Coates Equestrian

06/06/2026

Back on form 🏇🏼🔥👌🏼 feeling better than ever

05/06/2026

A simple set up to help Rebel sort his feet out by himself and start to see distances without rider intervention.

02/06/2026

Back to full riding fitness now everyone after a long 7/8 weeks
so looking to get back to teaching/schooling/confidence giving lessons and of course bit fits 👑

Only afternoon & weekend slots available unless pre booked.

Also back backing/schooling/problem solving livery available now. Indoor & outdoor schools, jumps, hacking, beach rides and more.

01/06/2026

🏇🏼 my fav girl at work, Princess Saffie 👑 what a horse

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Love it

28/05/2026

Princess 👑

Yesterday I had the pleasure of fitting a lovely little pony, and I have the owner’s permission to share my findings.
Incorrectly fitted bits are far more common than many people realise, and this is a perfect example of how small adjustments can make a significant difference to a horse’s comfort and way of going.

Princess had been presenting with head shaking, reduced braking response, and general signs of discomfort. On assessment of her tack, I immediately noticed that her full cheek snaffle had been fitted back to front. As a result, the shaped cannons — designed to contour away from the bars of the mouth — were instead applying unnecessary and continuous pressure directly onto them.
In addition, the bit had been fitted approximately four holes too low. This meant Princess was having to constantly support and stabilise the bit herself, creating excessive movement within the mouth and contributing to tension and stress.

Following a full assessment and conversation, I refitted Princess with a lightweight hanging cheek featuring a low port. This design offered improved stability while reducing both tongue and poll pressure.

The improvement in her comfort and acceptance was immediate, resulting in a much happier and more settled pony.

22/05/2026

Makeover day for Latch today 😊 and build up work is underway

21/05/2026

The gorgeous Saffie modelling one of my new Equipe bridles in stock ❤️ beautifully soft and anatomically fitting.

The handsome Latch modeling my favorite Amerigo bridle today, beautiful soft and anatomically fitting just like the Equipe. ( Note that Latch needs a size up, currently modelling the cob but needs the full)

These bridles are absolutely exquisite and very good value.