Weeford Stables

REMEMBRANCE

Today is the 11th day of the 11th month, 105 years since the end of WWI and 78 years since the end of WWII. Whilst the last WWI veteran, Florence Green, died in 2012, there are many WWII veterans still surviving. Our acts of remembrance pay tribute to all those people who gave their service to their countries, and in many cases their lives, to defend the freedom of future generations.

As horse lovers we may flinch at the horror of war for a fight of flight animal amongst the thunderous sounds and flashes of the guns. In WWI in particular, large numbers of horses were requisitioned by the army. It was not uncommon for owners to spare their horses by shooting them before the army arrived to take them. It has been estimated that 8 million horses, donkeys and mules died in WWI. Around three-quarters of them are believed to have died from exhaustion and disease, with only a quarter being shot or gassed. It has been said that Britain alone lost almost ½ million horses, one for every two men killed. In WWII considerably fewer horses were used by the British as mechanisation in the forms of trucks, tanks, etc took over although the Russians and the Germans continued to use significant numbers of horses.

One might contemplate that at least the men and women fighting in these wars could on some level understand what was happening. For the horses, mules and donkeys it was almost certainly a hell they could not comprehend. The bond between man and horse is special and today we should reflect on how lucky we are to have that relationship and remember all who gave their lives.

New girl Lily had a visit from Dean today.

🐴🐴🐴 HALF TERM PONY RIDES 🐴🐴🐴

Wednesday 31st May afternoon from 1pm.

£30 per child for 1 hour experience to include 40mins of riding.

Payment required to secure booking (non-refundable)

Please call 07977 576144 to book a place, with child’s height and weight.

Weeford Stables Weeford Stables is a small family run livery yard offering part and full livery, on the borders of L

RIP Your Majesty

Well that got me 🥲
HM The Late Queen’s fell pony named Emma out on parade to oversee her final return to Windsor Castle.

👑 Happy Jubilee Weekend! 👑

Congratulations to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee. A truly inspirational figure and a horse lover to the core, The Queen has been a constant in all our lives, leading this country with love, respect and dedication for 70 years.

We hope everyone enjoys the four-day weekend with their horses... and maybe a street party or two! 🐴🍰

*** PRICE INCREASE ***

From the 1st June riding lessons will be increasing by £5. Unfortunately we haven’t had one for many years, but it has now become necessary. Prices will be:

Lead Rein - £25
1 hour small group - £30

Also due to the amount of last minute cancellations, we will be enforcing our 48 hour cancellation policy. From the 1st June payment for lessons will need to be made at time of booking. If sufficient notice is given, lessons can be rearranged, however all bookings once made are non-refundable.

Many thanks

If you are looking for something to do with the family, Shenstone scouts have made a trail around Shenstone village to find letters that unravel a Christmas song. Come and get a map from our shop at the desk for a small donation into the Scout box. X

Today we take time to remember and pay tribute to all those, both people and animals, who have lost their lives through war. Feel free to share

CANCELLATIONS

A polite reminder that we operate a 48 hour cancellation policy!

We are a small business, and like to keep lesson numbers half of other establishments in order to provide a quality lesson. For this reason no shows or extremely late cancellations greatly affect us.

A little bit of rain, or your child has been naughty are not acceptable reasons to cancel an hour before a lesson time.

Anyone not showing up, or cancelling last minute will need to pay at time of booking if wishing to return. Places will not be held open, and offered to the waiting list.

Bookings are non-refundable, however can be rearranged if the adequate notice given.

The only exception for a late cancellation is for Covid symptoms, or testing positive!

Thank you for your continued support.

📸📸One of our liveries is running’s competition to win a photo shoot! 📸📸