⁠⁠Monday 21st April - Gemma Kennedy Equestrian’s Confidence Builder Day Camp
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 26th April – John Hill Clinic
•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May - Eventing Ready!!! Pre Event Season training camp with David Gatherer and Claire Marshall Equestrian Coach.
•⁠ ⁠Saturday 24th May – John Hill Clinic
•⁠ ⁠⁠Monday 26th May - Gemma Kennedy Equestrian Bank Holiday Confidence Builders Day Camp
•⁠ ⁠⁠Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June - Eventing Ready !!! Pre Event Season training camp with David Gatherer and Scott Mclellan Dressage
•⁠ ⁠21st June – John Hill Clinic

We can't wait to see you all again for a brilliant year of training at Totleywells!

Elizabeth and Fred admiring the beautiful Moon and Venus that watched them ride tonight at Totleywells ❤️ 🌙 ⭐️
03/01/2025

Elizabeth and Fred admiring the beautiful Moon and Venus that watched them ride tonight at Totleywells ❤️ 🌙 ⭐️

And just as the festivities come to an end, and we still know we have a little bit of winter to go, here is the last in ...
02/01/2025

And just as the festivities come to an end, and we still know we have a little bit of winter to go, here is the last in our series of Wellbeing in Winter posts from our supporters and friends.
This one from the inspiring, David Harland, Showjumper and Coach

We are delighted that David Harland has shared his winter wellbeing thoughts with Totleywells, and given the phenomenally successful year that he and his brilliant showjumping family enjoyed in 2024, we think it’s advice worth taking!

"Winter in Scotland brings unique challenges, and my programme during these months is quite different from the rest of the year. With frozen arenas and snow or ice often making regular training and events impossible to plan, flexibility is key. Add in the festive season and school holidays with my children, and it’s a time to shift focus.

Many of my seasoned showjumpers enjoy a well-deserved break during the winter months. They head off on holiday and won’t return to work until the season is almost upon us again. This downtime allows me to concentrate on the younger horses. It’s the perfect opportunity to get them out and about, introduce them to new experiences, and decide which ones we’ll keep for the future.

Winter is also the time to tackle all those yard jobs that get put off during the busier months. From maintenance around the yard to giving the lorries some much-needed attention, we make good use of the quieter period.

Most importantly, winter is a time to change the pace of life. Taking a proper break allows us to come back refreshed and ready to tackle the new season with energy and focus. Your mindset is one of the biggest factors influencing your riding. If you’re not feeling motivated, forcing yourself into the saddle doesn’t help. The same applies to horses—they sense when you’re not fully engaged.

My advice is to strike a balance. Do just enough to keep yourself and your horses from getting bored and maintain a base level of fitness and condition. It’s far easier to lose fitness than to build it again, so keep ticking over, but don’t push yourself unnecessarily.

Winter might feel like a lull, but it’s a vital part of the rhythm of the year. Embrace the slower pace, enjoy the holidays, and use the time wisely—it sets the stage for success in the months ahead."

David runs regular clinics at Totleywells, message Caroline Timmins to get booked in! Good luck for a brilliant 2025 David, Caroline, Sophie and Aimee from all at

Beautiful day at Totleywells this morning, captured by one of our lovely liveries, Matt who can’t wait for our new hack...
02/01/2025

Beautiful day at Totleywells this morning, captured by one of our lovely liveries, Matt who can’t wait for our new hacking tracks to open!

🐴👏🌟Join Our Elite TeamTotley Equestrian Team! 🌟New Year, New Role? 🐴👏We do things a bit differently at Totleywells, and...
01/01/2025

🐴👏🌟Join Our Elite TeamTotley Equestrian Team! 🌟New Year, New Role? 🐴👏
We do things a bit differently at Totleywells, and due to the growth of our business, we are now seeking a permanent addition to our experienced, professional team.🐴👏

Are you passionate about equine care and have the highest of standards and good communication skills?

Our high-quality training and competition yard is seeking a dedicated and experienced Groom to join our

Key Responsibilities:

✅🐴Provide top-tier care for our elite horses, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
✅🪣Carry out daily grooming routines, including feeding, muck out, turn out.
✅🐴Prepare horses for exercise - groom, tack up, cool down.
✅👏 Working as part of a team in our positive and collaborative environment.
✅👍Communicate well with your team members, supervisors and manager as well as clients and visiting farriers, physios, vets etc.

Requirements:

🤩Proven experience in a similar role within an equestrian setting.

🐴 Strong knowledge of horse care and stable management.

🌟Excellent interpersonal skills.

🐴Passion for horses and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care.

