Front Runner Sports Therapist

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**LET THEM CARRY THE SADDLE 🐴**

It can be tempting to make things easier for young riders.

Carry the saddle for them. Catch the pony while they wait. Do the grooming because you're running late. Tack up so they can spend more of their lesson actually riding.

But here's the thing: **some of the most valuable lessons horses teach children happen before they ever put a foot in the stirrup.**

Walking across a muddy field to catch a pony teaches them that riding begins with responsibility.

Grooming teaches patience. They learn to slow down, notice the smallest changes in their horse and understand that caring for an animal comes before enjoying it.

Mucking out teaches them that worthwhile things aren't always glamorous.

And carrying that heavy saddle?

Let them struggle with it a little.

Let them figure out how to balance it in their arms. Let them become strong enough that something which once felt impossibly heavy eventually doesn't.

Because they're carrying more than a saddle.

They're building strength, independence and confidence.

Horses have an incredible way of teaching children that effort comes before reward. You don't simply arrive, climb aboard and have fun. There's an animal depending on you first.

Feed them. Groom them. Clean their stable. Check their feet. Carry the tack. Put everything away when you're finished.

Then ride.

Of course, children sometimes genuinely need a helping hand, and keeping them safe always comes first. But there's a difference between **helping a child do something and routinely doing it for them.**

The child who learns to care for a pony properly isn't just becoming a better rider.

They're learning that responsibility can be tiring. That confidence is earned through repetition. That animals aren't sporting equipment to be handed over when it's time for fun and handed back when the work begins.

One day they'll pick up that saddle they once struggled to carry and barely notice its weight.

And perhaps that's one of the quietest gifts horses give children:

**While they're learning how to carry the saddle, they're also learning how to carry themselves. ❤️**

The next 6 week block of equestrian fitness is now fully booked .
Its great to be back 💪 seeing the progress from people and having the craic along the way 😄
Thanks to all supporting the classes .
Hopefully the sunshine lasts - so might get some taster sessions outdoors in the coming weeks

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New block starting in 2 weeks
Equestrian fitness classes
Small group classes
Working on bettering yourself for your horse and have the craic with it 🐴💪
Get in touch to book , few spaces available 🤗

Sunshine and bright evenings 😊🌞💪
What a fab way to end the day ,been a long winter for theses ladies working hard in the shed,so the sunshine was welcomed 💛
Here's to a summer of fun in the newly named of dread 🤣🤣

Always great fun 😁

Be better for your horses 🐎

And we're off 🐴🙌🐴🤣

The response has been amazing, delighted so many people want to sign up again and lots of new interest 🙌

New block of equestrian fitness is starting on April 22nd in fermoy 💪

Starting with 2 classes 6pm or 7pm
And more will be added if needed

Small group sessions , focusing on exercises to help improve your effectiveness in the saddle, working on asymmetries and Plenty more and sure abit of craic along the way 🤣

Message if you would like to book a slot 💪 booking up fast

Looking forward to seeing ye all soon

So wait is hopefully over 🤗
Putting the feelers out for the return of the equestrian fitness classes .
Same location - gym under new ownership
💪💪 fermoy.
Small group classes , exercises targeted to help equestrian, challenge yourself to better for your horse 🐴and Plenty fun along the way 😀
Drop a message if interested or just want to know more

And just like the most amazing experience is over and im back to work 🥰
Just a wee note to say while I was away I unfortunately lost all messages due to switching phones, lack of service (being in the middle of nowhere 🤗) so please if you are waiting for a reply , feel free to pop me another message .
Pictured are the 2 fine steads that helped make the experience even more special, after a long break from being on horseback it was like being a kid again 🥰
Thanks to for the trip of a life time and the amazing group of gals that made the craic mighty
Until next time lad 🐎🐎😅😅😅😅

And so another year ends , and what a year it was 🤗
As always it would never be possible without all my loyal clients /friends 🤩
Can't thank ye enough for the continued support 🙌
I'm off on a wee 'break' to prep for hopefully another successful year, with plenty more random ideas- business add ons to launched 👩‍🎓
Wishing ye all a happy new year and looking forward to 2026 🎉🎉🥂

When you are determined, anything is possible 😊 🙌
Well done to all this evening , keeping the equestrian fitness going.
Great to see all enjoying it and seeing and feeling the improvements 💪
From arenas to sheds it possible anywhere.
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