Marji Armstrong, Classical Horsemastership

24/03/2026

08/03/2025

Here is my comment to the people who rescued their horse.
"An amazing rescue. This was wonderful to watch when people who live on the land and have to deal with real situations. I don't spend much time on Facebook so it was only by chance I saw this. I am glad you had such a great team to work together and obviously with the trust of the horse with his humans. Thanks for the person who videoed this also, as it would have been difficult doing it without knowing what the result would be. Special congrats to th "fat guy doing all the helling" for his knowledge. Bravo. Bravo. From Western Australia."

30/04/2023

03/03/2022

Like everyone I am sad about what is happening in Ukraine. I am particularly worried for my friends (students) in Austria realising that they are closer to the war than I am between Cranbrook and Broome in Western Australia. Actually I am sad for everyone on both sides.
I found this link below a few weeks ago and I thought I would watch it but didn’t get around to it as I was more interested with Canada and trying to figure out what is going on with politicians around the world.
I finally watched this talk tonight and it put a very interesting slant to everything.
John Mearsheimer (I don’t know who he is but he seems to know his stuff)
Why is Ukraine the West’s Fault? This is from 26 September 2015. It is rather prophetic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMiSQAGOS4&ab_channel=TheUniversityofChicago

Thought you might be interested. For me, it gave me another perspective. |
In love. Take care, Marji Armstrong

UnCommon Core: The Causes and Consequences of the Ukraine CrisisJohn J. Mearsheimer, the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor in Political Sci...

27/08/2021

Over the years I have tried to explain to my students around the world, the conditions for people at the Lake Bolac Flax Mill. This photo is taken of 2 Land Girls who worked during the war (who had a "proper home" somewhere else,) but after the WWII people who were termed "displaced people" were sent to our little town to work at the Flax Mill.
As a "snooping little kid" I would "miss" the school bus and go back to the Mill with the children who had been sent to our 2 teacher primary school. Most of the kids could not speak English and I was fascinated by it all. (Well I only "missed" the bus a few times until my parents discussed that in the future there might some unpleasant consequences if I continued.)
After giving you the background of my stories, here is an actual photo of these rooms which had been used, initially, for the Land Girls and were then, used as accommodation for the migrants. However, instead of 2 single adults, whole families lived in these rooms. Everything they owned and all the family were in one room. I can remember, parents and up to 3 children in these rooms.... AND NOTE: ... they were grateful for the shelter and opportunities offered!
Our family, particularly my Mum, took a lot of interest in the people and as a result we met people who expanded our consciousness. Not only different customs and cuisine, but also their expectations. These people were from different countries, educational /social/ economic all mixed together .
At the beginning, as a child I could not understand the hygiene of the children, not recognising that they were lucky to have 2 sets of clothes. Most did not have shoes and I judged them as dirty. I can remember Mum spending time to explain to me, they were surviving from a terrible time and many people had to share bathroom facilities. I think back now, and to me, these people were heroes.
Anyway, seeing this photo reminded me of how powerfully this influenced me and I thought I would share it with you.

27/08/2021

Over the years I have tried to explain to my students around the world, the conditions for people at the Lake Bolac Flax Mill. This photo is taken of 2 Land Girls who worked during the war (who had a "proper home" somewhere else,) but after the WWII people who were termed "displaced people" were sent to our little town to work at the Flax Mill.
As a "snooping little kid" I would "miss" the school bus and go back to the Mill with the children who had been sent to our 2 teacher primary school. Most of the kids could not speak English and I was fascinated by it all. (Well I only "missed" the bus a few times until my parents discussed that in the future there might some unpleasant consequences if I continued.)
After giving you the background of my stories, here is an actual photo of these rooms which had been used, initially, for the Land Girls and were then, used as accommodation for the migrants. However, instead of 2 single adults, whole families lived in these rooms. Everything they owned and all the family were in one room. I can remember, parents and up to 3 children in these rooms.... AND NOTE: ... they were grateful for the shelter and opportunities offered!
Our family, particularly my Mum, took a lot of interest in the people and as a result we met people who expanded our consciousness. Not only different customs and cuisine, but also their expectations. These people were from different countries, educational /social/ economic all mixed together .
At the beginning, as a child I could not understand the hygiene of the children, not recognising that they were lucky to have 2 sets of clothes. Most did not have shoes and I judged them as dirty. I can remember Mum spending time to explain to me, they were surviving from a terrible time and many people had to share bathroom facilities. I think back now, and to me, these people were heroes.

Anyway, seeing this photo reminded me of how powerfully this influenced me and I thought I would share it with you.

09/01/2021

Legal Horsenapping! I thought I would remind you of a little video I put up nearly 3 years ago. The RSPCA were very happy to be seen taking the horse in March 2018. You can see in the video how thrilled they were to have taken him.
Not so keen to be seen returning him back. Rather gutless I thought. I have faced 2 (NOTE: TWO) trials with these mad people. Each time after causing me so much pain, fear and financial loss, not to mention the slander then they backed out of both trials. I wanted to have my day/s in court and expose them for their cruelty to animals, and cruelty to people. I wonder how much of the taxpayers, donations and Shire rates have been used to attack me. I think it would have put a few more beds into a hospital.

