KG Performance Ponies

KG Performance Ponies Welcome to the home of the full brothers, Chappell Park Athens & Chappell Park Tenacious.

A big happy birthday to my boys. Rumba finally hit double digits at 10yrs old, Tena a big 5yrs old now. Full blood broth...
31/07/2024

A big happy birthday to my boys. Rumba finally hit double digits at 10yrs old, Tena a big 5yrs old now. Full blood brothers that are so similar yet so different 😂 They have just been the best boys i could ask for. Rumba is forever reliable🥰 Tena will be up for Stud next year, becoming a big man now 😍 They both approve of their new toy hay ball they got this morning

The wind is brutal but that grey butt needs some work
28/07/2024

The wind is brutal but that grey butt needs some work

Busy morning with the boys at WestVets Marburg getting their yearly dental and tetanus/strangles Vacs. Only 20kg differe...
25/07/2024

Busy morning with the boys at WestVets Marburg getting their yearly dental and tetanus/strangles Vacs. Only 20kg difference between them in weight. Both such good boys the entire time, so sleepy and wobbly afterwards 😁

A nice morning workout with Rumba
24/07/2024

A nice morning workout with Rumba

A good ride on Tena today, have to take him out with other horses around one day 😁
20/07/2024

A good ride on Tena today, have to take him out with other horses around one day 😁

14/07/2024

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14/07/2024

As promised, bloopers from yesterday🤣 A good laugh for everyone. It's obvious that I don't ride Rumba often, especially canter during carriage season. I can't blame him for anything.

Great day at Caboolture Carriage Club. They always do such a fantastic show, we always have a great time. Rumba wasn't a...
13/07/2024

Great day at Caboolture Carriage Club. They always do such a fantastic show, we always have a great time. Rumba wasn't at his best but still tried his best like he always does. We placed:
2nd Wooden Wheel Turnout
2nd Pleasure Turnout
2nd Period Turnout
1st Concors D'elegance
1st Open pony 12-14hh
1st Pleasure Pony ne 14hh
Reserve Champion Equine in Harness
1st Lady Whip
Champion Whip
1st Drive n Ride
We then did a lesson after lunch with the judge which was super awesome and helpful.
Massive thanks to Sue from the Caboolture Club for running such a great show and the judge for being so encouraging and helpful.

Big thanks to our sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies, Rumba is looking soo damn good with your fantastic feed, supplements and cleaning supplies.

ALSO, stayed tuned for my next post with bloopers of today 🤣

11/07/2024

Thanks to Sammi from Equine Scenar Toowoomba for coming down and giving my boys some loving. It’s good to know whats going on with their bodies.

Chief old-torn-up-tarp-removal Supervisor Rumba, doing his thing 😂
09/07/2024

Chief old-torn-up-tarp-removal Supervisor Rumba, doing his thing 😂

A quick morning at Laidley with the boys today. It was hella windy but still a good day. Tena was first out in his welsh...
06/07/2024

A quick morning at Laidley with the boys today. It was hella windy but still a good day. Tena was first out in his welsh classes, placing:
1st Welsh B Stallion/C**t
Champion Welsh B
He got into the top 15 champion horses for the Supreme Led of the Show that a gorgeous Shire took out.
We then jumped into the carriage with Rumba. Alisha's brave mr Cruize came up for a pat before we went out to compete. We placed:
1st in Open Pony in Harness
Reserve Champion Pony in Harness
1st in Lady Whip

A big thanks to our fantastic sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies for your continued support 💖🥰

03/07/2024

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Love this pic of Rumba at Rosewood that Hoofprintz Photography took.
01/07/2024

Love this pic of Rumba at Rosewood that Hoofprintz Photography took.

Rosewood Show today with just Rumba. It was good to have a nice quick show for once, not waiting around for too long and...
29/06/2024

Rosewood Show today with just Rumba. It was good to have a nice quick show for once, not waiting around for too long and home fairly early. We had to squeeze in next to the cattle and constantly had trucks going in and out delivering cattle but Rumba was his usual nonchalant self, food is much more important than anything else to him lol 🤣 Most photos from mum's camera, some from our phones too.
We placed:
1st in Turnout
1st in Lady Whip
1st in Pony in Harness
Champion Horse in Harness
Thanks to the committee, judges, stewards and all those involved in running the show.
Thank you to our great sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies, your feed and supplies always have Rumba looking gorgeous.

The best place for supplies ♥️ We love Redmond’s. The staff is just as great as their products 🥰
27/06/2024

The best place for supplies ♥️ We love Redmond’s. The staff is just as great as their products 🥰

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27/06/2024

We love our noisy neighbours, keeps the ponies quiet and honest. I should’ve got the phone out earlier when they were doing it more often while we were training, I just caught that last one 😅

Bit of a slow ride on Tena today while im not 100%, just doing some body moving, getting his hips and shoulders to go wh...
25/06/2024

Bit of a slow ride on Tena today while im not 100%, just doing some body moving, getting his hips and shoulders to go where i want.

