Natalie Baker Equine & Canine Physiotherapist

27/02/2026

Most of you have had the pleasure of meeting my work colleague by now. My husband made this little beauty last night 🤣

14/02/2026

Love this so had to share ❤️

🔥 CONTROVERSIAL OPINION INCOMING… 🔥

When life gives you lemons… apparently some people think you’re supposed to buy a better tree. 🍋

But let’s talk about horses for a second.

Not the flashy £50k mover.
Not the 70% regular.
Not the “made for it” combination everyone whispers about at the side of the arena.

I’m talking about the ordinary ones.
The ones people politely overlook.
The ones you get told are “limited.”

You might not be a world-beating rider.
You might not have the flashiest horse.
But you have a goal. So you graft.

Hours and hours.
Early mornings.
Late nights.
Different coaches.
Dents in your bank account.

Slowly… the scores creep up. 61%. 63%. 65%.
Not headline-worthy.
But progress.

Meanwhile, social media is screaming 70%+ like that’s the only thing that counts and the sidelines?
“Oh… that’s ambitious.”
“Is that horse really capable?”
“Interesting choice of test…”

Here’s the controversial bit:

🚨 Not everyone winning at 70% built it from scratch.
Some did and that’s incredible but some started ten steps ahead.

There is NOTHING more powerful than building something people said you couldn’t.

Then one day… you ride that test.
Not first place.
Not a sash.
But a solid score.
Qualification points.
Proof.

But to you and your village?
You’ve won. 🏆

Because you didn’t just beat other combinations.
You beat doubt.
You beat opinion.
You beat the narrative.

So here’s the takeaway:

✨ Stay true to yourself.
✨ Build your village carefully.
✨ Take constructive criticism, ignore the noise.
✨ And if you and your horse aren’t enjoying it… what’s the point?

Dressage (and life) isn’t about looking the part.
It’s about becoming it.

If you’re out there grinding with your “ordinary” horse trying to do extraordinary things… this is your sign to keep going.
Drop a 🐴 and picture in the comments if you’re building, not buying.
Tag your village.
Share this if you resonate with it and also with someone who needs to hear it today. 💛

Picture: This rider is Lauren Bennett and horse Luna and work their socks off to get where they have 😍😍😍

08/02/2026

I mean this makes total sense to me 🤣

05/02/2026

This 🙌🏻

11/01/2026

Happy Sunday morning! Does anyone know of any tack sales coming up? I’m having a huge clear out and want to attend one!
One thing in particular is my Prestige Paris D jump saddle. It’s tan with white stitching. If anyone is keen it’s currently at mums in Swanmore. I will take pics when I’m down next. It’s 33cm which I believe is M/W and 17” seat. It will come with leathers and stirrups.
It’s in ok condition. Couple little scuffs and I need to give it a good oil but it’s never been dropped and the panels are still soft etc. also having a matching stud girth too. pm me or comment xx

03/01/2026

My incredibly talented client Laura has set up a photography page. Check out what she’s done. I received this lovely little surprise in my inbox last night ❤️ Thank you so much 🥰
https://www.instagram.com/lehrphotographyandedits/

30/12/2025

So interesting take a look!

25/12/2025

Wishing all of my wonderful clients, friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. Hope you all have lovely days with your loved ones be it the human or the non human variety. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2026 ❤️🎅🏽🐴🥂🎆

18/12/2025

Spending the day with mum and sister supporting Ben St John-James and Dexter in the Riding horse class. Already on the Tattinger and Bellamie has a new blingy brow and already ❤️