Strong Performance Coaching

21/12/2024

💚🐴Last minute Christmas gift ideas🐴💚
Gift vouchers can be emailed for any amount!
I have 2 lesson packages left! These are the last in stock and won’t be repeated. ( 10 x lessons @ $800)
Original art work is from Lucy Campbell one of my favourite Scottish artists

20/12/2024

💚🐴 The art of In Hand Work🐴💚
This is one of my favourite things to play with with my horse. Its kinda like dancing and it definitely creates connection and understanding. Being able to explain lateral work and collection to your horse from the ground adds a whole new dimension to the relationship and makes it oh so much easier when you ask from the saddle. I was never one for doing groundwork with my horses, I just wanted to ride! Now there is zero possibility of me not incorporating it into my program, the results are that good!

Click on the link for more info, limited spaces so book quickly to reserve your spot!

This workshop incorporates work from the ground and theory around the Art of In Hand work. You will learn the theory behind the exercises and then get to practise lateral work, balance and contact with your horse.

18/12/2024

💚🐴 Such a good read! Working on your position and horsemanship both on and off the horse is so very important 🐴💚

18/12/2024

💚🐴 Starman is super happy we got in before the rain 🌧️ and it was dry enough to get out on a ride without sinking in mud 🐴💚

16/12/2024

💚🐴January Clinics/Workshops🐴💚
Ok here are a couple to start with ! There will be some more additions but am just working on venues for them :)

January 18th Working Equitation Fun Morning clinic
https://www.strongperformancecoaching.com/product/working-equitation-fun-morning/

January 26th The art of "In Hand" Workshop
https://www.strongperformancecoaching.com/product/the-art-of-in-hand-workshop/

This workshop incorporates work from the ground and theory around the Art of In Hand work. You will learn the theory behind the exercises and then get to practise lateral work, balance and contact with your horse.

12/12/2024

💚🐴 December Catch up🐴💚
Been a bit quiet the last few weeks, catching my breathe after a bit of a chaotic year where not a great deal has gone to plan. However we have regrouped and are ready to kick off in 2025!
I will be doing a series of one day workshops in January. Do you have something in particular you would like to see me do? I have requests for In Hand, Working Eq and a Competition one. A few of my students have gotten together and entered the NQEG Online comp and have tested out the format for a clinic. It’s worked great so if you want to be involved let me know in the comments.

16/11/2024

💚🐴 Lesson Packages 🐴💚
Ok in the spirit of all the current sales! A block of ten lessons is $800. This is a big saving from $95/ lesson. You have 12 months to use them. It can be online or in person lessons. To purchase please message for a link or account.
‼️Please note, this is the last time this package will be on offer, limited number available and offer closes 20/11‼️

13/11/2024

💚🐴Summer Rider Retreat🐴💚
Are you eager to deepen your bond with a new horse or strengthen your relationship with your current one? Need a moment to reset before the busy festive season? Join us for a rejuvenating 4-day retreat where you can enjoy quality time with your horse in a peaceful setting alongside like-minded individuals. Enhance your communication with your horse while engaging in enriching activities.

We’ll start our mornings early with the horses to make the most of the cooler temperatures, transitioning to indoor activities as the day warms up. Our retreat offers powered camping, bathroom and kitchen facilities, and safe yards for your horses. Meals, including morning and afternoon tea and lunch, are provided.

Join us for just $1,050 and give yourself and your horse the gift of connection and growth!

For bookings click on this link. Limited places left!
https://www.strongperformancecoaching.com/product/summer-rider-retreat-november-28th-to-december-1st/

11/11/2024

💚🐴Summer Rider Retreat🐴💚
November 28th to December 1st
"Are you looking to connect with a new horse or enhance your relationship with your current one? Do you need a moment to reset before the bustling festive season arrives? Would you like to spend quality time with your horse in a tranquil environment alongside like-minded individuals? Are you seeking to improve your communication with your horse?"

Then this 4 day retreat could be just what you need!

It could be warmish so we will start early with the horses and then move onto indoor activities for the heat of the day.

Powered camping, bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Safe yards

Morning/afternoon tea and lunch included.

