Topline Equine Academy

12/07/2025

🌿 Thank You, Riders! 🌿A big thank you to everyone who came out early this morning to hack in the cooler temperatures 💛 Your thoughtfulness and care for our horses never goes unnoticed.Thanks to your kindness, all our horses are now finished for the morning and enjoying a well-deserved rest in the shade 🐴☀️We know not every yard can offer this kind of flexibility, and we feel very lucky to be a smaller setup where we can adapt our bookings around the weather and the horses’ needs.Thank you for being part of such a caring and conscious riding community.— The TopLine Team 🌾

11/07/2025

☀️ Beat the Heat – HACKS instead of LESSONS tomorrow! 🐴🌳

With the hot weather forecast, we’re switching things up tomorrow to keep our horses (and riders!) cool and happy. If you have a lesson booked please message to swap onto one of the hack times below.

Instead of lessons, we’re offering relaxing, shaded hacks — perfect for keeping everyone moving without the intensity of schooling.

Hacks available at:
🐎 7:30 AM
🐎 8:45 AM
🐎 10:00 AM
🐎 7:00 PM

🌿 The route is beautifully shaded in many areas, and each ride will be a gentle walk with some trot, tailored to rider and pony comfort.

Horses will be hosed before and after sessions (Debbie, Rosie and Gray have just been out and stayed nice and cool 😎)

£35 per person (if you already have a lesson booked this will cover your hack)

Riders must be confident at walk and trot

Booking essential – limited spots!
Call or message 07475741180

Let’s enjoy the cooler parts of the day and make the most of the fresh air. Message us to book your space!

— Team TopLine ☀️🐴

11/07/2025

So … how do we decide when it’s too hot to ride?

☀️we use the Heat Index Rule! 🐴💧

Hot weather’s here—and while our horses may be handling it well, it’s important to ride smart and safe. One of the best ways to decide whether it’s safe to ride is by using the Heat Index Rule:

👉 HEAT INDEX = Temperature (°C) + 2(Humidity (%))

Here’s how to read it:

🌿 Under 130 – Safe to ride
🔆 130–150 – Ride lightly, keep it short, avoid peak sun
⚠️ 150–170 – High risk: Walk work or groundwork only
🚫 Over 180 – Too hot to ride – reschedule

For example currently :
🌡️ 23°C + 2(💧 60% humidity 😞 Heat Index of 143→ Ride lightly, take breaks, and avoid overworking.

Humidity is set to rise as it the temperature today. Not all of our ponies are fit or tolerate the heat so there may be some shuffling around of horse allocation 😬 If we get to 150 here we will reschedule lessons and have a cool down day for our Topline Ponies ❤️

REMEMBER:
✅ Hydrate horses and riders
✅ Use shade and hose-downs to cool off
✅ Watch for signs of heat stress (heavy breathing, lack of sweat, lethargy)

Our horses can handle heat—but they rely on us to know when to ease off. Let’s ride responsibly this summer. ☀️🐎

10/07/2025

Some from the phone while the camera was passed to the boss 😁 Pip Calvert found you!

10/07/2025

☀️ Hot Weather Update from TopLine ☀️

With the recent rise in temperatures, we want to reassure everyone that our horses have acclimatised well to the warmer weather and are continuing to thrive. We’ve been gradually working them during the hottest part of the day, including in fly rugs—which naturally raise body temperature—and they’ve handled it with ease. Just like athletes off to compete in hot conditions… British Summer we are ready for you!

✅ Today, Rosie, Gray, Vin, Sash, and Tilly all worked (including jumping!) and barely broke a sweat.
✅ They’re fit, hydrated, and showing no signs of stress in the heat.

As always, horse welfare is our top priority, and with more hot weather forecast this weekend, we’ll continue to adjust our approach:
• Sessions will remain light and relaxed
• Frequent water and shade breaks
• Slower-paced lessons—primarily for the riders’ benefit, as the horses are doing great!
• If any horse shows signs of discomfort, we will stop immediately and reschedule the lesson.

Please dress for the heat (light clothing, sun cream, water bottles!) and let your instructor know if you need to pause or take a break during your lesson.

After your lesson staff will be on hand to help hose or sponge down your horse (sweaty or not) a good soaking and no scraping of excess water. Let them drip! It takes longer to dry so keeps them cooler.

Thanks for helping us keep everyone—human and equine—happy and healthy this summer! 🐴☀️💧

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Uploading clinic pics …. Drum roll …

10/07/2025

Lots of jumping fun yesterday. Pictures will be up this evening. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

08/07/2025

07/07/2025

📣 NEW at TopLine!
🌟 TopLine Club: Mini Riders Academy 🌟
Saturdays | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Ages 4–7

Calling all pony-loving little ones! 🐴💛
Join us for a magical mix of riding, grooming, games, and gentle learning – all designed for our youngest riders to grow in confidence, care, and connection.

Each 90-minute session includes:
✔️ A 45-minute group riding lesson including learning to tack up
✔️ A 45-minute hands-on pony care session
✔️ Emotional learning, teamwork, and independence
✔️ Age-appropriate activities like grooming, tacking up, leading, and understanding pony feelings
✔️ Plus… plenty of fun, friendship, and tiny triumphs!

Safe, supportive, and full of smiles
Parents can relax with coffee & cake or enjoy “Peace & Pony Time”

Starting Saturday 19th July at TopLine
🎟️ Spaces are limited – message us now to book your child’s first ride!

£30 per child. Adults come free 💕

Book your little one’s place online now!
www.topline-equine.co.uk

07/07/2025

TopLine Equine Academy – Sundays 1–3PM
🌟 Where confident young riders become true horsemen and horsewomen

Rolling 8 week programme with the final session a celebration of all we’ve learned and fun competitions and games to win rosettes 🤩

Is your child riding off the lead rein and ready to take the next step in their equestrian journey?

Join us at TopLine Equine Academy, every Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, for a hands-on, confidence-building program that teaches:

✅ Independent riding skills - flat and jumping
✅ Safe, knowledgeable horse care
✅ Stable management & routine
✅ Real understanding of horse behaviour

Designed for curious, capable young riders who want more than just a lesson – this is real learning for future equestrians.

At TopLine Equine, Mere Farm, Townfield Lane, Mollington. Where horses come first and learning lasts a lifetime.

Spaces limited – reserve your spot today!

Message us to book or find out more.