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๐ Join Our Team at Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre! ๐
Are you passionate about horses and seeking part-time work in a warm, family-focused environment? We’re looking for dedicated and reliable individuals to join us at Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre in Sussex.
๐ด Here’s What We Offer:
• A welcoming, close-knit team that’s professionally run and truly values its staff
• A competitive wage and a positive working environment where your contributions make a difference
• Early morning and weekend shifts—ideal for early risers or anyone looking to balance work with other commitments
• A chance to work closely with horses in a beautiful and peaceful setting
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working with horses and have experience with stable duties. If you’re passionate about equine care and are looking for a role where your skills can shine, this could be the perfect fit for you.
๐ Interested? We'd love to hear from you!
Contact Mary directly on 07929 666408 for more details, or send an email to moorcroftracerhorse@gmail.com to apply or ask questions. We’re looking for someone to start soon, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
๐ Moorcroft is located on the A29, next to Slinfold Park Golf and Country Club. For Sat Nav users, our postcode is RH13 0RB.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team at a well-respected rehabilitation centre. We look forward to welcoming the right person into the Moorcroft family! ๐
Team MERC ๐
At Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, we are excited to embrace a new chapter under the new leadership of our passionate board of new Trustees. As a registered charity, our mission has always been to provide former racehorses with the opportunity for a fresh start—a second career full of potential and purpose. But our dedication doesn’t stop there. We now proudly offer short-term schooling and rehabilitation for all horses, regardless of breed or background, giving every horse the chance to live a more sound, pain-free, and thriving life.
Located in the heart of Slinfold, West Sussex, our centre is driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of both horse and rider. Our work is focused on building confidence, improving understanding, and restoring the trust between horse and handler—because when horses suffer or riders lose confidence, everyone is held back.
With decades of experience, particularly in rehabilitating ex-racehorses, our expert team is here to support you and your horse’s journey towards a brighter, healthier future. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply seeking guidance, we’re ready to help.
We invite you to support Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre and join us in giving these incredible animals a real chance at a new beginning. If you need help with your horse’s rehabilitation or want to know more about our work, please contact Mary on 07929 666408 to discuss your needs.
Together, we can transform the future of equine care—one horse at a time.
Come along and Learn to Massage Your Horse with Lily Royston BscVetPhysio on Saturday 19 October at 10am. A fun informative morning so that you'll be able to go away and practice on your own horse. The horses at Moorcroft will thank you for it too as they love participating! ๐ด
Book online with the following link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Come and see the horses at the Centre being ridden with respect & confidence and real progression. Join us on Saturday 28 September at 10:30am. £30 per person with all proceeds going to taking care of the horses at the Charity.Book online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
#equinecharity #equinelearning #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre
Thank you to everyone who supported us by buying raffle tickets recently as a fundraiser for our Charity. It was lovely to meet so many of you at Hickstead too. We've received this great photo of the winner's horse enjoying his first session with the @equilibriumprod Massage Pad which will be so beneficial for him ! Lucky boy! ๐๐ด
A fun dressage day on Saturday 10 August 2024, practice for the non-experienced competitor. Come and try your hand at a walk and trot test in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Helpful constructive judging and help. You may even win a rosette!
Tests will be conducted in the indoor school - a warm up outdoor school is available.
Book online and please apply online for the Class or Classes that you would like to enter and your specific times will be made available to you nearer the date.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Learn to Long-Rein with your own horse on Saturday 13 July 2024. One to one sessions in our indoor school focussed on your own specific problems with qualified and experienced staff at Moorcroft. Teach your horse to use their back better and develop muscle and strength. Starts 10am and sessions finish by approx 12:15pm.
Just £60 per person - book your place with this link:
https://buytickets.at/moorcroftracehorse/1082005
Thank you so much to @elizabethwhiterhealinganimals for a fun and very informative evening teaching us all about the benefits of the spring herbage for our horses (and donkeys!) Fascinating to hear the benefits of the different hedgerow plants and herbs to help the horses heal and self-medicate. The horses and donkeys loved choosing what they needed as you can see from the photos!
The next evening with Elizabeth will be in September where she will be talking about the Winter Herbage. Thank you to all who came to support this fundraising event for Moorcroft - we really appreciate it and hope you enjoyed your evening. ๐ฟ๐ด๐ซ
Elizabeth Whiter is raising money for our charity by holding a Spring Hedgerow Herb/Tree Equine Healing workshop on 18 June from 7-9pm. This is a fun packed hands on workshop to identify and observe the Moorcroft horses self-select hedgerow and local plant material and benefit from their natural goodness. Experience making simple topical remedies for your own horses, ponies and donkeys, identify local herbs and plants from Elizabeth’s equine herb apothecary and how culinary herbs can help your equine friends physically, emotionally and mentally.
