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Refined Rider Coaching, 6 Gardner Road, Falls Creek (2026)

I am also a horse trainer that specialises in working with full and part bred heavy horse breeds.

02/09/2026

🌸 SPRING HAS SPRUNG… AND SUMMER IS COMING! ☀️🐴

Time to ask the question nobody really wants to answer…

Are YOU and your horse ready to squeeze into your summer bodies? 😂💪

Because just like us, horses don’t magically become fit, strong and fabulous overnight!

Winter has been for rugging up, dodging the rain and perfecting the art of looking innocent while avoiding work. 😜

But now the days are getting longer, the weather is warming up and summer is galloping towards us!

So, is your horse ready to strut their stuff in their summer muscles? 💪🐎

Let’s get those tails swishing, muscles working and fitness levels rising!

Summer bodies are made in spring! 🌿☀️

23/07/2026

I would like to give a big shout out to Sasha, who is only 10 years old, and has shown incredible courage and commitment in taking on the challenge of riding Monty! After having to retire her beloved pony, Sasha began a new journey with our Percheron/Warmblood, who stands just shy of 17 hands and weighs around 750kg. She has embraced the challenge with such determination and perseverance, not only riding Monty but also working hard to perfect her groundwork skills to build a strong partnership with him. On Wednesday, Sasha cantered Monty for the very first time, and the smile on her face said it all—she was absolutely beaming from ear to ear! Watching her grow in confidence and take on each new challenge is truly inspiring. Sasha, you should be incredibly proud of yourself. Your bravery, dedication and willingness to step outside your comfort zone are an inspiration.

16/06/2026

It is officially Winter. The daylight hours are getting shorter as we head towards the shortest day of the year, and with them our enthusiasm for riding our horses can begin to wane.

This is often the time of year when progress slows. Riders try to fit as much as possible into the limited daylight hours, but by the time daily chores are completed there is often little, if any, daylight left for riding. As a result, both horses and riders can lose condition and fitness.

As a coach, this is also the time of year when I see poor habits start to develop. Horse owners are in a hurry to get inside and out of the cold, so they may overlook or accept behaviours that they would normally address. This may occur under saddle or simply when handling horses on the ground. What starts out as a minor issue can gradually develop into something much bigger as riders and handlers become complacent.

Then Spring arrives. The weather warms up, the days become longer, and riders regain their enthusiasm. Unfortunately, this excitement is often met with disappointment when their horse does not perform as expected. Their horse may no longer be as cooperative, responsive, or eager as it was the previous summer. Not only has it lost topline and overall muscle condition, but it may also lack stamina or be feeling 'a little fresh' from the new Spring grasses.

The horse is now offering a level of performance that may have been accepted during the colder months. Without realising it, a new standard has been established and the bar has been lowered.

So how do we avoid this situation?

The answer is to have a plan and start putting it into place before the days become really cold and short. This is when you need your coach or instructor more than ever. Utilise their knowledge and experience to help you set realistic, achievable weekly goals that will keep both you and your horse progressing throughout the Winter months.

Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day. If we want the best outcomes, consistency is the key. Small, regular steps taken throughout Winter will ensure that when Spring arrives, you and your horse are ready to move forward rather than start over.

19/05/2026

Highly recommend the quality of this hay. It is also a good price, when considering the current retail price in the local area.

17/05/2026

Suspension, elevation, and cadence all stem from correct balance. In this video, Eli demonstrates how these qualities can be developed through the use of trotting poles.

09/05/2026

EDIT - Thank you for all the lovely comments, but I would like everyone to be aware that it took a community of hard working, dedicated people to save this horse. If you know of anyone willing to offer homes to abused and neglected horses, please reach out.

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Tonight I am physically and mentally exhausted, because today I had to do something I hope I never have to do again… but sadly, I know it won’t be the last time.

Why? Because there are still people out there who should never own horses.

Today I helped save a starving, emaciated horse that had fallen into the wrong hands. It was the eleventh hour — he was literally about to become lion food for the local zoo if I couldn’t find him a safe and loving home in time.

Thankfully, a wonderful lady I know stepped up and gave this poor horse a second chance at life, love, and proper care. For that, I will be forever grateful.

As for the former owner… I truly have no words strong enough for what she allowed to happen to him, and to the other nine horses seized by Animal Welfare.

I understand that people can fall on hard times. Life can be cruel, and circumstances can change in ways we never expect. But if you truly love an animal, you do not allow it to suffer. No matter how heartbreaking it may be, you ask for help or surrender the animal long before the situation becomes dire.

Horses are not ornaments or paddock decorations. They are living, feeling animals that depend entirely on us for their wellbeing.

Every horse requires:
• Food and clean water every single day
• Shelter from the elements — even a large shady tree is better than nothing
• Regular hoof care
• Worming treatments
• Dental care once or twice a year, depending on age
• Veterinary care when they are sick or injured

These are not luxuries. They are basic necessities.

I cannot stress this enough: if you cannot provide ongoing care for a horse, then please — do not get one.

Owning a horse is a lifelong responsibility, not a hobby to walk away from when things become difficult. They rely on us for everything, and they deserve compassion, dignity, and proper care every single day.

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Falls Creek, NSW
2540

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