VH Freelance Equestrian Services

24/06/2026

Bath time and sharing ice cream with my bestie Mr Thomas🍦🚿🐴❤️

I think he enjoyed his pamper & fuss🥰

24/06/2026

What a lovely gesture🫶🏻

🐴 Has your pony or horse got CPL, malanders, feather mites, cushions, or another chronic condition that requires regular clipping throughout the year?

To help support horses that need more frequent maintenance, I am now offering discounted clipping rates for owners who book regular appointments.

I know the world/horses arent cheap anymore, and the cost of everything seems to keep going up. Because of that, I want to help where I can. For me, it's the horse that matters most, and I don't want essential welfare care being put off because of rising costs.

My priority has always been horse welfare, and I understand that some conditions require ongoing management to keep horses comfortable, healthy, and happy. Regular clipping can make a huge difference in helping with treatment, monitoring skin health, and improving overall comfort.

If your horse needs clipping on a regular basis, please get in touch to discuss a tailored schedule and discounted rates.

Horse welfare will always be at the heart of everything I do.

Amelia
❤️

23/06/2026

No riding today,just a day of keeping the horses cool & comfortable in this heat by giving baths & hose downs where possible🥰🐴🥵

So what do you do to keep your horses cool?🧼💦🚿

Put your favourite tips below that could help others with their horses🐴🙌🏻

23/06/2026

Some great advice 👏 🐴

COPING WITH THE HEAT 🐴🥵

Firstly, please don't panic.

Using good sense and some thought will mean you and your horse will survive the heat wave.

🌞 Turnout overnight ideally (but adjust for you and your horse's individual situation), and consider stabling in daytime if your horse's field lacks shade/shelter - but only if it's cooler inside than out. Brick or block stables are usually cooler than wooden

🌞 Don't assume its only exercise that can cause heatstroke - horses with thick coats can overheat outside without shade - especially if they are very old, young, or have PPID

🌞 You can hose your horse down to help them keep cool and more comfortable - this acts like sweat and won't 'cook' them

🌞 Take your horse's temperature if in doubt - if over 39 deg, you need to cool them, if over 40 they're at risk of heatstroke and you need to cool 'aggressively' with plenty of cold water (vets and physiologists agree)

🌞 Ensure clean fresh water is available at all times and check your horse's hydration. Consider soaking hay to increase water intake and palatable hydration products like Saracen Recovery Mash

🌞 Exercise your horse during cooler periods e.g. early in the morning or late in the evening (but adjust this to keep them adapted to what they'll face in competition if they compete)

🌞 If you are due to compete in the middle of the day, you'll need to adapt your horse to this but do it gradually

🌞 Adjust your horse's exercise routine with reduced duration and possibly intensity too if you're unable to exercise them during cooler periods

🌞 If your horse gets very hot during exercise, cool them with - ideally iced - cold water sloshing or hosing without scraping off (thermoregulation expert Dr David Marlin has studied the research and concludes that scraping wastes time when aggressively cooling and its more beneficial to keep sloshing cold water onto the horse, not scrape off the hot water, which will run off anyway)

🌞 Use sun protection cream for pink noses/legs

🌞 Consider clipping very hairy horses, especially if you find them sweating standing still

🌞 You may need to increase your horse's salt intake in the feed if they are sweating more (for extra sodium and chloride) and you can offer them salt in water as well (for hydration)

🌞 Watch out for feed and/or supplements going off - especially those with a high oil content - which can reduce palatability

🌞 Most importantly - monitor your individual horse or pony in terms of how you manage them, rather than trying to follow what others are doing/saying. Signs of overheating (non-exercise associated) include lethargy, reduced appetite, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing and a high heart rate (if unsure, take their temperature)

🌞 Don't forget to look after yourself too, with suncream, plenty of fluids and shade!

If you need help with their diet, you can contact me direct on WhatsApp

Please feel free to share,
🐴🍏☀️🥵

19/06/2026

My friend ‘Sophia’ from & Groom has some new availability and is looking to fill some gaps!🤩🙌🏻

Sophia is reliable,very experienced aswell as professional and 100% trustworthy,making her a great groom on any yard 🐴

‼️Get in touch with Sophia for more info‼️

19/06/2026

Some pro photos of Dino and I that I just had to share because I think they are beautiful😻 Dino looking super duper🧡🐴

18/06/2026

This week I am away at the Royal Highland Show😍

Monday & Tuesday were nice and busy for me🐴☺️🤠

17/06/2026

Parker being an angel boy to ride yesterday🖤🐴🤠

16/06/2026

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Hey I have decided to make myself a page for my freelance instead of using my personal page ☺️
I have some availability in the coming months/ weeks for all your horse and pony needs from any general yard duties/hoilday covers and exercising/riding or lunging
Rushden, Raunds, Wellingborough, risley and surrounding areas happy to travel further with a small mileage fee after 10miles
pm me or you will find my number in my bio to drop me a what’s app for prices and availability 🥰🐴
Insured and references on request