J.V Equestrian Services

30/05/2026

Winter camp!

Byo horse. These camps are always loads of fun!

20/05/2026

This duo! 🥰

18/05/2026

Its on again!

This time bigger and better! Same great food, ground work and group riding, with added private lessons, a later finish time and all meals included!

These spots go fast!

Flick me a message to book.

10/05/2026

I love getting updates like this!

Tank has settled in really well to his new life as a beach horse. 💙

This photo really shows his size!

04/05/2026

03/05/2026

The goal was simple:
Create a space where both horses and humans could slow down, learn, and feel supported, plus enjoy some little luxuries.

Through a mix of groundwork and ridden sessions, it was so rewarding to see little breakthroughs happen… softer connections, clearer communication, and a few “lightbulb” moments along the way.

In between, we kept things intentionally relaxed. Good food, a glass of wine, time to sit, chat, and just be. No pressure, no rush… just an environment where everyone could reset and enjoy the experience.

I’m incredibly grateful to those who trusted me enough to come along for the very first adults retreat. You made it what it was.

Thank you Nicki for the photos, Corey for the catering, my husband Tom for being our barista and my boy Oliver for sharing his mum.

Keep an ear our for the next one!

P.s... horsey ladies... want a horse riding birthday weekend or small scale event? Message me! We'd love to host you!

02/05/2026

Day one Adults retreat

Today wasn’t about control.
It was about connection.

Horses lowering their heads.
Soft eyes.
Quiet moments where nothing needed to be forced.
Stretching and relaxation..

This is what happens when you create an environment where both horse and human feel safe.

No rushing. No pressure. Just understanding.

This is the kind of horsemanship that stays with you long after the ride and gives you the tools to set you up for long term success 🤍🐴

Ridden photos to come.
Catering by my talented son Corey

01/05/2026

We are all set for our first adult confidence retreat tomorrow.

We look forward to welcoming the participants and their horses!

27/04/2026

See that ear turned towards me?

Thats Vinnie listening. Listening for my cues, to my music, to everything behind us. This is our second ride around our block, without the company of other horses.

He trusts me to keep him safe, I trust my training has given him confidence.

Today we had a couple of dirt bike riders ride up behind us. They are allowed to be there, no biggie. I did however ask them to slow down as they were coming up to us at speed. As this was Vinnie's second ride out alone, I had no idea if this would tip him over the threshold or not. Luckily it wasn't a trigger, as one of the bike riders proceeded to rev his engine while going past, rather than slow down to a safe speed.

If this had scared Vinnie, all the work and trust we had achieved together would have fallen apart, and the process of building trust and that relationship would have had to start again.

In Australia, it is illegal for drivers to scare any horses on the state's roads, and the government has layed down laws for drivers to give space to horse-drawn vehicles and not to intimidate any agitated animals.
If a driver ignores the horse and rider, they could face an instant fine of $130 from the authorities and it is a law that Queensland Police enforce frequently.