Holistic Horses Lara Sportelli

Holistic Horses Lara Sportelli Veterinary Trained Hoof Care Specialist. Trimming and Hoof Rehab. Hoof Care Courses for Horse Owners.

For many years I have run horse owners trimming and hoof balance courses, thank you to everyone who comes along 💕🦄I love...
12/06/2026

For many years I have run horse owners trimming and hoof balance courses, thank you to everyone who comes along 💕🦄

I love everyone’s great enthusiasm and interest, to learn about something that I am deeply passionate about.

Horses and Hooves ♥️🐴

I love being able to facilitate these courses and I feel it’s empowering, for horse owners to learn how to trim and take care of their horses hooves.

My work is all about my love for horses and their hooves and I happily tick along very quietly with my work.

My work is based on people randomly finding me, word-of-mouth and recommendation, thank you 💖

I love horses and hooves and I don’t really advertise, as I’m a bit shy on that front and I have always thought that the people who need me will find me 😁

Whilst for the last twenty years that has been true, I have also recently received messages from horse owners, saying they had no idea I was here, they’d love to learn to trim their horses and they’ve been fascinated by hooves for years, so here is my little advert 😁

Horse Owners Trimming and Hoof Balance Courses.

I offer courses for small groups and one-to-one at your home.

I provide you with a tools list.

You will learn how to trim and balance your horses hooves, hoof handling and how to use your tools correctly.

After the course, you will receive an in-depth theory.

I provide a full after care service and ongoing support for you and your beautiful horses.

You can send me photos and questions anytime.

You can request live trimming video calls, to support your journey.

Refresher courses are also available.

For all enquiries please message me or email [email protected]

Thank you for your interest, Lara 💝🦄 ###

Horses seem to ask us so many different questions, their communication is beautiful, subtle and intelligent and they tea...
10/06/2026

Horses seem to ask us so many different questions, their communication is beautiful, subtle and intelligent and they teach us so much 🌸

Before I pick up a horses hoof for trimming, firstly I look to see they have all their legs square, best as possible, before I ask for the lift, that gives the best chance for the horse to be balanced, lift easily and stand on three legs.

If a horse is already resting a hoof, I start with that one.

I always ask at the shoulder or rump and then travel my hand down their leg, that way the horse knows something is happening.

If the horse shifts whilst I’m travelling down the leg, I still ask for the lift and just wait patiently for them to think and rearrange their feet, so they can balance themselves and lift.

If during trimming they need their hoof back, I give it back, placing it politely on the ground, not just dropping it and I do not hang onto their hoof.

It’s amazing how fast the horse will give you back their hoof, very often lifting again, before you even ask 💖🦄

I explain hoof handling on the trimming and hoof balance course and students are guided with their tools 💖🦄

When something is made easy, it’s not difficult.

When I’m taking a course, I ask for the horses to have hay and water and if the horse is standing a while and gets restless, I ask the student to give the horse a break, see if the horse needs the bathroom 😁 and take them for a walk.

It’s amazing how horses quieten again, after they’ve had a p*e or a stretch.

If the horse gets restless with a hoof, I suggest students trim a different one and then come back to that hoof.

It’s amazing what you can achieve with a little patience, conversation, kindness and thoughtfulness ♥️🐴

PS, when I say students, we are all lifetime students of the beautiful horses 💝🦄

08/06/2026

Horse owners trimming and hoof balance course 💝

Empowering horse owners, to be able to take care of their horses hooves 💕

A theory is provided, with a full after care service and ongoing support, you are not on your own ♥️🐴

The ponies and the people were brilliant as always 💕

No guesses as to why the guy with the fabulous moustache stole the show 💖🦄 he gave us all a little chuckle 😁

Huge thank you to the Slieve Aughty Centre for their kind hospitality, especially loved that the ponies at the centre are ridden bitless too 💝🦄

29/05/2026

What a corker in Cork and the sun shone for us ☀️🌸

Huge thank you to the lovely ladies Jo and Poppy and their beautiful horses, for making me feel so very welcome, you were all magical and I loved every second 💕🦄

I spent a lovely couple of days with great people and horses in a stunning location, doing what I love most ♥️🐴

Empowering others to learn about hoof balance and trimming for their own horses. Jo and Poppy are brilliant horsewomen and who better than you, to take care of your beautiful horses hooves ♥️🐴

28/04/2026

The Ghost C Saddles have a soft, slightly deeper seat and refined narrow twist.
They weight approx 4.4 kilos ♥️🐴

I have very kindly been invited by Merel, to run a Horse Owners Trimming Course for the very first time at Slieve Aughty...
24/04/2026

I have very kindly been invited by Merel, to run a Horse Owners Trimming Course for the very first time at Slieve Aughty Centre.

