Stirrups & Whiskers

11/09/2024

So a long and hard decision has been made that I am closing the business for good 💔

it has been an amazing 9 years freelancing and having new and old customers year in year out, I’ve been incredibly lucky and I want to say a huge thank you for your support

It’s been something on my mind for a while and as much as I love the horses the time has come to hang my boots up, I don’t land like I used to, I can’t work the hours I used to and I need to put my family first.

Hopefully in time I can find a lovely horse of my own again or on loan that can be as a hobby where I can get back out competing and what I really love doing most with the horses.

Again I want to say a huge thank you for everyone’s support, love and custom as well as friendships made over the years 🥺😘

01/06/2024

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29/05/2024

Anyone interested in me offering ragwort removal? Unfortunately can’t take it away but happy to spend the day pulling it out and removing off the fields to a place to be burnt or bagged up
Pm or text me on 07538947177😊

27/04/2024

Posting for a friend so please contact number provided, based on a yard I do and is a lovely chap 😍

Stunning Class 1 Connemara gelding

Well-bred 10yo Class 1 148 Connemara Gelding
Starbuck has full recorded breeding, his sire is Gwenic de Goarvia who has produced top class HOYS working hunter ponies.

Starbuck is an amazing pony who always wants to please, He loves jumping and is careful over a jump bringing lots of scope.
He Loves cross country, proving brave jumping in and out of water, steps, not spooky at all.
He hacks alone and in company and is always snaffled mouthed.
Moves very well on the flat, straight moving with a lovely canter

He is a very versatile pony and would suit a competent rider, he is switched on, not silly just knows his job therefor would not be suitable for a novice rider. he would be brilliant for someone wanting to move up the levels in any discipline.

He is a great pony with a kind nature, easy to shoe, box, catch, great in traffic. buck has been in the same home for 6 years, very sad sale but rider moved onto horses.

Based, North west, Low 5 figures, contact: 07907027039

05/04/2024

Can’t seem to escape sheep… can’t say no to those faces though 🥰

24/03/2024

Please feel free to contact me on here or 07538947177
Patient and understand as I’ve been there myself, wether an accident has knocked your confidence or your wanting to move on to the next stage but not sure how, I’ll help you every step of the way.
Giving you exercises to practice between lessons and always at the end of the phone if you need reassurance or guidance.
Happy to come and assist at competitions also with your warm up/ course walks/ test reading. 🦄

06/02/2024

The Highway Code has changed from today (29.01.22)

When driving, you should now pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph and allow at least 2 metres of space. Check the changes, let’s keep each other safe.


Find out more about the changes https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022

23/01/2024

When your plaits stay in perfect for a full days hunting and your hacking home for the night still like they are freshly done 🤩👌🏻 my favourite bit of working with horses is turn out for hunting and competitions if you can’t tell 😅

03/01/2024

When you decide to wash the ponys rug to fix it your self but you were a bit too generous with the fairy pods and thought 2 was a good idea 👀 might need a few rinses 😅

31/12/2023

I’d like to wish all my family, friends and customers a happy new year, I hope 2024 brings lots of joy and happiness to you all ❤️🎉

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🏼🎄
I will be back Boxing Day morning for the Boxing Day meet and normal work through until Friday for those booked (no extra bookings being taken unfortunately) and off again over new year weekend
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year 🥰

20/12/2023

First clip for this absolutely stunning boy and he was a dream, all I want for Christmas is top tater aka spud 😍🎅🏼🎄

31/10/2023

It’s been a long time since I’ve bathed and plaited up for an opening meet 🥰 in fact a long time since I’ve plaited at all so it was a long but fun afternoon yesterday getting her grey again instead of the brown tinge she had 🤣🙈 she looks pretty relaxed for her first experience hunting out of Ireland

23/10/2023

Fleur
Looking for 🏡
12.2 section a mare, previously broodmare started education this year and never put a foot wrong I’ve leaned over her, daughter rides her on the lead rein, needs to do more but is an absolute gem, stand by the heaviest of traffic, groom all day, good for farrier, will pop a little fence, daughter will lead her in and out the field, she’s very happy living out but is happy to be stabled too.
I’ll carry on with her until 🏡 found but my daughters just not interested enough and she’s way too special not to be a little persons best buddy.
She was shown as a yearling/ 2 year old so she would excel as a lead rein showing type or older child’s jumping pony.

Can provide videos but only to serious enquiries, work is too busy for time wasters so please only enquire if you’ve read full post and prepared to accept she isn’t 100% ready made pony but equally not put a foot wrong or phased by anything.

07538947177

21/10/2023

Maybe he’s born with it… maybe it’s maybelline 🤔🥰🦄

12/10/2023

The very beautiful Rupert had his Irish clip yesterday ready to attend kelsall hunter trials next week.
Rupert is owned by a friend of mine that I have known for 28 years!!
The best thing about this post is I’ve known Katie the same amount of years that Rupert has been alive!
Rupert is pure thoroughbred 28 years old and still competing 🥰 it just goes to show the amount of dedication, love and care Katie gives this boy and he looks fantastic for his age too 🦄❤️ #28

07/10/2023