Bethany Stone Equine

25/02/2023

Couple of jumps from our session this morning. Couldn’t be happier with how Flash is going. We’ve finally figured out that we don’t need to go full dragon and speed up before a jump and we can now stay in a steady relaxed canter which makes for a much nicer jump technique 🎉

11/11/2022

Showjumping rules can be daunting, so we've created a quick cheat sheet to help our followers — particularly those new to the sport 🐴📝
If you're up for further reading, you can find the complete set of jumping rules here: www.equestrian.org.au/Jumping-rules

01/11/2022

•SADDLE FITTING•

How often do you pull apart your saddle to check everything is still as it should be?

For the month of November Jess is offering $50 saddle health checks for all makes and models.

Your saddle health check will include:
• gullet screws and integrity
• girth points
• tree checks
• panels checks
• general fit and saddle health advice

This is a picture of a saddle I pulled apart on the weekend. As you can see in the picture this gullet screw was holding on by a thread. It’s incredibly important we are regularly (and thoroughly) checking our gear. Remember our saddle is the tool we use to communicate with our horse.

Simply bring your saddle in any time between Monday - Friday and Jess can take a look for you.

01/11/2022

I spent today at Avondale Tavern with these cuties, Coco and Rio at Yandaran P&C’ Melbourne Cup Luncheon raising money for Save a Horse Australia

Pamela you did an absolutely incredible job this year organising the event! Thanks to everyone who came and said hello! It was great to see you all!

30/10/2022

A couple of rare ears-forward photos of Flash 😂

26/10/2022

Remember to release after every aid. Releasing aids as soon as the horse gives the desired response is extremely important.

First, the release tells the horse that he did what you wanted. This removal of pressure is what scientists call 'negative reinforcement', because pressure has been removed. It makes the horse more likely to respond next time you give an aid.

Second, the release gives the horse a chance to develop self-carriage (when he maintains tempo, speed and line). This has the added benefit of giving riders the chance to return to their own neutral position (eg, 'quiet' legs and hands).

Third, the release makes it easier for the horse to tell the difference between one aid and another. This improves rider communication and reduces horse confusion.



Note: This particular Training Tuesday tip is about releasing after every aid, which is called 'negative reinforcement'. From the earliest rider Certificate, Pony Club Australia encourages 'positive reinforcement', which involves adding something that a horse finds pleasurable, like a scratch or a food reward.

10/10/2022

This is the first time Flash has been so fit and I’m so happy with her progress. She is beginning to get much more responsive, balanced and soft through her gaits. For a horse who’s flatwork has been a nightmare to work with cuz she finds the lack of poles and jumps boring, she’s finally starting to get somewhere. Testing out a new bit today to stop her charging into jumps and it worked a treat 👌.

13/07/2022

With the wet weather hanging around there’s bound to be plenty of greasy heel and rain rot around

Greasy Heel
We have been hearing about a lot of our customers having trouble with greasy heel on their horses. Rest assured - we have plenty of products in store to help clear it up! Pop on in for a chat and let us help you choose the most appropriate product for your horse.

07/07/2022

Great day for Flash 😂 two needles and wormer

30/06/2022

1 year with this girl today 🥰