The Complete Balanced Horse

30/06/2022

Thought I’d share something historic with you.

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY. 25 years ago. Tremendous to actually be there at the time. Was interviewed for News at Ten on the streets of Lan Kwai Fong (didn’t realise it was big news channel until people from UK called or emailed following day to say they’d seen me on TV looking like drowned rat.) It rained and rained. The rain hid the tears as we watched Britannia sail away with Prince Charles plus Chris Patten and family (plus their dogs, Whisky & Soda). Not sure what happened to 50 year full autonomy but half way down the line and it didn’t work. Never was going to really. However, still ❤️ 🇭🇰. Best place I ever lived for 12 years. Miss it still and miss so many friends of every nationality.

25/05/2022

❤️💚 Have had the most amazing time working with some fabulous horses in Ibiza and some super owners. Have a few appointments left over next three weeks for anyone who wants to book in a saddle check or massage/stretch or gait analysis session. Qualified Saddler, Qualified Saddle Fitter, Qualified Equine Therapist. For regular clients then last chance for check up before I’m off. In most cases, if I’ve regularly checked your horse and saddle nothing will need changing. I don’t believe in doing anything to earn a few bucks if it’s not necessary. That can actually cause more harm than good.

Next stop Limoges. Just informing friends in that area well ahead that I’ll be based there for a few months. Happy to check and flock saddles if necessary or gait analysis plus massage and stretch. Rehabilitation programmes also planned and can assist. See you soon France. 🥰🥰

27/04/2022

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL IBIZA CLIENTS

The only fully qualified Saddler & Equine Therapist is leaving the island in a few months. I have already advised a few regular clients who are filling my calendar but please get in touch as soon as possible if you would like to book an appointment for massage & stretch, gait analysis, saddle fit check etc to book a space. I’m sad to leave as so many horses have benefited from therapy sessions or even slight saddle adjustments. I sincerely hope someone special arrives on the White Island to replace me. TROT ON! 🐎

29/11/2021

Peter is a great friend and I am so saddened by this. One thing I can say is that he has only bred the best with the best in his small stud with the view to produce outstanding horses in either dressage, show jumping or eventing. He has devoted his life (and a lot of money) to this and his reward has been watching his horses compete successfully at high level competitions. In the background nobody knows how much work he has personally put in. I went to see the youngsters and mares in foal last winter. It was cold. It was muddy. It was a heavy wheelbarrow. It was hard work. He has done all this on his own and matched horses to riders for years with great success. I’m so sad for him but please share and let’s find some super competition homes for these gorgeous horses. I have a few ideas for a few people if interested. XX 🥰

09/11/2021

🐴 Looking for a willing (and very nice) subject who is happy to have a FREE massage and stretch session but also allow photos to be taken and used on public pages. Must be well behaved and deserving of this free gift. If he/she has a couple of problems ie slight lameness or one sided then all the better. WhatsApp me on 622418732. 🐴

29/10/2021

🍁🐴 It’s Autumn! So many changes. Love this season. Great time of year to get your saddle fit checked or treat your horse to a well deserved massage and stretch session. Let’s send our equine friends into winter looking and feeling at their best. Please give me a call. +34622418732 or +447738081945 🐴🍁

08/10/2021

🐴 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR 🐴

Please make sure you have the fit of your saddles checked regularly. This ensures optimum comfort and performance for you and your horse. I realise that by offering this service I am not employed as often to sort out painful back problems associated with ill fitting saddles but I would rather forsake those earnings to see a happy, comfortable horse any day. Message me or WhatsApp on +34622418732 or +44(0)7738081945 to book an appointment.

15/08/2021

FOR SALE. Zaldi GP/Jump Saddle. Royal Deluxe. 17.5”. M/W. Very good condition. Complete with original cover, leather girth, stirrup leathers, Sprenger stirrup irons, breastplate and stunning leather bridle. €600.

Please message or call on 622418732 for further information, additional photos or free fitting on your horse.

07/08/2021

Not acceptable. Time to rethink. Too cruel on every level.

TOKYO 2020 WOMEN'S MODERN PENTATHLON



I was disappointed to watch the jumping in the Women's Modern Pentathlon. There appears to be little compassion shown for the horses.

""Former British pentathlete Heather Fell said in commentary for the BBC Schleu was living a "real life nightmare". "This is hard to watch, hard to commentate on," Fell added.""

"Charlie Beckett said: "Watching someone's Olympic dreams snatched away from them just because a random horse doesn't want to go round a course is absolutely heartbreaking. Modern pentathlon is absolutely brutal.""

Broadcaster Niall McGrath wrote: "The pentathlon is absolutely brutal in the Olympics. How can you not feel for the competitors when the horses don't co-operate, years of work down the drain - total lottery."

One commentator appeared to at least recognise and acknowledge that the horse was distressed. "Nick Holder wrote: "That show jumping element of the pentathlon is nuts. Twenty minutes to bond with a horse. Ridiculous. That poor German girl given an apparently distressed horse and losing a big overall lead. Stupid.""

I think its time there was a review of the welfare of horses used in the Modern Pentathlon. This is so far away from the management of the horses in the Dressage, Eventing and Jumping at Bajikoen. Sadly I feel there may be more of the same to come today in the Men's Modern Pentathlon competition.

14/06/2021

URGENTLY required for client. Medium fit saddle. GP or Dressage. Preferably flocked and not close contact. Will pay good price for right saddle that fits. Please message me here or WhatsApp on 622418732. Thanks. All saddles considered. Photo is just random one and not necessarily exact style needed.