Pony Rides with El-Jay Horse Stud -Rockhampton.

09/01/2025

How to beat the heat- ride early before mid morning. A first ride for Rusty Dustee and of course old faithful Rocket was there and little zippy Raven.

04/01/2025

And of course our unicorns and therapy in hand / pony ride ponies and foals.

04/01/2025

02/01/2025

Welcome 2025

31/12/2024

Farewell 2024 let’s jump into 2025. Paige and Mister demonstrate how 🙂 🦄. Thank you one and all for your trust and support during this year we know as 2024. Here’s to 2025 🥂 Shall it be a good year.

26/12/2024

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➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.

24/12/2024

A Merry Christmas to one and all a huge thank you to our team 2024, a thank you to each and every client, we appreciate your business and the joy we can spread with safety always in mind. A beautiful green Christmas 🎄 while our lesson horses are off in a paddock of grass to spell. Ready to come back in February for another year of lessons, parties and activities. 🦄

By appointment I may be avail for parties or private bookings week by week in Jan 🐴

22/12/2024

21/12/2024

Welcome Rusty Dustee - a golden oldie who will fit in just great. Rockets already taken him under his wing.

03/12/2024

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Every horseman and horsewoman had a first horse. Whether it was a bombproof old-timer or a pestering pony, each taught important lessons to their pint-sized rider.

If you want to see a rugged ol’ cowboy smile, ask him about his first horse. After he tells you the horse’s name, he’ll start rambling off stories with barely a breath in between tales. It’s remarkable that after a lifetime of riding hundreds – if not thousands – of horses, a horseman never forgets his first horse.

Illustration by Ron Bonge.

01/12/2024

You know it’s summer when the Tb is struggling at 6:50 am with this heat. Time to increase his electrolytes he’s only just coping.

21/11/2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like an enchanted Christmas 🦄 - This Sunday only 6 spots left! Book now through Enchanted Braids 🎄

16/11/2024

And one last drag to go but arenas finished

16/11/2024

A special little unicorn party this arv. Was a beautiful arvo. 🦄

15/11/2024

Perfect timing! Just got to finish leveling the new sand and water it in. Then next week good to go! Rain or shine! Just not in ⛈️