Cynbel Lodge

25/05/2026

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23/05/2026

With so many event options this weekend, we decided to head out west and support Chinchilla Show; Breeds Day Friday.

We would like to thank Lyndal, her team and the Chinchilla Show Society for putting on a fabulous day. 😊

⭐️ Results ⭐️

🐴 CL Kakadu Jim

🥇Best Presented Welsh
🥇Led Welsh Male
🏆 Champion Welsh Exhibit (Sponsored by Lyndal Calleja)
🥈Best Presented Arabian/Arabian Derivative
🥈Led Arabian/Arabian Derivative Male
🏅Res. Champ Arabian Derivative Exhibit (Sponsored by Switch D Electrical & Air Conditioning)🥈Led Colourama Male Exhibit

🐴CL Chantillia

🥇Led Welsh Female
🏅Res. Champ Welsh Exhibit (Sponsored by Lyndal Calleja)
🥇Led Arabian/Arabian Derivative Female
🥇Best Presented Buckskin/Dun
🥇Led Buckskin/Dun Female
🥈Led Colourama Female Exhibit
🥈Led Female Show Pony

Thank you to all the sponsors, Chinchilla Show Committee, Judges, Volunteers and fellow competitors for a great day.

See you all in 2027 😊

15/05/2026

Thank you Jo from JR Beaded Browbands & leather for creating this wonderful piece of work for Mirrindel Signify This. We love your attention to detail, and the colours look stunning on him.

Thank you again for accommodating my last minute order. 🤗😁🐴

PC: JR Beaded Browbands & Leather

14/05/2026

🐴 Pony Wisdom 🐴

Some ponies have a presence that simply can’t be taught.

You notice it in the way they carry themselves…
the softness in their expression,
the alertness in their eye,
the quiet confidence they bring into a space.

It isn’t created through force.
And it isn’t something you can manufacture overnight.

True pony presence is bred thoughtfully, nurtured carefully, and given the opportunity to grow and shine in its own time.

At Cynbel Lodge, we believe the best ponies are not only beautiful to look at — they possess the temperament, quality, and character that make them unforgettable.

Because real presence is more than appearance…
it’s something you feel 🤍

09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honour all mothers — those holding children in their arms and those holding them in their hearts.

May your day be filled with love, gentle moments, and the reminder that motherhood comes in many beautiful forms 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day
Cynbel Lodge ✨

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

🐴 PONY CARE 🐴

It’s something many of us don’t realise at first…
more feed doesn’t always mean a healthier pony.

In fact, sometimes it’s the opposite.

Ponies are incredibly efficient — they don’t need excess to thrive, they need balance.

That’s why taking the time to really *look* at your pony matters.

Not just what’s in the feed bucket…
but how they feel under your hands,
how they carry condition,
how they move and respond.

Condition scoring is a simple but powerful way to understand what your pony actually needs.

Because every pony is different — and what works for one may not work for another.

At Cynbel Lodge, we focus on thoughtful, balanced care…
where observation comes before assumption.

✔ Look
✔ Feel
✔ Assess

—not guess.

🤍 Sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference.

30/04/2026

🐴 MINDSET 🐴

Confidence doesn’t begin in the saddle…
it begins long before you ever get on.

It’s built in the paddock —
in the quiet handling,
the small moments of connection,
the trust that grows each time you show up.

Because a pony that feels safe…
becomes a pony that is willing.

And a willing pony
is where true confidence begins.

When we take the time to build the relationship on the ground,
everything else starts to fall into place.

Ride the relationship — not just the pony.

🌐 www.cynbellodge.com.au
💌[email protected]
📍North Wondai, Qld