Equine Transport Northeast

03/04/2024

Is there any Ifor Williams Hb 510 For Sale

23/02/2024

Ifor Williams HBX 506 For Sale
In Black.
Trailer Come's Complete With.
Alloy Panel's, Combination Rear Ramp /Barn Door,
Spare Wheel, Wheel Trims,
2x Haynet Rail's, Internal Padding, Auto
Jockey Wheel, High Level Brake Light,
Trailer Was Hardly Used Hence Sale,
Please Call 07513692308, For Price, Pic's & More Info.

09/06/2022

04/02/2022

17/12/2020

IT'S BACK AND ITS BIGGER AND BETTER!!

BBDRC: Express Dressage League (Day 1) - 17th January
BBDRC: Express Dressage League (Day 2) - 21st February
BBDRC: Express Dressage League (Day 3)- 21st March
BBDRC: Express Dressage League (Day 4) - 18th April

Held at West Moor Farm Equestrian, NE63 8QX, Classes from Intro to Elementary

Members: £12 - Non Members £14.

27/11/2020

IS YOUR HORSE FED APPROPRIATELY?

How's this for a visual you won't soon forget? This is how much stomach acid a horse's body produces each day. Two standard buckets full.

Why does this matter? Your chosen feeding practices can have a direct impact on whether this stomach acid is beneficial to the horse's well-being, or not.

Horses produce saliva when they chew; the more the horse chews, the more saliva is produced. If horses have access to ad-lib forage (hay or pasture), they will produce two buckets of saliva each day. Saliva serves a few purposes in the digestion process, one of which is to help buffer stomach acid. On the other hand, horses who are fed set feedings, with imposed fasting in between, have greatly limited chew time. They can't produce this same volume of saliva.

The horse's stomach is relatively small, and only lined with a protective coating on the lower two-thirds. Excess and 'unemployed' acid can splash up onto the unprotected top third of an empty stomach, resulting in pain, ulcers, and psychological distress for the horse. Such discomfort is a common cause of aggression at feeding time.

Regardless of the amount of chew time a horse has each day, his body still produces these two buckets of stomach acid – 1.5 litres every hour, 24 hours a day. It is our responsibility as the horse's caretaker to maximize 'chew time', and feed the horse as they have evolved to eat.

What can you do to increase your horse's chew time, balancing out these buckets so-to-speak?

PS. If your horse has metabolic issues, consult with a qualified equine nutritionist to find a hay with an appropriate nutritional profile that can be consumed ad lib.

And watch how you carry those buckets!

Post courtesy of Understand Horses course provider Lauren Fraser Equine Behaviourist.

05/11/2020

Lockdown #2 - BEF update summary (16.02pm) answering the questions you need to know (this applies to England only).

Q: Do I have to close my riding school or livery yard?
A: No, the legislation did not include the mandatory closure of ridings schools or livery yards, BUT owners need to comply with all the other legislation associated with how people can meet and interact outdoors.

Q: Does that mean I can still provide lessons?
A: Yes but there are restrictions. You can give lessons on a ONE-TO-ONE basis, to a group that constitutes the same social bubble or as part of a formal training and education. Formal training comprises courses such as the CIEC, BHS, BTEC etc. Education could include where a school regularly books a riding as part of their curriculum.

Q: Can my livery clients come to the yard?
A: Yes, clients can travel from their homes to care for their horse(s) but journeys should be as short and infrequent as possible

Q: Can my clients ride their horses?
A: Yes, Outdoor exercise (individual or with members of their household (own or linked), or one other person who is not a member of their household) is permitted in a public outdoor place. This should be done for exercise purposes only (horse welfare) and ideally start and end at the yard where the horse is kept.

Q: Is hacking allowed?
A: Yes

Q: Can horses be boxed and travel for exercise?
A: Yes, to a public outdoor place such a park, forest or beach for exercise (where horses are permitted) but journeys should be as short and infrequent as possible.

Q: Can I use my Arena?
A: Yes, subject to social distancing and number restrictions. Clients may box and travel their horse(s) a short distance to use a private arena for exercise purposes.

Q: Are visits by vets, equine dentists and physiotherapists permitted?
A: Yes, subject to social distancing.

Q: Are competitions and organised training permitted?
A: No, All competition and organised training has been suspended by British Equestrian.

Q: Can I still coach?
A: Yes, Coaches may continue to operate. Sessions should be delivered on a one-to-one basis. There are no limits on the number of sessions a coach may provide each day.

Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/3k34jrn

08/10/2020

This is proving to be a trying time. To ensure we are able to continue to provide services while Covid infection rates continue to soar in the North East, we have split our team into three bubbles. Although this means we will hopefully always have a team available to despatch to your horse or pony, it does mean that the teams are stretched and working especially hard to keep up with demand. Please be kind to your vet and respect the social distancing guidelines at all times.
The reception staff are safely working from home with cloud based telephones and remote access to records. They can book appointments for you and generally manage your needs as nearly normally as possible. But not quite. We ask that you show them consideration while they juggle with the trials of remote communication and unfamiliar technology.
There is a skeleton staff at the clinic who will dispense drugs and admit horses for treatment but we can't have visitors or discuss account queries on the doorstep as we have a closed door policy in place and the staff on site are there to care for the hospitalised horses first and foremost.
We hope you are all coping with the restrictions and taking special care of your horses and ponies during this difficult time. If you need us please call in the usual way but expect us to take a little longer to answer the phone. We look forward to the day when we can all see each other again.