Absolutely massive successful day at Kalbar Show yesterday. an early start getting up at 4:30am to get to the show. Tena...
23/06/2024

Absolutely massive successful day at Kalbar Show yesterday. an early start getting up at 4:30am to get to the show. Tena was early out into the welsh classes. He placed:
🥇1st Sect B Welsh Best Presented
🥇1st Sect B Stallion 4yrs+
🏆Champion Sect B Stallion/C**t
🏵 Supreme Welsh Exhibit 🏵
He then got to go in for Supreme Mountain & Moorland Led Exhibit that a gorgeous shetland took out but we were still eligible to go into the Supreme Led Stallion Exhibit of the Show that a young clydesdale took out.

It was then Rumba's turn to go out in the carriage. He was bit more upbeat which was good, we placed:
🥈2nd Welsh Pony in Harness
🥈2nd Pony 12.2-14hh in Harness
🏆Reserve Champion Horse/Pony in Harness
🥉3rd in Turnout Class
🥈2nd in Lady Whip

Thanks to mum and elizabeth cooper for the great photos of the boys out there. Thanks to the show committee and all those involved for running a great show.
A huge thanks to our sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies for keeping my boys at their best with their best feed and supplies 💖

A massive day for the boys yesterday at Lowood Show with an early start.Tena was first out at 7:30am with the All Breeds...
15/06/2024

A massive day for the boys yesterday at Lowood Show with an early start.
Tena was first out at 7:30am with the All Breeds Led Stallion/C**t ne14hh where he placed:
🥇 1st in Stallion 4yrs+
🏆 Champion All Breeds Stallion/C**t ne14hh
It was great to be in the top 6 lineup for the Supreme All Breeds.
He then had his Welsh classes where he placed:
🥇1st Led Welsh B Stallion 4yrs+
🏆Champion Welsh B Stallion/C**t
🏵 Supreme Welsh Exhibit 🏵

Rumba was then out into the carriage. They ran out of third place ribbons by the end of the day but we still placed:
🥉3rd Pony Harness Turnout
🥉Pony in Harness ne14hh
🥇Lady Whip
🏆Reserve Champion Whip
Then we had novelties where we placed 3rd in Sporting Figure 8, Stock Horse Race and Bending.

A big thanks to the committee, judges, stewards and everyone else involved with running the show.
A massive thanks to Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies, we wouldn't be doing so well without your support 💖

Finally a day off work. Got both the boys worked this morning. It was a bit chilly for Rumba so i dug out the woolen qua...
12/06/2024

Finally a day off work. Got both the boys worked this morning. It was a bit chilly for Rumba so i dug out the woolen quarter sheet to keep him a bit warmer. Ravi of course had to come on the carriage like the good doggo he is. Tena was a good boy to ride too, working on getting that canter better.

Caboolture Show today with Rumba with great weather, great company and great results. We placed:1st Sulky/Buggy TurnoutR...
09/06/2024

Caboolture Show today with Rumba with great weather, great company and great results. We placed:
1st Sulky/Buggy Turnout
Reserve Champion Turnout
1st Open Non-Hackney 12-14hh
Reserve Champion Open Non-Hackney
1st in Lady Driver
Champion Whip

A big thanks to all those involved with making the show run.
And as always, a huge thanks to our sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies for keeping Rumba at his best. After a huge weekend, he's going to need some rest.

Toogoolawah Show today with both the boys. Tena was first out, placing a 3rd in Best Presented Pony, 1st in Purebred Wel...
08/06/2024

Toogoolawah Show today with both the boys. Tena was first out, placing a 3rd in Best Presented Pony, 1st in Purebred Welsh Stallion/ C**t then Reserve Champion Purebred Welsh. He was such a good boy waiting around amongst everyone. I then got the chance to show Gail's little cutie, she has so much personality, placing a 1st and Reserve Champion in her classes. Finally Rumba went out in the carriage, being the good ol reliable boy that he is, slowly getting that head up where it should be. He placed; 2nd in Turnout, 2nd in Whip, 1st on Open Pony 12-14hh, Reserve Champion Equine in Harness then 2nd in barrel race (that was for a bit of fun). There's a few pics taken by our phones but mostly from Mum's camera.
Thanks to Gail & Les Gilroy for sponsoring the Harness Classes.
Thanks to the show, judges, stewards and all those involved in making a great show.
And a huge thanks to our sponsor Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies for keeping my boys at their best. We are off to Caboolture Show tomorrow with Rumba for the Harness.

