Big fan of @equicoreconcepts EquiBands - I have used these extensively in a rehab program for a WB eventer a couple of years ago with excellent results, under guidance from Narelle Stubbs.
Today was a busy day at the agistment - excavators clanging around, so I thought I’d try Deirdre in the bands for the first time. The band around her bum is a little loose, but I don’t need her to be much sharper behind right now - I want her to lift her abs and then her wither, so have the ab band a little firmer.
A 15 min lunge was perfect for this girl - she wasn’t at all phased by the bands (or the excavators - I could have ridden 😆) and I can see her engage behind the saddle with the bands on.
This will become a regular occurrence for Deirdre to help strengthen her - either lunge or under saddle - a couple of times a week. Short and sweet workouts are best with this regime, plus she is not yet 4yo so I’m very aware of her growing bones and body. I’ll check in with Narelle upon her return from vacation and have her help guide me for best results.
Combined with regular bodywork, good shoeing, dental, saddle fit and her Benchmark Horse Feed diet of Invest and Super Fibre Mash, I look forward to watch her body changing and building up.
Nothing more exciting for me that starting from scratch and helping horses find their strength - Deirdre is not yet 4 and Trent is almost 19 and both getting stronger in their work 🐴💃💪
Bodywork appointments available from week of 21st October, but are filling up very quickly! I’ll be away for almost a week in Nov for Equitana, so if you’d like me to see your horses, get in touch asap, so you don’t miss out 🐴
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@ausrehorse
@benchmarkhorsefeeds
@equicoreconcepts
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Something a little different today - took Deirdre out for a groundwork clinic with @kirralee.jones !
After some persuasion about loading on the float (thanks @leonierichards30 !) we made it and had an enjoyable session learning TRT methods with Kirralee.
Thanks to @natbooth__ for assisting with the much quicker loading to come home!
Looking forward to playing more on the ground with Deirdre as well as heading out for some ridden outings too - nice to have more tools in my toolkit for when we do go out!
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5 months off, a lunge yesterday and first ride back today!
Thanks so much to Kane from @kpmequestrian for having the first sit on her today! Kane broke Deirdre in for me, so was a great reassurance to have him come have the first ride!
I did pop on for 5 minutes at the end and remembered why I love her so much - what a cool little horse! 🤎
Deirdre will officially turn 4 in November, so she’s back in work now to build up some strength and fitness and maybe aim for a comp later in year 🐴
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Trent enjoyed his Red Light Therapy session yesterday and today felt bloody super under saddle - always nice to feel the results! ❤️
I have Red Light Therapy sessions available from 27th May until 12th June - please msg to book in ASAP.
Next week my little family and I are taking a much needed week break in Coffs Harbour to take a breath - it’s been a big 8 months for all of us.
June 12-21st will see us down at SIEC for the Hawkesbury week of dressage comps - Trent and I will be competing in the Elementary. I will be available to treat horses on site that week - more info to come, but a special price for those competing 🐴
Off to surgery for my 7yo son tomorrow - the break healed well, but when the cast came off today, one of rods was protruding through his skin - that’s not what we need! Surgery to remove them both and let his healing begin - I’ll be red light him daily, too!
Deirdre gets her stitches out this Friday - all healing well…
I’ve mentioned before how grateful I am for Doctors and Vets, but can we have a little break from them now?! 🫠😆❤️
Looking for something to go on the GC tonight?
My husband is in a band called Screamfeeder - they made a documentary that has been included in the GC that is playing TONIGHT at Burleigh Brewing, followed by a show!
Doors 6pm
Film 7pm
Screamfeeder 9pm
Hope to see you there!
Tix in bio 🎸
Another milestone for Deirdre and I yesterday - her first ride at “home”! ❤️
Again, many thanks to Kane from KPM Equestrian for dropping by to ensure it all went smoothly - it did, he’s done a terrific job with this little lass!
A reminder that I am working again - I can not physically do more than 3 horses a day, while I rebuild my strength, but msg me and see availability, if you’re keen for your ponies to be treated.
Have a great weekend - happy riding! 💫🐴
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What a day to have my second sit on my lovely Deirdre - 10 days post chemo, I think I may have sweat my body weight out in that short ride!
Absolutely thrilled with this lovely filly - Kane Masters of KPM Equestrian has done a fantastic job starting her for her ridden career. The difference from my first sit 3 weeks ago is evident and I’ll bring her “home” with me next week!
Happy Friday, indeed! 🐴
KPM Equestrian
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Lucky boy! 💙
Riding the lovely Burrabong Amber while visiting my folks. This is where I learnt to ride - on the stunning Welsh B ponies that Jill Bradford breeds, under her watchful eye.
…and never fear, I had a fun ride on a lovely pony and have my eye on a very nice Welsh D yearling, out of one of Jill’s lovely Welsh B mares, to bring up to QLD and play in pony dressage if she doesn’t sell prior!
Trent loves a sloppy Perfect Mash dinner on a warm GC evening!
The best feed for any ponies or horses who are prone to laminitis, EMS coming into lush spring grass! Low sugar and low starch with a full spectrum of V&M, plus pre and probiotics and antioxidants - soaks down in under a minute and makes a for very happy ponies!
Feel free to contact me if any q’s about Benchmark Feed 💙🐴
Ahh, bliss! Our lovely Burrabong Trent soaking up some pre- ride Red Light Therapy and GC sun!
If your horse is in need of some relaxation and some muscle release, holler - I have very limited availability in coming weeks for Red Light & Sports Massage treatment.
Happy Friday! ☺️🐴
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Pick me! Pick me!
Ashton was pretty happy with himself for beating Omen to get the first treatment!
A reminder that I’m out of office* until Thursday 29th June, with first availability on Friday 30th June.
Happy Friday! 🐴🙃
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