It was a Malacious Prosecution and I know that others have faced this as well. R.S.P.C.A. was once a Sacred Cow but now their milk is sour. I thought I would share this and you can see what I had to deal with on 28 March 2018.
Anyway, now I have Hermes back so we can start to make plans to have his semen shipped. It will take a while as he has a very different temperament to the horse which left here, but I know that I will be able to redeem his trust. I hope that people are able to wait and be patient. It will be worth it, as his genetics are special.

It has been a huge battle to get him returned. It would not have happened without the support of the people on the crowdfunding and all the interstate and international supporters and witnesses.

Watch this space and I will tell you about the cameras planned for Yardah. You will be able to visit Yardah virtually from wherever you are in the world. The arena, the foaling paddock, the bachelor herd AND security on the boundary but that is another post in a couple of days.
https://www.facebook.com/Marji-Armstrong-Classical-Horsemastership-210010667696/videos/10156780666102697/

07/01/2021

BIG NEW!!!! HERMES IS BACK!!!!
Hermes was sneaked back this afternoon on a commercial transport. No sign of the armed Police and RSPCA today.
It would not have happened without your support. There are lots of things to work through now. He seems to still be entire but he will need to be checked that he has not had a vasectomy. At least he is alive which was worrying me. It was such a Malicious Action so nothing would surprise me.

ALL BULLIES ARE COWARDS. one of my Dad's saying.

I really want to rant, but I will do that later. I just wanted to let the people who knew about the situation is that he is back.
By law I knew he should be returned but as they lied and dodged I was trying to be positive but sometimes I felt very low.

I am excited that we are on the first step in sharing his genetics.
Thank you everyone. Thank you. Thank you. Marji
I did video his return and I will share that when I download it.
I intended to do it LIVE but I was just too emotional.

I wonder what the RSPCA is plotting today using Tax Payer money?

AND this has caused me to look at how I can have security for myself and the horses --- which has now turned into a great vision. More about that soon. ###x

06/01/2021

Dear All, After what seems like an eternity, I hope we will soon be in a position to import a tank of semen from Yardah Hermes. Hermes is a stunning grey stallion belonging to Yardah Stud and Marji Armstrong. For those of you who don’t know the full details, Yardah Hermes is a fabulous mix of Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood carefully line bred from Dulcero, the founder stallion. Most of you know Ximenez who competed in Europe before coming to the uk where we all fell in love with him. A very special horse with the temperament, trainability and talent to wow a 9 year old child up to an accomplished competition rider. The breeding program has been the brain child of Marji and has culminated, following a series of breeding analysis and decisions, in producing a modern day sports horse and specifically a pure breed Spanish Warmblood. The resulting horses are phenomenal combining temperament, trainability, bone, conformation and stunning good looks. These horses have the heart of a lion and the desire to please. They are exceptionally talented in dressage, showjumping and eventing and are suitable for a rider at any level or time in their training.

For those of you still interested in more information in relation to straws of s***m from Hermes, I will be co-ordinating the tank being filled and brought to Europe/UK as a consolidation of clients.

If you can make a comment below that you are interested in knowing more I will message you back and chat to you answering any questions you have. All the people who make a comment below, Marji will offer you a voucher of 20% discount on the breeding cost. She is very keen to promote the breed and feels that the people who support it at the beginning deserve a reward.

At this stage, as I am unable to be specific about the timeframe, I am looking for expressions of interest. I will do my level best to push this forward at the earliest opportunity and will keep you up to date with things, as soon as possible.
Please let me know by making a comment below.
Kind regards Yvonne Uprichard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isJwUnnYKhw&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Yardahstud
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I have been asked to make a short video showing the genetics in Yardah Hermes. There is a group of UK equestrians who are keen to arrange a tank of AI straw...

31/12/2020

Happy New 2021. I hope that everyone are getting closer to their goals.
I saw this article using Laser to improve healing in tendon and I thought it was worth sharing with you. Until now, it has seemed to me that using a TENS machine helped most. It would be great if someone compared the two modalities. Having this happen has always been heartbreaking for people so all research is a great thing.

In a standardized-lesion-induced model, veterinarians found high-powered laser significantly reduced enlargement of lesions on ultrasound and increased signs of healing on Doppler and MRI.

27/12/2020

Hi, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and getting ready for 2021. Hopefully it will be a bit different to 2020. Yesterday, I walked about 3 kms and today I am a bit muscle sore. I decided to do for myself what I would do for my horse. I have given myself a day off - no fencing, no pipes (I hope) and no horse work and definately no house work. (well I do not need any excuses for not doing house work)
As a result I have been sitting at the computer and found this TED talk and thought I might find it useful but the title really doesn't express the content. The example of the tomato sauce cup will stay with me.
All I could think of all the people I have met who opened up their tomato sauce cup. Watch it and see if you have opened up your tomato sauce cup. Much love, Marji
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9UIF852Boo&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

If this inspired you, share this to someone else.

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