OTG Out The gate

16/06/2025

Plaited hobbles in stock now too 🥰

16/06/2025

16/06/2025

Who dosent love a nice matchy matchy set?? 🤩Plaited stockmans bridle to match the plaited and leather breastplate ❤️❤️ in stock now

09/06/2025

Breastplates! We have some absolute stunners in stock atm 🤩 gorgeous quality and handmade in NZ for NZ riders 🥰

27/05/2025

I have been wanting to get something done with this head for a long time, I dropped it into Heidi at Purple Petals next door to the shop and she bought it back this morning 🤩🥰 absolutely stunning I'm so happy with it. Heidi is a super talented florist ❤️

26/05/2025

On their way to the shop 🥰 two more stunning breastplates ❤️

25/05/2025

📢 Stockist Highlight 📢

If you are located in Wairoa pop in and see Bridget at – Out the Gate, 5 Paul St, Wairoa for all your DUWELL products.

For a full list of all our Stockists check out our website https://duwell.co.nz/pages/stockists

12/05/2025

How gorgeous are these two breastplates 🥰🥰 heading to the shop today, beautifully hand made ❤️

07/05/2025

We have had a very generous lady bring these riding boots into the shop asking that we sell them for $80 and then donate the money to the Wairoa Pony Club ☺️☺️ they are in excellent used condition, size 41.

06/05/2025

We have this gorgeous secondhand Stubben Genesis for sale, 17inch med gullet, brown, in excellent condition, $4500

28/04/2025

Keep calm and canter on going into winter, plenty of time for schooling and practice days before the new season ☺️ t shirts and more pjs in this morning various sizes ❤️❤️

28/04/2025

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15 Fascinating Facts About the Horse's Heart and Its Emotional Connection with Humans:

The heart of an average adult horse weighs about 4–5 kg — nearly 10 times heavier than a human heart.

A horse's resting heart rate is around 28–40 beats per minute, but it can rise up to 240 during stress or intense activity.

The horse's heart is incredibly powerful — it can pump over 60 liters of blood per minute during running.

Human emotions can affect a horse's heart rate. Studies show that horses "read" human moods and mirror them.

During calm interaction, the heart rates of the human and horse can synchronize — a phenomenon known as bioelectrical resonance.

Horses sense a person's presence even before physical contact — their heart reacts to energy changes nearby.

A horse's heart generates a strong electromagnetic field, capable of transmitting emotional signals to other horses and even people.

Horses have a highly developed parasympathetic system, allowing them to calm down quickly in a safe environment.

A handler’s anxiety or fear can trigger stress in the horse — even if no real threat is present.

During cuddling or quiet companionship, a horse’s heartbeat slows down — a clear sign of trust.

Young horses experience emotional “storms” more frequently — much like humans, their hearts and nervous systems are still developing.

Trauma can leave an "emotional imprint" on a horse's heartbeat, even long after physical recovery.

Horses have the ability for emotional healing — kind and caring human contact can stabilize their heartbeat.

The horse’s heart is often seen as a symbol of deep intuition — horses can "feel" intentions before a word is spoken.

Scientific studies confirm that the emotional bond between human and horse is not a myth — it's a real physiological interaction of hearts, which can even have healing effects.