Equinox Equestrian

29/04/2026

Mr Brimsley decided he wanted to play today when his PJs were taken off, which seemed to of made him moody with me. After playing he decided he still loves me and wanted his pats and cuddles now

19/04/2026

With the start of the first frost coming, all lessons are still continuing. There might be a slight change in available times as winter starts to settle however all lessons and sessions are still continuing through winter and school days.

After school lessons are filling up fast over the winter period. If you are wanting to get your child, partner, friend or yourself a spot for riding lessons reach out soon before they are all gone. All ages and all experience levels welcome here. For the nervous people it dosent even have to be riding, it can be brushing, feeding treats and spending times with the horses.

Reach out before all the winter spots fill up fast with the shorter days to come 🐎♥️

18/04/2026

A day off for us here at Equinox. Nice relaxing trail ride to change it up for the horses.

15/04/2026

I adore the different personalities in my horses. Darcy is the ball of excitement when he gets called, Brismley he is just glad you called him but Cowboy he waits for you to get him.

How horses interact isnt just a show of affection or obedience by training but showing their personalities way of interacting. Dont feel bad if your horses dont come running up to you all happy because that just might not be in their personality.

They are all different just like us humans are all different 🐎♥️

02/04/2026

Looking for something to do these school holidays? Equinox has you covered.

We are offering riding lessons, groundwork sessions, and horse relaxation experiences — including brushing, bathing, and simply enjoying time with the horses. These sessions are suitable for all ages and experience levels.

All sessions are one-on-one, providing a safe, relaxed, and enjoyable experience. It's the perfect opportunity for children to discover their love of horses, or for adults to reconnect and reignite their passion.

Flexible booking times are available, but spaces fill quickly, so be sure to reach out to secure your spot.
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from us and all our horses. 🐴🌼🐣

31/03/2026

Proper nutrition is one of the most important tools in supporting your horse’s health, mindset, and performance. It doesn’t need to be expensive — just consistent and tailored to the individual horse.

Every horse is different, and factors like age, past diet, metabolism, and energy needs all play a role in building the right feeding program. Forage remains the foundation, with supplements added where needed to support overall wellbeing.

At Equinox, I’m passionate about educating owners and helping horses reach their full potential through thoughtful nutrition and care.

The photos below show this gelding’s journey — from underweight and withdrawn on arrival, to gaining condition, energy, and confidence with the right nutritional support.
If you’d like help with your horse’s health and condition goals, feel free to message anytime. I'm always happy to help. 🐴✨

27/03/2026

I strongly disagree with the excuse, “he’s a stallion — that’s just how he behaves.” Disrespectful or dangerous behaviour should never be accepted, regardless of breeding, background, or circumstances. A stallion should, in fact, be among the most respectful horses to handle. While stallions often have daily responsibilities and breeding duties, this is not justification for unsafe or challenging behaviour.

There are certainly times when excitement is expected, but respect for handlers and other horses must always remain. Behaviours such as biting, striking, or becoming unmanageable are not acceptable under any circumstance. Past injuries or limited handling are not valid reasons to tolerate dangerous behaviour. In many cases, if a stallion cannot be safely handled, it is fair to question whether he would be better suited as a gelding.

Unfortunately, much of the negative stigma surrounding stallions comes from examples of poor behaviour frequently shared on social media. A well-managed stallion should demonstrate good manners in all situations — whether around mares, in unfamiliar environments, or despite a challenging upbringing. Education should be based on calm guidance and consistency, not force or domination. Handling stallions requires confidence, patience, and the right mindset, and it’s not suited to everyone.

Temperament and attitude should be prioritised above conformation or bloodlines. The video shown is of my own stallion receiving eye medication and having a blackout fly veil fitted while lying down. Although he shows some reluctance, he remains calm, respectful, and trusting throughout.

He is a seven-year-old stallion who had very limited handling before coming to me, as his previous owner lacked confidence and left him largely unhandled. Today, he is calm, respectful, and reliable in all environments. He lives in the house yard alongside my dogs and children without issue, is paddocked with geldings, and can be led safely with nothing more than a rope around his neck. Even when excited, he maintains his boundaries and demonstrates the behaviour expected of a well-educated stallion.

24/03/2026

Horses Remember Fear: How We Accidentally Teach Them To Be Afraid

Sometimes it only takes one moment, one moment where the horse feels trapped, or where pressure continues when the horse is already worried. One moment where the horse learns the human beside them isn’t listening.

At the time it can look like the horse is simply being silly. They jump sideways at something small, refuse to walk past a rubbish bin, or suddenly the horse float becomes the most dangerous place on earth. They interpret our human surroundings different to what we see them.

The horse’s nervous system is simply doing its job, horses are prey animals. Their survival depends on noticing danger quickly and reacting before it becomes a threat.

What many people miss is that the horse is not always reacting to the object or person, sometimes they are reacting to something they remember. From a previous encounter, perhaps where they were pushed too far, too soon, perhaps they were never heard or perhaps they were never ready to encounter the situation.

The body shows it first, long before panic happens. The horse’s body will usually tell you they are becoming worried long before there is even a behavioural reaction.

Look for small physical changes like:

• Increased heart rate — watch carefully and you will see it
• Faster or heightened breathing
• Tightness through the torso and body
• Tail tension or clamping
• A change in posture showing intention to move
• Head lifting higher with a stiff neck
• Blood vessels becoming more visible in the face, neck or stomach
• Looking away while planning their escape
• Freezing
• Chin trembling
• Wider eyes
• Tight lips or muzzle
• The horse avoiding looking at the object
• The horse avoiding looking at you

These are not signs of a difficult horse, the horse is telling you their nervous system is becoming alert.

Learning their communication is such a detrimental thing as they are always talking. At Equinox you will learn to understand and communicate with them through these situations, how to better know what your horse is feeling and how they are interpreting their surroundings.

No such thing as a bad horse or a problem horse just lack of communication and understanding. Darcy was a "problem horse to catch" yet he was never truly understood in what he was telling people. He wasn't trying to be difficult he was simply doing what he felt he needed to from years of being misunderstood. Now he seeks human attention and affection, he wants to be apart of everything, he was looking for a partner in this human world we have created around him.

The most rewarding thing is seeing that bond that happens from understanding and appreciating what they are trying to say, but also allowing them to say it with an open mind.

21/03/2026

Experience the magic of riding under the stars while enjoying the company of their beautiful horses.

Join them for a 2-hour trail ride, departing at 6:30pm—an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels. Suitable for individuals, families, and groups, with children aged 6 years and over welcome to participate.
Located in Bingara.

18/03/2026

20/01/2025

My horses are apart of everything that happens around here. It is their decision to be apart of the human world I have around them. I love watching my horses decided they want to be close and involved in everything happening.