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Equi’Sport Ease, Gold Coast (2025)

04/05/2025

I am so impressed with Robbie’s recent progress. I have known this boy for years now and am so pleased to still be part of his journey - from being the best school pony to becoming a little bit more athletic. 🤭

Participating in developing supple, better balanced horses that engage and work correctly through their back, while respecting their physical integrity and emotional state is one of my biggest passion (and challenge!…). I feel very lucky for the few and very different horses I get to work with regularly. I learn from every single one of them, and are all pushing me to become a better horse person.

Thank you .emjay for trusting me with your precious boy ❤️

18/04/2025

Happy Easter 🐣 🍫

I do take bookings on public holidays, both for lessons and equine massage at no surcharge.

I still have a couple availabilities left on all the public holidays coming up, so if you’re looking at getting your horse a treatment but never have time because of work or other commitments, these are great days to get it done 🤗

09/03/2025

In the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, I know many of our horses have had a rough few days, with little to no good sleep due to the intense winds and pouring rain - which hopefully will stop soon… To help them recover and get back to feeling their best, I will be offering a special $25 discount on equine massage sessions for the rest of March, as I know some of you will be busy with urgent repairs and cleaning up in the next few days.

I understand that many of us are dealing with flooding and other challenges, and with prices still going up everywhere (😳), I wanted to make it a little more affordable for you to help your horses feel better following this hectic weather.

Sessions will be only $60 (usually $85), however, there are a couple of conditions so I also can keep my business sustainable:

- At least 2 horses booked per property (does not need to be same owner).
- This special does not apply to existing package holders.

If you are interested, please book soon as there are already a fair few existing bookings over the next couple weeks (to which the discount applies if conditions are met!) and availabilities are filling up quickly. I also hope everyone is doing okay and the damages aren’t too overwhelming for you and your horses.

Stay safe, and I hope to see you soon 🌞

20/01/2025

They are all worthy.

Worthy of the same attention, care, love and commitment.

It is so rewarding working with horse owners who are so dedicated to their animals and committed to giving them their best. Whether it is supporting rehabilitation, identifying issues, maintaining their health and provide that extra moment of comfort, it is an honor to be part of their well-being journey.

Here is ’s little pony, Albert. While he is not a competition horse, he still faces the same stresses and risks that any horse can, simply by being a horse. That is why regular maintenance is essential - prevention is everything. Albert is living the dream - happy, healthy and sound. Only thing growing are his love handles! 🫣🤭

A big shoutout to Anna and all my clients - thank you for always doing your absolute best to ensure your horses are well, no matter the riding goals. Your horses are lucky to have you. 🫶🏻

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season 🎄

Equi’Sport Ease is almost 1 year old and I am so grateful to everybody that’s been supporting me and trusting me with their animals. The journey is only starting, and I am looking forward to a new year with you all. Helping horses and their riders is a passion and I am incredibly thrilled to be doing this for a living.

Thank you so much to my clients, my friends, partner and family, colleagues and teachers for the trust, opportunity, support, advice, guidance and pep talk.

See you all in 2025 🍀

PS: stay tuned for the announcement of the Xmas Giveaway winner 🫣

18/12/2024

Bonjour ☀️

It’s that time of the year again!🎄

To celebrate the festive season, I’m giving away a FREE massage session for your horse (valued at $80)! 🤗

This is your chance to pamper your horse in the new year and experience the benefits of a sports massage session;

* Helps relieve muscle tension and soreness
* Improves flexibility and range of motion
* Enhances circulation and promotes relaxation
* Reduces stress and anxiety
* Supports faster recovery after exercise or injury
* … and many more!

To enter:
1. ❤️ Like this post
2. 🎅 Follow this account
3. 👯‍♀️ Tag 1 friend who would love this for their horse!
4. 🎁 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag me!

The winner will be announced on December 25th, and booking can be made from January 10th, 2025. Must be within 25km of the Gold Coast QLD (or further for 3+ horses bookings).

Good luck and Joyeux Noël! 🎉🎄

17/08/2024

A large smile from Ishka to wish everybody a happy, sunny week end ☀️

26/05/2024

Nothing more rewarding than a yawning, happy pony 🫶🏻

20/05/2024

Bonjour ☀️

Did you know… it isn’t just about our horses looking nice and fancy?

As temperature is decreasing in Queensland and « winter » (🤭) is arriving, it seems like a good time to talk about the benefits of clipping. Now of course: if your horse only does the occasional light work, has specific health issues or if you don’t know how to rug properly, having your horse clipped isn’t a very smart move.

