Woods Equine AU

30/03/2026

Back in the sandpit on Sunday, for another crack at the medium tests with my favourite 🦄. Willow was her usual perfect self 😇 and I was super happy with the improvements on our last outing. Some lovely and constructive feedback from the judges. And that’s what it’s all about - testing our training in the arena 🤓🙏.

We’re so lucky to have such quality facilities at our home grounds, thanks to the hard working Samford Equestrian Group committee and organisers. Congratulations on a superb start to the official dressage competitions Cass Garratt & team! The weather gods were finally smiling on SEG, putting on a spectacular sunny day 🌞🍀💕.

Thank you to the amazing & talented Fiona Loggie Photography for the beautiful photos 📸🤩🙏🦄.

31/08/2025

Wowsers!! 🤩🖤🦄 Interesting side note. Zonik Plus is barefoot 🦶

21/08/2025

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I’m incredibly proud to share that Dressage New Zealand has become the first discipline in equestrian sport in New Zealand to adopt a comprehensive, discipline-specific horse welfare policy. This document isn’t just thorough and practical—it’s a genuine commitment to putting the horse first.

As a member of the Social License Committee for Dressage New Zealand, I’ve been fortunate to play a small part in shaping this policy. We’ve had some excellent discussions within committee, and this document represents a strong first step toward ensuring our sport keeps its social license to operate here in New Zealand.

Why this matters:

It covers lifetime care, guiding us to support our horses before, during, and after their competition careers, ensuring they thrive at every stage.

It sets out the essentials—adequate feeding, clean water, safe housing, and proper mental and physical enrichment through movement and social interaction.

It highlights the importance of well-fitted, well-maintained equipment, adjusted for comfort as well as function.

It includes clear expectations for prompt veterinary care, biosecurity, vaccinations, microchipping, and anti-doping compliance.

Dressage isn’t just about performance—it’s about responsibility, horsemanship, and advancing equine welfare in a meaningful, structured way. I’m proud to have had a hand in this milestone, and even prouder that Dressage New Zealand is leading the way as the first discipline in the country to take this step.

Here’s to setting the bar high and ensuring our horses always come first. 🐴💙

Check it out here: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/DNZ-Horse-Welfare-document_V2-June-2025.pdf

20/08/2025

Back in the sandpit with my beautiful Willow, for the Official Dressage on Sunday. After a 2 year hiatus from dressage competition, I decided to throw us in the deep end and attempt the Medium!

As always, Willow gave me 110%, even though I’m sure she was a little disappointed that there wasn’t a show jump in sight when we entered the warmup. After cramming all our training in two weeks, and a much needed tune up from coach , I couldn’t have asked for much more from my sweet mare. She tried hard not to take over and get ahead of me, got 2 clean flying changes (if a little before the marker/aids), with only a couple of small but costly mistakes in an otherwise pretty respectable effort at this level.

Not only am I blessed with the most incredible horse, the definition of temperament and train ability, but I have the most lovely and supportive clients and friends who helped me and Will get ready and cheered me on! Thank you .91 .showjumping for hanging out after your rides… and the super talented for capturing these moments! 📸

Willow trains and competes barefoot, with strong healthy hooves thanks to Deb Reid and the fabulous products from The Equid Apothecary . DM me if you’d like more info and use code WOODSEQ10 at checkout for a special discount!

15/08/2025

This is a great episode of The Parbery Podcast, discussing the benefits of quality training, for the mental and physical wellbeing of horses. With all the noise and conflicting information on the internet, it can be really valuable to reconnect with our ‘why’ when it comes to owning and riding horses.

Highly recommend this podcast and Brett’s ‘Performance Riders’ courses for anyone feeling a bit lost or disillusioned with their riding.

Podcast Episode · The Parbery Podcast · 17/03/2025 · 24m

13/08/2025

04/08/2025

100% Agree with Naomi from Inline Equine. Do NOT miss this opportunity equestrians!

🌟 “It’s most important to think independently and have an independent feel.” — Ingrid Klimke, Melbourne 2020 🌟

Without question, this was the most impactful masterclass I’ve ever attended — and I’m beyond excited to be seeing Ingrid again this November at QSEC, right here in Brisbane!

Whether you’re:
🐴 schooling dressage,
🤠 riding western,
🏇 conquering endurance trails,
🐄 working cattle,
🌿 or simply enjoying a wander through the bush —
Ingrid Klimke’s wisdom, legacy, and mindset will inspire you.

With her deep generational knowledge and emphasis on feel, lightness, and independent thinking, Ingrid offers something valuable to every rider, no matter the discipline.

🎟️ Highly recommend grabbing your tickets now — this is one opportunity you won’t want to miss!

https://www.equinesque.com/ingrid2025