Equine Holiday Cover: Trusted Care While You’re Away

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Whether you're going on holiday, attending to work commitments, or simply need time away, equine holiday cover ensures your horse receives attentive, reliable care in your absence. From daily checks in the field to full stable management, this service offers peace of mind for every horse owner.

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What is Equine Holiday Cover?

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Equine holiday cover involves arranging short-term, professional care for your horse when you can’t be there. Depending on your setup and your horse’s routine, care is provided at your own yard by a dedicated horse sitter visiting your property.

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Services Typically Include:

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• Feeding & Watering
  Maintaining your horse’s feeding schedule and ensuring constant access to fresh water.

• Mucking Out & Bedding Management
  Cleaning stables, refreshing bedding, and ensuring a comfortable living space.

• Turnout & Bring-In
  Turning horses out to pasture and bringing them in according to the established routine.

• Poo Picking & Field Checks
  Keeping turnout areas clean and safe while regularly checking on field-kept horses.

• Grooming & General Care
  Daily grooming, fly spray application, hoof picking, and other routine care.

• Exercise & Hacking (**additional charges apply**) if requested.
  We offer basic exercise, schooling, or hacking.

• Medication & Special Needs
  Administering basic medications or monitoring horses with special requirements.

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Types of Equine Holiday Cover

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👩‍🌾 Horse Sitters
Trusted individuals who visit your property daily (or stay over) to care for your horse in their familiar environment. Ideal for horses who thrive in routine and don’t cope well with changes in surroundings.

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🌳 Field Checks
For horses that live out, daily visits to check wellbeing, top up water, and manage turnout areas. This is often the simplest and most cost-effective option for hardy, field-kept horses.

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Why Use Holiday Cover?

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• Peace of Mind: Know your horse is being looked after by experienced professionals.

• Routine Maintenance: Keeps your horse’s routine consistent to reduce stress.

• Flexible Options: From full stable care to basic turnout checks, choose the level of care that suits your horse’s lifestyle.

• Professional Standards: Our horse sitter is fully insured and experienced in equine care.

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Ideal For:

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• Horse owners going on holiday or work trips

• Owners with unpredictable schedules

• Horses on medication or special care routines

• Field-kept horses needing daily welfare checks

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By keeping your horse comfortable at home, you can ensure your horse is happy and healthy while you're away.