Elizabeth will be sharing with you valuable tips on equine holistic healthcare for seniors, competition and retired equines:
โป How to identify pick and harvest herbs/plants this time of the year·
โป Drying and storing herbage for the winter months
โป Medicinal infused honeys you can make
โป How to make a topical fly spray
โป Identify which natural food compounds offer electrolytes and hydration
โป Identify which herbs you can use under FEI competition rules
This is always a fun and informative workshop and the horses love the free buffet! ๐
More details below - Just £20 - Book online with this link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Thank you to all who came to our Showcase Day today! We hope you found it useful and enjoyed seeing the horses in the various stages of their rehabilitation and hearing about treatments available to help including PRP.
We really appreciate your support for the charity and if there is anything we can do to help with your horse, then please don't hesitate to contact Mary to discuss.
Come and join us on Saturday 18 May 2024 at 10:30am to see many different horses worked - both long-reining and ridden with full explanations about treatments at the Centre and the success that has been achieved. Also includes a talk on PRP treatments from Advanced Biologics Research Ltd. Plenty for everyone and all very welcome! Just £25 per person.
Book your place online with this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Come and join us on Saturday 18 May 2024 at 10:30am to see many different horses worked - both long-reining and ridden with full explanations about treatments at the Centre and the success that has been achieved. Also includes a talk on PRP treatments from Advanced Biologics Research Ltd. Plenty for everyone and all very welcome! Just £25 per person.
Book your place online with this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
**Just 2 spaces left ** on the 5:30pm lesson in the indoor school with Mary Frances BHSII & BHS.SM. Fun small group (max 3) focusing on poles & how you can improve your horse's way of going. Just £38 per person. All very welcome!
Book you place with this link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
An ideal way to spend Good Friday! Come along and have a lesson at the Centre with Mary Frances BHSII & BHSSM on Friday 29 March 2024. See three options below - £38 per person per lesson.
Maximum of 3 per group, so be quick to reserve your place with the booking link below or on our website under Events:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse/1176476?#
Respect
This word is defined as ‘admiration’, ‘high regard’, ‘esteem’ and all animals deserve this as a minimum at all times. Horses are vulnerable to abuse and misunderstanding. Respect means due regard for their feelings both mental and physical.
We, as professionals are particularly committed to horses and must act as advocates for the horses in all that we do. We must work to ensure that we do not work against the horse’s nature and we therefore must understand their natural environment.
All we have to do, is to continue to stand up for horse friendly training with all our might, to teach and practice care and understanding and training that enhances soundness and good health both mental and physical and thus stand up for our horses and our sport. I believe horses love to be ridden and do things with their lives, but this needs respect and more understanding when they are struggling. Forceful and abusive training methods must be eradicated. Horses will put up with them. They have no choice. We do.
We should all work more together and support each other to achieve this very worthwhile goal.
Huge Congratulations and Thank You to Lianne!! She has completed her first Brighton Half Marathon raising funds for Moorcroft in an amazing 2hrs and 12 minutes!! We're so grateful and thank you to those who have supported by sponsoring. There is still time to sponsor with the following link https://bit.ly/3SLlBfQ
Come along to learn to long-rein your own horse on Friday 5 April 2024. Two sessions with 4 people in each 45 min session where you will have 1:1 tuition with someone walking beside you and helping you with your horse. The perfect environment in our indoor school to learn this beneficial skill. You can book your place online at either the 5pm or 5:45pm session on our website under Events.
If you're looking for a last minute gift (or want to hint about one for you! ๐) then booking a place on one of our courses early next year might just be the answer! Places can be booked online on our website under Events or with the following link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Come along on Saturday 2 December to a friendly and informative morning with Kate Akers - Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation to learn some massaging techniques for use on your horses. A small group, so plenty of opportunity for practical help and guidance. £60 per person.
Book online on our website under Events or with the following link:
https://bit.ly/3FXiQT2
Do come along to this FREE event on Saturday 11 November if you want an introduction to PRP Treatments - Janet Hadfield from Advanced Biologics will be talking about how Moorcroft has been participating in sentinel research evaluating the use of Platelet Rick Plasma as an alternative option to the use of steroids to reduce pain and treat lameness.