2 Days Intensive Horse Owners Trimming Workshop.
June 6th 10-4pm & June 7th 10-4pm
Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Co. Galway H62 DX77
Groups Are Kept Small
Course Cost: €350 and A Deposit of €150 Secures Your Space.
A tools list will be provided.

Please contact Lara for more info or to book a space on the course [email protected]
and please contact Merel re all accommodation etc thank you
[email protected] 💖🐴

https://slieveaughtycentre.com/event/larasportelliholistichorses-hoof-care-course/

Biotin for healthy hooves.All equines produce biotin naturally in their hind gut, due to the beneficial microbes present...
24/03/2026

Biotin for healthy hooves.

All equines produce biotin naturally in their hind gut, due to the beneficial microbes present there, which help synthesise essential vitamins, including B-Complex Vitamins like Biotin.

A healthy hindgut is crucial for efficient vitamin production and absorption.

You can help your Equine produce more biotin naturally, by upping their forage intake ♥️🐴

Légèreté Lessons ~ Groups Monthly Schedule for April 2026.Our licenced Légèreté instructor for Ireland is Martha Payne.T...
24/03/2026

Légèreté Lessons ~ Groups Monthly Schedule for April 2026.

Our licenced Légèreté instructor for Ireland is Martha Payne.

There are a great array of lessons, from lungeing, in-hand to ridden.

Each lesson is individual and specific to you and your horse.

All disciplines and all breeds are very welcome.

To book a lesson, spectate or for more info., please contact the group coordinator, thank you.

3rd April Cork - Contact Phoebe Bright
086 810 6751‬

4th April Tipperary - Contact Sarah Reidy
083 014 3845

11th April Derry/Donegal - Contact Barbara Bradby 086 078 9963

12th April Kildare - Contact Sarah Brady
086 387 2099

18th & 19th April Galway/Roscommon ~ Contact Lara Sportelli WA 0044 7541 049660

26th April Westmeath - Contact Natalie Carey 083 319 0608



https://www.philippe-karl.com/

Super excited for the Galway/Roscommon Groups Légèreté lessons on 21st & 22nd March.Lessons are taught by our licensed L...
19/03/2026

Super excited for the Galway/Roscommon Groups Légèreté lessons on 21st & 22nd March.

Lessons are taught by our licensed Légèreté instructor for Ireland, Martha Payne.

There are a great array of lessons over the weekend, from in-hand to ridden.

Two new ladies are joining lessons, spectators are very welcome and we’d love to see you ♥️

Pashmina and I have our first lesson on the ground with the bridle and we will be doing flexions from the beginning, on Saturday 21st March 💕🦄

If you are curious and would like to know more, you’re very welcome to come along and spectate.

You will see the flexions in-hand from the very beginning on the ground, with an explanation from Martha about why we do them and why they are so important in the Ecole de Légèreté.

Lessons are now full, but for all enquiries or to spectate, please contact Lara on WA 0044 7541 049660



https://www.philippe-karl.com

Super excited that the lovely Rachel Scott Hayward of RSH Equine Connection, will be with us in Ireland for Légèreté les...
11/03/2026

Super excited that the lovely Rachel Scott Hayward of RSH Equine Connection, will be with us in Ireland for Légèreté lessons the first weekend in May 🍀♥️🐴

On Saturday 2nd May
Rachel will be in the Galway/Roscommon area, if anyone would like to book a lesson.
I am also happy to bring Rachel to you, within a reasonable distance of Fairymount.

Sunday 3rd May
Rachel will be at Island View Riding Stables in Sligo, kind courtesy of Ursula, if anyone would like to book a lesson there, please contact Lara, thank you.

For more info or to book a lesson on either day, please WA Lara on 0044 7541 049660, thank you ♥️🐴

Rachel’s Bio

Hello I am Rachel,
My aim as well as my passion, is to help those I teach to achieve a deeper connection between horse and rider, both in the saddle and on the ground.

I feel very strongly about good solid foundations. I believe in training ethically using a horse first approach.

If this interests you and you feel I can help, you and your horse then I look forward to meeting you ❤️🦄

Légèreté Student Instructor
BSc(Hons) Equine Studies
Member Practitioner of ISES.
BHSAI

07594732421

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