Kingsland Stud

17/08/2024

Who Inspires You?

We want to hear from you! Share with us which equestrian inspires you the most and why. Whether it’s a rider, trainer, or someone behind the scenes in your team, let’s celebrate those who make a difference in the equestrian world.

Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

27/07/2024

PRE-EXERCISE MEAL NO LONGER A NO-NO!

Why could we not feed horses just before exercise in the past, yet nowadays we're encouraged to?

The answer is...

In the past, feeds tended to be high energy, high starch concentrates including cereal grains, grain-based mixes and nuts. They were often fed in relatively large amounts e.g. 2kg (4.5lb) per meal or more. It would not be healthy to exercise a horse straight after that sort of meal.

Nowadays, a pre-exercise meal of high-fibre feed is often recommended in order to ensure the stomach isn't empty during exercise, which may lead to acid splashing and a lack of blood supply which in turn can lead to damage of sensitive stomach-lining tissue.

So the difference is down to both the type of meal and also to our understanding of stomach health.

(this is a short article from the online nutrition library, the ENLC - link in comments)

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21/07/2024

FORAGE ALONE CAN MAKE YOUR HORSE TOO FAT ❗️

This one is worth repeating.

Grass (in summer and winter), all types of hay (including organic meadow hay) and haylage can all cause obesity.

Don't assume that all fat horses are overfed from a bucket. Some will happily eat double the normal intake of forage if fed ad lib (free choice).

Some owners already know this, but more and more horses and ponies who aren't fed much in a bucket are obese, and there a persistent myth that if you feed natural non-ryegrass hay, they will regulate and stay a healthy weight.

This is simply not true.

Some will overeat more after restriction; some will regulate if fed ad lib (but not many); some will literally eat themselves to death (yes, even on just hay).
Horses are all VERY different so be open minded and MONITOR your horse or pony regularly and carefully.

Also worth noting is that horses and ponies can come down with laminitis on hay-only diets, without grass. This is more unusual than those who get laminitis whilst grazing, but I have come across several cases of the former.

Monitor, monitor, monitor your horses and ponies to avoid and manage obesity.

Please help spread the word by sharing - thank you
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21/07/2024

Absolutely chuffed for Colleen and her big fella. Colleen has been putting in the hours getting out and about every week. A really well deserved result!

Connolly's RED MILLS AIRC Show Jumping Championships

🌟Results - RC 80 Accumulator🌟

1st 248 Colleen McWeeney Arizona Silver Star Drumcoura
2nd 256 Paula Finnegan My Dreamy Mr Drifter Boyneside
3rd 251 Gillian Kidd Mullagh Jamie Tynagh
4th 247 Louise Hamilton Rynipso Cordela Stracomer
5th 268 Pat Prenderville Mr Grange Benjamin Meath
6th 265 Deirdre Hunt Parkmeen Brandy Tynagh



Photo Credit: Jumpinaction.net photography

13/07/2024

We have had Tamlaght Equestrian Care to our yard three times for the entire day where Lynette looked after many clients. The time, effort and care she gives to each horse and rider is exceptional. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Well deserved, lots of hard work and dedication have made this happen!

Well it's official. I'm now a Qualified Saddle Fitter with the SMS as well as a Level 4 Advanced IASF fitter.

Both of these organisations exist to ensure horse welfare comes first and I am very proud knowing I have 2 super organisations behind me. The Society of Master Saddlers International Academy of Saddle Fitters

09/07/2024

Watch out - are you being hoodwinked into buying a supplement as a cure all? 🚫

I'm a little tired of cure-all adverts for supplements on social media, criticising other products with untruths about fillers and suchlike.

Your horse is likely to benefit much more from some lifestyle changes than some herbal reset or gut cure-all.

I'm not saying herbs or other supplements are bad, or useless, but if the emphasis is put on a whole-horse strategy with attention paid to a well-balanced diet and behavioural needs, you may find the extra, expensive supplement unnecessary.

Here's a tip - if you read a very compelling advert for a supplement, why not go away and think about it for 24 hours, consider the rest of your horse's diet & lifestyle, then make your decision.

Then be sure to change nothing else while you feed it, so you can get a true picture of how much it has helped (or not).

Or you could just buy the thing, ignore the rest of your horse's diet & lifestyle, and potentially waste your money.

It's up to you, after all. It's your horse and your money.

I'm just seeing a lot of cleverly worded ads that promise all sorts of unproven, rather silly results, and I wanted to alert those of you who are after the truth..

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13/06/2024

NUTRITION TIPS FOR TRAVELLING AND STAY-AWAY SHOWS & CLINICS

Now that the season of clinics, horse holidays and far-flung competition is arriving, be sure to consider your horse's diet. All changes to the diet including forage should be made gradually and this is often forgotten when owners take their horses away to clinics or competitions over several days. The stress and dehydration caused by travelling also needs to be considered.

