Anna Latto Equestrian

20/06/2024

Bebe & Buttons! 😂

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16/06/2024

15/06/2024

Happy Sunday! 💛

11/06/2024

I love how this is explained by Paul Belasik! So interesting & each horse brings its own conformation & character to this, as do we! 💙

Paul Belasik talks about neck position, and it’s importance:
“To me, neck shape is a very important connection to a humane and beautiful dressage. Regardless of the constant new amendments of regulations and guidelines from the competitive dressage organizations, it might be a good time to go over the fundamentals behind neck shape and its relationship to correct dressage, based on 500 years of experience and evidence.”
https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2023/03/collection-and-the-neck/

03/06/2024

Good advice!

Read , let it sink in, then read again :

“No. 1. Get your tack and equipment just right, and then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.

No. 2. The horse is bigger than you are, and it should carry you. The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.

No. 3. The horse's engine is in the rear. Thus, you must ride your horse from behind, and not focus on the forehand simply because you can see it.

No. 4. It takes two to pull. Don't pull. Push.

No. 5. For your horse to be keen but submissive, it must be calm, straight and forward.

No. 6. When the horse isn`t straight, the hollow side is the difficult side.

No. 7. The inside rein controls the bending, the outside rein controls the speed.

No. 8. Never rest your hands on the horse's mouth. You make a contract with it: "You carry your head and I'll carry my hands."

No. 10. Once you've used an aid, put it back.

No. 11. You can exaggerate every virtue into a defect.

No. 12. Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it.

No. 13. If you`ve given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite.

No. 14. Know when to start and when to stop. Know when to resist and when to reward.

No. 15. If you're going to have a fight, you pick the time and place.

No. 16. What you can't accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow.

No. 17. You can think your way out of many problems faster than you can ride your way out of them.

No. 18. When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around.

No. 19. Don`t let over-jumping or dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying.

No. 20. Never give up until the rail hits the ground.

No. 21. Young horses are like children—give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.

No. 22. In practice, do things as perfectly as you can; in competition, do what you have to do.

No. 23. Never fight the oats.

No. 24. The harder you work, the luckier you get."

~Bill Steinkraus

01/06/2024

Eeek! 😳

31/05/2024

So sweet! 🧡

29/05/2024

Amazing video!

29/05/2024

🍻 Cheers to Friday's at the SEC! 🍻

Join us for a complimentary Gage Roads Brew Co beverage as we kickstart Friday nights at the SEC starting the 7th June following the EWA AGM. We are excited to announce three new partnerships with Ramsay's Horse Transport, bubbles.bites and Gage Roads Brew Co!

28/05/2024

So true! 🩷

“Those who overcome great challenges will be changed, and often in unexpected ways. For our struggles enter our lives as unwelcome guests, but they bring valuable gifts. And once the pain subsides, the gifts remain. These gifts are life's true treasures, bought at great price, but cannot be acquired in any other way.”
~ Steve Goodier

Art: Cath Driessen

26/05/2024

19/05/2024

Looking forward to a fully booked day of County Saddlery - Western Australia saddle fits with the amazing Beckie Green 🌟💜

13/05/2024

Lovely to meet Nicole Tough while hosting a two day clinic for Swan River Dressage Inc. & Jacqui Moon. A fabulous two days!

13/05/2024

25/04/2024

21/04/2024

Fabulous! 🧡

16/04/2024

Love that ‘just graded feel’, & all ready for Swan River Dressage Inc. Protocol day being held here tomorrow. Thanks to my little helpers Gracie & Wolfie. 💙

06/04/2024

Carl Hester talks about Nip Tuck: "He will go through the Grand Prix in a snaffle and a pair of slippers, it is a very unusual horse. I know physically it is demanding for him, he’s got a long back, his hind legs were naturally always out, he didn’t really have a walk because he was so tight, he didn’t really have a canter because he was so tense and always trying to run off – and his trot had to be developed.”
“Everything that goes in a Grand Prix has helped make him a better horse. Once he learnt a canter pirouette, he started to take the weight back in canter, once he learnt to passage, the trot started to develop because before he had no lift, no nothing. It has just been a great lesson for me and I am delighted that I have been proved wrong, because it helps you in so many ways. It helps you as a trainer, because instead of saying to somebody, oh your horse is not good enough, now I say, well actually I tried this, I tried that, let’s see if we can develop something with your horse. Obviously on a personal level, every horse I get up to this level is a challenge for me, and that’s what I do it for. I love the opportunity to get a horse up to this level.”
Barney doesn't like the look of me!

03/04/2024

Super explanation of the thoracic sling.

The thoracic sling is one of my favorite topics to explain. It is a fascinating and genius apparatus that is essential for balance control in the horse. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked and compromised in many horses. In this article, I would like to explain what the thoracic sling apparatus is...

02/04/2024

Big thanks Emma Jane McConnell Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University for continuing to take such good care of our two little scallywag ponies, BeBe & Buttons. Today was their dental checks ups & all went very well!
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25/03/2024

Concussion is a complex condition and there are a number of factors, aside the nature of the injury itself, which can dictate how it presents and how long it takes for you to recover.

❌ Myth = Concussion is the same for everyone

✔ Truth = Women are twice as likely to suffer from concussion as men, while children take longer to recover. A history of previous concussions also increases the risk of further concussions, from which it may also take longer to recover.

Find out more about concussion by visiting the hub on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/BEFConcussion

09/03/2024

Thank you Maria, Vika & Vera for my International Women's Day gift! xx
Feeling very special 🩷

04/03/2024

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate such a super clinic organised by Swan River Dressage Inc.. Many thanks to some very special people: 💛🌟💛
Swan River Dressage Inc.
Lancaster

22/02/2024

Getting very excited about this Saturdays Equine Health and Wellness Expo!
Still time to purchase your ticket. Equestrian Western Australia members can use code EWA 10, also a very kind discount from Beth King of Saddle Solutions use code SADDLESOLUTIONS10.
Can’t wait! See you there! 💙

14/02/2024

Equestrian WA is excited to announce a 10% discount to members wishing to attend the 2024 Equine Expo - use code EWA10

Get your tickets today and visit www.EquineExpo.com.au

We are proud to be supporting the 2024 Equine Health and Wellness Expo!