But if your horse is in regular work and your vet does not say otherwise, clipping can offer a bunch of benefits - such as the prevention of excessive sweating, which in turns reduces the risk of post-exercise chills. A thick coat is more likely to trap sweat, making it hard for the horse to dry after his workout. This can lead to significant discomfort, such as stiffness or cold-related muscle cramps. Imagine going for a run and keeping your sweaty clothes on while the temperature drops (outside. In the shade. And if unlucky, in the wind)…

When thick coats trap heat, it also retains dirt and moisture - which creates an ideal environment for bacterial and fungal infections to develop such as the infamous rain rot. Dense hair can also cause itching and discomfort, especially when it starts to shed or when rubbing on the gear used for riding. Clipping allows the skin to breath better, stay cleaner and dry quicker, therefore reducing the risk of skin irritations and infections.

A short coat makes subtle changes in muscle tone and overall health easier and quicker to detect - which facilitates timely interventions. Although, it still requires for us to look at our horses - and even dare I add, take the time to properly groom them. Every horse owner knows the relevance of noticing cuts or swelling as early as possible!

Again, it isn’t about having a fancy looking horse, nor keep your bodyworker’s hands from becoming black of dirt (although when possible, it is quite nice). It is about our horses comfort and wellbeing, making their overall health and ability to perform a priority 🫶🏻

05/05/2024

Bonjour ☀️

Training does not have to be riding - we can be incredibly efficient from the ground. Lunging for instance, is an amazing training tool for all horses.

Training for a goal is hard. It is a lot of efforts, pain, doubts and patience. There are a lot of challenges - however, results do not just come from the difficulties. Small wins and easier sessions are absolutely necessary for the mind and body to heal from the hard ones, leading to the goal to achieve. And above all, we do not move up to the next level before being ready. We do not run a marathon when struggling on a semi, nor enter a 1.20m class when not jumping clear a meter.

The examples above would make total sense for most people - how about expecting a horse to carry his rider on a circle without struggle when he hasn’t been taught to do it on his own?

On the lunge, the young horse gets to learn about voice commands, get used to his tack, and learn how to organize and balance himself without the weight of an often unbalanced and asymmetrical rider. This is about getting the basics right before moving onto the next level.

The older horse gets to solidify his basics while working on his fitness. This is about moving his body the right way from a training perception without the tensions that can be caused by a rider.

Do train your horse. Vary the work, make sure your horse remains interested and prioritize a good relationship - which comes first from the ground rather than the saddle. 🫶🏻

28/04/2024

Bonjour ☀️

Working on an empty stomach makes you grumpy? Tired? Frustrated? Well, for our horses, it’s all that and worse.

Of course, a horse that’s not hungry tends to be more willing to work - relatable. And naturally, fueling up is important before exercising - have you tried running in the sand with somebody on your back before breakfast?

But did you know, feeding forage to our horses before a ride helps prevent gastric ulcers?

Horses are grazers, whose stomach is designed to consume small amounts of forage throughout the day. Although many working horses get 2 to 3 meals daily during which they also receive hard feeds - if they don’t, please run (with the horse) - horses ideally have access to quality forage 24/7.

Both food and saliva act as a buffer against stomach acids. Therefore, long hours between feeding time can result in the build up of acid - imagine this splashing around in the horses stomach while exercising. This is where painful gastric ulcers are most likely to develop, making the horse extremely uncomfortable when it comes to being saddled and ridden - signs include unwillingness to work, or resistance to girthing. Muscle soreness - especially through the back and the abdominals, is often associated with ulcers as the horse tenses to try and ease the pain.

If you suspect ulcers for your horse, do call your vet. Treat it, and do your best to prevent it. There is no good ride nor good relationship without a happy, pain-free horse 🫶🏻

More info at https://www.foxdenequine.com/blogs/equine-nutrition/feeding-horses-hay-and-grain-before-riding-why-you-should-feed-your-horse-before-rides #

17/04/2024

I am delighted to announce that I am now qualified as an Equine Massage Therapist ✨

This has been such an interesting course, and I am so excited to get started as an equine therapist. I am more motivated than ever to play a role in our horse’s wellbeing; advocate for them and help them feel their best.

Massive thank you to the teachers for their guidance and support, as well as all the owners of the beautiful horses that I practiced on - and everybody else that supported me along the way.

It’s only the start of the journey and I already have my eyes on other courses to further educate myself and offer more services 👀

Bookings are now open - DM for info about pricing and availability 📩

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