Swarthdale Stables

13/06/2026

Best boys 💙

10/06/2026

Dressage boards neatly packed away and some new pole exercises scattered around the arena.
Loads of space to school around the poles in consecutive circles (like petals) over the poles, cross the poles straight and at an angle, transitions accurately over each pole, start at the low end of the pole moving up the poles to the higher end to increase hock flexion. Ohhhh, so many games to play both ridden and on long lines.

03/06/2026

Happy boys 💙

03/06/2026

A great article and research. Thanks to Cheryl Johns and Tamzin for handling a diffuser subject so well.

Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds – and more support is needed. Read more below

02/06/2026

A big pre-wedding hot wash for Lando. He will smell divine on his mum and dad's wedding day ❤️

29/05/2026

Happy Friday 🥰

27/05/2026

25/05/2026

Glorious night checks after a scorching day!

24/05/2026

Glorious hack this morning, enjoying the sun before the flies arrive....

16/05/2026

Lots of Swarthdale snoozing...