L.W.Services

03/09/2024

Now bitted and learning about the mounting block in preparation for backing. He's going to be cracker 🤩

03/09/2024

Meet Diablo.
This lovely boy arrived 6 weeks ago as an unhandled 3 year old. I have spent some time building his trust and confidence in me. He is sharp as a pin and super clever. I am mindful that I must find a balance between keeping him busy enough and learning without over doing it and blowing his brains!
He has walked out around the yard and the lanes and has done his 1st couple of sessions on a lunge. He wears a rug without drama and is progressing nicely. Now time to step it up....

20/07/2024

After 2 separate incidences whilst riding around Bere Alston this week. I hope a few people will take the time to brush up on the laws of the road!

Luckily both times the horses behaved impeccably and no harm was done but there are children who ride around here and I myself often ride younger or less experienced horses.

We always try and get to a safe passing space as quickly as we can and will always thank other considerate road users and there are many. However there a few who appear to lack knowledge or patience or maybe they are just unpleasant people. Please let's not have a nasty accident. SLOW DOWN!!

Highway Code Rule 215
Highway Code (https://highwaycode.org.uk) > Road users requiring extra care (rules 204 to
225) (https://highwaycode.org.uk/road-users-requiring-extra-care/) > Highway Code Rule
215
 Horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Be particularly careful of horse riders and
horse-drawn vehicles especially when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving
away. Always pass wide and slowly. When you see a horse on a road, you should slow
down to a maximum of 10 mph. Be patient, do not sound your horn or rev your engine.
When safe to do so, pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space.
Feral or semi feral ponies found in areas such as the New Forest, Exmoor and Dartmoor
require the same consideration as ridden horses when approaching or passing.
Horse riders are often children, so take extra care and remember riders may ride in double
file when escorting a young or inexperienced horse or rider. Look out for horse riders’ and
horse drivers’ signals and heed a request to slow down or stop. Take great care and treat
all horses as a potential hazard; they can be unpredictable, despite the efforts of their
rider/driver. Remember there are three brains at work when you pass a horse; the rider’s,
the driver’s and the horse’s. Do not forget horses are flight animals and can move
incredibly quickly if startled.

11/06/2024

This is why I do what I do ❤️ I have had the pleasure of working with Harry and Rosè and Karen for the last year or so.
What a transformation 😍.
When we first met, Rosè was somewhat overweight, a fidget at the mounting block and on the yard, stubborn at times to ride and quite (some would say very) tricky to load. She wasn't happy to travel and even tried climbing over the breast bar to get out! Harry and Karen have been nothing but dedicated and willing to work alongside me with everything. Rosè now looking amazing and as close to a perfect body condition score as we could ask for. She is loading and travelling happily and loving her ridden work.
Harry's riding has improved massively too.
I am looking forwards to continuing working as part of their team. I feel lucky to have some amazing clients and it's always nice to be appreciated Thank you guys 😊🐴❤️

11/01/2024

Perfect weather for a ride. Even managed to find somewhere not frozen to do some canter work 🐴😊

19/11/2023

Just a quick appreciation post. Thank you to all my amazing clients who have been so understanding and patient over the last couple of weeks. I am sorry for being so useless 😔. I am off for my second visit to Osteopath on Tuesday and really hoping she can work some magic and get me back on the road (or even better on a horse). Thank you all again I really hope to be back to normal service very soon xx

04/11/2023

Cracking day out with Lamerton with 3 horses I work closely with. Tom and Abel both backed and ridden away by me. Oakie (the big coloured) is my best customer. What beautiful boys they all are. Super pround of Little Elsie out today on her super pony Abel. 1st time ever for Elsie and Abel (he's been to hound exercise once with me). They were amazing 😍

08/08/2023

So I have been so busy lately I have been rubbish and keeping this page upto date! I hope you're all enjoying the summer even though the weather isn't being kind.
Being a single mum of 4 boys and running a business is tough but so rewarding. As it's currently summer holidays I have been trying to cram all my ridden work into 3 long days so Icancan also spend some quality time with the boys.
Currently my work includes some longterm , some returning and some new clients. Also busy with holiday covers so a nice mix of jobs. I now have insurance to teach so have been enjoying helping clients get the best from their horses too. Oncevthe holidays are done I will have spaces available for exercising, schooling, groundwork or possible lessons so if you or anyone you know might be looking please get in touch to book your slot. I will try and get some horse updates on here in the next week or two. Xx

21/07/2023

19/06/2023

Tonight I’m turning my status to something as a mark of respect and to let the whole family know we are thinking of them…… let’s make this happen……

Everyone that has ever showed up there has always been made to feel welcome in such a beautiful family environment.

Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

Eva Rose 💕

13/06/2023

On the road with Teddy and Sue at 6.30 this morning to avoid the heat. There are worse ways to start the day 😊

14/05/2023

Sharing for a friend and client of mine. This little mare is amazing. Perfect mother/child share. Hunting and fun rides are her forte. I have hunted her this season with Spooners & West Dartmoor Foxhounds and Lamerton Hunt and she was awesome. Snaffle mouth at all times. She will make someone very happy. For sale through no fault of her own.

14.2 Welsh Mare for sale
Josey is the absolute safest, sanest mare who has taken children for their first ever ride, yet knows how to step it up a gear or 3 if the rider asks
Never sick or sorry, Josey has clean limbs and will come with excellent references from stable and farrier, who have known her for years
3 good paces in the school, and happy to pop some jumps, Josey really excels in the hunt field and fun rides, where she has proven to be great fun but safe as can be. Has been out with Lamerton and Spooners this past season
No vices, but can be stubborn to load in a trailer, although we have improved this hugely
16 years old but very low mileage
Ideal mother daughter share. 5 star home an absolute must, this is a lady who enjoys her work
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Bere Alston based

16/03/2023

Super grateful for my gift from Sarah today. I realy do have some of the best clients. 😊

07/02/2023

What a lovely day to follow hounds. These three horses have done me proud today 😊

27/09/2022

I post this often at this time of year but we all need to be super careful especially after the kind dry summer we have had. During my many years working in veterinary practice and then with horses I can assure you there are usually even more cases of laminitis in autumn than in spring and summer. Don’t be fooled by the turn in the weather the risk now is HIGH!

LAMINITIS ALERT !!!!!

OCTOBER WARNING !!!

Days are getting shorter!!

More sugar in the grass !!

Horses getting less work !!!

Horses sugar levels begin to rise !!!

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE !!!

https://freestepsuperfix.co.uk/product/lamialert-125g/

09/09/2022

Very pleased with this little youngster today. Benny is a yearling Fell pony and this is our third trip out. We have spent time working in his familiar environment previous to venturing out into the big wide world. Here you can see him walking next to me with a loose rope and in a relaxed and happy manner. He was a little unsure about the lorry passing so we followed it and stood and watched the driver unload. He was soon happy and relaxed again. We’ll done Benny 🥰

01/09/2022

Super cob Tom did me proud at hound exercise. He’s come on amazingly from the wild hairy baby he was 2 years ago. Looking fabulous too he’s a credit to his owner, who has been patient and dedicated to his education. Allowing him to take his time and grow into himself. The results speak for themselves. He’s relaxed and happy in his work 😊. Now to increase the fitness ready for the season