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Jo Carroll Equine Services Freelance qualified and insured instructor, bitting and bridle fitter.
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13/10/2026

❗️4 spaces left❗️
For Sunday 25th

🍰 CAKE CLUB 🍰
For Horse Owners

📅 October Dates
🐴 Friday 16th at 11am
Perry Woods ME13 9RP
FULLY BOOKED
🐴 Sunday 25th at 2pm Knightsplace ME2 3UB
2 spaces left

Take some time out for yourself and join us for Cake Club! Enjoy a relaxed one-hour hack, heading straight from the car park into beautiful woodland trails, before returning for tea, coffee, and of course... cake! ☕

The aim of Cake Club is simple:
✨ Escape the stresses of everyday life
✨ Spend quality time with your horse
✨ Build confidence in a supportive environment
✨ Meet like-minded horse owners
✨ Enjoy plenty of cake!

Got a friend who's currently horseless but would love to join you? No problem! A licensed riding school horse can be hired for the hack for an additional £20.

⚠️ Horse hire is available at the Knightsplace venue only.
💷 Prices
• Knightsplace: £25 per rider
• Perry Woods: £15 per rider
🚨 Limited spaces available

Please note: These are relaxed, social hacks conducted entirely at walk, making them ideal for confidence-building and enjoying the company of your horse. They are not suitable for riders looking for a faster-paced ride.

📩 To book your place, message Jo on 07887 245717.

✨ Handsome Dempsey ✨Dempsey is currently undergoing rehabilitation and learning a more comfortable, correct way of movin...
12/10/2026

✨ Handsome Dempsey ✨

Dempsey is currently undergoing rehabilitation and learning a more comfortable, correct way of moving.

His owner, Claire, asked me to assess him for a Quantum Bridle fitting and help find a more suitable bit as part of his overall rehabilitation programme. Just like regular saddle checks, ensuring the correct bit and bridle fit is an essential part of your horse's comfort and performance.

Before his fitting, Dempsey would often retreat to the back of his stable whenever Claire came in with his bridle, and once it was on, he would continue standing at the back.
During the Quantum fitting, something really interesting happened. While I was explaining the benefits of the bridle, Dempsey wandered off and happily stood munching his hay instead of moving away to the back of his stable. Even more telling was what happened when the bridle came off. With his previous bridle, he would frantically rub his face on Claire's shoulder, but with the Quantum, there was no rubbing at all.

Could there be a reason for this?
Quantum’s unique headpiece is the key to clearing the major ligaments and facial nerves. Unlike other designs it is curved away from the TMJ, raised over the Nuchal ligament and clinically removes pressure to the areas of the main nerve clusters on the side of the face, this eliminates pressure to these areas.

For Dempsey, this was another positive step in his rehabilitation journey, and it was wonderful to see such an immediate change in his behaviour.

📩 If you'd like to find out how a Quantum Bridle fitting could benefit your horse, drop me a DM to book your appointment.

11/10/2026

🐴✨🍰 Cake Club Woodland Wanderings 🍰✨🐴

What a lovely afternoon spent exploring the beautiful woodlands from Knightsplace EC yesterday! 🌳🍂

We had a fantastic mix of familiar faces and newcomers, along with supportive friends on foot ready with plenty of encouragement for any little wobbles along the way ❤️👏

Cake Club is so much more than just a leisurely stroll. It's a relaxed, friendly space where riders can build confidence, tackle hacking nerves, and enjoy the company of like-minded horse lovers without any pressure 🐎💕

It's also the perfect introduction for our young horses, helping them learn about the world around them, travelling, socialising, and taking everything in their stride while being led in hand 🌟🐴

Add in beautiful scenery, great company, confidence-building adventures, and of course, CAKE... what's not to love? 🧁😋

✨ No pressure. ✨ No judgement. ✨
Just horses, friends, fresh air, and cake.
A little safe haven for equestrians of all ages and stages. ❤️

08/10/2026

Today's lesson:

Balloons are far less predictable than horses! 🎈🐴😆

I'm helping out at my friend's balloon and party supplies shop while they're away celebrating a family wedding.

Safe to say I'm more comfortable inflating riders' confidence than inflating balloons! 😬

If you're looking for balloons, decorations, and all things party-related, check out their page 🎉
Balloonatic

FULLY BOOKED ❗️ ONLY 3 SPACES LEFT❗️🐴 Confidence Building Poles to Jumping a Course Clinic 🐴📅 Saturday 17th October | Mo...
05/10/2026

FULLY BOOKED

❗️ ONLY 3 SPACES LEFT❗️

🐴 Confidence Building Poles to Jumping a Course Clinic 🐴

📅 Saturday 17th October | Morning Clinic

Join us for a fun and supportive clinic designed to help horse and rider build confidence, improve technique, and progress from pole work to confidently jumping a full course.

✅ 1-hour group sessions
💷 £25 per rider
📍 Willow Farm, Faversham, ME13 0RS

Whether you're looking to gain confidence over fences or just want to try something new, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn in a friendly environment.

