Laura Symons Independent Saddle Fitter

06/05/2024

Ciao, adios, I’m done 😘
I’ve loved my last day, it was everything I love doing all in one; regular check ups of happy horses and riders, changing unhappy horses saddles to something much more suitable, remedial cases and a pony that’s gone down 5 gullet bar sizes!
For now you’ll find me running after an 18 month old, helping out with what I can on the farm and growing the next human.
As they say ‘I’ll be back’ 🦾 but in the meantime if you need a guide I’m always here xx

17/02/2024

Sorry everyone for the radio silence… but I come with news.
We’re expecting baby number two in August, which is somewhat terrifying and exciting! Which means from the beginning of May I won’t be doing anymore saddle fitting.
It’s not a decision I’m taking lightly as I love my job, but being a mum is the most important job to me right now and I’ll regret not putting my all into it while I can. Not to mention the ever expanding farm!
My diary is getting filled nicely into March so anymore fittings before I’m off will have to be made with a plan going forward for you.
Wish me luck having to read books like this… I might have to adjust it!!

05/01/2023

Happy New Year everybody! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and welcomed the New Year in 🥂

Please meet William, who arrived 2 weeks early keeping us on our toes!! We had an interesting start with a short stay in hotel Torbay but we are both very well and finding our way through the nights and life as a team of 3.

The winner of the £50 voucher for their next saddle check is Jane Searle with being the closest date and time well done and I can’t wait to see Mika and his improvement soon!!

Special mention to Tess Stewart who updated her prediction after giving William his special care when he was born, we’re very grateful for you and your team!

Bring on 2023!!

17/11/2022

⚠️ COMPETITION CLOSED⚠️
🎤 ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 🎸

So let’s have a little competition to occupy my mind and keep me motivated.

The winner will receive a £50 voucher off your next saddle fitting appointment when I’m back from maternity leave (spring 🤞🏼)

All you have to do is comment below with; 1) What s*x you think the baby is (we have absolutely no idea so name suggestions welcome 😉) 2) Date of the babies arrival and 3) What time the baby will arrive. Closest comment wins!

A bit of information to help; due date is 1st December, my bump is all out in front and completely in the way, I’ve had the worst heart burn and no particular cravings but I have always had a sweet tooth! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments to help with your answers.

(This competition is not part of any partnership with Facebook, and is entirely independent of the social network.)

16/09/2022

That’s me done for a bit folks, maternity leave starts NOW!

If you have any concerns or issues please don’t hesitate to message me, I’m always at the end of the phone.

Competition coming soon to keep me amused!

08/09/2022

To be half the horsewoman The Queen was is something we should all strive to be.

Rest In Peace 💔

02/09/2022

This would be a very informative day for a lot of owners, and free!

🌟 We are really looking forward to opening our gates and inviting you all in for our open day. 🌟

⭐️ Saturday 17th September ⭐️

Comes and have a nose..see our dog treatment room, fitness studio, massage room, yard and facilities.
Find out what we do and what goes on behind Rivendale’s double gates.

🍏 We have Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr Independent Equine Nutritionist with us for our nutrition clinic.. (a few spaces remaining)… Clare is also doing a talk which you’re all invited to.

☕️ Barcoda Catering are joining us and will have hot drinks and food on sale. Coffee, Bacon rolls, pasties and really yummy cakes!

🐴 Winzer Equine - Newton Abbot are bringing some of their goods to shop too. A range of what they sell from their exciting new shop in Newton Abbot.

📧 To book the 1:1 sessions please get in touch

Team Rivendale look forward to welcoming you!

22/06/2022

Hi everyone- so sorry I’m a bit rubbish at posting, I just don’t seem to have the time!

As some of you know we’re now taking the plunge into parenthood, so I’ll be off on maternity leave from the middle of September. I’ll be on hand as much as I can to help with any queries you have while I’m trying to work out how to keep a new human going. So far my nesting has started with re-organising the stables 😂

I’m not taking on any new clients at this time so I have enough hours in the day to get everyone checked before I hang up my flocking irons.

Thank you for all my lovely clients for their continued support and advice for this lifestyle change. Fingers crossed he or she is into ponies!!