M.Rixon Equestrian services

14/08/2025

Photo dump of life latley since im the worlds worst at remembering to post🫣

28/07/2025

📣 NOW TAKING MONDAY BOOKINGS! 🐴✨
M.rixon Freelance Groom
🧼🧽 Reliable | Experienced | Passionate

Based near Pontypool & Blackwood
📍 Covering most of South Wales

💙 Business is busy again – and so is my diary!
🗓️ I now have MONDAY availability and would love to welcome new horses & yards to my rota.
My diary is open until the end of September

Please contact via messenger 🫶🏻

28/06/2025

Looking for a regular supplier of hay, haylage and round bales of straw. Delivered to Blackwood.

Regular customer with Atleast 6 bales a month.

19/06/2025

09/06/2025

Some last minute spaces have become available this week 🦄

02/06/2025

👀On the look out …..

Seeking yard work!


Happy and confident to work with all types and discipline of horses
Have worked as a yard groom on a full livery yard, riding school and a yardie on a raceyard previously and have plenty of experience growing up with horses
Happy to travel as I do drive
Based Blackwood/pontypool area 🙂
BHS stage one & insured 🦄

31/05/2025

Sweet itch isn’t just irritating, it can really affect a horse’s quality of life.

Here are some ways you can help manage it this summer:
🟠 Fly rugs
🟠 Turnout timing
🟠 Insect control
🟠 Supplements
🟠 Skin-soothing washes

Every horse is different and we're here to support you in finding what works. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3F70jGW



🤝 NTU Equine Brackenhurst

13/05/2025

☀️☀️☀️
I am now back from holidays and have had lots of requests for holiday cover!

My June & July books are now open for booking for all freelance services and holiday cover for your ponies while your away⭐️

Please note spaces do fill up fast 🙂

24/03/2025

🤩 Due to having more time on my hands I am now in a position to take on more clients again 🙂

Mid week & weekend availability!
Mornings& evenings available for freelance services 🦄

05/03/2025

Exciting update🕺🏻
With this change to the buisness I am now able to take on more clients 🙂
My diary is also now open for holiday livery & holiday yard cover!

Any enquires please message on messenger or WhatsApp - 07359636796

19/11/2024

Did you wake up to snow this morning? Winter wonderlands might look magical, but for horse owners, snow often means extra chores and management headaches. Whether it’s building snowmen or battling frozen water buckets, the cold weather can disrupt routines for both you and your horse.

Many horses are dealing with changes to their routine—limited turnout, reduced access to grass, or even full-time stabling. These disruptions can increase the risk of colic and digestive upset. To help you navigate these frosty days, here are some tips for feeding and managing your horse during snowy weather.

𝟭. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲!
Forage is your horse’s winter hero. Feed plentiful hay, haylage, or hay replacers where needed to support gut health, satisfy their need to chew, and provide vital calories for maintaining condition. Fibre also acts as an internal heater, keeping your horse warm from the inside out.

𝟮. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
Dietary changes—especially in winter—should be made gradually. If your horse is normally fed cubes, why not use a treat ball to keep them entertained during longer stabled hours? For an added hydration boost, consider a mash like 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦™ 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗬-𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗲, but introduce it slowly if it’s not already part of their diet (e.g., 500g/day for a 500kg horse).

𝟯. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
While some horses enjoy staying cosy in their stable, others can become anxious or excitable when turnout is limited. A balanced diet with controlled starch levels can help reduce unnecessary fizz. Choose feeds with high fibre and low sugar and starch to support calm behaviour.

𝟰. 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆
Snow and freezing temperatures often lead to reduced water intake, increasing the risk of impaction colic. Ensure fresh, unfrozen water is always available. Warm water or soaked feeds can encourage drinking, helping to keep your horse hydrated.

Winter can be tough, but these small adjustments can make a big difference to your horse’s health and happiness—keeping the snow as fun (or tolerable!) as possible. Stay warm out there!

14/11/2024

DECEMBER DIARY is now open for bookings
I will be working up until Christmas Eve this year and will return on the 6th January!

If there’s enough interest I am happy to open up extra days over the Christmas period ☃️🎄