Leah Crook Equestrian

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

I have something exciting to share!

Welcome to my new registration and booking platform!💙

Moving forward I will be using EC Pro for all horse and rider registrations and record keeping.

Please can I ask all current and new clients to follow the link below and “create an account.” You can follow the easy how to guide which should make it super simple!
Make sure to register yourself as a rider and your horse⬇️
https://leah-crook-equestrian.ecpro.co.uk

You can still message me directly to book your lessons and your horse’s schooling. I will begin to take bookings for any clinics via EC Pro.

Any questions just let me know!
Thanks, Leah🩷

11/09/2026

Not everyday you meet royalty!👑

On Tuesday I attended a royal visit from HRH Princess Anne at Margaret Haes Riding Centre. After completing the BHS Coaching 4 All qualification during the summer, I was presented my award by Princess Anne, who is the Vice Patron of the BHS and an Olympic Event rider!

Such an honour!❤️

28/08/2026

Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre have made it to the final of the BHS Moments that Matter campaign!🌟 This centre means a great deal to me as it is where I connected with horses, learnt to ride, and grew up. Please comment “Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre” on the reel to vote!🦄 Thank you!
Visit Ryders Farm’s page to see their original reel and its important message💖

21/08/2026

MAKING STRIDES CAMP 2026 RAFFLE

This year we will be holding a raffle in aid of Breast Cancer UK

Tickets are £1 each, can be purchased online, from Sweeney Equestrian Performance Coaching or Leah Crook Equestrian over this weekend or at Camp. Open to All!

We have some fab prizes including -

🐴 HOYS Tickets
🐴 1 Days Hire of Hewson Horsebox Hire 3.5t
🐴Tommy Hilfiger Equestrian Hat
🐴 Bag of EquiNutritive Balancer
🐴 Equine QR Tag
🐴 Hope Valley Voucher
🐴 Naylors Voucher
🐴 Chelford Farm Supplies Voucher
🐴 Lesson with Leah Crook Equestrian
🐴 Lesson with Sweeney Equestrian Performance Coaching
🐴 Two Birds Gin Bottle
🐴 Henry James Tack Cleaning Bundle
🐴 Treatment with Pulse Massage Services

Please message us if you would like to get involved or purchase tickets

30/07/2026

Miss Eve’s dressage debut🎀

For background, I bought Eve last year when Jimmy needed to do a bit less. I already knew her and had been riding her when the opportunity to buy her came up. I didn’t really have any plans or expectations for her, other than to continue her schooling and see what happens.

Wednesday evening we headed to a local venue for Eve’s first dressage competition. I wanted to make sure we had enough tools in our kit before doing a test, and she’s been going so well at home so I thought now is the time!

She behaved impeccably and tried her absolute best for 63.8%🤍

Eve produced some really nice work in the walk and trot, and some good moments in the canter. When you’re a big girl cantering in a big open field is obviously so much easier than a 20x40m arena! So more work to balance the canter is in our next steps. Think we might try a long arena test in the future, as the hardest part was keeping her inside the white boards (which we did manage to do)🤣

Overall I’m so pleased with Eve and already looking for our next pony party!🩷🎀

13/07/2026

On the 13th July 2016, a 7-year-old green, nervous, and slightly skinny coloured horse arrived in my stable.
Over the last 10 years, Jimmy has made all my dreams come true. He truly is my horse of a lifetime and I’m so grateful to him for everything he has given to me and shaped me into who I am today.
Now he is 17 and not as young as he used to be, but owes me nothing.
Thank you Jim, here’s to many more years together❤️

26/06/2026

!!REMINDER!!

🌡️ HOT WEATHER & HORSE WELFARE 🌡️
As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand how heat affects horses and what riders can do to reduce the risk of Exertional Heat Illness (EHI).

Research shows horses perform best in temperatures between 5–25°C — and even acclimatised horses cannot perform as well in hot weather as they can in cooler conditions.

In the heat, horses:
• Tire more quickly
• Recover more slowly
• Are more likely to make mistakes
• Become hotter during exercise
• Face increased risk of heat illness, colic and laminitis

⏱️ Horses need time to acclimatise
Most horses need around 10–14 days of exercising in hot conditions to acclimatise effectively.
If the weather suddenly becomes hot, horses will NOT be acclimatised — and a few days of riding in the hottest part of the day can actually make things worse.

If you don’t have time to acclimatise your horse:
• Reduce workload and intensity
• Shorten warm ups
• Train during cooler parts of the day
• Allow longer recovery periods
• Prioritise cooling before and after exercise
• Consider dropping down a class if needed

🐴 Horses at greater risk of overheating include:
• Unfit or overweight horses
• Large or heavy breeds
• Very young or older horses
• Horses with dark/heavy coats
• Horses with health conditions such as asthma or PPID
• Horses carrying heavier rider/tack combinations

🚿 The BEST way to cool a hot horse?

Research strongly supports:
✅ Continuous cold water application
✅ Cooling the entire body
✅ Using fans and airflow
❌ NOT scraping water off

A wet horse cools faster than a dry horse — and scraping slows the cooling process.

💧 Top cooling tips:
• Apply plenty of cold water all over the horse
• Keep water flowing continuously
• Use shade and airflow where possible
• Offer free access to water before, during and after exercise

🚨 Signs a horse may be dangerously hot:
• Heavy or rapid breathing
• Excessive sweating
• Flared nostrils
• Muscle spasms
• Lethargy or distress
• Unsteadiness

If concerned, start cooling IMMEDIATELY and seek veterinary advice if the horse is not improving quickly.

Check out more cooling advice on our BE Prepared website https://beprepared.britisheventing.com

Image courtesy of Hannah Cole Photography

11/05/2026

A couple of spaces left on this clinic with myself and Sweeney Equestrian Performance Coaching ! 🐴
This Sunday 17th May at Byley Equestrian (Cheshire)
Availability for flatwork, polework or showjumping🏇🏻
Message for more info 💌

Clinic at Byley International - Sunday 17th May 2026

We still have some space left on our Day Clinic

12pm - 1 x 80cm space
1pm - 2 x 70cm spaces

11am - pairs EQ Bands Session
11am - SJ session

Please message us for more information or to book 🙌🏼