Book your place at this FREE event with this link - https://bit.ly/3tZfETW
#prptreatment #equineprp #prpforhorses #plateletrichplasma
๐ Come Dine With Us ๐
Join us for an evening at The Blacksmiths Arms in Adversane on Tuesday 5 December at 7pm. A delicious menu for the 3 course meal, plus a fundraising raffle with lots of great prizes. The perfect option for a works 'do' or to catch up with friends and all for a worthwhile cause with money going to the Charity to help the horses. We'd love you to join us!
You can book online with this link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Herbie has been with us for some time as he has, like many horses, some low level lameness issues both behind and in front. Our main focus recently has been to address his navicular/coffin joint problems as he has intermittent lameness from these joints. We are very careful with the work we do, and we avoid lots of trotting on the roads or hard ground as this will inevitably aggravate these conditions. Herbie goes on quiet hacks, and he enjoys his schooling which strengthens him and keeps him supple and helps him to use and strengthen his back well. He also benefits from good quality long-reining.
We are thrilled that after 3 PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments for this lovely cob, he has achieved soundness and is working so much more comfortably. It is always good to find something that works for each horse so that progress can occur. These treatments have been administered at the centre by a company led by Janet Hadfield called Advanced Biologics Research and Moorcroft is very glad that we have found this option for some of our lame horses.
When horses have a lameness in front it is very important to ensure that all hind leg joints and the sacro-iliac joint are taken great care of as a weakness behind that is not treated, will increase the pressure and concussion on both front feet, negating the treatment given there with disappointing results. In other words, at the centre, we have to look at the whole horse to achieve good results.
Our excellent skilful Vet Vasco Lopez MRCVS Equine Veterinary Performance Ltd - UK has helped us with many problems here at the centre in Slinfold. We are very pleased to have his help.
If you would like to find out more about PRP treatments, we are running a free event -An Introduction to PRP Treatments on the 11 November 2023. You can book your place with this link:
https://bit.ly/46dkOtQ
Join us for a fun day learning to ride a dressage test on your own horse. Meet like minded people and learn in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Limited spaces available so book early. Saturday 21 October 2023 from 9:30am to 2pm. Book on our website under events or use the following link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
#learndressage #dressagenotstressage #dressageforbeginners #equinelearning
Thank you to all who came along to our event last night to hear about PRP Treatments for horses. We hope that you found it informative and if we can help in any way, please do get in contact with Mary.
Don't worry if you missed this event - we will be holding the event again on Saturday 11 November at 12pm, so pop the date in your diary and you can book your FREE place online on our website under Events or by copying this link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
An ex-racehorse at the centre who is thriving after some P.R.P. treatments carried out here with great success. He is being schooled by Mary to ensure this lovely horse becomes stronger and sounder as part of his rehabilitation and can get back to really enjoying his ridden work.
More info on P.R.P. at our Demo on Sat 23rd Sept - Come and join us then - book online on our website under Events.
#equinetraining
#equinerehabilitationcentre #equinerehabilitation #plateletrichplasma #prpforhorses #equinetraining
Come along to our next event at Moorcroft - Keeping Your Horse Sound & Developing Strength. Saturday 23 September 2023 10am to 4pm. See our website for further information under Events. £40 per person. All welcome.
Please book this directly through the BHS with this link: https://bit.ly/47c9ajG
(6 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches)
#equine #equine #equinetraining #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre #equinerehabilitationandtherapy #BritishHorseSociety
Play the Moorcroft Lottery - £1 per week for a chance to win £25,000 first prize. 35 guaranteed runner up prizes. Find out more by clicking the link below. Thank you for your support. ๐ด
Play using this link - https://moorcroftlottery.affinitylottery.org.uk/
#moorcroftlottery #equinerehabilitation #helpinghorses #charityfundraising
Our next huge second hand tack sale is this coming Saturday - 1st July. Come along and grab a bargain or two or three...
Plenty of rugs available in all sizes with turnout rugs, fly rugs, stable rugs, saddles, bits, books, travel boots, equine clothing, bandages and much more.
ALL proceeds go to help the horses at the charity. We very much welcome you and your support.
Come and say hello to us today at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead (stand 53) - we'd love to see you! Chat to Mary about your horse if you need some advice and also grab a ticket or two for our fundraising raffle to win a fantastic Equilibrium XL Massage Pad for your horse!
#Hickstead #equinecharity #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre
We're at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead this week, so do come along to our stand (no 53) and say hello - we'd love to see you! We also have a fundraising raffle to win a fantastic Equilibrium XL Massage Pad for your horse!
