Louise Howatson Equestrian, BHS, UKCC & BD coach

17/06/2026

💭 Wednesday Wisdom / Discussion Time 💭

Under 16s being banned from social media…

What’s your thoughts on it?

As someone who works with lots of young riders, I can see both sides.

💛 Social media can be a fantastic way to learn, connect and celebrate achievements.

💙 But it can also bring pressure, comparison, negativity and bullying that many young people aren’t equipped to deal with.

I think the bigger question is:

👉 Are we teaching young people how to use social media safely and responsibly?

I’d love to hear your thoughts…

Should under 16s be banned from social media?

💛Yes
💙No
💬 Tell me why below

16/06/2026

Well Niamh and petiso went out and did their first shot at some workers at Turlood and only went and got some ribbions.

Very well done 👏🏻 kid 💙💛

Think Niamh’s smile says it all 💛💙☺️

15/06/2026

Horses don’t give you the ride you want…
They give you the ride you bring to them.

💛 Your confidence.
💙 Your patience.
💛 Your consistency.
💙 Your mindset.

My boys had the best part of a week off which is no bad thing as he’s been working super hard and well. So a wee break and we pick up again and look to get out and about in the next month.

14/06/2026

🐎 horses throughout the week to ball a-tire last night.
What a Lanimers 2026 it’s been ❤️💙🤍

13/06/2026

💙 Friday Facts About Me 💛

A few things you might not know about me… 👇

💛 I’m originally from Kirriemuir and was born in Dundee.

💙 I’m allergic to horses and bullsh*t… unfortunately one of those is harder to avoid than the other 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

💛 If I hadn’t gone down the horse route, interior design would have been my next career choice.

💙 The most times I’ve fallen off in a single ridden session is SEVEN 😵‍💫🐎

💛 I lived in Spain for a short period of my life and missed most of 3rd year - came back 1/2 way into 4year an still managed some decent standard grades!!

Now your turn…

👇 Tell me one random fact about yourself!

💙💛🐎

12/06/2026

Not many pictures from yesterday Lanimers afternoon ride out as it was so wet my phone was hidden away!! Thanks to Lasswade for the ride on Lady yesterday 🐎

11/06/2026

Happy lanimers hope everyone has a great day and the rain 🌧️ goes off 💙💛

10/06/2026

Lanimers official ride out last night .. all went smooth and without incident. I had a lovely ride on Alfie from Lasswade as we back marshalled the ride 🐎🚨

09/06/2026

Incase you didn’t know it’s lanimers 2026 week.
My girl did her thing last night - Marches Night - too cute hearing her call out to all her wee buddies in town ☺️

Proud of you Fern 💜🥺

08/06/2026

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Had a great day at Biggar Common ride yesterday with my bestie 💛💙

41 likes, 2 comments. “biggar ride out 26.best day celebrating all things 🐎🍷🍷”