Livery, REHABILITATION, COMPETITIONS
5-star facilities managed with passion
SO Livery, REHABILITATION, COMPETITIONS
YARD PHILOSOPHY
We take time to understand each horse, ensuring they are in a routine that is right for them so that they feel safe and happy in their environment.
We endeavour to provide daily turnout throughout the year and offer a variety of exercise disciplines to keep every horse posturally balanced, supple and athletic. We observe each horse carefully, not rushing but rather enabling them time to work things out and to find thier own improved balance and co-ordination. We look into their eyes as they are the window to their soul.
Every horse has a bespoke diet to cater for their individual needs and we are happy to offer assistance with with any horses’s work routine. The support from the whole team at Sparrow Oast is second to none. We are caring and considerate, we help and show kindness to each other and are respectful, we work as a team and we encourage the same team spirit amongst our clients. We are passionate about welfare and safety, we enjoy humour and happiness and we are strong in the face of adversity.
Rehab Conditioning livery
Sparrow Oast has been successfully rehabilitating many horses over the years, including those with chronic conditions such as kissing spine and osteoarthritis, or recovering from injury and needing post operative care.
Our knowledge and expertise with our groundwork will enhance your horse’s recovery and return to work. A tailored, specific and structured rehabilitation plan will enable your horse to restore function and strengthen and condition, allowing your horse to work biomechanically without tension or restriction.
RE-TRAINING
We have also been involved with re-training more advanced horses that have not presented with any injuries but that despite doing the more advanced work are not in true self carriage. Many of these horses have not had the topline that we would support the more advanced movements which makes the risk of injury far greater.
We have over a period of months worked on the alignment, core stability and flexibility of these horses which has resulted in them being able to do the more advanced work with far greater ease, lightness and harmony.
HORSE FACILITIES
- Indoor 20x40m arena with 20m of mirrors, lighting and gallery
- Outdoor 60x20m arena with 20m mirrors and lighting
- Hot horse shower and solarium
- Haygain hay steamers
- Cyclo-ssage Pro-Equine Therapy System
- Individual post and stud rail paddocks
- Grass canter track
- Stables with rubber matting and shavings beds
- Feed menu to cater for individual horse requirements
CLIENT FACILITIES
- Club Room where clients can enjoy a drink and catch up with friends
- Bathroom/shower facilities
- Hoggy – Dressage simulator
- Cyclo-ssage Therapy Table (Massage Bed)
- Alarmed tack rooms and CCTV owners / staff on site
- 3.5-tonne lorry available for liveries to hire!
PRICES
Individual packages can also be tailor-made to suit your own requirements.
Individual lessons can be arranged alongside the livery services
We are happy to take your horse for treadmill sessions or similar
My riding has improved immensely under the expert tutelage of Nicola and aboard the perfectly behaved Hoggy. My position, symmetry and body awareness has changed so much for the better and it’s been a great way to address aspects which I was struggling with on a real horse (half halts, clear leg aids, flying changes, I can go on…). Nicola’s knowledge, attention to detail and dedication to helping me improve has meant it’s been a real journey of discovery for me and Hoggy is so patient whilst insisting I get it right. I’ve been impressed too with how I’ve been able to translate these learned skills and corrected misdemeanours to riding my real life horse. He’s very grateful so thank you Nicola and Hoggy!
Suellen White
Hoggy gave me the opportunity for me to work on myself, increase my body awareness and play with alterations within my seat position, all without effecting my horse. As a Dressage rider it is important to have to space to solely focus on myself. We owe it to our horses to be the best version of ourselves.
Clare Gallimore
Hoggy – and Nicola – are amazing and have helped me enormously. A real eye-opener when I first went, but they have helped me soften my lower back and straighten out my twists. Nicola has such a great eye and perceptiveness of what will help. My horse says thank you and congratulations Hoggy!
Sue Russell
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