Markfield Equestrian Centre

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we just wanted to say that it has been an absolute joy this summer to see so many of our ex-schoolies having the time of their lives ! We’re still in touch with most people and really cherish the updates 🙏

From lead rein ponies to happy hackers, beach rides, to pony club camps and dressage competitions to trailblazers, they seem to be doing it all ❤️
If any current owners wouldn’t mind sharing a couple of snaps of their 🐴 for ex clients to see, I’m sure it would be well received 🥰 **

Wishing you all the best with your riding journeys, MEC 👋

** despite being set to public posting, fb doesn’t seem to want photos on this post 🙄 please pm them to this page and we’ll post them in the comments on your behalf until it’s sorted x

We’re so very sad to have heard the news of the unexpected passing of our friend, Mark Thompson.
Mark was a regular competitor and friendly face at M.E.C., from when we started holding shows over 40 years ago. Mrs Duffield and her family would like to send their sincere condolences and thoughts to Mark’s family and close friends at this time. A talented horseman who will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace Mark 🐎 🌈

Did you feel that?
That ray of sunshine between the clouds... ☀️
It can only mean 1 thing...

Spring - soon to be SUMMER 🫶

Over the next few months we are likely to see an increase in walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Please continue to share the road safely.

Pass wide and slow. Particularly for horses and their riders. Driving within close proximity can mean that you are not only committing an offence, but could also be putting loved ones lives at risk.

Lets work together to keep everybody safe.

NN43 Valley Beat

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Interesting article with useful lunging information. Thank you Your Horse Magazine x

Nine horse lunging exercises to help your horse work correctly Horse lunging exercises will use and develop the right muscles, which will make a difference to the horse's way of going when you ride them

Please note 📝 The field to the left of MEC entrance, closest to the flying horse roundabout, is no longer rented by MEC and hasn’t been for several months. We’ve had several enquiries about the horses here and they are not ours. Many thanks 🙏

Nominations are now open for the Equestrian business awards 🙌
There are so many fantastic instructors, farriers, tack shops, riding schools and venues etc in our area who work tirelessly to help us all enjoy our horses and hobby.
Drop a meaningful nomination for FREE to one of your favourites and make their day 🐴 👏 🥂

https://www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk/nominate?fbclid=IwAR364vNt6Bf0Jsuq3ZZbu25qJfednApBXt0ZCHyqSBo_VJdhfY3-XAVlEjw_aem_AW6vd5nd4bmcov4E0T-_OB1W5vPbNSly-d_bJDQJGDBmGXD0K4ZK0jrsXiH4DFdawjU

NOMINATE | The Equestrian Business Awards Nominate your chosen equestrian professional, business or charity who has gone above and beyond. Self-nominations are also accepted.

Lovely, sunny Saturday morning at MEC ☀️
Schoolies out ✅
Liveries out ✅
Yard finished & swept 🧹 ✅
Thanks Claire Littler for doing such a fab job with our retired crew 🐴

Our beautiful Ronnie, enjoying his retirement 🐴

Thinking of our schoolies past and present 💚 🐴 💚
Any updates on how they’re getting on in their new homes would be much appreciated x

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES:

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you fumbled with the bridle and figured out how to pop that bit in her mouth.

The sweet gelding that picked up the correct canter lead even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

SOLD

MIELE PROFESSIONAL tumble dryer for sale

Collection only from MEC.
📞 Please call 07977 587632 for more info. 📞
Do NOT ring MEC or Mrs Duffield 🙏

Dimensions: 56(h) x 36 (w) x 37 (d)
3 phase electric with external air intake.
Several settings, heat controls, timer etc.
In good working order.
Fits several rugs at once. Multiple numnahs, boots, dog beds etc
£4 🥕 🥕

We’ve nearly made it! 🥂

Congratulations to all the horse owners out there who have been slogging their way through the cold, wet and dark to care for their horses – you've made it through to the shortest day! 🎉🎉🎉