Outback Equines

07/08/2025

05/08/2025

In the horse industry, success is not just about riding. It is about respect, patience, and building solid habits. Do not rush a horse, do not cut corners, and do not forget that every great rider was once a beginner who stayed curious.

Start with the basics. Proper groundwork, hoof care, good nutrition, and correctly fitted tack are not small details. They are the foundation of everything you will do.

Many professionals begin as stable hands, trail ride assistants, or trainee coaches. These roles build the hands‑on experience that sets you up for bigger opportunities such as leading trail rides, coaching riders, or managing an equestrian business.

Whatever path you take, one thing never changes. Staying curious and putting the horse first.

Your career with horses will not happen overnight. But if you stay patient, keep learning, and commit to doing things the right way, you will get there step by step.

Learn more:
https://www.internationalhorsecollege.com/

02/08/2025

AMEN!!!

27/07/2025

💔 18 youth in 48 hours. That’s how many referrals have landed in my inbox. Eighteen young people — and their families — reaching out because they have nowhere else to go. No funding. No support that is working for them. Just us.
And it’s breaking my heart.

Please share 😢

21/07/2025

🚨 NOW TAKING REFERRALS!
🌾 FREE Youth Programs Start Friday, August 1st – 10am to 2pm
📍 On our 103-acre rural property in Goombungee just outside of Toowoomba, QLD

Are you working with a young person who’s disengaged from school, struggling with confidence, or at risk of falling through the cracks?
Outback Instincts is here to offer a different path — one built on purpose, connection, and hands-on experience.

💥 Starting August 1st, our FREE weekly Friday programs launch — and we’re now open for referrals of at-risk or disengaged youth aged 10–25.

Our start-up programs are being delivered completely free of charge thanks to the dedication of our volunteer facilitators and community partners. We're currently seeking government support and donations to make these programs sustainable long-term — but we’re not waiting to act.

Our unique, rural-based programs include:

🐾 Paws on the Ground – Therapy & working dog training to build confidence, responsibility & emotional regulation
🐴 Equine Elevate – Liberty horsemanship & horse archery to promote trust, communication & focus
🐄 Youth in the Yards – Livestock handling, infrastructure skills & vocational pathways in a real farm setting
🌱 The Paddock Project – Outdoor learning that re-engages youth through movement, nature & positive relationships

✨ Why it works:
✅ Strengths-based, trauma-informed and hands-on
✅ Delivered by qualified youth workers, mentors & rural industry facilitators
✅ Builds emotional resilience, skills and future purpose
✅ Rooted in belonging, trust and transformation

We believe in giving young people a reason to show up — and a reason to believe in themselves.

👉 Referral form here: https://animal-instincts-australia.splose.com/public-form/41e484d6-6bf6-456a-b2a7-0433cc7a4425
📩 Questions? Message us or email [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.outbackinstincts.org.au

Let’s create change from the paddock up. 🐾🌾

21/07/2025

I'm incredibly honored to share that I’ve been nominated for the Little Pig Consulting Business Excellence Awards 2025 in the category of Businesswoman of the Year, proudly sponsored by The Chronicle.

This nomination means the world to me—not just as a businesswoman, but as someone deeply committed to making a positive, lasting impact through the work we do at Animal Instincts Australia, Outback Equines, and Outback Instincts.

It's a recognition of the passion, perseverance, and purpose behind every step of this journey—and I’m so grateful to be standing alongside other inspiring leaders in our region.

This year’s theme is GREATNESS—and for me, that’s about showing up with heart, leading with integrity, and staying true to the values of compassion, education, and connection.

Thank you to my peers, supporters, and our community for seeing and supporting this mission.

Here’s to celebrating the power of local business and the people behind it. 💛

07/07/2025

The more we listen, the louder the lessons become.

☆ Horses teach us that true connection comes in the quietest moments
☆ Silence holds the key to deeper understanding and trust
☆ The more we slow down, the more we hear—not just from our horses, but from within

At the Online Horse Fair, you’ll meet horsemen and women who understand the power of listening and invite you to explore it for yourself.

🎟️ Come discover the wisdom in the quiet moments → https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket

03/07/2025

🧡 We are proud to be partnering with Outback Instincts to deliver vital youth programs in horsemanship and mounted archery that are making a real difference in our region.

The statistics are alarming — it now costs over $1.1 million per year to keep just one child in detention, and yet 75% of those young people reoffend within a year.

Programs like Tools, Trust, Transformation cost a fraction of that — and offer a future.

They give young people purpose, practical skills, trusted mentors, and something too many of them have never had: a sense of belonging.

💡 These programs don't just benefit the individual — they strengthen families, communities, and the rural workforce.

👉 Please LIKE the Outback Instincts page, SHARE their latest post, and help us advocate for the funding and recognition these programs deserve.

Let’s keep kids out of jail, off the streets, and on the land — learning, growing, and contributing to their communities.

01/07/2025

26/06/2025

🐴🔥 Proud Program Provider for Outback Instincts 🔥🐎

At Outback Equines, we’re proud to be delivering the horsemanship and horse archery components of the flagship programs run by Outback Instincts — a dynamic not-for-profit supporting at-risk and disadvantaged youth across the Darling Downs and regional QLD.

These programs are so much more than riding - they’re about confidence, connection, leadership, and life skills. Whether it’s groundwork, bridleless riding, liberty, or learning the art of horse archery, young people in the program are gaining real-world skills, emotional insight, and a sense of belonging through connection with horses.

We’re stoked to partner with Outback Instincts in creating pathways that truly make a difference. 🧡 Their holistic, farm-based approach brings together community partners to deliver cattle handling, land care, therapy dog visits, and more - all grounded in purpose, practical learning, and rural values.

This isn’t just another youth program - it’s a movement. And we’re honoured to bring our horses, knowledge, and heart into the ring.

📣 Want to support, join, or collaborate?
Visit 👉 www.outbackinstincts.org.au

Outback Instincts Ltd

25/06/2025

Can humans really act like herd leaders? And should we try to train horses the way they interact with each other?

Some popular training methods are based on the idea that horses need to “respect” their handlers — often using force, with the excuse that “horses bite and kick each other.”

But this week’s Welfare Wednesday explores what science actually tells us about horse behaviour, and why these dominance-based ideas don’t hold up.

Read the full article via the link in the comments.

24/06/2025

Did you know that we offer a short completely theory based course "How Horses Learn" for riders, coaches, and trainers of all levels and disciplines?

The course provides a thorough introduction to how horses learn, equine ethology, and biomechanics, and is designed to teach the fundamentals of successful horse training. It features interactive elements, animations, and knowledge checks throughout.

Enrolment is quick and easy, and you can begin at any time after payment is processed.

https://esi-education.com/courses/how-horses-learn/