Sparrow Oast
(opens in a new tab)Sparrow Oast Livery & Training offers 5 star livery with on site BD trainer. Also the home of "Hoggy" the Dressage Simulator.
Meet our newest recruit, Merlin—and please keep our Sparrow team member Tallulah in your thoughts, because she definitely has her work cut out for her with this one!
Don’t let the knee-high stature and absolute cuteness fool you. He arrived looking like a pocket-sized teddy bear in a lorry five times his size, but the second those tiny hooves hit the ground? Pure, unfiltered chaos at 100 mph. 💨
Tallulah thought she was training a pony, but she actually recruited a turbo-charged whirlwind who believes he's a champion racehorse and won’t let anyone say otherwise! Safe to say he’s already running rings around all of us (quite literally).
Small? Yes.
Mighty? Absolutely terrifying.
Do we love him with our whole hearts already? 1,000%. ❤️
Send Tallulah coffee, running shoes, and patience. Welcome to the madness, Merlin! ✨
#MondayMadness #SmallButMighty #LittleMerlin #SparrowStaff #PonyPower #MiniaturePony #PocketRocket #SendHelp
💙🐴 So proud of Olson Timber Buildings Piropo Pagan who was so relaxed today at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre.
Pablo has previously struggled with anxiety in the warm up when other horses get near him; but we were delighted with how relaxed he was today. 💪
Well done Pablo, and we hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!
#SparrowOast #EquestrianJourney #OlsonTimberBuildings #happyhorses #britishdressage
Nicola Bell and Hannah Biggs Dressage hannahbiggsdressage have been working hard together over the last couple of months. Despite being at either end of the South of England they have enjoyed working with each other's horses and bringing their individual skill sets to each animal.
Hannah worked with Nicola's lovely Lusitano, Moose for a couple of months to give him some extra competition exposure with her wealth of centres in the West Country prior to finding him the most amazing forever home.
Meanwhile Nicola was working with two of Hannah's beautiful young horses using her Groundwork/TRT skills to get them ready for Hannah to take back the reins under saddle and to give them some exposure to life away from their home in Dorset.
Hannah and Nicola's working relationship really does prove that two heads can be better than one and that it really helps to discuss each horse that they are working with and get a different perspective on each horse. It can feel quite lonely working on your own so the support and motivation they provide to one another really helps to keep them going on those difficult days.
Teamwork really does make the Dreamwork.
#SparrowOast #StableLife #EquestrianJourney #EquineLife #HappyHorses #HorseTraining #RidingCommunity #friendshipgoals #dressagelife #britishdressagerider #britishdressage #support #coaching #teamwork #dressagerider
Meet our newest recruit, Merlin—and please keep our Sparrow team member Tallulah in your thoughts, because she definitely has her work cut out for her with this one!
Don’t let the knee-high stature and absolute cuteness fool you. He arrived looking like a pocket-sized teddy bear in a lorry five times his size, but the second those tiny hooves hit the ground? Pure, unfiltered chaos at 100 mph. 💨
Tallulah thought she was training a pony, but she actually recruited a turbo-charged whirlwind who believes he`s a champion racehorse and won’t let anyone say otherwise! Safe to say he’s already running rings around all of us (quite literally).
Small? Yes.
Mighty? Absolutely terrifying.
Do we love him with our whole hearts already? 1,000%. ❤️
Send Tallulah coffee, running shoes, and patience. Welcome to the madness, Merlin! ✨
#MondayMadness #SmallButMighty #LittleMerlin #SparrowStaff #PonyPower #MiniaturePony #PocketRocket #SendHelp
💙🐴 So proud of @olsontimberbuildings Piropo Pagan who was so relaxed today at @saddlesdane_equestrian.
Pablo has previously struggled with anxiety in the warm up when other horses get near him; but we were delighted with how relaxed he was today. 💪
Well done Pablo, and we hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!
#SparrowOast #EquestrianJourney #OlsonTimberBuildings #HappyHorses #britishdressage
Nicola Bell and Hannah Biggs Dressage hannahbiggsdressage have been working hard together over the last couple of months. Despite being at either end of the South of England they have enjoyed working with each other`s horses and bringing their individual skill sets to each animal.
Hannah worked with Nicola`s lovely Lusitano, Moose for a couple of months to give him some extra competition exposure with her wealth of centres in the West Country prior to finding him the most amazing forever home.
Meanwhile Nicola was working with two of Hannah`s beautiful young horses using her Groundwork/TRT skills to get them ready for Hannah to take back the reins under saddle and to give them some exposure to life away from their home in Dorset.
Hannah and Nicola`s working relationship really does prove that two heads can be better than one and that it really helps to discuss each horse that they are working with and get a different perspective on each horse. It can feel quite lonely working on your own so the support and motivation they provide to one another really helps to keep them going on those difficult days.
Teamwork really does make the Dreamwork.
#SparrowOast #StableLife #EquestrianJourney #EquineLife #HappyHorses #HorseTraining #RidingCommunity #friendshipgoals #dressagelife #britishdressagerider #britishdressage #support #coaching #teamwork #dressagerider
💙🐴 ENTRIES ARE OPEN: SPARROW OAST & ASTER HORSES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW! 🏆 ✨
🗓 Mark your calendars for 26th September—the big day is almost here, and entries are officially OPEN for our Championship Show at Sparrow Oast! Whether you’ve been chasing points all season or are looking for a fun day out, we can`t wait to welcome you!
