Middleton Livery Services

30/10/2023

The Middleton gang out today. Super smart turnout, lovely happy faces.

30/09/2023

Another lovely day out for the Irish bog pony Granger, in preparation for the Area & the Associated Championships. A trip to Onley gaining a 1st with 67.29% in the Silver section of the Novice and a 2nd with 69.7% in the Silver section of the Elementary. Tom Fray Equestrian Coaching Ltd works so hard with this horse, he's quirky and certainly not easy but Tom Fray is really getting a nice test out of him. Thank you so very much and thank you too to Lois James who always turns him out so immaculately.

16/09/2023

Due to yard expansion, we at Middleton Livery are looking for individual(s) to join our super existing team. a solid equestrian experience is necessary, handling fit horses, an excellent work ethic is also vital.
Applicants aged 16 and over considered.
The working days available are Monday, Friday and Sunday we are looking for a person or persons to cover these days or individual days. Happy to consider all options.
If this is of interest, please email with details of your equestrian experience to [email protected] or direct message me on here.
Thanks for reading.

02/09/2023

We're on a roll! Today Lois James did her first ever dressage competition. Apart from bringing in Lilac and discovering she'd pulled off a shoe in the night the baggage! First Prelim class achieving a brilliant 70.77% and a 1st. Second Prelim with a stonking 71.92% and another first. So proud of her, she has worked so hard on her own and with her training with Tom Fray once a week she deserves all the glory. Our second Irish bog pony has done us so proud.

13/08/2023

We have a new member of security staff on the team, he's the ankle biter and Dennis finishes them off. Mr Tumble owned by Gemma, Dennis' new sidekick.

28/05/2023

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Developing Empathy

Frustrated by your horse? Try this---

Go for a run. Yes, you, human rider. Intersperse your run with sets of push-ups. See how long it takes before you lose athletic buoyancy, before you “just can’t.”

Fatigue in a horse, which is pretty much the same thing that you just felt, creates leaning, tripping, stumbling, slow reactions, poor coordination, lugging on the hand, all sorts of what you may be mistaking for “bad behavior.”

The tired horse will feel just like a “disobedient” horse. And then what will happen to that horse if the rider doesn’t tune into the horse’s fatigue? You know exactly what will happen to the horse. It will get drilled on. Drilled on just when the exact opposite should happen.

Trainers who lack the ability to sense what the horse is going through are among the worst drillers, and they create tense, scared, resistant horses, and they then do something even worse, they blame the horse.

Change your mind set. Think how YOU would feel if you had gotten beyond your limits and then got ground on and punished to fix your bad behavior.

You think I’m kidding? You think this isn’t going to happen today, all across the world where people ride and drive horses? That unfit for the task horses won’t be cranked and pressured? Dream on.

The best thing that you can do if your goal is to become a competent trainer is to constantly be aware of your own frustration meter. And stop before you create damage, physical and emotional injury and distress. Get a little and end on that. If even a little seems elusive, DO NOT GRIND. Go walk, try again tomorrow. Don’t add fear and anxiety to the training process.

I will say this one more time---“Don’t add fear and anxiety to the training process.”

Why am I saying this so often? Because if I had learned this decades sooner, I would have been a far better trainer and horse person---That’s why. Learn, if you are capable of doing so, from the mistakes that others have made. Do not drill your horse.

03/05/2023

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I’m just gonna leave this here…

22/04/2023

Well the Irish Eejit aka Granger did us proud today. Novice class 70.74% a 1st in his section and 1st overall. Elementary class 68.38% a 1st in his section and 2nd overall.
I don't joke when I say this horse is quirky and testing at the best of times.
Tom Fray, Tom Fray Equestrian Coaching Ltd does a fantastic job of him and today was one of those ear splitting smiles.
Well done and a big thank you to Lesley Johnson who volunteered to be chief assistant.
Massively appreciated all round.
Thank you

22/04/2023

These two are my youngsters not so young at 6 and 7 but up and coming.
The pictures were taken at Weston Lawns on Friday.
Tom Fray Equestrian Coaching Ltd is doing such a fantastic job with them, it takes time, it's no rush job. Tom is calm, not phazed if they have a bad day, he continues to educate them and I am very excited to see what the future brings.
Huge thanks to Lois James who's care and attention to turn out are second to none.
Excellent team around me and I am so grateful.

01/04/2023

New price list with effect from today.
Collection and drop off available a Collins Petfoods, Hardingstone or drop at the address below.
Any queries please phone the mobile number below, happy to help.
Thank you.

18/11/2022

Why we haven't rushed to worm yet.
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22/05/2022

Good morning,
It's that time of year again!
Happy to answer any queries you may have.
Thanks

05/12/2021

We are currently looking for a new member of staff to work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm at our yard in Hannington near Northampton. With some occasional weekend days.
You need to be capable of handling all types of horses, your work needs to be of a high standard, hard working with an eye for detail.
We provide top care for our clients' horses and have a reputation to uphold.
An apprenticeship would be considered for the right person.
If this is of interest to you, please email [Email address hidden] with either an up to date CV or an email with previous employment history and detailed information of your equestrian knowledge.

05/12/2021

We are currently looking for a new member of staff to work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm at our yard in Hannington near Northampton. With some occasional weekend days to cover colleague's holiday.
You need to be capable of handling all types of horses, your work needs to be of a high standard, hard working with an eye for detail.
We provide top care for our clients' horses and have a reputation to uphold.
An apprenticeship would be considered for the right person.
If this is of interest to you, please email [Email address hidden] with either an up to date CV or an email with previous employment history and detailed information of your equestrian knowledge.
It is vital that you have equestrian experience to apply for this position.

