Belford Lake Spelling Agistment

11/08/2024

The resident Roos don’t look impressed with us while resting in there new sand bed

10/08/2024

Next project under way.

10/08/2024

It’s definitely looking the part now.

08/08/2024

We are getting a little bit excited now. Just a few finishing touches

07/08/2024

Exciting, we are finally getting the sand for our arena woohoo 🥳

01/08/2024

13/07/2024

24/06/2024

Road prep for trucks to deliver the sand for the area.

24/06/2024

Arena fencing installed, just needs a couple of days in the sun to assist with unkinking so it can be strained the last time. Arena letters installed.

23/06/2024

EDIT: his name is Terry. Jeff got the name wrong and neighbour kindly provided correct name 😂. Photo in comments of his size compared to me. He is a little big.

Bruce approves 😂

20/06/2024

Two thirds done ready for straining.

01/06/2024

Belford Lake Spelling Agistment has its ‘Lake’ back. Great to see after this rain ☔️

28/04/2024

It’s getting closer.
A big thanks to
Nivek Industries
Kyzac powder coating
Incite Graphics

02/02/2024

Low budget horror movies at Belford. We breed them big here!

30/01/2024

Not long now.

26/01/2024

I would like to say he is just chilling but I don’t think that’s possible today

14/01/2024

Our arena is getting closer. 3 sides down. 1 to go. Thanks Kenny for your help.

07/01/2024

Our new arena is getting closer. Not long now.

15/11/2023

Nearly stepped on this little fella yesterday

18/08/2023

Words of wisdom.

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

01/01/2023

What a great way to start 2023 with a swim in the dam with my baby ❤️. Hope everyone had a safe start to the New Year.

21/10/2022

2 Paddocks will be available from 13 November 2022.

28/05/2022

Love where I live. Looking out my kitchen window to see kangaroo in the backyard, horses and a rainbow 🌈 behind the tree line ❤️.

10/01/2022

Our last 3 having a swim in the Dam. Little Coolabah (the trouble maker 😂), the original ranga Nemo and big gumby Galiant ❤️❤️❤️.
NOTE: first video fuzzy cause camera lens was a little moist 🤣

09/01/2022

Diva and Bambam having a little treat with a swim in the Dam.

13/12/2021

Here is the before and after, 2 years apart

12/12/2021

What a difference 2 years can make
This picture was taken when we first moved in at the tail end of the drought

02/12/2021

Saddle Fitting Clinic with Natalie James!
When: Monday 6th December & Tuesday 7th December
Where: Locherin Equine Centre - McCarthy's Lane Hallsville
Are you needing your current Saddle fitted or adjusted? Are you in the market for a new Saddle? Then this is for you!
We will have a range of Saddles for anyone interested in upgrading or purchasing a new saddle.
Don't miss out, spots are filling fast so please contact the Store (02) 67 652 500 to secure your spot or for more information.
(Bookings Essential)

15/11/2021

Mum and Dad visited our newly created outdoor dining area with their babies this morning 🥰
Purple Swamp Hens