Equine Day-to-day
Prioritising respiratory health, strict routines, and physical sanctuary.
Bridle&Bark Equine Support
A horse’s health and happiness are built from the ground up, starting with the quiet, foundational moments of their daily stable and pasture routine. True equine husbandry is about far more than just cleaning a stall or turning a horse out into a field; it is a vital form of preventative healthcare that directly impacts their respiratory system, hoof integrity, and metabolic well-being.
Horses are highly sensitive creatures of habit that rely on consistency to keep their stress levels low and their digestive systems functioning optimally. By managing your horse's daily routine with absolute precision, I ensure that every transition, from the stable to the field is handled with quiet authority and impeccable ground manners.
From analysing forage portions to maintaining a pristine, hygienic bedding environment, my day-to-day care is designed to create a peaceful sanctuary for your horse. When their daily habits are managed to the highest professional standards, your horse is given the ultimate foundation to rest, recover, and truly thrive.
Turn in and out care
£15 per visit
How it helps your horse: Horses are animals of routine who depend on consistent schedules for their digestive health and mental well-being. Prompt weather and rug checks, protect them from the elements, reducing the risk of muscle tightness and colic.
Why it’s a positive step forward for you: It completely eliminates the stress of early morning yard rushes, dark winter commutes, and clock-watching at work. You no longer have to worry about sudden weather shifts while you are away from the yard or rely on favors from busy liveries. You gain total peace of mind knowing your horse is fed, correctly rugged, and safely moved exactly on schedule, leaving you free to simply enjoy your horse when you arrive.
What’s Included:
Structured Handling: Safe leading using clear boundaries to build respectful stall and gate manners.
Tailored Rugging: Adjustments made based on weather forecasts, your horse’s condition, and clip type.
Nutritional: Feeds, haylage/hay, and veterinary supplements mixed and administered with precision.
Daily Wellness Checks: A full body scan checking for heat, swelling, lost shoes, or field injuries.
Leg & Hoof Care: Thorough picking of hooves and washing or brushing of muddy legs upon bringing in.
Stable Management & Mucking Out
£20 per horse
How it helps your horse: A horse’s respiratory system and hooves are highly sensitive to their stabling environment. Regular maintenance prevents the build-up of ammonia fumes and moisture that cause thrush, skin issues, and respiratory irritation. A clean, properly leveled bed encourages your horse to lie down comfortably, which is essential for deep REM sleep and full muscle recovery.
Why it’s a positive step forward for you: It eliminates the physical burnout, heavy lifting, and time pressures of daily stable chores. You can arrive simply to enjoy your horse, knowing their living environment is maintained to the highest standards of wellness.
What’s Included:
Bespoke Bedding Care: Full mucking out, skip-outs, or structural upkeep of deep-litter systems.
Dietary Prep: Forage prepared exactly to your instructions, including weighed, dry, or soaked haynets.
Water Management: Buckets thoroughly scrubbed, cleared of debris, and refilled with fresh water daily.
Feeder Sanitation: Regular cleaning of feed bowls to prevent mould build-up from leftover chaff or supplements.
Holiday & Full Yard Cover
£75 (up to 3 hours of work)
How it helps your horse: Horses thrive on strict, unwavering schedules. Sudden changes in handling, feeding times, or turnout patterns can trigger stress, ulcers, or colic. This service ensures your horse’s exact daily routine remains completely unbroken.
Why it’s a positive step forward for you: It allows you to take a holiday, travel for work, or take a break without a single moment of anxiety. You no longer have to rely on well-meaning but unqualified yard acquaintances. Your horse and property are managed by Bridle&Bark, ensuring professional care and the technical knowledge to handle emergencies instantly.
What’s Included:
Complete Routine Care: Total takeover of your horse’s schedule, including mucking, turnout, feeding, and grooming.
Daily Digital Updates: Regular text, photo, or video updates so you can check in on your horse's happiness.
Full Yard Management: Keeping feed rooms, tack storage, and muck heaps maintained to standards.
Emergency Liaison: Immediate, direct coordination with your designated veterinarian, farrier, or physio if an issue arises.
Bespoke Handover: A pre-departure consultation to thoroughly walk through your horse’s specific nuances and personality quirks.
PLEASE NOTE
Drop off and Pick up may be not included in this price, please contact for a quote.
*Prices include travel within 5 miles of Cattistock. £1 per mile if beyond 5 mile radius of Cattistock, eg: £10 total extra if 10 miles away.