#Hickstead #equinecharity #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre
We have a stand (53) at Hickstead this year, so do pop over and see us - we'd love you to come and say hello! We will also be running a fundraising raffle to win a fantastic Equilibrium XL Massage Pad for your horse! Hope to see you there. ๐ด
#Hickstead #equinecharity #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre
At Moorcroft we are really having some great successes recently with many lucky horses here at the centre offering better and different treatments which are giving great results and helping many horses to a better more comfortable life. If you feel your horse is not right please speak to us. I am sure we can help.
Contact Mary on 07929 666408 for more information.
A huge thank you to Trevor Jones, Applied Equine Podiatrist who gave us a fascinating and educating talk last night! Also a huge thank you to Jane Van Lennep, Director of Simple System Horse Feeds for her brilliant Bucket to Barrow talk. They were both fantastic and have given us plenty to think about. Thank you to all who came and supported the charity - we hope you enjoyed the evening!๐ด
๐ Exciting News! ๐ You can now play the Moorcroft Weekly Lottery for £1 per line per week for a chance to win £25,000 as first prize! The draw takes place every Friday and there are 37 cash prizes. This lottery is made possible by the kindness of the Dobson family, in loving memory of their daughter, Becky. It helps us continue to rehabilitate horses to give them a more comfortable, happy & healthy life.
Head to our website under Moorcroft Lottery or copy the link here to play: https://moorcroftlottery.affinitylottery.org.uk/
Come along to our Showcase Day on 20 May 2023 and learn about about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments which are now available at Moorcroft. Also see the horses working at various stages of their healing and rehabilitation. A raffle is also taking place with some amazing prizes! See our website for more info.
Book online - just £30 per ticket with all money raising funds for the charity.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Come along to our Showcase Day on 20 May 2023 and learn about about PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments which are now available at Moorcroft. Also see the horses working at various stages of their healing and rehabilitation. A raffle is also taking place with some amazing prizes! See our website for more info.
Book online - just £30 per ticket with all money raising funds for the charity.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
This is a perfect way to support us without it costing you a penny more! Instructions are below and you then just shop through your favourite brands and they donate to us when you order from them. If you used to support us through Amazon Smile, you may know that this is finishing so please switch to easyfundraising.
Visit the link here - https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/moorcroft-equine-rehabilitation-centre/
#easyfundraising
Grab the last couple of spaces for this fab course this Saturday - 28th January 2023 from 10 to 12:30pm. Kate Akers will teach you how to evaluate your horse's muscles, their quality and tightness and how you can help to improve these yourself.
Your horse will be very thankful! ๐ด
Book your space online with this link - https://www.moorcroftracehorse.org.uk/equine-massage-course
๐ด Learn to Massage Your Horse ๐ด - Saturday 28 January 2023
The perfect gift for your horse - particularly in the winter months when they may not be getting as much turnout or ridden work as you might like. Learn how to evaluate the muscles, their quality and tightness and how to help improve these yourself!
A small group in an encouraging learning environment.
£70 per person. Book online:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
๐ดBacking Young Horses ๐ด
Here at Moorcroft, we have fantastic facilities for backing young horses over the winter months in our bright indoor school and calm atmosphere.
Backing at Moorcroft is done with the upmost respect with the mental and physical well-being of a young horse being our main concern and top priority!
Here is my lovely young horse Wizard looking confident and strong after gentle,quite sessions on the longreins and short quality ridden sessions , never exhausting him and always putting more back into the tank.
My belief is that one of the best gifts we can give our young horses is a good start in life.
We have an experienced team happy to help with backing your young horse.
For enquirie, please email the office on moorcroftracehorse@gmail.com
Or call Mary on 07929 666408 to discuss your requirements๐
A perfect gift - or hint! ๐ and no need to rely on postal delivery!
Come along on 4 March 2023 and learn the basics of dressage to get you started in a fun learning environment - either with your horse or as a spectator. Have the chance to learn an introductory test, what it involves and what the judges will be looking for.
£70 per person (with your horse) or £20 as a spectator.
More details on our website and book online under Events
#dressageforbeginners #learndressage #dressagenotstressage #equinelearning #equinegiftideas #dressage
At the centre we are backing young horses with respect. It is a very important time in a horse's development and soundness and comfort is key. The strengthening work on the long-reins really builds a good foundation and gives great feedback to the person long-reining. Safety is important when backing for all and confidence therefore develops. It should not be a stress. It is the horse’s first introduction to work so it should be a positive one. Speak to Mary for more info if needed and see more details on our website: https://www.moorcroftracehorse.org.uk/backing-young-horses
For the chance to win a fab raffle prize or two! £5 for 5 ticket chances.
