Wild Equestrian

We've been a little quiet on here, but it's been all systems go behind the scenes! 😂
Between running the yard, packing and starting to move into our new home, we've certainly been keeping busy!

All the horses are doing brilliantly and enjoying their usual care, attention and cuddles! Shout out to Donna for being the best cover taking pressure off me to get the house moved. 🥰

Tomorrow I'm looking forward to catching up with my course tutor from Equissage Europe!

For now, me and Hermy photos from yesterday! 🐴

Exciting times ahead! 🥹

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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🏡🐴❤️ WE'RE MOVING!!! ❤️🐴🏡

But we're not just moving yards…

WE'RE MOVING INTO OUR VERY OWN FAMILY HOME AND EQUESTRIAN YARD!!! 🥹❤️

After endless long days, hard work, sacrifices and determination, we're finally turning a lifelong dream into reality!

As many of you know, we're a military family. With Jake having been off work for almost a year following his back injury, and still facing uncertainty about the future, we've made the decision to leave Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and take some pressure off our family.

Between hospital appointments, nursery runs, raising Tallulah and Atlas, running Wild Equestrian and travelling backwards and forwards to care for the horses, it's certainly been a juggling act! ❤️

But all that hard work has brought us here…

😍 WILD EQUESTRIAN IS MOVING TO THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE NEAR BATH!!!

For the first time, we'll have our very own family home AND private equestrian yard, with our horses right outside our front door!

To wake up, make a cuppa and walk straight outside to check on the horses is something I've dreamed of since I was Tallulah's age. And now our children will get to grow up living that dream too. 🥹❤️

Our beloved Queen Serena 👑 and Hermy 🐴 will be joining us for this exciting new chapter!

And we're delighted that our wonderful Donna will continue working alongside us, bringing her bubbly personality, enthusiasm and genuine love for the horses! As well as our amazing friends Scott & Aimee whos horse knowledge is second to none & riding ability is fantastic! Alonfside all the support ti help this move! ❤️

🐴 A little update regarding our services:

While we move and prepare our new premises, we won't be accepting any new livery horses. This is temporary, allowing us to ensure everything is ready and our high standards of individual care and equine welfare continue throughout.

All existing freelance work and equine massage bookings WILL go ahead as planned! ❤️

To our regular clients and sponsored riders, please don't worry! I'll still be travelling to treat your horses, grouping appointments geographically where possible.

This is a new chapter, not a goodbye!

👀 AND THERE'S MORE TO COME…

Stay tuned as we take you behind the scenes of our yard makeover, share the transformation of our new premises and introduce our exciting new livery packages! 🐴🏡❤️

We can't wait to bring you along on this journey!

I cannot thank everyone enough who has supported Wild Equestrian, trusted me with their horses and followed our journey.

From qualifying as an Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist to opening our first base, and now having our very own home and yard… what a journey it's been! 🥹❤️

Hard work really does pay off.

Near Bath… the Wild's are READY FOR YOU!!! 🏡🐴🍷
Love,
Courtney & the Wild Equestrian Family ❤️

🐴 Another Busy Day at Wild Equestrian!🐴

It's been another incredibly busy day, with plenty happening both on the yard and behind the scenes!
Clifford enjoyed a lovely hack today, accompanied by one of the lovly ladies at the yard and her superstar horse. We encountered just about everything frok lorries, to tractors in the field, head cutters, a bike and he was an absolute superstar!
A few little green moments of "What's that?!" Mostly at man holes/ drains😂 but with some gentle reassurance, he happily carried on as though nothing had happened.
It's wonderful to see how far he's come with his confidence and education. Tomorrow, his owner Steph is coming to ride him, and all being well, our lovely Clifford could be heading home next week as another fully graduated Wild Equestrian horse! 🎓
Serena & Hermy enjoyed a well-deserved day off in the field together!
With Hermy still being a youngster, it's incredibly important that alongside his education and learning new things, he has plenty of time to simply be a horse. Watching Serena and Hermy develop such a lovely bond has been wonderful. Our little Queen and her much bigger King companion are certainly proving to be a very successful little-and-large partnership! 🥹 Meanwhile, there's been plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes, with lots of exciting things happening at Wild Equestrian!
The days may be long, but seeing happy, healthy horses progressing at their own pace makes every moment worthwhile. ❤️
And before we go…

👀 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TOMORROW!!!👀

We've been keeping something very special under wraps, and we cannot wait to finally share it with you! Make sure you're following along… you won't want to miss this one! 😍

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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💥 Starting November with a BANG! 💥

It's not just the fireworks making sparks fly this Bonfire Night… 👀🤫

Something BIG is brewing behind the scenes at Wild Equestrian! 🐴

Any guesses what we've got up our sleeves? 👀

Watch this space… 🤐

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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Postong on behalf of 2 of my wonderful clients✨️

🐴 Horses Wanted – 1 X Full Loan & 1 X Project Horse 🐴

Putting out a feeler to see what might be available. Home waitkng & available tk come and view immediately !

Looking for two very different horses for two different riders.

1. Full Loan

Looking for a genuine, established horse between 16hh and 17hh currently competing at Prelim level, with the ability and potential to progress to Novice. A sensible, enjoyable horse who can continue developing and competing with the right person. Ideally something with a good attitude and a willingness to work.

2. Cheap Project Horse

Looking for an affordable project with plenty of potential between 15.3hh to 16.3hh. Ideally something with the ability to go either eventing or show jumping. Happy to take something that needs bringing on, producing or a bit of schooling, provided it has a good temperament and the right foundations.

Both horses would be based at Wild Equestrian, where they would receive excellent care and a lovely home.

We’re looking for horses to enjoy, produce and progress with, with a genuine long-term commitment.