Consider:
🐴 Take your horses’ normal forage with them to clinics – changing immediately risks colic
🐴 Never put your horse onto a straw bed from a diet of mostly grazing - if they eat lots of straw overnight with no adaptation period, they risk impaction colic
🐴 Feed salt daily to replace sodium lost in sweat – 1 tablespoon for a 500kg horse in light work, and up to three times this if they’ve sweated substantially
🐴 Use soaked feeds to encourage good hydration e.g. soaked hay, mashes, unmolassed sugar beet but introduce them gradually and have the horse’s gut adapted to them before you travel
🐴 Consider a gut supporting supplement/digestive aid to help the horse cope with the stress of travel and a new environment
🐴 Don’t feed your horse for work you’re going to do; feed them for the work done. In that way you’ll reduce the risk of muscle issues like tying up
🐴 If you are concerned that your horse will have enough energy from their feed whilst at a clinic or competition, ask yourself - are they fit enough for that event?

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You can find loads more advice just like this in the Equine Nutrition Learning Centre and you also get access to the private Facebook ENLC Hub! Link in comments/bio

12/06/2024

Lungeing sessions should not last longer than 20 minutes. Here’s why:

• Horses did not evolve to move in circles.
• Lungeing is hard work on the horse’s joints, tendons and muscles.
• Overwork on the lunge (or any situation) can cause pain, injury, discomfort and fatigue.

According to Australian researchers, ‘In an 18-m diameter round-pen, approximately 20 circuits equal 1 km. In just 20 minutes of lunging or round-pen work, a horse may cover around 5 km in distance which, as we postulate, poses musculoskeletal risks due to the constant circular track. Therefore, round-pen/lunging sessions exceeding 20 minutes should be avoided’ (https://tinyurl.com/CuttingTheChase).

For more recommendations about lungeing for horse welfare and rider safety, download Pony Club Australia’s NEW Lungeing Guidelines https://tinyurl.com/lungeing

03/06/2024

So delighted to be a part of the journey for these young ladies and their ponies. A huge effort was made by their parents and the pony club committee to make this happen. Such lovely young riders. A bright future ahead for them! Well done girls!!

A huge congratulations to our C testers this evening all passing with flying colours… Croia, Isla, Meara, Orla and Maggie joining us from Longford Hunt Branch of Irish Pony Club you did your clubs proud and the feedback from examiners was great 🤩 well done girls and a big thank you to Becky for the hard work in training and Helen and Simone for testing on a wet bank holiday Monday evening… thanks to all the parents for the driving around and prep work 👏🏻👏🏻

14/05/2024

Lola looks really happy to be back in work after a 6 week holiday!! Doesn’t she look amazing though

14/05/2024

Alfie and Elmo. Best friends 🥰

03/05/2024

We couldn’t recommend Lynette and her team enough.

We have availability from 13th May for yard visits. If you would like us to open fittings in your area please get in touch via pm to discuss options.

01/05/2024

Due to getting busier with my coaching clients I am currently looking for someone to do some yard work 2-3 weekdays mornings from 9-12. They must be experienced and confident with youngstock and competition horses, be able to use their own initiative and have a high standard of work.The location of the yard is remote, own transport is a necessity.

22/04/2024

Delighted to see 4 of my Sligo Pony Club riders pass their Riding and Road safety yesterday!
Well done girls!

17/04/2024

Great evening teaching Sligo Pony Club riding and Road safety 🤩

Serious Riding and Road Safety revision going on 🐴

04/04/2024

Today we said goodbye to Kaiya and River,

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the incredible work you have done at Kingsland Stud over the past 14 months. Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have been fantastic, and I am incredibly grateful for everything you have accomplished.

Your commitment to the well-being of the horses has been excellent. You have helped transform Kingsland Stud into a place of excellence, ensuring that every horse receives the highest level of care and attention.

Thank you, Kiaya, for all you have done for us and for being an integral part of the Kingsland Stud family. You have made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for all that you have done.

Don’t be a stranger
Becky x

30/03/2024

1 full livery spot has become available. Pm or WhatsApp me 0833233225 to discuss.

20/03/2024

I am currently looking for someone to do some yard work on Thursday and Friday mornings from 9-12. They must be experienced and confident with youngstock and competition horses, be able to use their own initiative and have a high standard of work. Due to the location of the yard own transport is necessity.

13/03/2024

What’s one thing you wish you could DELETE from the equine world?

12/03/2024

Great to be out with this lovely group of riders tonight. A very talented bunch all round. Thank you for having me!

Great club training session tonight with Becky Tiernan in Moorlands equestrian center. Becky certainly put us through our paces, we’ll all sleep well tonight!😄 Well done everyone😊

24/02/2024

and George enjoying the sunshine during their pole work today.

23/02/2024

Spirit and catching some air today. They are absolutely smashing it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

21/02/2024

Type in ‘My horse never’ and see what auto suggests 🙂

Pic for cuteness 😍

19/02/2024

The show may have been postponed but the girls brought the show to them! Spirit and and Lola and Aideen.

Looking fab!!!!

18/02/2024

No filter needed down at the lake today. Very happy chilled out horses 🥰

16/02/2024

Somewhere over the rainbow 🌈

14/02/2024

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08/02/2024

Please say this is the last bit of winter ❄️