Lynn Mann Bluesholme Ponies

25/03/2024

25/03/2024

As the equestrian community has increasingly placed emphasis on properly fitting equipment so the choice of training provider, fitter, and tack has grown. It can be hard for an owner, rider, or equestrian professional to know which equine fitter can provide the service they need. The Equine Fitters Council, as the independent authority for equine fitters and fitting bodies, provides voluntary regulation for the fitting sector. In doing so, we help to enhance horse welfare, improve experiences for riders, drivers, and equestrian workers, and build public confidence in this essential service.

21/03/2024

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02/09/2023

🅽🅴🆆🆂 Updated RCVS guidance for vets prescribing POM-V medicines will come into effect on 1 September 2023. Notable policy additions include the requirement for a physical examination of the horse before antimicrobials and antiparasitics (wormers) can be prescribed.

This has understandably prompted some confusion around the general sale of wormers and how this will be affected, so we have sought to provide some clarity around this for horse owners on our website here:

👉 bit.ly/rcvs-guidelines-wormers

Please read the full article as a few folk seem to have got the wrong end of the stick 😁 No change to most wormer sales and the other potential implications seem more like a law of unintended consequences.

01/08/2023

🤔💩🐛 Pinworm really can be a pain in the bum and are continuing to be more and more prevalent in horses. If seen in the dung it can sometimes be tricky to identify between pinworm and roundworm. Pinworm are small white worms with a pointy end, usually around 5cm (2 inches) in length. Roundworm tend to be much bigger, creamy white in colour and more the shape of a common earthworm. For more on this pesky problem and how to test and treat 👉 bit.ly/Pinworm

🛒 bit.ly/Pinworm-Test-Kit

📸 If you need help with identifying, then don't be shy about sending a DM with a picture - we're used to seeing things in 💩😁 and our friendly experts are here to help you with your horse's health.

22/06/2023

🎯 We’re doing a live evening talk at our local equestrian centre, Benridge Riding Centre , near Morpeth, Northumberland, on the evening of Tuesday 11th July ‘23. If you’re local we hope you’ll join us as we lift the lid on this literal can of worms! Our Director, Claire, will talk through simple, practical steps that we can all take to address wormer resistance, one of the biggest challenges we’re facing as horse owners today.

📅🐛 We’ll cover how to plan your horse’s parasite control, which tests to use and when, how to test for resistance, plus paddock management and ways to protect your horse without relying on chemicals. Free entry, all welcome. More information at 👉 bit.ly/benridge-worming-talk

30/05/2023

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 👀

👁 The eye is set on the side of the head. This allows for a 340 degree arc of peripheral vision meaning even when his head is facing forward, your horse can detect movement almost around all of his body.

👁 The eyeball is protected by a bony socket called the orbit. This is made up of several bones, contains muscles, nerves, blood vessels and ducts that produce and drain tears.

👁 Monocular vision allows your horse to focus independently with each eye - and binocular vision allows him to judge distance.

👁 To focus, your horse needs to move his head. This is especially important when he's approaching a jump, where he needs to lift his head to assess the height and depth of the jump.

👁 Riding your horse in an over flexed position reduces his field of vision. He has no forward view in front of him, and is forced to proceed blind and put all his trust in his rider.

26/02/2023

This upcoming webinar is especially relevant as we head into Spring! Sweet Itch is the most common allergic skin condition in horses, caused by a reaction to the protein in the saliva of some biting insects. 🪰

Despite the prevalence of the condition, there are some misconceptions surrounding why it occurs and how it can be treated. This talk, with equine vet Dr Laura Turner, will break down causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention methods. This will ensure you are positioned to deliver the best care if you ever encounter Sweet Itch in your horse or a horse you care for. 🐴

The talk takes place online via Microsoft Teams and is open to all. For BHS coaches, this event provides 1 CPD point.

Book now! https://tinyurl.com/SweetItch

20/02/2023

Hands up if you've actually said this out loud 😳🤣😂

All horse owners know 🤣

📸 Credit: Cheezburger

13/02/2023

Competitor Notes Competitor Notes Start Lists & Results National Results International Entries 2023 INFORMATION National Schedule – available early Spring 2023 2023 List of Judges – available here Timetable – available early Spring 2023 Conditions of Entry – available early Spring 2023 RWHS ...

06/02/2023

❗❗❗Free Training Sessions ❗❗❗

Tuesday 28 Feb 2023
Holmside Hall Equestrian Centre
9.30am - 12.30pm

40 mins private session with coaches training with Rob Lovatt FBHS towards the BHSI Performance coach assessment.

Riders ideally established at Elementary and working either at or towards Medium/Advanced Medium.

For more information, please e-mail [email protected]

31/01/2023

Do you know an outstanding woman in sport? 💪

BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour is on the hunt for the 30 most outstanding women in British sport for their Power List 2023, and they want to hear your suggestions.

There are five categories to choose from...

✨ Sportswomen – the athletes at the top of their sport who are changing the game

✨ Leaders – coaches, managers and anybody who's inspiring people and getting results

✨ Change-makers – women who are committed to creating a lasting legacy in their sport

✨ Amplifiers – those working to elevate the status of women's sport in society

✨ Grassroots – women who are bringing real change to their communities through the power of sport

Does that sound like someone you know or admire? If so, you've got until midnight on Wednesday 8 February to nominate them.

Find out more and submit your nominations 👉 https://bbc.in/3RjjSxl

31/01/2023

📢We are excited to let you know our News📣
We are now working in conjunction with RoR Northern and will be offering clinics, club nights and hopefully more 😀 watch this space for dates🐎🐎 Coming soon !!

31/01/2023

14/01/2023

Finally received confirmation of my suspicions......

07/12/2022

We would like to invite children aged from 2.5 years old to join us for an exclusive event of meeting, grooming and bonding with our very own cute little ponies on Friday 23rd December 🎄⁠
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⭐️There will be no charge for this event, we are asking for a cash donation of £10 which is payable on the day and this will go to our chosen charity of 2022 which is Feeding Families.⁠
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📆Friday 23rd December ⁠
⏰10am-11am⁠
🐴Meet our wide range of horses and ponies from our shetland, Shannon to our 17.1hh horse, Caffrey.
📸Photo opportunities with our beautiful ponies.
🐴Walk around our equestrian centre and view our fabulous facilities.
🎅🏻Visit from Santa.
🎁Each child will receive a gift⁠.

⭐️To book please see ECpro, https://bit.ly/PECBookings