Clandeb Performance Horses

12/06/2025

**no longer available**

Bonnie is looking for her new family.
QH (Addicting) x Arab Welsh
14.3hh ish
Born 2017

Bonnie is an incredibly special little mare to many people, however with limited grass and my competition horses taking up my time, i just don't have any energy left for her at the end of the day.
Pros:
Absolutely fantastic, tough feet. Has been shod for heavy trekking, but is more than happy barefoot with zero issues.
Perfect to load and float, straight or angle.
Great for the farrier, very polite and doesnt lean heavy on them.
Incredibly sure footed. Spent last autumn/winter turned out at a friend's farm on the westcoast where she channeled her inner mountain goat and absolutely thrived in their herd.
Loves being a baby sitter for the young ones, is kind but doesn't take their shenanigans. Perfect for teaching boundaries!
Lives off the smell of an oily rag!
Ties and stands perfectly. Hasn't pulled back with me ever.
The sweetest mare who loves a good scratch and a treat. Will stand to be pampered all day long

Cons:
Bonnie had a bit of a rough start her first round of breaking in, which has lead to mistrust in new people, and a strong fear of ropes. She is in no way naughty, this is solely fear based reactions, once she gets to know you, she is much better.
Can be a bit cheeky to catch. This is mostly due to having to put a halter over to head (similar to a rope) which brings up the fear reaction. She knows she is meant to stand still, but occasionally the reaction gets the better of her and she will duck away.

Bonnie is currently out of work, and has been for a few years now. There is no reason she couldn't be a ridden horse again, but she is absolutely NOT the kind of horse you can chuck a saddle on and go. She will need someone experienced and kind to bring her back into work. Once going, there is nowhere she won't go, and nothing she won't do for you.
Bonnie is not mareish, sits about mid range in the herd dynamics, and looks super cute out in the paddock.
Will not be sold to an inexperienced or nervous rider. References required.

Located Oamaru. 💲3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

12/06/2025

Tino got to use his 4wd button today while we put the finishing touches on before heading home. I think it's safe to say that the handbrake is still his favorite button lol.

12/06/2025

Grateful for our covered tie ups and arena roof on days like these!
Next project is a dry base in here.

08/06/2025

Take the time it takes. Set yourself and your horse up for success 👏🏽

19/05/2025

Mack and I had a bit of fun today in preparation for our first English show on the weekend. It's been a good few years since I jumped anything, but turns out it's like riding a bike 🥰

12/05/2025

Buffys first week under saddle has been nothing but progress progress progress! A very clever and level headed mare, which makes my job nice and easy 😍

01/05/2025

One of the absolute non negotiables in my training program, is a horse that will park up and stand quiet and patient for mounting. I've found that teaching them how to "park up" easily eliminates so many issues people have with fidgeting at the mounting block.
Buffy had her first session with this today in preparation for beginning under saddle next week, and safe to say she clicked on very well!

24/04/2025

Slow and correct will always be faster and more beneficial than rushed and messy!

If you can’t do it fast… SLOW DOWN.

This goes for all aspects of life.

Is your horse struggling to counter arc… slow it down, ask for two steps instead of ten. Build a solid foundation.

Can’t make the perfect turn? Place their feet slow, walking and trotting, be perfect slow.

Struggling to reach those big goals? Slow it down. Crush small goals. Take smaller steps but NEVER STOP MOVING.

1% better everyday is 100% better in 100 days.

21/04/2025

Fantastic to see such good results from the AQHA National show, for our North Island branch! Andrew is doing a stella job with these horses 👏🏽

04/04/2025

Torvi thought she would show me her belly button!
This little mare arrived in very light condition and a bit sore from her racing days, so we've been pumping the feed into her and she had a full chiro work up done to make sure she was comfortable for starting under saddle. I think it's safe to say she's feeling pretty good now!

09/03/2025

Well we dusted off the cobwebs and headed to Otago Western Riding Club show this weekend. It's been 3+ years since my last western show, and about the same for Mack, but we both had a great time! A few baby brain moments on the first day, but he settled beautifully for day 2 and gave some lovely work. He's such a character and was making friends and getting cuddles left right and center!
A huge thank you to the show organizers for a brilliant show, and my support crew for always showing up for me.