Adventure Clydesdales in their new homes

22/10/2023

Had my first solo ride on the big fella today.[aka eddie] .
I'm a novice and this horse gives such confidence even tho he's still young. Absolute star.

01/10/2023

It’s been a busy week for Salvo - it was also time for his annual dentistry check up.
Keith Evans Equine Dentist came out to see him on Thursday.
Salvo is not a fan of having his teeth done so requires a bit of sedation - which keeps him calm and allows Keith to do his job safely, quickly and thoroughly.

He’s also got a poorly foot where he stood on a nail having lost his shoe in the field. Abscess drained and foot poulticed to keep it clean and aid healing.

26/09/2023

The lovely Tracey Holmes arranged for the equally lovely Juliette Snelgrove to come out to see Salvo today.
Despite all the noise and distractions going on outside the shed Salvo really enjoyed his Masterson session, with plenty of releases, licking and chewing. It’s lovely to help him settle into his new life.
Thank you to both of you for giving Salvo a lovely afternoon. Jackie

Body Equine - Juliette Snelgrove Masterson Method Certified Practitioner

03/09/2023

Thought would share this with you guys. I am never afraid to seek help when I need it. And Khivs was understandably wary of going back into my box after the ramp gave way under him. I know people seem to have ways and means of making horses load. But I didn’t him to be made to load, I wanted him to want to load calmly and happily. And with JCH Equestrian Services help he is! Throughly recommend this lady to anyone. Not just loading issues we have lessons with her too. She’s brilliant and funny and knowledgable. Watch this space I fancy he will be loading himself after our next session. 🥰

28/08/2023

My son Jacob giving Eddie a wash down! He loves a fuss!

27/08/2023

Khivs knows that his life on Dartmoor meant that he had some lovely views of Dartmoor. His new home is bringing some sea views which aren’t too shabby either. He is a very happy and settled boy. Living and loving his best life I hope. 🥰🥰❤️Jane Holden

13/08/2023

So some of you will know that Salvo has moved yards recently, so he can benefit from having more horsey company. We rode over to new yard during the week and he has settled in well. Thank you to Tracey Holmes for all her help with the move.
He is currently in a huge field while he finds his feet and will hopefully join Dylan (his TB neighbour) in a few days.
Today we rode out with two warmbloods (his neighbours on the other side) sorry no photos as Salvo was clearly exploring his ‘inner warmblood’ and was rather excited about having company.
You’ll have to zoom in on the last pic to find him!

06/08/2023

Eddie and I managed a rare hack out with the wife this morning, happy days!

26/07/2023

26/07/2023

Loving our first cornfield ride together - Solo

23/07/2023

Today Salvo had a very special visitor - One of his most favourite humans came to ride out. It was lovely to dodge the showers and Salvo enjoyed showing Tracey Holmes one of his new routes.

21/07/2023

Khivs went on a house visit today. He met the 98 year lovely mother of our new landlord. She remembered the heavy horses from her farming life. He gratefully took a carrot nor two from her and didn’t leave a deposit in their lovely garden, and was an absolute gentleman as usual. Note to self though - shorts and riding. Mmmmmm🤣🤣. As you may gather it was an impromptu outing. Jane Holden brought Red and Reason along for the ride.

16/07/2023

Salvo and I managed to dodge the showers today and explored a little more of our new patch.
We encountered lots of very inquisitive foals who kept wanting to come and chat to the new boy on the block.

11/07/2023

So Salvo finally made it to his new home last week and is settling in just fine.
He has a lovely field with friendly neighbours who he’s been getting to know. He’s been enjoying his new stable too as it gave him some respite from the flies - until his new zebra cloak arrived.
No sea views for him but we can ride straight out onto Dartmoor - so very much looking forward to exploring our new patch.

09/07/2023

Khiiva had a dilemma. He retired early, but still needed to work. But he wanted to do so in a gentler fashion. So like many retired peeps, he’s moved to Sidmouth. We have totally found the right place for us both. Herd turnout, with 24/7 all year turnout (with the ground to accommodate), and a stable for when you need your creature comforts! Did I mention the sea view from your field and a golf course next door and amazing off road hacking??? Gosh that boy is struggling 😜🤣😜🤣.
For his staff members me and Jane Holden, a considerably nearer commute. Happy horse and happy peeps 🙌👍

28/06/2023

Hopefully some of you might support this initiative and continue to show off the boys!