Open to different breeds, ages and types, but temperament and suitability are important.

Based in the UK and happy to travel for the right horses.

Please message privately with any information, photos or videos. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. ❤️
Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to wish me a happy birthday! ❤️
I’ve had a lovely day, spending it doing what I love most — working with the horses, spending time at the yard and enjoying time with Jake and my two little ones.
I spent the day with my horses, and they were all absolute stars. Hermy worked beautifully and insisted on plenty of birthday kisses… he must have known it was a special day!
I’ll be celebrating properly on Saturday evening with Jake and some lovely friends, but I honestly couldn't have asked for a nicer birthday.
Here are a few photos I managed to get today 🥰

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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We hope everyone had a lovely Halloween weekend! 🎃

It's been a busy few days here, with lots of exciting things happening behind the scenes! Stay tuned for more updates throughout November! 👀❤️

Today, it was lovely to just stand still for a moment, watching and listening to the horses happily munching away. It might sound silly, but those little moments mean everything. Happy horses will always be my number one priority. 🥹❤️
Looking back at how far Wild Equestrian has come makes me incredibly proud, and we're always working towards bigger and better things!
Hermy 🐴has been a super boy, continuing to develop strength on his left rein and improve his correct canter transitions.
Serena🐴, our little queen, is enjoying life at a slower pace while helping Tallulah grow in confidence. She's everything a mother could wish for in a pony!
Clifford🐴 is really enjoying his work and has been an absolute joy to ride. We're looking forward to a little hacking adventure tomorrow!

Lots to look forward to, but as always, the horses come first!

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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Super proud to be a 3 X Finalist for The UK Small Business Awards this year. Nothing but hard work, long days and loving what I do! I built it from the ground up all on my own around being a military wife and mum of 2 young children 🥰. Am I mad , yes very but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love my business and so proud of how far we have come! Loads planned for next year :D

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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A recommendation to a friend, a lovely review, a quick share on social media or simply telling someone about a great experience. It all matters more than you might think!

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🍂 A Little Catch-Up From Wild Equestrian! 🍂

It's been a busy few days juggling freelance ridden and groundwork clients, equine sports and rehabilitation massage appointments, alongside riding and working the horses on our own yard.
There's been plenty of schooling, hacking, lunging, long reining, groundwork and, of course, all the usual day-to-day yard jobs that never seem to end!
Yesterday I also headed out to meet another lovely youngster for an initial assessment, with the possibility of continuing their education through a tailored groundwork and confidence-building programme. It's always lovely meeting new horses, learning about their individual personalities and working out how best to help them progress.
And just to add to the chaos, I'm currently juggling an injured husband, two little ones home for half-term and everything that comes with running my own business! Safe to say, there's never a dull moment! 😂
We've still managed to squeeze in some lovely family time at the yard, with Tallulah enjoying a little hack on Serena and both children spending time around the horses. Hermy has also been enjoying plenty of attention and getting involved in the usual yard antics! 🥹
Some days are full-on, some days don't quite go to plan, and sometimes there simply aren't enough hours in the day. But that's the reality of running a small business alongside family life, and I wouldn't change doing something I'm so passionate about.
A few little snapshots from the past few days. Nothing fancy, just real everyday life behind Wild Equestrian
Thank you, as always, to my wonderful clients and everyone who continues to support Wild Equestrian. It really does mean so much! ❤️

Courtney x
MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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An early start this morning to get ahead of the rain, and what a beautiful sunrise to be greeted with! 🌅
Another busy but lovely day doing what I love!
All the horses enjoyed some time in the school today, each working beautifully and continuing to progress in their own way. Hermy put in some particularly lovely work today, and I'm so pleased with how he's coming along! Im so very lucky! The trust he has in me and the partnership we are building is amazing.
But I have to give a special mention to Clifford. ❤️ sometimes I look at this pony and genuinely cannot believe how far he's come. Nine months ago, Clifford was an unsure New Forest pony, still finding his feet and learning about the world around him. Fast-forward to today, and he's turned his hoof to absolutely everything we've asked of him.
He's becoming a proper little pony now! 🥹 When Clifford first arrived, he didn't even understand what lunging was. Now, watching him confidently working away on the lunge, listening, understanding and moving so beautifully, makes me incredibly happy. It's not just about what he's learnt, either. It's the change in him as a whole. He looks so content, confident and genuinely happy in himself. He absolutely loves having a job to do, and you can see how much he enjoys being in work. Those little moments when I stand back and watch him make all the early mornings, patience and hard work worthwhile.
I'm just so incredibly proud of the pony he's becoming.

The horses also enjoyed time on the walker this afternoon for some extra movement before everyone has been tucked up in their stables with lovely fresh beds, ready for more of the stormy weather ahead.
I also headed over to see our lovely sponsored rider Jess to massage her princess pony Jura again! Making sure this special girl receives some well-deserved TLC and is feeling her absolute best.
And can we just appreciate that gorgeous sunrise this morning?! There's something so peaceful about being at the yard early, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. Even better when you manage to get everything done before the rain arrives.
Tomorrow, however, I'm taking a proper day off to enjoy some much-needed family time. ❤️
Running your own business, especially one involving horses, means early mornings, late evenings and plenty of days when you never really switch off.
But as much as I absolutely adore my work and the horses in my care, my family is just as important.
So tomorrow is all about making memories with my family. Because behind every small business is a real person with a family, a home and a life outside of work too.
Finding that balance isn't always easy, but it's so important.
Thank you, as always, for supporting Wild Equestrian and following the journeys of the wonderful horses I have the privilege of working with!

Courtney x

MISAP
Certified Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist
IAAMT Registered Practitioner

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