When I was 17 years old I was diagnosed with Stargardts Macular Dystrophy after a drop in my vision and orange flecks were found in the backs of my eyes at a routine opticians appointments. Stargardts Macular Dystrophy is an … Continued
The Equihandee Core Support was created for children with disabilities where the child is unable to sit up unaided, disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The carefully selected materials give support to the child’s core, this in turn enables them to … Continued
I was at a show in 2018 exhibiting and was approached by parents with their beautiful daughter. This little girl had disabilities that meant she was unable to sit up unaided but she clearly loved to ride. At the time … Continued
Visiting the amazing Harry and his family I had a stand at Your Horse Live when I was approached by a lovely lady called Hayley. Hayley had seen my social media posts about my new product, the core support, and … Continued
We touched base with the lovely Pam, who is behind the amazing Equine Facilitated Learning Centre – Hooves for Healing based in The Wirral Hooves for Healing is an Equine Facilitated Learning Centre for children, teens and adults who … Continued
We were lucky enough to grab some spare time with Yvonne in her busy schedule looking after her amazing son Asha, read their incredible story Getting the diagnosis of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) was hard, Asha was at a … Continued
Darcie is a very happy 6 year old. She has many diagnoses, a few of them being- autism, a super rare chromosome duplication, hypotonia & hypermobility. She’s such a happy little girl with an amazing laugh! Day to day life … Continued
How long has Jollytots Equestrian been trading, where are you based and what made you start Jollytots Equestrian? Jollytots Equestrian started in 2011 after the birth of my daughter two years earlier. I found it impossible to find riding attire, … Continued
Whilst working on my third product I was approached by a lovely lady called Hayley. Hayley had seen my new product and was very interested as she had a severely disabled son called Harry, who she thought would benefit from … Continued
I felt I had to write a blog about activities/games that can be enjoyed on horseback and also for equine therapy. These games can be adapted depending on the ability and disabilities of the riders. I remember playing these when … Continued
The Equihandee Freedom was created for children with autism/sensory needs, I was contacted by parents whose children love to ride but they needed something that would make the whole riding experience a much calmer and safer environment for them to … Continued
As most of you know I bought Matilda a beautiful pony last year called Winnie. I travelled with my friend and her daughter, a couple of hours drive to see this pony. I had seen her on the internet on … Continued
It’s not something new that being out in the fresh air enjoying a sport like horse riding can do wonders for your well being. Horses are widely used in therapy but why? There are many reasons, one of them is … Continued
🎉We have had a great meeting today with regards to materials for our 3rd product 😱This means we can get a prototype produced and start trialling it 😊We cannot wait for this new product it will help so many riders … Continued
Losing your beloved horse or pony is a terrible experience, these animals do everything to please us when we spend time with them, ride them, work with them, they are kind, loving and give us such enjoyment, so losing one … Continued
Equihandee Harness Our first product to launch was the Equihandee Harness, I launched this for the safety of my own daughter Matilda. As a parent you always want your child to be safe and whilst Matilda was young and sitting … Continued
As a parent you spend most of your life worrying about the happiness and safety of your children. I know I do. My daughter’s health and safety is always on my mind, so how does it make you feel when … Continued
Our products are manufactured in the UK to a very high standard and are all weight tested. We are continually investing in technology to improve the quality of our products and the performance, ensuring only premium quality materials are being … Continued
I didn’t want children When I met my husband I had 2 dogs and 2 horses, this was my life, having children had never crossed my mind as I spent all my time walking the dogs and caring for my … Continued
For Horse owners the onset of the winter is always a dreary one, cold early mornings, dark evenings, mucking out, rugging and extra costs for bedding, feed and hay, the list of extra jobs is endless. For me it means … Continued
Why did I create Equihandee? I often ask myself this question as this journey has been a rather bumpy one at times but very worth it. When my daughter was born you experience this wave of love that only a … Continued
Equihandee can assist you the parent/carer or grandparent feel many things, but the most important 3 are Confidence Confidence can give the feeling or belief that you can do something well and succeed. If you have confidence you will … Continued
What is it about a cob that makes them stand out from others? Why do we love a good old honest Cob? Is it because they are like sitting on a big fat comfy armchair? Is it the laid back … Continued
When my beautiful daughter Matilda was born I couldn’t wait to get her in the saddle but the worry of her safety was never far from my mind The first time Matilda sat on a pony was at 3 months … Continued
How much do you spend on a riding hat? How much do you spend on a body protector? How much do you spend on Hi Visibility Products? And the list goes on, and yes its lots, a good body protector … Continued
We are currently working on 2 new products to enable the less able bodied child to ride and stay safer whilst in the saddle, we will keep you updated as and when we have more info
For as long as I could remember I always had a love for Horses. These beautiful animals never failed to capture your heart as they strive to please in any sphere they are asked to work in, and … Continued