ALL funds go to help the horses at the charity, so thank you in advance for your support. The raffle will be drawn on 06/12/22 at our Come Dine With Us dinner (tickets also still available for this too).
You can buy your tickets online on our website under EVENTS
๐ Come Dine With Us ๐
Join us for an evening at The Blacksmiths Arms in Adversane on Tuesday 6 December at 7pm. A delicious menu for the 3 course meal, plus a fundraising raffle with lots of great prizes. We'd love you to join us - you can book online with this link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
๐Please help us by nominating Moorcroft to be in with a chance of winning a share of £60,000 for the charity.๐
As part of their 60 Year Diamond Celebrations, @seib_insurance are donating over £60,000 to charities. This is an amazing opportunity for Moorcroft to be in with a chance of receiving a share of this money to continue our work to help the horses in our care.
Please help us by clicking the link below to nominate us. Just type Moorcroft into the search (Charity no: 1076278) and complete the information requested.
The first nomination window is now open and will be until 17:00 on Monday 16th January 2023.
THANK YOU for your support.
https://www.moorcroftracehorse.org.uk/nominate-us
"Another fun and informative week spent at Moorcroft Rehabilitation Centre, working closely with the in-house Veterinary Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and other para-professionals as part of my Harper Adams University placement"
@harperadamsuni #equinelearning #equinerehabilitation #equinestudents #equinephysiotherapy
We at Moorcroft wish to say a huge THANK YOU to the good people at the Elise Pilkington Trust who have generously supported our very much needed Lower Yard Development this year. The generous and worthwhile trust has helped this charity in the past and we are very lucky to have received a further financial gift which has really helped us. The rebuild of this yard now means we can help many more horses back to health and soundness through our rehabilitation programme here. Otherwise, we may have had to turn them down which we would not have wanted to do.
The new build was professionally provided by Olson Timber Buildings from Kent at a very generous cost to this charity and we are thrilled with the result as we have a much more robust and long-lasting stable block in order to keep these vulnerable horses safe for the winter whilst they are in for longer than they are in the summer months.
THANK YOU again for this very generous gift which we really value, and which enables us to continue doing our work here at the centre.
**Friday 2nd December 2022 - Rehabilitation Demonstration**
A lovely way to spend the morning in the dry of the indoor school so regardless of the weather, you can enjoy watching the horses in the demonstration. Lots covered as detailed below. Just £20 per person with funds going to the charity to help the horses. Book with this link and see more upcoming events online:
https://www.moorcroftracehorse.org.uk/events
** Long Reining Course - Saturday 12 November 2022 **
Come along and learn to long rein with one of Moorcroft's horses, or bring your own horse. Very limited numbers to ensure this is a relaxed and friendly environment to learn. Long reining is a very beneficial skill, so join us to be trained by qualified and experienced staff at Moorcroft.
£60 per person. Details below and you can book your space online on our website or copy this link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
#longreining #longreiningtraining #equinerehabilitation #equinerehabilitationcentre
Do come along on Sunday 2nd October - this will be an amazing opportunity to see so much plus the opportunity to see our amazing new lower yard...and if that wasn't enough - the chance to WIN a Mobile Field Shelter worth approx £2k from Olson Timber Buildings in our fundraising raffle!
Book your place online on our website under Events or copy this link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
Getting ready for our tack sale next weekend - Saturday 17 September 2022 starting at 7:15am until 1pm. Plenty of saddles, loads of rugs and lots of other great bargains. Come along - all money goes to the charity to help the horses.
#tacksale #secondhandtacksale #charityfundraising #equinerugs #secondhandsaddles #horserugs
**Amazing 1st Prize for our Charity Fundraising Raffle! **
This fantastic Mobile Field Shelter kindly donated by @olsontimberbuildings is the top prize in our raffle. Plus many more amazing prizes to be won with all money raised from the raffle going to help the horses at the charity. The raffle will be drawn at our Showcase Day at the Centre on 2 October 2022 (tickets available on our website for this day). Book your raffle tickets online on our website under Events just £5 for a strip of 5 tickets
#raffle #raffletime #rafflepromo #equine #fieldshelter #charityraffle
Join us on Friday 9 September at 7pm- 9pm for the very popular evening with Elizabeth Whiter. A fun workshop learning about the autumn herbs that can help the horses benefit from natural goodness. Always fun watching the horses choose and self medicate what they need and want from the 'herb buffet'! ๐ด
Just £25 per person with all funds going to help the horses at the charity.
Book online on our website under Events or copy the following link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moorcroftracehorse
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