What We Offer:

👍Competitive salary and benefits. We operate to a 37.5 hour full time working week, excellent holidays, your birthday off, pension and insurance schemes.

👍We will consider applicants seeking full time or part time contracted hours.

💪Opportunity to work with exceptional horses and riders.

☺️A kind, supportive, fun and dynamic work environment.

If you're ready to elevate your career and work in a prestigious yard who do things differently, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and become a key player in our ongoing success.

Send us an email and your cv to [email protected] or message us here...

NEW YEAR WELLBEING thoughts from BD Dressage Judge Liz Love Equestrian - Liz is a brilliant coach and judge who has a de...
01/01/2025

NEW YEAR WELLBEING thoughts from BD Dressage Judge Liz Love Equestrian - Liz is a brilliant coach and judge who has a deep understanding of the horse's way of going and advocates listening to you horse to optimise experience for both horse and rider. We asked Liz for her thoughts on our series focusing on Wellbeing in Winter, and we love her perspective.

There have been so many brilliant ideas before me, but I would reiterate:

1. Allow Time.
Winter is the time to plan ahead and set goals for the New Year, but not at the expense of your horse, and chasing the next competition date to perfect those movements seldom pays off.

2. Take a Break
Both you and your horse need time to refresh your mind and body by doing different activities, a change of scenery, more hacking out, fun time over different terrains to strengthen the joints (yours as well!) Chill.

3. Listen to your horse
Is he trying to tell you something is uncomfortable when you’re trying new movements? This will show in his contact, lack of suppleness over the back and around your inside leg and ease of
the movements. Give him time. Could you do the lotus position in one try?

4. Exercise your body, even in winter
Keeping yourself supple and strong will help your horse. Riding without stirrups is a necessary evil but there are lots of floor exercises you can do too.

5. Be kind to yourself
The stress we put ourselves under shows in different ways – forgetting the test even with a caller is one of them! It’s ok to have a bad day. Being prepared will help – by the week, day,
night before, riding in and the actual test – the horse doesn’t know it’s a test, but he can feel your anxiety.

6. Remember it’s FUN!
Go and enjoy your horse, have a very Happy New Year, may your scores be ever higher!!

Thank you Liz, we look forward to your next visit to Totleywells!

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Friday 8am - 9pm
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A tiny snapshot of an amazing year … 🤩

Just too many moments to pick a few…
Just too many moments to pick a few…

A huge thanks to our amazing #TeamTotley for helping to make memories for all at Totleywells..

A huge thank you from all at #TeamTotley to our team, our coaches, our suppliers, and our clients… and most of all, to our ponies. What a year! Have a great night tonight everyone x

Thank you 2024
Thank you 2024

A huge thank you from all at #TeamTotley to all who have supported us in 2024! See you on the other side, have fun x

Trek @ Totley 🤩
Trek @ Totley 🤩

We’re loving it! Thanks @Rhoda Mcvey for bringing Trek to Totleywells, we can’t wait til next time …

Well Rachel Claus has done her sleigh rounds of all the team and ponies so it must be time to head home and peel the veg! Team, ponies, clients and coaches, and our wonderful supporters from vets and farriers to joiners and electricians and our amazing Groundworks team and fencing suppliers (many of whom are not tangible!) thank you all for all of your support… here’s to 2025 #teamtotley

What a brilliant day we had for our last wee show of the season! Lots of happy Barrier Animal Health Area 19 of the Pony Club and The Pony Club Area 1 Coaches and Training Qualifiers, as well as our open class winners who faced progressively worse weather but were still smiling!

A huge thank you to Activate Your Seat’s Maeve for a brilliant demo tonight. Lots learned and a few people adding the Bungee and Online programme to their Santa letter 🧑‍🎄

What a fantastic day with our awesome volunteers, brilliant riders and of course the wonderful #teamtotley and Gemma Kennedy Equestrian - brilliant sports making all the hard work worthwhile. Christmas at Totleywells is magical x

#teamtotley #totleymoments we know it’s raining, but we’ve gone a bit CrimboCrazy at Totleywells today… not everyone loved the Santa 🧑‍🎄 hats first thing this morning… Gemma & Evie reluctant models!!!

Christmas 🎄 Clear 🎅 Round 🤶 Prep all done for tomorrow’s fun show! Santa hats at the ready for a fun day of jumping! Well done Ginny, Gemma, Kyle & Co!

Wow, we managed to fit in between storms today just the best day of Area 19 Senior Training and Open Combined Training with some me brilliant coaches Scott Mclellan Dressage and David Harland - Show Jumping - thank you to all our lovely parents, riders, drivers for coming and Events By Carriages for the amazing soup and banana loaf! 10 hours of teaching, there will be some feet up tonight!

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