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Horse Care Lincolnshire-Freelance Groom Bourne

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Freelance Groom Lincolnshire

We have an extremely competent horse sitter in the Lincolnshire area. Having spent most of his youth as a race jockey Chris has many years experience working professionally with horses.

Now a family man, Chris has joined Kirstys Horses in order to work once again professionally with horses, but hopefully on a calmer level!

Providing all types of yard and horse duties when horse owners are on holiday, busy with work and family, taken ill or when usual grooms are away. Chris covers the Spalding, Peterborough and Bourne areas but is prepared to travel. He also offers a live in service for clients further a field or who require a house sit.

For more details please contact Chris below

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Equine Qualification | Instructor | Freelance Groom | Horse Sitter

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Equine Qualifications | Career with Horses

Equine qualifications are becoming more and more recognised as a creditable form of experience and horse competency, and for people wanting a career in the equine industry gaining equine qualifications are necessary. Whether it’s a riding instructor, freelance groom or yard manager, professional equine establishments are requesting equine qualifications from their staff.

There are many types of equine qualifications including NVQ, BHS, UKCC, Pony Clubs and ABRS. Not forgetting the equine degrees, such as Equine Science. The type of qualification you gain will usually depending on where you train and also what your long-term goal is.

For example if you are part of a local pony club then you will usually follow the Pony Club Tests and if you are a working pupil at a BHS approved yard it is usually the BHS Stages you will take. You should also consider what you want to do long-term; if you want to become a riding instructor then you will need to follow the BHS or ABRS qualifications to instructor level.

There are also specialist qualifications such as Equine Veterinary Nursing, Equine Dentistry, Farriery or Equine Sport Massage to name just a few.

Equine qualifications are not just for people wanting a professional career, there are various qualifications aimed at improving the general knowledge of a horse owner. E.g. BHS Horse Owners Certificates. This covers stable and horse management topics from a basic level to a more advanced and in depth study.

Most of us have riding lessons or ridden coaching sessions with our horses to improve our riding ability but not all of us have stable management or horse anatomy and health training. Having training in, for instance, horse health might give you more knowledge or confidence to treat your horses minor scrapes rather than calling the vet or enable you to spot signs of a more serious problem quicker. They say we learn new things on a daily basis, so why not be taught something that is of interest to you and that might come in useful.

Whether you are looking into a professional career with horses or are a horse owner, gaining equine qualifications is a great way to improve your knowledge and understanding of horses and to keep up to date with the latest developments.

For more information into equine qualifications see below:
BHS
ABRS
UKCC
Pony Club

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Livery Yards | Mobile Livery Service | Livery Services

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Mobile Livery Services | Livery Yards

Deciding to own a horse is a major decision and a big commitment. Not just financial, but there is the time commitment to consider as a horse needs caring for 365 days a year. Among other things, there is the concern of where to keep it and who will look after it when you’re on holiday, ill, working late etc. Horses are not like having a cat or a dog, as most people will happily feed and walk a dog while you are on holiday but a horse?! Most people would run a mile, not because they don’t like horses, but because they are harder to look after, take more time and are generally more expensive to fix if something goes wrong.

The first decision that needs to be made once you have decided to have a horse is where to keep it. Some of us don’t have the option to keep our horses by our house and therefore livery yards offer a solution. Some liveries offer a ‘full’ livery service others a ‘part’ or ‘DIY’ (Do It Yourself) service. Choosing a livery yard suitable for you and your horse might depend on the type of service best suited to your needs, where your friends are or just simply down to location. Other people might be fortunate enough to keep their horse at their own property.

Wherever you keep your horse, there will be times when you need help from someone to care for you’re your horse. Whether it’s just to feed him 1 night or to do everything for 2 weeks, at some point you will need a hand and whom will you ask? For those using a full livery service this shouldn’t be a problem but for the rest of us finding help can be tricky, especially help that is competent and reliable.

Some people might temporally move their horse to a livery yard that offers a full livery service. However getting a stable on a yard when you need it might not be that easy, so travelling even further away from home might be necessary. This option can be stressful for your horse, especially if he doesn’t settle well or is a bit nervy. Others might relay on friends or other horse owners but what happens if something goes wrong? What if that person can’t make it and if the horse is injured who pays for the vet bill? This option can lead to favours been owed or friendship frayed.

