The Equine Method

30/06/2025

🐴RIDER CONFIDENCE CAMP 🐴
📆12–13 AUGUST🐴
📍 The Isle Estate Farm Ride and Livery Yard, Shrewsbury

Struggle with self-doubt in the saddle?
Feel like you’re holding your horse back, even though you adore them?
Want to do a camp but don’t want to camp out in the tent or trailer?!
You’re not alone — and you’re exactly who this camp is for 💙

Join us for 2 days of total you-time:
🐴 Paired schooling & polework sessions
💭 Mindset coaching over breakfast
🌳 Hacking around a stunning estate (jumps optional)
🍗 BBQ & cryotherapy demo
🏡 Gorgeous accommodation & poolside lunches (yeah, you read that right!)
🎯 Finish strong with goal-setting & coached reflection

💷 £385 all in (accom, meals, coaching, stabling)
👯 Discount for room sharing
📆 Early arrival on 11th available
💸 £185 deposit secures your spot

📲 DM to book or WhatsApp/call Katie on 07786 333424

Spaces are filling up fast so don’t hesitate to book your slot! Bookings will be closed at the end of July.

26/06/2025

15/06/2025

Use the QR code below or follow this link ☺️

https://chatwithjen.setmore.com/

FREE, no obligations chat where you can tell me all about yourself, your horse and the challenges you are facing together

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15/06/2025

30/05/2025

Out of Office!

Over to Ireland to spend some time with the (soon to be) in-laws 🇮🇪 💚

Back in work 3rd of June

I’ll be picking up the odd message here and there, but please don’t expect full services until Tuesday next week 😇

23/05/2025

Sharing for my clients in the Saddlworth & surrounding areas

Informed rider coaching - Katie is a wealth of knowledge, and a fellow professional who I often collaborate with.

Highly recommended 👌

🌟Katie Hancox clinic🌟
Informed rider coaching

Saturday 28th June

-Private lessons in our 25x65 arena-

‼️Please message the page to book on ‼️

📍Saddleworth stables, OL3 5LB

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22/05/2025

✨Client Spotlight ✨ Needles 💉

A bit of backstory…

This young heavy horse had developed a fear of needles after previous stressful experiences—which sadly led to a serious injury for the vet.

It’s more common than you’d think. And it’s not about “bad” horses or “bad” handling—it’s about fear, confusion, and learned associations.

This video isn’t clickbait. It’s not a quick fix or flashy TV training.

It’s real, ethical work—going at the horse’s pace, staying under threshold, and respecting what they’ve been through.

This moment is the result of just one Initial Consultation and two Follow-Ups. I was present for this third session to support the vaccination process directly.

The owner’s commitment to the prescribed homework, combined with the collaborative and supportive approach from vet Jess at Tom Walters Equine Vets, made this success possible.

Horse owners—you can help your horse feel safer around the professionals who care for them.

We need our vets, farriers, physios, and dentists to stay safe, and we owe it to our horses to help them feel confident in these moments.

This isn’t just about getting an injection done without drama. It’s about empowering owners to feel confident in supporting their horse—and to feel proud of what they’ve achieved together.

Because no horse deserves to be scared of needles. And no vet should have to worry about their safety during a routine visit.

If your horse struggles with vet handling, injections, or procedures—you’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

You’re just ready for a better way.

If your horse’s behaviour is putting them or others at risk, get in touch today. You can have a safer, more confident partnership.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07902 920 923
🌐 www.TheEquineMethod.co.uk

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Tom Walters Equine Vets

17/05/2025

The note about grumpy behaviour is important!

Many horses are now living out, with increased turnout or even overnight turnout. In many cases, however, the grass isn’t coming through.

Horses are herbivores — grass forage is their main source of calorie intake.

So, if that forage is poor or low in quantity, take a moment to consider how that could be affecting your horse’s behaviour right now.

Spooky or reactive behaviour, grumpiness, and sensitivity aren’t solely caused by restricted movement in winter — they can also be due to restricted access to appropriate foraging opportunities.

So, this can happen in the summer months too.

It’s easy to attribute certain behaviours to certain seasons - but try to remember - the environment is more than the season.

And “environment” is a huge factor influencing equine behaviour

☀Hot, Dry & Dusty: Unusual Spring Horse Care Essentials for the UK!

We don’t usually talk about droughts in May... but here we are. Whilst its been lovely to have such gorgeous weather, the reality is with barely a drop of rain in weeks and none in the forecast, it’s time to think about how these dry conditions are affecting your horses.

Here’s what to keep an eye on and how to help:

⛔️ Dusty fields = irritated airways

Dry, dusty ground can trigger coughing and flare-ups in horses with asthma or allergies. Keep an eye (and ear) out for increased coughing or nasal discharge, and consider soaking hay or dampening arenas if you can.

🌱 Poor pasture growth = poor nutrition

Your grass might look green but be offering little in the way of nutrients. If your horse is dropping condition or getting a bit grumpy, it may be time to review their diet or add a supplement to fill in the gaps.

💧 Hydration matters

Warm, dry weather can reduce your horse’s water intake, especially if the water is warm or stale. Offer fresh, cool water daily, add salt or electrolytes if needed, and keep an eye on signs of dehydration (like dry gums or sunken eyes).

🦶 Hard ground = sore legs and hooves

Baked ground puts more strain on joints, hooves, and tendons. Avoid fast or repetitive work on hard surfaces, check hooves daily for cracks or bruising, and keep them well-conditioned to prevent issues.

This weather calls for a proper check-in on how your horse is coping overall. If you have any concerns or would like advice please don't hesitate to call us on 01782 510502.