12/10/2021

It's that time of year, don't leave it too late!

21/09/2021

We are looking for additional staff to work Saturdays and/or Sundays at our busy livery yard in Hannington. You need to be experienced handling all types of horses, able to muck out to a high standard and generally a tidy, hard working, conscientious person. If this is of interest to you, please contact me via Messenger. Thank you for reading!

01/08/2021

Another wonderful day out of the office today at Rugby Riding Club show. 1st and Reserve Champion in the Working Hunter and 2nd in the Show Hunter and Reserve Champion in a group of 6 classes. This mare having been backed only last year and currently 5, takes everything in her stride thanks to Chloe Binder chief rider. Also massive thanks to Vanessa Bradley for groom and catering services, John chauffeur and Andrew chief assistant!
It's days like these that give us such a buzz and the reward that hard work brings!

01/06/2021

At last the sun is out and our jump paddock is ready!

14/05/2021

Based in Hannington near Northampton, Middleton Livery are looking for a full-time groom to work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm to join our existing team.
Duties mainly include turning horses out and bringing them in, mucking out, poo picking, grooming, bathing horses and placing them on the walker.
We are a reputable livery yard where top care for our client's horses is a must.
We are looking for someone fit, hard working, capable of handling all types of horses, able to muck out speedily and efficiently.
You need to have a rigorous attention to detail remembering specific clients requirements and be professional at all times, taking pride in what you do.
There is no accommodation offered with this position.
If this is of interest to you please email your CV or an email of your details including equine experience and employment history to middletonlivery@btinternet or call 07786 030892.
It is preferred that text and PM messages are not used as means of contact.
Thank you

08/04/2021

NEW RUG PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST APRIL 2021

30/03/2021

Sadly we are saying goodbye to one of our existing team at the end of March.

Therefore we are looking for a full-time groom to work 5 days and 6 days alternate weeks which will include one weekend day to join our existing team.

Duties mainly include turning horses out and bringing them in, mucking out, poo picking, grooming, bathing horses and placing them on the walker. There is a small amount of riding if you are considered suitable.

We are a reputable livery yard where top care for our client's horses is a must. You need to have a rigorous attention to detail remembering specific clients requirements and be professional at all times.

If this is of interest to you please email your CV or email your details including equine experience and employment history to [Email address hidden]. It is preferred that text and PM messages are not used as means of contact.

Thank you

16/03/2021

Pole work day today, so nice that it isn't raining for a change!

28/02/2021

Sadly we are saying goodbye to one of our existing team at the end of March.

Therefore we are looking for a full-time groom to work Monday to Friday to join our existing team.

Duties mainly include turning horses out and bringing them in, mucking out, poo picking, grooming, bathing horses and placing them on the walker. There is a small amount of riding if you are considered suitable.

We are a reputable livery yard where top care for our client's horses is a must. You need to have a rigorous attention to detail remembering specific clients requirements and be professional at all times.

If this is of interest to you please email your CV or email your details including equine experience and employment history to [Email address hidden]. It is preferred that text and PM messages are not used as means of contact.

Thank you

28/02/2021

Sadly we are saying goodbye to one of our existing team at the end of March.

Therefore we are looking for a full-time groom to work 5 days and 6 days alternate weeks which will include one weekend day to join our existing team.

Duties mainly include turning horses out and bringing them in, mucking out, poo picking, grooming, bathing horses and placing them on the walker. There is a small amount of riding if you are considered suitable.

We are a reputable livery yard where top care for our client's horses is a must. You need to have a rigorous attention to detail remembering specific clients requirements and be professional at all times.

If this is of interest to you please email your CV or an email your details including equine experience and employment history to middletonlivery@btinternet. It is preferred that text and PM messages are not used as means of contact.

Thank you

28/02/2021

We are looking for a full-time groom to work Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to join our existing team.

Duties mainly include turning horses out and bringing them in, mucking out, poo picking and placing on the walker. This is a non riding position.

We are a reputable livery yard where top care for our client's horses is a must.

if this is of interest to you please email your CV or an email your details including equine experience and employment history to [email protected]

Thank you

10/02/2021

Happy ponies in the dusting of snow ⛄️

11/01/2021

02/01/2021

Two vacancies coming up at the end of January. We can offer 7 day or 5 day full, DIY or DIY with assistance. Prices on the website www.middletonlivery.co.uk

15/12/2020

Well done to Amber today!
Tom Fray and Amber won their novice class 🏵🏆and did Amber’s first elementary test 💪🏻at Keysoe
Mum Claire is very pleased 😃 of how far Amber has come on with Tom.

09/12/2020

Becky and Buxton in the festive cheer 🎄❤️ 

07/12/2020

The fog looks like it’s set in for the day 🥶🌫

26/11/2020

The best mornings to be on the yard !

13/11/2020

Is house keeping done yet ?

05/11/2020

Misty morning here at the yard ☀️

09/09/2020

“What you doing in there ? “

27/08/2020

Morning bed head 🥱

25/07/2020

Well done to Amy Venn Sophia Hannant Chloe Binder at Moulton today! A great start after lockdown for the team 💪🏻 Claire and Amber will be with them next time❣️photos to follow soon 👌🏼

20/07/2020

Bet you didn't know elephants could fly?
Chloe Binder and Silver hedge hopping at the fun ride yesterday!

17/07/2020

FULL TIME GROOM REQUIRED

We are looking for a full time groom to work full days Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm to join our existing team.

This is a non-riding position taking care of livery clients' horses. Duties will mainly comprise of turning horses out, mucking out, poo picking and placing on the walker.

If this is of interest to you, please email your CV to [email protected]

Thanks for reading.