IQ Equine

22/06/2026

I had a great drive with Muffin today AND had our first canter in the new cart (nerve wracking!). He is such a good boy. Once our Tevis Cup walking is finished, I will clip him to make driving a bit easier for him, he gets so sweaty and hot.
Here's a few clips from this morning.

21/06/2026

If you are in the southern hemisphere, Happy winter solstice. Yay the shortest day, downhill to summer 🎉🎉🎉

20/06/2026

TEVIS CUP: reached 81.85 miles today. It finally feels like I might actually get this done. I didn't take many photos this week because we have stayed at home and done various walks around the neighbourhood, so same, same.

CONQUERER CHALLENGES: 82% up Mt Kilimanjaro.

18/06/2026

🎉🎉🎉 everyone's favourite time of the year

The Summer of Sport is back on the 1st July for its 14th year!

These are a collection of fun classes (they count towards your Dedication Award) and there is something for everyone. We’ll see a return of favourites such as Pairs, Long Reining, Act Your Shoe Size and Driven to Distraction as well as our team championship for 2026.

☀️☀️☀️ Get your silly hats on! It’s going to be a cracker! ☀️☀️☀️

If you are looking for a fun alternative summer of training for your equine then now is the time to join. Summer of Sport runs from July 1st to August 31st and we have a special class for juniors.

More details to follow!

16/06/2026

Bucky and I had a fantastic drive yesterday at Rose Flats Equestrian yesterday.
He was a bit dramatic to start with, you can see him leap to the side in the first clip as the water pump came on, but he soon settled and went well. All our walking together is definitely making him fitter. He faded after 15 minutes last time but we got a good workout in yesterday.
And.....the Pivo tracked us very well, even with the jumps in the arena. It's great to have the opportunity to video as I am still trying to get the harness and cart fit right and there's only so much you can see from inside the cart. I tried dropping the tugs a hole this time. The shafts and seat are nice and level and Bucky seemed happy.

15/06/2026

My horse agility course is available on The Joyful Horse platform. It is suitable for those who are new to Horse Agility up to about Medium level, although having taken numerous horses right up to Advanced 2 Star/Platinum level, I can assist with the higher levels too. After purchasing, you will have access to the course for the lifetime of the platform.
The course covers the tarp, the scary corridor, backing over a pole, the S-bend, the curtain, the weave and ball.
I encourage my course participants to send me videos and I will provide feedback. Think of it as a private lesson.

Have you thought about competing with the International Horse Agility Club but weren't sure how to get started?Here is the perfect opportunity to learn about horse agility  from one of the very best, Claire Perilli!  "Horse Agility is a great horse sport open to everyone.  This course aims to hel...

14/06/2026

This month's Ace Your Agility:

* Obstacle 1 - there's a post a few months back about how I built my curtain. I have tagged my followers. The curtain needs to reach all the way across the frame so that there are no gaps in the ribbons for the horse to squeeze through, thereby avoiding the ribbons. The ribbons should not be more than 30cm off the ground.
* Obstacle 2 - remember that only one of you goes over the jump. It is ok for you to jump if your horse can't.
* Obstacle 5/6 - if handler position isn't specified, you can be anywhere.
* Obstacle 9 - the cones should be 1.5 HL (horse length, chest to tail) apart in the walk. You can space them further apart for trot.
* Obstacle 10 - for those of us in winter, if the water feature becomes slippery with ice, add a non-slip mat the the bottom.

PIVO POSITION: picturing a dressage arena, I would build the obstacles down one long side and position the Pivo in the middle on the other long side. Make sure that your horses feet can be seen clearly for the T-shape. This position would give a lovely clear view of the slow/fast walk too.

Good luck everyone.
The International Horse Agility Club

14/06/2026

TEVIS CUP: 73.54 miles and a couple of milestones reached. I have been walking for 7 weeks and I am starting to feel the difference, stronger, and definitely fitter. So are the ponies.

CONQUERER CHALLENGES: 66% through the Mt Kilimanjaro challenge.

12/06/2026

Like all good endurance horses, Bucky rehydrates whenever the opportunity presents itself 😜

12/06/2026

Frenchie and I were having a little play with the curtain this morning. She was walking and trotting through comfortably, so I thought I would try one of the Advanced 1/2 Star requirements and she did so well. I am very proud of her.