🌟 Qualified for a Championship Class?
If you and your horse have scored 3 scores above 63% at the same level as a combination, congratulations—you`ve qualified! ✅
Important Rules for Championship Classes:
🚫 No callers allowed in the arena.
🚫 No whips permitted for championship tests.
✨ Dress to impress: We would love to see all horses beautifully plaited and riders turned out in their finest show attire!
👶 Under 16s: Please double-check your class when entering, as we have dedicated Championship classes specifically for our U16 qualifiers!
🌟 Haven`t Qualified? First Time Visiting?
Don`t worry—there is something for EVERYONE!
We have a full range of Non-Championship classes running alongside the championship divisions. If you haven`t visited us before, or missed out on securing a championship spot this time around, come along, join the fun, and test out our fantastic arenas!
📲 How to Enter: Don`t wait until spots fill up! Secure your place today via: 👉 https://www.sparrowoast.co.uk/events/
Let`s make this Championship Show our best one yet! See you all on the 26th 💪
#SparrowAndAster #SaveTheDate #DressageLife #2026Championships #DressageSeries #AsterHorses #SparrowOast #UnaffiliatedDressage #2026Equestrian #DressageLife #KentEquestrian #EquestrianAthlete
💙🐴 Looking Ahead to September? Let’s Set Your Autumn Goals! 🍂
As the new month is about to begin; it’s the ideal time to focus on your progression, posture, and partnership.
Whether you want to refine your seat, overcome the next step to perfect your test, or build confidence, we have a full toolbox of coaching tips to support you:
✅ Rider Pilates: Target your core stability, symmetry, and mobility out of the saddle so your horse can move with greater freedom underneath you.
✅ Sessions on `Hoggy` the Simulator: Hone your position, aids, and biomechanics in a zero-pressure environment aboard our dressage simulator.
✅ In-Hand & Groundwork Lessons: Master communication, calm reactive behaviours, and develop your horse`s posture from the ground up.
✅ Flatwork Lessons: Focused coaching tailored to your individual goals, from building fundamental balance to advanced dressage movements.
✅ Polework Training: Gymnastic exercises designed to build your horse’s core strength, lift, and suppleness.
Planning your visit, have an enquiry, or want to check availability? We’d love to welcome you!
🌐 Website: www.sparrowoast.co.uk
✉️ Email: nicola@sparrowoast.co.uk | info@sparrowoast.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp / Mobile: 07803 255221
📍 Location: Headcorn, Kent
#SparrowOast #EquestrianLife #KentEquestrian #RiderBiomechanics #RiderPilates #DressageSimulator #HorseTraining #Polework #InHandWork #DressageRider
We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and soaking up some well-deserved quality time with their four-legged best friends!
Whether you’re in the saddle or spending quiet moments on the yard, bank holiday weekends are the perfect opportunity to mix things up and connect with your pony.
💡 Fun Ideas for You & Your Horse This Bank Holiday:
Try some mindful in-hand groundwork: Spend 15 minutes working on body awareness. It’s amazing how much ground communication translates into the saddle!
A relaxing hack: Ditch the pressure of a hard schooling session and enjoy a low-stress hack or in-hand graze to help you both unwind.
Set up a creative pole layout: Keep your pony supple, active, and engaged over a few trot or canter poles—great for rhythm and coordination.
A full spa & connection day: Give them a good groom, check over their posture and stretches, and simply enjoy being present together.
Have a wonderful, restful Bank Holiday! 🌾🤍
#SparrowOast #EquestrianLife #KentEquestrian #BankHolidayVibes #RiderBiomechanics #RiderPilates #DressageSimulator #HorseTraining #Polework #InHandWork #DressageRider
Nicola and Archie showing us how effortless connection looks when strength meets balance. But that harmony doesn`t just happen overnight—it starts from the inside out!
Want to feel stronger, more secure, and completely in sync in the saddle? Get ahead of your winter training goals now:
✅Equestrian Pilates & PT Expertise: As a qualified Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor, Nicola knows exactly how rider biomechanics, core stability, and symmetry transform your partnership.
✅ Simulator Precision: Pair off-horse strength work with targeted learning on Hoggy our Dressage Simulator to build muscle memory, correct subtle imbalances, and refine your seat—without fatigue or distraction.
Ready to unlock your best riding posture and performance? Drop us a DM or contact 📩nicola@sparrowoast.co.uk | 📱07803255221🐴💪
#EquestrianPilates #RiderBiomechanics #RiderFitness #DressageRider #EquestrianSimulator #PostureBalancePerformance
Behind every successful ride are early mornings, dirty stables, and a whole lot of sweeping! 🧹
But getting to hack out side-by-side on the horses we give our hearts to looking after? It makes all the effort worth it. 🏇☀️
Our team couldn’t be more grateful for being able to ride as well as care for the horses at Sparrow. We love watching our liveries and clients enjoy their horses, and also knowing our input has helped shaped their successful ride or winning test. 😍
Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend and ready for the new week 💪🏻💙
#EquestrianLife #YardLife #Grateful #HorseCare #LifeInTheSaddle #Teamwork #EquineLove #SimplePleasures
