Equitask

31/05/2024

A very sad morning as we said goodbye to these two who started their journey from 🇬🇧 to Indiana 🇺🇸 via Miami and Amsterdam 🇳🇱 🚚🚛🚢✈️🚛

Trying to explain to the transporters who were clearly making an effort to make me feel less embarrassed about balling my eyes out, while I tied a note to my beloved horses head collar, pleading “My name is William, please love me”, that I am both a professional and pragmatic but this one is special, was clearly a waste of breath as I know exactly what they were thinking.

Oh how I have been so lucky to have so many wonderful horses, but some are just hard to send out into the world, especially when they love you in return 💔

11/11/2023

I SPOKE TO YOU IN WHISPERS
By Neil Andrew

I spoke to you in whispers
As shells made the ground beneath us quake
We both trembled in that crater
A toxic muddy bloody lake
I spoke to you and pulled your ears
To try and quell your fearful eye
As bullets whizzed through the raindrops
And we watched the men around us die
I spoke to you in stable tones
A quiet tranquil voice
At least I volunteered to fight
You didn't get to make the choice
I spoke to you of old times
Perhaps you went before the plough
And pulled the haycart from the meadow
Far from where we're dying now
I spoke to you of grooming
Of when the ploughman made you shine
Not the shrapnel wounds and bleeding flanks
Mane filled with mud and wire and grime
I spoke to you of courage
As gas filled the Flanders air
Watched you struggle in the mud
Harness acting like a snare
I spoke to you of peaceful fields
Grazing beneath a setting sun
Time to rest your torn and tired body
Your working day is done
I spoke to you of promises
If from this maelstrom I survive
By pen and prose and poetry
I'll keep your sacrifice alive
I spoke to you of legacy
For when this hellish time is through
All those who hauled or charged or carried
Will be regarded heroes too
I spoke to you in dulcet tones
Your eye told me you understood
As I squeezed my trigger to bring you peace
The the only way I could
And I spoke to you in whispers......

23/09/2023

I have some quality kit tentatively available for sale.

Celeris, Racesafe ProVent, Optimum Time, Musto, Cavallo, Stierna, Sprenger (for the size 8-12 rider)

Devoucoux, Kate Negus, Dyon, Neue Schule, Kentucky, Ecogold, Prolite, Nuumed, Woof Wear, Bucas, Rambo (for the large event horse)

All neutral colours and no Lemieux or PE. I’m not having a jumble sale so please don’t ask for a list but if anyone is looking for something in particular, drop me a message.

09/08/2023

I feel like I’ve got two hopes; Bob hope and no hope, but if anyone who has purchased a horse from me in the last few years (I believe all the babies I produced are in the same homes), and would consider relinquishing ownership or the ride, please would you get in touch… because I just can’t seem to replace them and quality does not come in quantity!

If only I could have kept them all! 😭💔

22/05/2023

Mixed emotions as another baby horse flys the nest today, this time to join the MET Police👮

Good luck Legend 🥲👋🏼

01/05/2023

If ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ were a horse.
17.1hh 3yo Shire Gelding

Professionally started under saddle, hacking away quietly and now ready to produce further if desired. Has also been hitched and would make ridden and/or driven prospect. Sure to succeed in any sphere due to his fantastic attitude and positive outlook. Has lovely limb and correct confirmation with light, effortless paces. Naturally balanced and uphill, he is exceptionally comfortable under saddle and would excel at dressage or showing. Either way, he is a super fun, safe and confidence giving horse for any rider. 100% to do in all ways 100% of the time. A very kind and affectionate old horse in a young horses body. No vices or blemishes and open to any inspection. Owned since yearling, genuine reason for sale.

Mid/High 4 figures
Plymouth, UK
Lucy - 07712211166

26/04/2023

Black C**t born July 2021
Shire Horse Society Registered
Buan Prince Albert
Sire: Shirland Ricky
Dam: Buan Adele

Been turned away to grow on but unfortunately loss of grazing forces sale.

Currently standing at approx. 16.3hh and will mature into an exceptionally nice frame. Very correct and flashy movement. Good to handle with a kind nature.

🏠 Based in Somerset.
💰 Mid 4 figures - Priced for quick sale and absolutely no reflection of his quality.

☎️ Call Dave on 07763 542413

03/02/2023

🎉 Congratulations Alison Jane and 🎉

I had so much fun importing and starting this baby and as much as I sometimes wish I’d never sold him, I couldn’t have found him a better home than with Alison who has produced him slowly and carefully and so deserves to reap the rewards 🏆 Absolutely bursting with pride 🥰

🏆Results from yesterday! A huge well done to 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗝𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗹 who won the Petplan Equine Area Festivals 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟱𝟯 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟳 (𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲)

🥇Alison Ball & Jaguar Texel
🥈Bethany Lee & Creevagh Hannah
🥉Izabel Worthington & Machno Gabrielle
🏅Katie Shortland & Estrella
🏅Tracey Bray & Jarandasj
🏅Michelle Baines & News flash

Well done everyone!

📷Majestic Photography - https://www.majesticphotography.co.uk/

28/07/2022

Safe & Sublime
17hh 3yo Shire Gelding

A true Gentle Giant with an exceptionally kind nature and mature outlook on life. Professionally broken to ride and hacking quietly around the farm, he is now ready to go on in any sphere where he is sure to excel due to his fantastic attitude and willingness to learn. Could also be professionally broken to drive by coachman if required. Has lovely limb and correct confirmation with flashy movement. Would do well in the show ring or make a super fun horse for any rider, young or old. Easy to do in all ways, the sort hard to find in any breed. No vices or blemishes and open to any inspection.

Plymouth, UK