Stable Tales Equestrian Training Malta

24/05/2025

Back in the MEF jumping arena after 6 years and with a nice round on Solarinese.
Special thanks goes to Nicole Hili from for letting me ride her italian boy and the and crew for organising a lovely competition today.

21/05/2025

FEI Solidarity-backed farrier training is elevating equestrians of all backgrounds...

07/05/2025

🌟 Retraining the French Trotter – A Journey of Patience, Partnership, and Possibility 🌟

Who owns an ex racing trotter, knows the challenges that come with it when retraining them, especially when it comes to cantering.
Their natural build and movement, which is typically suited to sulky racing rather than ridden disciplines make it more challenging than any other type of horse.
But as this video beautifully demonstrates, difficult doesn't mean impossible.

This clip captures a Preliminary Dressage Test performed by our trainer Gina and her very own French trotter. What makes this moment so special is not just the test itself, but the years of commitment, trust-building, and consistent, patient training that led up to it.

This retraining journey began when V was already 15 years old—an age when many horses are well into their established routines. Yet with time, the right approach, and a lot of heart, he adapted to his new role. In this video, he is 21 years old—proof that with the proper guidance and a strong partnership, even horses with a background far removed from the sport horse world can achieve great things under saddle.
Gina and V placed 6th out of a class of 25 riders against warmblood sport horses with a score of 66.82%

💬 Let this be a message to anyone retraining or rehabilitating a horse: never underestimate the power of patience and determination.

07/05/2025

EVENT: Dressage Training Competition - Sunday 8th June
We’re excited to announce that on 8th June, Elite Riding Academy, in partnership with Equestrian Journey , will be hosting a Dressage Training Competition designed to give riders valuable experience in a supportive, educational environment.
📅 Date: Sunday, 8th June
📍 Venue: Equestrian Journey, Luqa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/b1mdqoiB9acpSGAF8
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - Onwards
💶 Entry Fee: €15 per entry
📄 Tests can be found on the ELITE website: https://eliteridingacademymalta.com/
👉 ENTRY: https://eliteridingacademymalta.com/
This is an open for all training event aimed at helping new riders gain confidence and familiarity in an official competition setting. Unique to this event, a coach is allowed to assist riders inside the arena during their test, making it the perfect learning opportunity without the pressure of a formal show.
Entries will close on: 7th June at 8:00PM
📩 DM us for more info!

Elite Riding Academy Website

06/05/2025

Happy Birthday to our oldie V 🥳
26 today and still acting like a 5 year old at times.

01/05/2025

Thank You .s_equine_journey_ for all your help and support. Loved this mornings lesson.

19/04/2025

It is worth going exploring and getting lost in Malta, as one can find so many tranquil and beautiful locations hidding on our tiny little island

12/04/2025

What a day at the MEF Dressage Competition at Monte Kristo today!

So proud to have taken 1st place on Bronzo Dei Monaci with a score of 72.21% — beyond thrilled with how he performed!

Even more rewarding was coaching my colleagues and friends, Nicole and Krissi in the lead-up to the show and during warm-up today. Nicole Hili delivered a beautiful ride to earn 2nd place, and Kristina Metzger followed close behind in 4th place — both showing incredible progress and poise in the arena.

Thank you Romina Formosa for the opportunity to ride your amazing boy 💛 and a huge thanks to all my friends, family and students who came to show their support 🥰 🤗

08/04/2025

Learning to stretch your horse.

Stretching isn’t just beneficial for elite competition horses, it supports every horse in work. Regular stretching significantly improves comfort, flexibility, and increases the elasticity of muscles.

Therefore a good warm up and cool down, before and after each ride should include stretching in order to prevent injuries.

06/02/2025

And that is how our popular Snickers Bar got its name :)

In 1930, the Mars family faced the heartbreaking loss of their beloved racehorse, Snickers. Just weeks later, they introduced a new candy bar named in his honor - creating what would become one of the world's most popular chocolate treats.

The Mars family's deep connection to horses went beyond just business - Snickers was a cherished family pet, and his memory lives on in every chocolate bar that bears his name. Today, Snickers remains one of the best-selling candy bars globally, a sweet tribute to a special horse who captured the hearts of the Mars family.

02/02/2025

ENGEA Endurance Race in Sicily. It was a first for maltese riders to participate in this type of race and my team colleague and I were happy to place 4th amongst 17 other teams.