So what’s the solution?
A professional mobile livery service.

Leave your horse where it is. No stress for your horse, no stress for you. Have a Mobile Livery come to care for your horse.

A Mobile Livery Service brings the services of a typical full livery to you and your horse so the horse doesn’t move and you don’t keep risking friendships or replying on family. Mobile liveries are operated by freelance grooms or horse sitters and are a professional horse care service. Whenever you are going away or are tied up with life commitments a mobile livery will come to your horse and provide all the care he needs. You won’t have the hassle of finding a livery yard with a spare stable or the inconvenience of transporting and your horse won’t get stressed by changing his routine. You can leave your horse exactly where he is and nothing will change for him. He won’t even know your not there!

Mobile livery, freelance grooms and horse sitters are all horse care professionals, caring for all types of horses and yards is what they have been trained to do. They will have equine qualifications and should be CRB checked, but most importantly will have *insurance so if something does go wrong everyone, including your horse should be protected.

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Remember to always find out about the person you are leaving your horse with read more advice on what to look for below.

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Mobile Livery

So when life gets busy or you’re going away and you need someone to care for your horse, think of the easiest solution and that’s leave your horse where it is and have a professional mobile livery come to you. Hassle free, worry free, SIMPLE.

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*insurance cover my change from company to company, you should always check what the person you are using is insured for.

FAQ’s – Freelance Grooms and Horse Sitters Explained

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Freelance Grooms, Horse Sitters and Horse Sitting

What is a horse sitting service?
Horse sitting is a professional horse care service, which offers horse owners and businesses a solution to their horse care problems. Just like a professional electrician would be called upon for wiring a house, horse sitting is a professional service for horse care.

In the case of an equestrian business it might be that their usual yard staff or groom has gone on holiday or been taken ill and they need someone to come and muck out, turn out or exercise. It could be for a day or even on a long-term basis. The same could happen to a private horse owner, they may be working long hours and haven’t got the time during the week or they might be going on holiday and need someone to care for their horse for a week or 2. Whatever the reason an extra pair of hands is required, a professional horse sitting company will be able to help, and as a client you will have the reassurance that you are using a professional service and that your horse is with a capable and competent person.

What are freelance grooms and horse sitters?

Freelance grooms and horse sitters provide a professional horse care service. They should hold equine qualifications and have their own insurance. Professional freelance grooms and horse sitters have the experience required in order to care for all types of horses and yards.

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How do I know if a freelance groom or horse sitter has the experienced to cope with my horse?
In order to gain equine qualifications, freelance grooms and horse sitters will have spent a lot of time working and caring with horses in order to improve the skills required to pass the exams. Experienced grooms and horse sitters will have spent time caring for all types of horses with a variety of temperaments enabling them to be confident when handling and caring for new horses. It is always advisable to ask the groom/horse sitter for references from previous clients before leaving your horse.

What kind of services do freelance grooms and horse sitters provide?
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What should I look for in a freelance groom or horse sitter?
The important thing is to find someone that is professional and that you can trust. Check their qualifications, experience and get references.
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What about insurance?
All professional freelance grooms and horse sitters will have their own insurance. You should ask to see the certificate and check what their insurance covers.

Do I need to provide equipment for the freelance groom or horse sitter?
You should discuss what equipment the freelance groom or horse sitter would require. Generally it is your responsibility to provide all yard and horse equipment. Most freelance grooms and horse sitters will carry a first aid kit and basis equipment such as head collar or lead rope in cases of emergency.

Each freelance groom and horse sitter will have their own strengths, it is important you find someone that meets the individual requirements of both you and your horse.

Horse Sitter in Wrexham and Cheshire, Freelance Groom Services

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Horse Sitting in Cheshire

A bit about Phil

With over 20 years experience as a race jockey and yard manager Phil offers local horse owners of Chester, Wrexham, Crewe and surrounding areas a wealth of knowledge and a solution to their horse care problems.

Phil ensures all horses in his care receive the absolute highest of standards and is always doing that little bit extra for his horse owners.

To have your horse cared for by a professional, reliable and capable horse sitter contact Phil.

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