Behind The Bit Equine

05/11/2022

Behind the scenes 😂 this is how we prepare for a liberty show - we share a rum!

05/11/2022

Today was a big day for my liberty TEAM! Kojacks first debut doing liberty with Kiowa and I 😍

This video shows the best and the worst of it! I am SO proud of my gorgeous ponies! Kiowa needs to learn to share the spotlight with kojack 😅 hence a bit of a slip up at the end, but that’s the risk I take working at liberty with multiple horses

Could not be more proud and I am so excited to see where these two go 😍

04/05/2022

Always so important to tie your horse up with a quick release knot! NEVER tie your horse up with a bridle & ensure your horse is tied up tight enough that their legs can’t get over the rope 🥰

BTB will be at the Gladstone Horse Performance Club this Saturday for their barrel and horse sport day!! Feel free to stop by and say gday! 🐴

Safely tying your horse is very important! Experts agree that a quick release knot is the best one to use. In the event of an emergency...

01/04/2022

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Let them be horses.

Turn them out, let them run.
Let them buck, let them leap, rather in the field than the arena, right?

Give them a herd, even a herd of two.
Let them be with other horses, what’s a life without friends?

Give them downtime, not just days off riding, but days to enjoy life.
Happy horses are trainable horses.

Take the rug off, let them feel the sun.
Let them roll in the mud, a little dirt never hurt anyone.

Escape the arena and explore, don’t stick to the well worn path.
The most beautiful places are usually found by accident.

Showing them how much you love them doesn’t have to come from buying expensive things.

You can buy every rug, all the boots, the best tack, wash them, groom them, feed them, put them in the best yard, with the best facilities and wrap them up in cotton wool, but one day you’ll realise the best thing you could possibly do...
.. is just let them be horses.

Repost // cromwellandlucy 2020

18/03/2022

We’re excited to see you all at the GHPC High Point Barrel Series tomorrow! Going to be a world of fun 👌

Whose ready for round one of the GHPC High Point Barrel Series tomorrow?

We’ve been working hard and the grounds are looking fantastic!

The canteen will be operating and we have eftpos facilities too!

25/12/2021

A very Merry horsey Christmas to you all! 🎄

11/11/2021

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"On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
When the guns fell silent, we will remember!"

07/11/2021

Just a courtesy message to let all my wonderful clients know that both myself and lesson horses will be taking a much deserved break over the Christmas holidays.

Lessons will pause around mid December and will resume to normality in mid January!

Stay safe over the silly season and most of all, cherish your loved ones both human and fur babies ❤️

07/11/2021

🎄 Christmas Wreath Sessions 🎄

Christmas Black Background sessions are now available!

Sessions are very limited, Contact me ASAP to secure your booking!

Travel outside of the Gladstone area is available at an addition cost, however if i can get enough interested i will travel to surrounding areas at no extra charge.

- A shaded area is required for this session eg. stable, shed, carport.
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.

26/10/2021

24/10/2021

This is powerful stuff! Always ask the question, when you are with your horses, who are you when no ones looking?

Personally, I am more passionate about my horses when no one is around because I just get lost in the moment with my 4-legged fur babies ❤️

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20/10/2021

Another proud post coming up!

This one is about my youngest student Piper who just so happens to be one of my closest friends daughter!

Piper is 7 years old and has shown us all how crazy horse mad she is! Her mum used to bring her out to my horses all the time that she decided to buy Piper her very first horse 🥰

In the last year, I have watched piper go from being lead off her horse to now cantering EVERYWHERE! Her poor horse never gets a break anymore 🤣

To prove how dedicated miss Piper is, she just competed in the finals barrel racing high points series at the Gladstone Horse Performance Club and took out the following for the year:
1st place (buckle winner) of leadline/assisted barrels
1st place overall western bend
2nd place overall cloverleaf

Doesn’t her face just say it all 😍 super proud of you pipey! Can’t wait to see what next year brings you!

Tamara Schonknecht

19/10/2021

I just want to put up a huge encouragement post to a long time client of mine Sarah Rogers!

On the weekend, she had her first decent buster off a horse. She came off quite lucky without any serious injuries BUT all horse riders know how scary being thrown can really be!

After a few days rest, Sarah showed true bravery and passion when she got herself back in the saddle!

I am so proud of you Sarah for getting back on and showing us all what a champion you really are!

Now you’ve had a taste of the dirt, and still pushed through, this shows the love you have of such a dangerous sport. 🥰

Every time we put ourselves on a horses back, we entrust our lives in them. Sometimes bad things can happen but as long as we push through and support each other, we can all achieve greatness! ❤️

21/08/2021

I hope everyone is getting some much needed horse therapy in over the weekend! Let’s just say I wouldn’t want to spend a weekend any other way! 🤩

Something you may not know about me! 3 years ago I put my barrel racing mare in foal. One year later, I had the surprise of my life when she gave birth to TWIN FOALS! It was a very long journey to keep both foals healthy. But here we are, almost 2 years later, and they are the most beautiful natured (yet cheeky) yearlings!

