Thea Woods - Equestrian Training

17/04/2025

They’ve just been turned out, everybody is grazing. You walk across the field to sort out some fencing and immediately Sierra is all over you ‘hi human, shall we hang out?’
simply adorable ☺️

15/04/2025

First ride - I think my smile says it all 😍

10/04/2025

A little squeal and that’s it - pretty boring really 😂 but just how I like it

It’ll be interesting to watch how the dynamics shift over the next few days and weeks while Sierra settles in and both mares come out of season.

10/04/2025

Two mares in season! Billy has to wait his turn to say hello.

10/04/2025

And here she is - beautiful golden shiny Sierra 😍
She loaded and travelled like a pro, explored her new pad, said a brief hello to the gang and went on to graze like it’s all no big deal.
While at first glance she looks like an overgrown Fjord, she’s actually a Friesian x Paint Horse and was bred down the road by Monique Blanken. She’s super inquisitive, open and friendly - an all round sweet personality, which I fell in love with the first time I’ve met her. I’m so excited to get to know her and become friends.

Ps: upon rereading, I noticed that yesterday’s post was somewhat ambiguous - the coloured mare is a client’s horse, not mine. How to start rumours… 😂

09/04/2025

Whilst spending some weeks working on relaxation with a beautiful coloured mare during a holiday cover and my own time abroad, its time to reveal my not so little secret - I’m super excited to have found my new four legged partner in crime!
The track is separated, water trough scrubbed, hay feeder filled - all ready for the arrival of Sierra tomorrow. Can’t wait to start this new chapter 😊

05/02/2025

Dani much prefers the cold and clear over wind and wet

19/01/2025

Why is heel first landing important?
I had this topic come up a few times over the last few months and came across this article with good visuals which explains well how heel first landing enables the horse to shock absorb best.
Hope you find it an interesting bit of info. Happy reading :)

To show how a foot changes its proportions, here is a front foot, before and after backing up the toe for about 2 months. The heels have spread 3/4 inch (2 cm) and the amount of toe in front of the frog has gotten shorter. 

16/12/2024

What a stunning morning, the sky is on fire!

29/11/2024

Little and large, guess who’s been sleeping where 😀

12/11/2024

Sending off Dundee to his new place last week hasn’t been easy but I’m very grateful for the amazing times we’ve had together over the summer. The pony with the happy ears has reminded me of the joy of ba****ck riding, with his eagerness to please, responsiveness to the lightest aids, and trust in the world and his rider he’s a pure joy!
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your journey Samantha Linge Frith, Dundee could not wish for a more dedicated, caring, knowledgable and fun owner.
I am going to miss you both!

26/10/2024

Martin Down, still one of my favourite local hacks, best to be enjoyed in the sunshine with friends 😁
Thanks Samantha Linge Frith for tackling hills, mud and long grass on a too tall bike!

13/10/2024

Hacking out I met 6 people; 2 I know vaguely, 4 recognised Dundee and all 6 complemented on what a beautiful, well-behaved boy he is. They are of course totally right but I had no idea he is getting a local fan club!

And that’s just observed from us walking past, if only they had the pleasure of feeling him
cantering.

07/10/2024

Rain, rain, rain. Horses get exercised and cared for anyway.

Lola might not look it in the picture, but was a superbly light-footed, balanced and enthusiastic ride despite the rain. It feels so good when the foundations are starting to pay off. Juliet Ward

Dundee and I got caught in the heaviest of showers. When I tightened the girth a few hundred yards into our ride the pony with the best manners actually tried to turn around and clearly thought I’m crazy. Samantha Linge Frith

And tonight I had my little helper with me, she makes Billy look like giant draft horse 🥰

15/09/2024

I couldn’t agree more!

08/09/2024

What a beautiful team - inside and out!
Juliet Ward

29/08/2024

Comparing looks and feeling
Not only did I have the pleasure of riding Elf, but also getting filmed which offers the possibility of checking whether my feel reflects to how it looks and vice versa.