"🎉 Okehampton Show news!! 🎉
A brand new class exclusively for Clydesdale horses AND with sections for Clydesdale crosses is now open at Okehampton Show, Devon, UK, on Thursday 10th August.
Entries are now open using the link below!
The class is also affiliated to and supported by The Clydesdale Horse Society 🥇
Please share and come along!
https://www.okehamptonshow.co.uk/equine"

Thank you, from a fellow fan of the BFG's 💞

14/06/2023

Following on from Anna's post we would like to say how happy we are with the new homes for all the horses and are confident that the BFGs will continue to rock on and prove what a special breed of horse they are. Thanks is due to all of the wonderful loan homes the horses have had and its been great to see them go back to the people who have given them so much love and care. We hope that the entity which is Adventure Clydesdale will live on in the community we have created between us all. Hopefully we can have an Adventure Clydesdale reunion at some point!!

10/06/2023

I wanted to update on another happy ever after story about one of the BFG’s in their new home. I know how much sadness resulted from the announcement of the closure of the business. So it’s important that people are aware of the happy endings for the boys (and girls) moving forward.

I have volunteered with Adventure Clydesdale since 2016, having ridden with them since 2013. I was privileged to own (first) my beloved Siryl, and now Khiva who has spent the last 3 winters with me.

I owe so much to Adventure Clydesdale - I couldn’t cover it all in one post. But my thanks and appreciation to them, their promotion of this breed and their love of this gentle giant. To Tim, Aileen, Jackie, Tracey and all of the volunteers who I have met and and had the pleasure to work with over the years I thank you - without you I wouldn’t now own this amazing noble great big gentle soul who makes every day the greatest day. He has a home with me for life and with the help of his greatest admirer and co rider and helper Jane Holden, we will continue to promote and demonstrate the ride ability and pure pleasure of having a BFG in our lives. Thank you Adventure Clydesdale for everything - you truly rocked. ❤️ Anna and Khiva xx

10/06/2023

Just a few pictures of Eddie at his new home

06/06/2023

Okehampton Show Thursday 10th August 2023
New Clydesdale Class for anyone who would like to try their hand in the show ring - ridden or in-hand
Each Heavy horse attending the show will receive £25 too 😃

https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?backgroundColor=%23f2b89e&d=gwp0134_okehampton-horse_schedule_2023-web&u=gwpublishingltd

01/06/2023

Hi Adventure Clydesdalers,
It has been a whirlwind couple of months with the very sad news and I share in the grief that I know so many will feel about the end of something that has certainly been special and life changing for me. If anyone had told me 5 years ago that my dream horse was a Clydesdale I am not sure I would have believed them but it is true. And not just any Clydesdale....
I have been fortunate to be Jimmy Cliff's winter loaner for the last 4 years and in that time I have fallen head over heels in love with this incredible horse. Thanks to the generosity and kindness of Tim, Aileen and their team I entered into a long-standing arrangement to care for this precious boy and be his regular winter home. I always hoped to be able to give him a permanent home when his time with Adventure Clydesdale came to an end, but I never expected it to happen this soon or under these circumstances.
Whilst deeply saddened, I am also delighted and very honoured to become Jimmy's owner and he will remain with me in the home he has enjoyed all these years. He is cherished, loved and for those of you that know me well I have no shame in saying he is spoilt rotten, and he always will be ❤️❤️❤️
Adventure Clydesdale has made my dreams come true in so many ways and I am eternally grateful.
With much love,
Ria & Jimmy ###

26/05/2023

Last Saturday Tim went over to collect Salvo from his extended winter holiday.
He’s looking fabulous and has clearly enjoyed his time with Claire and Evie.
Thank you for taking such good care of him!
He’s settled back into life at Brimpts for now - and is fascinated with Demelza.

26/05/2023

So with only a few days left until Douglas leaves us I decided to make the most of his extended stay and the beautiful weather to head out and try a new bridleway I've never ridden before. Douglas was an absolute pro at all the gates thanks to his Adventure Clydesdale training, and he was clearly enjoying the exploration as he volunteered a nice steady canter through some lovely fields. Then the path went down through the woods and became a lot narrower with lower hanging branches, rocks and a few granite step-downs but he was a star as usual though, and picked his way carefully through even when I had to abandon all pretence of being a proper rider and just cling on round his neck to avoid being decapitated by branches. After a few minor detours due to a poor rider-navigation-system (me forgetting the map!), we arrived back at home for a well deserved carrot and a hose down. My little boys are off for half term from tomorrow and are looking forward to a goodbye party for DuggleBug - we will all miss him (although less so his insistence on interfering in cricket, including trying to eat the stumps yesterday evening!) 🐴

26/05/2023

This gorgeous boy is 11 today!!! Happy Birthday Khiva

21/05/2023

Douglas on the crease! He was very interested in the cricket until he realised the smallest cricketer had
accidentally left the gate open and he could sneak into the garden for some longer grass 😂

14/05/2023

Don't worry Phil, Racer will protect you 😆