For the full story, head over to The Miracle Twins - Kojack & Izzy page to see their journey 🥰

These two will be lesson prospects in the future! Although that will be a long way down the track, I still get incredibly excited thinking about it!

18/08/2021

EQUISSAGE - every equines best friend!

I have personally experienced the benefits of an Equissage. As most of you know, I tore ligaments in my ankle last year and had surgery in March this year. Since then I have been going through the recovery process which is always slow and steady.

In the recent months, I have been strapping the hand piece onto my leg to release my muscle tension and help break apart the scar tissue.

Before using the Equissage I always have minimal movement with my ankle, it is tight, sore and agitated, whereas directly after use, I have (almost) full movement in my ankle and the tension in my calf is released! It allows me to keep riding, playing at liberty and teaching lessons to my wonderful clients!

I love my Equissage and I know my horses and client horses love it too!

12/08/2021

Who’s excited for Barrels & Horsesports this weekend at the Gladstone Horse Performance Club!
I will be there with bells on! Please don’t hesitate to come see me if you have any questions about liberty, lessons or Equissage! 🥰

I currently have a spot available for lessons at 430pm every second Wednesday. PM for more info

10/08/2021

Behind the Bit Equine is back! I truly apologise for not being present over the last 6 months as I recovered from surgery but appreciate your patience ☺️

I am excited to announce that I am in the market for a new lesson horse and once trust has been gained with this new horse I will be offering my services to you all! 🥰

In the meantime, I am available for liberty lessons and equissage treatments. PM for further information. 😍

22/04/2021

Behind the Bit Equine are now offering fishing shirts for sale 👌🏼 the twins definitely approve

$65 for adults
$50 for kids
PM to order 🥰

24/12/2020

Merry Christmas 🎄 to you all! I hope you have a safe holiday and enjoy your time with friends, family and fur babies! 🥰

11/12/2020

With Christmas 🎄 just around the corner, don’t forget to head into Calliope Rural Traders for their Bella the Brave Christmas raffle! You may be lucky enough to win some BTB Equine vouchers and caps or any of the amazing prizes listed below!

If you do miss out, a voucher is always a great Christmas present for your beautiful four legged animals. Contact the page or 0423 202 331 for further details on vouchers! ☺️

10/12/2020

Although 2020 has been a crazy year, let’s all finish it off with a bang! My beautiful clients have spoiled myself with a gorgeous card and my two amazing lesson horses and miss Kiowa with some pretty special Christmas 🎄 presents! Let’s just say Kiowa, Amigo and Velvet absolutely love them 😉 🍭 🥰

Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for continuing to support my love of teaching, liberty and horse massage therapy 🤩

Watch this space for some pretty cute Christmas photos of some pretty cute photos 😉

25/09/2020

I have a few spots available this weekend for lessons and/or equissage 🥰 pm for more info!

13/08/2020

Why equissage your horse you may ask? What benefit does it have? Is it actually effective?

Well from the full competition horse to the old timer sitting in your paddock the equissage is beneficial in all the following areas!

* Improves blood circulation.
* Relax muscles.
* Stimulate muscle tissue.
* Increase lymphatic drainage.
* Improve healing of wounds/ulcers.
* Reduce muscle/joint pain.
* Improve joint mobility.

Plus so much more!

With reviews from all my clients who see great results in their horses, I also vouch that with the high intensity work my horses go through, they all come out striving, healthy and strong! Even now whilst I am recovering from an injury and haven’t been working my horses, they still benefit (and love) getting their regular equissage.

Appointments available this weekend!

25/07/2020

What an amazing day at the Gladstone horse performance club! Incredible turnout, new members and everyone had great fun!

Congratulations to Katrina for taking out first place in the 1D and the 3D and to Emma (James Aaron Donald) for winning first place in 2D.

Can’t wait for the next event at the end of August! Hope to see you all there!

18/07/2020

I had the pleasure of massaging two gorgeous greys today!

Behind the Bit Equine will be at the
Gladstone horse performance club next weekend for the barrel day and horse sports! Be sure to pop in, say hi, and ask as many questions as you wish about liberty and the benefits of equissaging your horse!

16/07/2020

I have a few spots available tomorrow to Sunday for both lessons & equissage.
PM for more info ☺️

07/07/2020

Another happy horse treated today 🥰

Travelling to Bororen this Sunday for lessons & equissages
Pm for more info!

30/06/2020

Heading to Bororen/Miriam Vale/Agnes Waters this Sunday with limited availability for lessons & equissages. ☺️

15/06/2020

Appointments available Friday to Sunday this week 👌👍 equissage and/or lessons!