$1050

“Are you looking to connect with a new horse or enhance your relationship with your current one? Do you need a moment to reset before the bustling festive season arrives? Would you like to spend quality time with your horse in a tranquil environment alongside like-minded individuals? Are you seeki...

02/11/2024

💚🐴 The year is just galloping on by and even though the days are longer everything just seems to be speeding up.
So do we need a 4 day Rider Retreat 28 Nov to Dec 1st to slow things down and fill our cups before the festive season craziness kicks in??
If this might interest you then send me a private message. If we get the numbers we will make it happen 🐴💚

31/10/2024

💚🐴 This really is a must watch ! Long but worth it. Thank you Liz Inder for the heads up. 🐴💚

30/10/2024

💚🐴 When I lived in FNQ I use to love heading off to Townsville for this Clubs comps and Championships. So this is a bit dear to my heart. Support a great Club in Regional Qld! Any of my students, I am happy to help, video etc. Entries for the first round close tomorrow so jump on it🐴💚

Our Fundraiser is on again! Instead of raffle tickets, video a dressage test and send it in to be judged. First round entries close October 31st but videos aren’t due until November 30th

enter here https://nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=9BE95DD069FB4090AFCEFF4FF3184F93&eventlist=2

26/10/2024

When the setting is lovely, the weather plays nice and you have lovely people to play ponies with!

14/10/2024

💚🐴 Obstacle practise day🐴💚
We have a Working Eq competition coming up so looks like a day on the green 💚

13/10/2024

💚🐴 Well the audio is not great! The wind today ( and the flies) are a bit crazy. Anyway Sunday get out and clear your head day! 🐴💚

09/10/2024

💚🐴 Weekend Clinic 26/27th October🐴💚
‼️Update only 2 places left‼️
Not sure we will get a chance to run another weekend clinic before the end of the year so lets try beat the weather with this one!

Need a weekend away with your horse for some quality time before the busy season hits?

Have a new horse that you need to form a bond with?

Maybe a couple of days playing with groundwork, In Hand work and riding with obstacles is what is needed!

Perhaps spending time in a peaceful setting with your equine and some like minded people is required.

12/09/2024

💚🐴Tails, Grey horses 🐴💚
Awhile back I put up a post about getting my grey mare Maggie’s tail to look show ready. I had many great suggestions and comments from far and wide which was really wonderful and helpful.
reached out and very kindly sent a sample pack to try out.
Anyone who knows me also knows I avoid chemicals and harsh products on my horses and myself so I was really pleasantly surprised at the whitening products. They smell great, didn’t stain my hands, did not dry out her tail and definitely made her show ready!!
I give them a 5 ⭐️ rating

10/09/2024

💚🐴 Bridges 🐴💚
A funny thing happened on the weekend that I wanted to share. Those of you that know my unicorn Maggie are familiar with the fact she has a neurological condition that makes it difficult sometimes to assess depth and heights. This has made it hard for her to negotiate bridges, varied terrain and cavalletti or jump heights. We practise every day and it has definitely improved but something I am acutely aware of.
At Armidale dressage on Sunday I had my non horsey hubby with me. He wanted to take Maggie for a wander and a pick of grass whilst I did my test on Desi. My brain rapidly assessed the situation and thought well what’s the worst? She could get away and join me in the arena, ok not ideal but not a disaster. Safe area really no major hazards. But in my wildest dreams did I not consider the end of the area with a narrow pedestrian bridge, quite high and an unusual colour leading into another creek area where the local landcare group was planting trees.
There I am warming up keeping one eye on Maggie and the other on horses warming up when they disappeared! I rapidly headed in the direction of the last known coordinates to see that the pair of them had negotiated the bridge and were now chatting to tree planters!!!
Thought to myself geez that must have been interesting but they were still attached to each other so quickly got back to the test arena.
When asked how did you go over the bridge hubby said “ what bridge?”
So because he didn’t think it was a big deal and just marched straight on over it Maggie had just followed suit……several times!!
So do we get what we expect?
Or is she just getting more confidence?
Either way, it’s a reminder to me to always expect the best and not the worst 😂