🌟 Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Secure your place today by following the booking link below. 🔗🐎

https://www.jocarrollequine.co.uk/webinar-registration

03/10/2026

🍰 CAKE CLUB 🍰
For Horse Owners

📅 October Dates
🐴 Saturday 10th at 2.30pm Knightsplace ME2 3UB
1 space left
🐴 Friday 16th at 11am
Perry Woods ME13 9RP
3 spaces left
🐴 Sunday 25th at 2pm Knightsplace ME2 3UB
2 spaces left

Take some time out for yourself and join us for Cake Club! Enjoy a relaxed one-hour hack, heading straight from the car park into beautiful woodland trails, before returning for tea, coffee, and of course... cake! ☕

The aim of Cake Club is simple:
✨ Escape the stresses of everyday life
✨ Spend quality time with your horse
✨ Build confidence in a supportive environment
✨ Meet like-minded horse owners
✨ Enjoy plenty of cake!

Got a friend who's currently horseless but would love to join you? No problem! A licensed riding school horse can be hired for the hack for an additional £20.

⚠️ Horse hire is available at the Knightsplace venue only.
💷 Prices
• Knightsplace: £25 per rider
• Perry Woods: £15 per rider
🚨 Limited spaces available

Please note: These are relaxed, social hacks conducted entirely at walk, making them ideal for confidence-building and enjoying the company of your horse. They are not suitable for riders looking for a faster-paced ride.

📩 To book your place, message Jo on 07887 245717.

❗️ Space filled ❗️⚡️Sunday Cancellation Slot Available ⚡A last-minute cancellation means I now have an appointment avail...
02/10/2026

❗️ Space filled ❗️
⚡️Sunday Cancellation Slot Available ⚡

A last-minute cancellation means I now have an appointment available this Sunday 4th between 10:30am and 12:30pm.

Whether you're looking for a Bitting Consultation, a Quantum Bridle Fitting, or would like to combine both, I can cover:
📍 Maidstone
📍 Medway
📍 Dartford
📍 Wrotham

Perfect if your horse could benefit from a comfort check or you're looking to optimise communication and performance.

This slot is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you've been meaning to book in, now's your chance!
📩 Drop me a message to reserve the appointment. ✨

🐴 Confidence Building Poles to Jumping a Course Clinic 🐴📅 Saturday 17th October | Morning ClinicJoin us for a fun and su...
02/10/2026

🐴 Confidence Building Poles to Jumping a Course Clinic 🐴

📅 Saturday 17th October | Morning Clinic

Join us for a fun and supportive clinic designed to help horse and rider build confidence, improve technique, and progress from pole work to confidently jumping a full course.

✅ 1-hour group sessions
💷 £25 per rider
📍 Willow Farm, Faversham, ME13 0RS

Whether you're looking to gain confidence over fences or just want to try something new, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn in a friendly environment.

🌟 Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Secure your place today by following the booking link below. 🔗🐎

https://www.jocarrollequine.co.uk/webinar-registration

30/09/2026

Rain doesn't stop play when it comes to rehabilitation walking.

Thirty minutes in-hand, twice a day, can feel like a long haul, but it's also one of the best ways to truly connect with your horse.

With plenty of opportunities for grazing, foraging, and stopping to investigate what the other horses have been up to, these walks become so much more than part of a rehab programme. They offer valuable insight into your horse's personality and behaviour.

And honestly? It's also 30 minutes where the phone stays away, the to-do list can wait, and it's just me and my horse. Sometimes that's exactly what both of us need. ❤️🐴

What's something you've learnt about your horse during those quiet moments together? Share in the comments below. 👇

I've been thinking a lot about Saturday's visit to Team Tutsham Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone for such a warm we...
29/09/2026

I've been thinking a lot about Saturday's visit to Team Tutsham

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome. The ladies from my group Making Strides came away inspired, challenged, and full of conversation, which for me is exactly what good education should do.

I've followed Team Tutsham, ABRS+ and the Future Schools Project for quite a while now, so being able to see first-hand what they are doing felt really special. The Future Schools Project, led by equitation science expert Lisa Ashton, is asking some important questions about how we teach, learn and care for our horses, and I truly believe those conversations matter.

The older I get, the more I realise that loving horses isn't just about holding on to tradition. It's about being open-minded enough to learn, adapt and do better when we know better.
Through my coaching, clinics and bit fitting, I spend a lot of time on different yards with different horses and riders. I've been fortunate to meet some incredible people, but I've also seen things that have reinforced my belief that our industry cannot afford to stand still. If we don't continue to evolve, improve welfare standards and embrace evidence-based learning, I genuinely worry that we could lose horse riding as we know it.

What I loved most about Saturday was the environment. There was no judgement, no criticism, no telling people they had been doing things wrong. Just honest conversations, curiosity, learning and a shared desire to give horses the best lives possible.
The ladies made me incredibly proud. Everyone arrived with their own experiences and opinions, but they were willing to listen, ask questions and reflect. That openness is where real change starts.

I came away buzzing with ideas, feeling hopeful and even more passionate about the direction our industry could take if we work together rather than against each other. Once we know better we can do better.

For me, this isn't about being right or wrong. It's about creating a future where horses are understood better, welfare is at the heart of what we do, and the next generation of riders has every opportunity to enjoy horses in a way that society can continue to support and celebrate.

Thank you Team Tutsham, Lisa Ashton, ABRS and everyone involved in the Future Schools Project for starting these conversations and having the courage to lead change.

The ripple effect is already happening, and I'm excited to be part of it. ❤️

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