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✨ Horse Myth Busting! ✨“Is my horse being stubborn?”So often, we label horses as ‘naughty’ or ‘stubborn’ when they’re ac...
12/07/2025

✨ Horse Myth Busting! ✨
“Is my horse being stubborn?”

So often, we label horses as ‘naughty’ or ‘stubborn’ when they’re actually confused, worried, or physically uncomfortable.

Three common signs to look out for include:
🐴 Pinned ears
🐴 Biting or nipping
🐴 Decreased enthusiasm

Next time your horse says ‘No’, pause and ask yourself:
🔍 Are they in pain?
🔍 Do they understand what I’m asking?
🔍 Is the environment causing stress?

Listening to the why behind the behaviour changes everything. 💛

👉 Unsure if your horse’s ‘stubborn behaviour’ is really them asking for help? If you’re feeling stuck, get in touch — I’d love to help you understand what your horse is really saying.

Sometimes you just need a cuddle after a hard session… of walking🐴💤Bandit here is one of the old faithfuls. At almost 17...
05/06/2025

Sometimes you just need a cuddle after a hard session… of walking🐴💤

Bandit here is one of the old faithfuls. At almost 17, and with a background as an RDA horse and pony club mount, he’s seen a lot, done a lot, and taught many riders the ropes.

You might assume a horse with such a resume wouldn’t need much training — but that’s rarely the case. The truth is, even the calmest, most experienced horses often have gaps in their education. Bandit is a great example. While he’ll go, stop, turn, stand still, etc when signalled, he struggles to maintain rhythm.

So right now, our training is focused on developing and maintaining rhythm and after just 15 minutes working on it at the walk, you’d think I’d asked him to run a marathon. 😅
Don’t tell him we’re doing it all again over the next few sessions … in trot and canter! 🙈

It was so good to see the sun again for a few days! ☀️Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to check on me and t...
26/05/2025

It was so good to see the sun again for a few days! ☀️

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to check on me and the horses during the floods. Your kindness and concern truly meant the world.

The severe weather caused patchy phone and internet service, so I couldn’t receive or respond to all messages right away. If I haven’t replied yet, please know your support is deeply appreciated—it hasn’t gone unnoticed. I’m gradually catching up and hope to get back to each and every one of you asap.

We were fortunate to stay safe and avoid the tragic losses many others have faced. My heart goes out to those who’ve suffered devastation—from homes and lives lost to everything changed in an instant. While I was luckier than most, I didn’t just count my blessings—long, wet, windy days were spent helping others where I could: checking on their horses if they were unable, supporting anxious owners, giving care advice, sourcing evacuation sites, preparing to assist with emergency transport, and helping with emergency health issues.

Even now, with the rain easing and water slowly receding, there’s still much to do and many in need. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or your horse is struggling post-flood, please reach out.
There will be no fees for flood-related help—this is about community and helping those in need, not business.

Someone got a bit spoilt yesterday with a snazzy new rug.But uh… Master Red, we really need to talk about how much I had...
14/05/2025

Someone got a bit spoilt yesterday with a snazzy new rug.
But uh… Master Red, we really need to talk about how much I had to loosen those belly straps 😬

Yep… this pretty much sums up the past few months 😂Jokes aside — between behavioural consults, helping with rehomings, d...
12/05/2025

Yep… this pretty much sums up the past few months 😂

Jokes aside — between behavioural consults, helping with rehomings, diving into diet analysis and ration formulation, conducting suitability assessments, providing training and advanced riding skills advice, plus routine care and maintenance advice — it’s been a bit hectic!

Throw in treating everything from a puncture wound and rain rot (anyone else on the Mid North Coast knee-deep in that?) to a particularly delightful face abscess, keeping the crew here ticking along and squeezing in as much training with them as possible in the scarce moments of sunshine, all while studying full-time… let’s just say, social media updates slipped off the to-do list again.

Thanks for bearing with me — fingers crossed for drier days ahead! ☔️🐴

Wrapping up the weekend with the final horse sense fun facts! Today, we’re diving into the incredible sense of touch and...
09/03/2025

Wrapping up the weekend with the final horse sense fun facts! Today, we’re diving into the incredible sense of touch and its importance for horses.

🌟 NEW SERVICE: Behavioural Consultations 🌟I’m thrilled to announce that we now offer Equine Behavioural Consultations to...
07/03/2025

🌟 NEW SERVICE: Behavioural Consultations 🌟

I’m thrilled to announce that we now offer Equine Behavioural Consultations to help you and your horse achieve harmony and understanding like never before!

What is an Equine Behavioral Consultant?
An equine behavioural consultant works with horses and their owners to address behavioural challenges and improve communication. Whether it’s spooking, aggression, anxiety, or difficulty during handling or riding, our approach focuses on identifying the root cause of the behaviour and creating customised, humane solutions to resolve it.

How We Can Help:
✅ Resolve behavioural issues such as fear, aggression or resistance.
✅ Strengthen trust and communication between you and your horse.
✅ Teach practical techniques to prevent future challenges.
✅ Enhance your horse’s confidence, well-being, and performance.

Every horse is unique, and so is our approach! Let us help you create a safer, happier relationship with your equine partner.

Contact us today to learn more or book your first consultation! We offer both in-person and online options depending on your location and individual situation.

I hope you’re all staying safe and well during this current weather event. I’m looking forward to it being over so I can...
07/03/2025

I hope you’re all staying safe and well during this current weather event. I’m looking forward to it being over so I can continue working with the crew, including these two who will be coming into work. Bandit will be returning after an impromptu spell, and after a few setbacks, Tiger will finally be assessed under saddle to determine his ability to be a ridden horse!

Also, stay tuned—an exciting announcement is coming later today! 🌟🐴

Continuing with some fun facts on horse senses, here’s a look at the horses’ incredible sense of smell to help you wind ...
02/03/2025

Continuing with some fun facts on horse senses, here’s a look at the horses’ incredible sense of smell to help you wind down your Sunday as we get ready to kick off another work week!

🌟🌟Stay tuned – an exciting announcement is coming this week! 🌟🌟

Looking back at photos from when Snow first arrived, it’s hard to believe it’s the same horse. If I weren’t the one resp...
01/03/2025

Looking back at photos from when Snow first arrived, it’s hard to believe it’s the same horse. If I weren’t the one responsible for it, I’d have a hard time believing it myself. Now nearing 30, he’s still full of energy, causing chaos and making demands. At the moment, he’s a bit disgruntled though because the yard was mowed so he’s temporarily banned from his favorite spot 🙄

Most people find Sparrow daunting because of his sheer size—which is fair. But personally, I’m a bit more concerned abou...
11/02/2025

Most people find Sparrow daunting because of his sheer size—which is fair. But personally, I’m a bit more concerned about the whole demon possession thing 😬

Fun fact: Sparrow is partially blind in his near-side eye due to an accident as a foal. The eerie red glow you sometimes see? Just a trick of the light… or is it?

With today's weather looking a bit gloomy for horse activities, I thought we would brighten things up with some more hor...
31/01/2025

With today's weather looking a bit gloomy for horse activities, I thought we would brighten things up with some more horsey facts. This week, exploring horse's ears and their incredible hearing.

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