Tilefield Equestrian - Amanda Barton

30/06/2025

I have stabling availability for the New Forest Show - I believe that stabling on site has sold out.

Lovely new stables in Brockenhurst, 2 miles from New Park show ground.

Details and bookings are at this link

Tilefield Equestrian offers exceptional equestrian & corporate facilities for hire, including training rooms and stables for visiting horses

26/06/2025

I have just put some dates for July Simulator sessions up on the website at this link https://tilefieldequestrian.com/events/month/2025-07/ There are not a huge number available as its a busy month so book in if you are interested.

I also have a Confidence Clinic on 9 July which is a combination of a simulator session plus a private session with a specialist confidence coach, Joey Owen, and I have an extra Combined Simulator and Bodywork clinic on 24 July. All bookable from the same link

19/06/2025

Foundation in Integrative Hoof Care with Beccy Smith of Holistic Equine
2nd–3rd August 2025 at Tilefield Equestrian

This brand-new course is coming to Tilefield Equestrian for the first time—and it's designed to give you the clarity, tools, and confidence to understand hoof balance in a whole new way.

You’ll learn what functional hoof balance really looks like, how to recognise imbalance through posture and visual markers, and how it links to movement, behaviour, and musculoskeletal patterns. We’ll cover common trim issues, real-life examples, and how to observe and assess feet more objectively—so you can support the horse more effectively, no matter your role.

This course is ideal for bodyworkers, equine therapists, farriers, and trimmers who want to deepen their understanding of the connection between the hoof and the rest of the horse. It's also perfect for engaged horse owners who want to become more informed and confident advocates for their horse’s wellbeing.

Whether you’re already hands-on with the feet or simply suspect that hoof balance is affecting the bodywork you're doing, this course will sharpen your eye, build your confidence, and strengthen your ability to assess the whole horse.

Bookings have just opened at https://www.holisticequine.co.uk/events

17/06/2025

⭐ What a star!
I’ve been hoping Zoe would get the chance to have a go at some working equitation obstacles for a while now, and yesterday everything finally came together. With Josh’s (that's the horse!) support, she did brilliantly.

Working with obstacles is a great test of communication for any partnership—but when you’re partially sighted and can’t easily see them, it takes real trust and feel. Picking up the vara and lifting the ring from the bull’s back is no small ask, but Zoe rose to the challenge beautifully.

To add to the adventure, they had to hack over to my place first to get to the arena where the obstacles are—because of course we never do things the easy way!

Huge thanks to Julie and Josh for all their help as always. It was a real joy to see it all come together.

For those who haven’t come across it before, working equitation combines precision, focus and fun through a series of ridden obstacles like gates, bridges, and poles. I run relaxed, confidence-building clinics at my place to help horse and rider learn how to ride the obstacles, with a focus on building trust, awareness and partnership.

Let me know if you'd like to find out more.

13/06/2025

This week I’m immersed in a four-day fascia-focused course with FAMO Art of Motion—an in-depth exploration of how movement, posture and balance are shaped by the body’s connective tissue.

It’s a brilliant mix of theory and practical movement, grounded in the understanding that fascia—the continuous web that wraps through and around every part of the body—plays a vital role in how we move and feel.

In my own work, I keep coming back to the Deep Front Line. This is a line of fascial and muscular connection running from the tips of the toes, up through the inner leg and core, to the hyoid bone and temporal muscles in the head. It plays a central role in deep postural stability, breathing, and emotional expression.

I often see patterns of restriction along this line in riders—tight adductors, a shortened or overactive psoas, and breathing restrictions. In many cases, these physical tensions seem to echo emotional holding patterns, including anxiety or trauma, which closely relates to the work Liza Kimble is doing around rider nervous system regulation and awareness.

I’m looking forward to integrating what I’m learning into sessions on Tallulah, the riding simulator. This fascia-informed perspective offers a fresh way to support riders in releasing long-held patterns and finding more ease, stability and connection—both in themselves and in their partnership with the horse.

If you’re curious about the myofascial meridians, you can explore the movement anatomy posters here:
https://www.art-of-motion.com/en/posters/

12/06/2025

Fascia and Trauma Release – The Body Remembers
Thursday 10 July | 6:00 pm | Online via Zoom

Fascia doesn’t just hold us together — it can also hold on to what we’ve been through.

Join somatic practitioner Kimble for an eye-opening look at how trauma is stored in the body, and what it means for health, pain, and resilience.

For anyone curious about the body’s deeper patterns — in yourself, others, or the horses you work with.

Live webinar + 30-day recording | £15
Book now:
https://tilefieldequestrian.com/events/

08/06/2025

We had a brilliant weekend at Tilefield Equestrian for the second part of the Equine Touch course with Suz Crichton-Stuart.

As we progressed through the training, it was great to see how the Equine Touch techniques link together. We can now perform a Basic Body Balance routine and have started exploring routines to address some of the key areas where horses often hold tension.

Equine Touch is a gentle bodywork approach that uses specific, non-invasive moves over soft tissue to encourage relaxation, improve body awareness and support overall balance and wellbeing.

One of the best things about this method is how accessible it is. It’s designed for horse owners — you don’t need any prior experience in bodywork, and there’s no pressure to become a practitioner. Yet today, each of us was able to give a full treatment, and all of us saw a clear shift in the horses we worked with — real moments of relaxation and release.

It’s a lovely skill to have as a horse owner, helping to bring more comfort to your horse and support them through the inevitable soreness that can come with ridden work and daily life.

Huge thanks to Suz for her expert teaching, to everyone who took part for your thoughtful work and good company, and to Julie McKay for letting us work with her lovely horses. A really rewarding weekend all round.

07/06/2025

Yesterday I had the privilege of joining Zoe Squirrell for the penultimate day of the Millimetres 2 Mountains "Walk the Coast" challenge — a ten-day trek covering around 80 miles of the rugged Jurassic Coast. It’s a serious physical and mental test for anyone, but for Zoe, it represents something much more.

Zoe has cerebral palsy and is partially sighted. She describes walking like this:
"Imagine standing on a wobble board, then lift one foot — and now imagine you can only look forwards."
Now add the uneven, rocky, slippery terrain of the coast path, and you begin to get a sense of what she’s taken on. Back-to-back days of this kind of walking are completely outside her previous experience, and she’s trained hard for months to prepare.

It was a beautiful day, and I felt fortunate to be part of it — walking alongside Zoe and a warm, supportive group, with stunning views all around.

Zoe is raising money for 2 Mountains, a charity that supports people facing adversity through outdoor challenge and community. After meeting so many people involved yesterday, I can see the impact this organisation is having — and I believe it's well worth supporting.

If you’d like to support Zoe’s effort, here’s the donation link:
https://www.givengain.com/project/zoe-raising-funds-for-millimetres-2-mountains-foundation-103319

It’s an extraordinary effort. Please consider supporting if you can.

06/06/2025

Thank you to Duncan Ward and PJ Stevens for delivering a brilliant workshop run at Tilefield Equestrian's facilities – “Why Do Customers Buy?” – organised by the New Forest Business Partnership.

It was great to see so many people from local businesses attending and engaging with the session. Lots of food for thought and useful insights to take away.

Thanks also to Vicks Ward for the photos!