O’Hanlon Equine

24/07/2025

Small but helpful rant.
With so much of an information overload available today, it's no wonder that sometimes we have no idea as to whether or not we are on the right track.

To be honest I couldn't give a flying rats bum about how many buckles or titles someone has won or how tough or offensive someone portrays themselves to be. Try hard to recognise the difference between the people that just want to yak about themselves all the time and those that genuinely want to help.

Yes there's some great stuff out there in internet land, but there's a lot of crap too.

Become a good horse person first, then enjoy a sport or a discipline after that, don't think that flash is on your side, steer clear of the jargon, no one gives themselves up more than the jargon spitters. No matter what corner of the planet you're in, find someone to help you that is on your side and your horses side.
(These people really do exist)

Most of all, stay away from people that swing their lead ropes at their damn horses all the time. That crap is infuriating.
A little bit at times maybe is ok, but please stop that, all the time crap!

I'm only writing this because I hear from different people all over the world that are looking for real help, from the right people.
They do exist, so keep looking for real horseman and not the lead rope swinging bull crapers that are full of jargon with no credentials at all.

Ya know riding horses is allowed to be fun and enjoyable. I just see so many people that are twisted and bent all out of shape over this stuff. Stay straight, be cool, have fun and find people that genuinely like teaching and helping. Cheers

23/07/2025

‘25/‘26 MARE OWNERS assistance package

OZZY CAT breeding early season rate

Take advantage of our August service fee offer and effect your FEE FOR LIFE.

Receive a 20% discount off Ozzy Cat’s full service fee ($3000inc) for new breeders when booked and paid for by August 31st 2025.

All other previously SUCCESSFUL breeders that have already set their FEE FOR LIFE, will enjoy a 10% discount off their current FEE FOR LIFE and subsequently reset their new FEE FOR LIFE when they too are booked in and paid for by August 31st 2025

This is our way of giving back to an industry we love, that appreciates greatness when they see it.

Contact Sean O’Hanlon for details, contracts and bookings

22/07/2025

Stop guessing, start working!
Ever feel like you’re not sure when or how to move your horse around cattle?
You’re not alone - and we’re here to help.
Join us for two full days of hands-on learning that actually makes sense.
📅 9 & 10 August
📍 Millmerran, QLD
🐴 Real cattle, mechanical cow + drag dummy
👉 Book online - www.ohanlonequine.com
Let’s build something solid — for you and your horse.

Open HonestHorsemanship The fulfilment the rider experiences when they find unity with their horse is truly rewarding and makes it all worthwhile. Welcome to O’Hanlon Equine We’re committed to providing horse owners and riders with open, honest horsemanship. We build muscles and minds, we build ...

18/07/2025

For the riders who want more than circles.
If you’ve got a good handle on your horse but want to do something with it — this is your sign.
✅ Build feel
✅ Learn to read cattle
✅ Ride with more confidence
📍 Cattle Working Clinic – 9 & 10 August, Millmerran QLD
No pressure. Just real horsemanship that works.
Go to our website to book your spot.

17/07/2025

🐮 Cattle Working Clinic – 9 & 10 August 2025
📍 O’Hanlon Equine, Millmerran QLD
This two-day clinic is built for riders with a solid foundation who want to learn how to read, handle, and work cattle with feel and confidence - without the gimmicks.
You’ll get hands-on time with:
✅ Live cattle
✅ Mechanical cow
✅ Drag dummy
Plus real-world tools you can take home and keep building on.
Whether you're working toward campdraft, cowhorse versatility, or just want to give your horse a job with purpose - this clinic will help you build the skills that matter.
👥 Limited rider spots available
📩 https://go.ohanlonequine.com/ohanlon-equine-clinics

02/07/2025

“Beginner riders practice intermediate techniques, intermediate riders practice advanced techniques and advanced riders do the basics beautifully”

Our confidence soars, when we get along well with the horse. We get along well with horses when we do the little things well.
www.ohanlonequine.com

27/06/2025

Yeah sure we can make big (short term) changes to the horse, but it takes a very long time to make fundamental wholesale changes to the horse and its way of going.

If you know people that gloat about how quickly they can get a horse to do something, or worse again, how quickly they can FIX a horse, be aware, be very aware.

Truthfully the longer something takes the better it will serve all involved. I think of this line quite often when riding and try to improve things with the horses that come my way.

"Take as long to get fit, as it took you to get fat, then it's sustainable" (Joe Rogan).
Which is why the first 12 MONTHS is just so important. Which is why we've got to develop something to go back to.

26/06/2025

At no stage is it about letting a horse do whatever it wants,

Although

“Its amazing how good our horses go, once we become easy to get along with”

25/06/2025

If you’re still under the impression that good horsemanship is all about control, I’m sorry for you and where you’re at and it’s sad that whoever it was that sucked you into that mindset got to you first.

However people only know what they know. If this is your situation and you’re still where you were years ago with your horse or horses. Look us up and join us at one of our clinics.

Our groups are small, our rates are very reasonable in comparison to the current market and we actually really love helping and teaching people that are looking for help.

Check our website out for upcoming schools or to book lessons at www.ohanlonequine.com

Or join our basic horsemanship class on Sat 12th July 2025.

See you there.