08/06/2024
Both boys washed, prepped and rugged, ready for tomorrow at Toogoolawah Show. Got their canvas lined rugs over the top t...
07/06/2024

Both boys washed, prepped and rugged, ready for tomorrow at Toogoolawah Show. Got their canvas lined rugs over the top to keep them warm on this freezing day 🥶

02/06/2024

It’s always good to have a day off work so I can play with the ponies. The weather was beautiful after the disappointing amount of rain we got yesterday. The nephews were over so they jumped in the carriage with me between giving Rumba work before I jumped on Tena for some more saddle time.
Both boys absolutely feel fantastic thanks to the great feeds at Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies

A busy morning on my day off work. Got Tena ridden and Rumba worked with Ravi of course tagging along 😁 I was curious ab...
23/05/2024

A busy morning on my day off work. Got Tena ridden and Rumba worked with Ravi of course tagging along 😁 I was curious about Rumba’s travel speed while we practiced so popped open my app for a bit of our training, surprising to see considering we have to constantly turn around all the trees, he did an awesome massive extension across the yard though 😍
All three boys are certainly looking and feeling their best thanks to Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies.

We finally have some fantastic warm thermal lined canvas rugs for the boys thanks to Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies
22/05/2024

We finally have some fantastic warm thermal lined canvas rugs for the boys thanks to Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies

Some fantastic photos from Wild Dog Photography of us at Caboolture on the weekend 💖
20/05/2024

Some fantastic photos from Wild Dog Photography of us at Caboolture on the weekend 💖

After being 6.6degrees early this morning, I figure I better dig out Rumba’s old winter rug to keep his shaved butt warm...
20/05/2024

After being 6.6degrees early this morning, I figure I better dig out Rumba’s old winter rug to keep his shaved butt warm. Desperately need a new rug for him but this one will have to do in its torn worn state until I can afford another.

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As promised, bloopers from yesterday🤣 A good laugh for everyone. It's obvious that I don't ride Rumba often, especially canter during carriage season. I can't blame him for anything.

Ponies scenar treatment
Ponies scenar treatment

Thanks to Sammi from Equine Scenar Toowoomba for coming down and giving my boys some loving. It’s good to know whats going on with their bodies.

We love our noisy neighbours, keeps the ponies quiet and honest. I should’ve got the phone out earlier when they were doing it more often while we were training, I just caught that last one 😅

It’s always good to have a day off work so I can play with the ponies. The weather was beautiful after the disappointing amount of rain we got yesterday. The nephews were over so they jumped in the carriage with me between giving Rumba work before I jumped on Tena for some more saddle time. Both boys absolutely feel fantastic thanks to the great feeds at Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies

Another ride on Tena
Another ride on Tena

We are still working on his right canter, I gotta try to hold him upright but his left is beautiful.

All the beautiful birds and ducks down having their twice a day feed of Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies Wild Bird Mix

Early morning ride for Tena, his first time cantering to the right. I’ve just been focusing on his good side so he first learns the command to canter but today we went the other way. Cantering isn’t something I’ve ever encouraged him to do since he is generally in a carriage so its taking a bit longer for him to pick it up and balance, hence I use a bit more rein contact to help him keep upright. Of course Rumba has to try to be the center of attention too lol 😂

Tena’s um 7th 🤔 ride i think. We did lots of trotting, he helped me grab branches from the fences and take them to the fire pile plus we even managed a few tiny canters 😍 Rumba followed us for a while before he got bored and just watched lol 😂

Feeding time with the wildlife
Feeding time with the wildlife

The wild birds and ducks really love their twice a day feed with the great seed mix from Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies

Ride 5 for Mr Tena, alot more trotting around today and for longer too. He’s been such a champ the entire time even with the gaps between rides. Feeling happy and healthy thanks to Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies

Fourth ride for Mr Tena, another nice little trot around today and longer saddle time before it got ridiculously hot 🥵 The ponies wouldn’t be looking and feeling so fabulous without the help from Redmond's Pet & Livestock Supplies with their great quality products at great prices.

Tena’s second ride went great, just taking it slow and steady with short rides. He’s doing great in just a halter. Rumba of course has to be the center of attention 😂

Tena’s first time saddled
Tena’s first time saddled

Tena’s first time with an actual saddle and he wasn’t all that fussed.

Sprinkler time
Sprinkler time

Normally we don’t want to waste what water we have left but its so hot today that the boys need some relief. You know its hot when even Tena wants to be in the sprinkler.

My boofheads enjoying some horsey life for a while. Rumba is getting a much deserved break after State Champs and Tena’s hoof is healing nicely, hopefully I can start breaking him to saddle soon.

Well I decided to do something different and ride Rumba, he was last ridden April last year but only walked around, so otherwise he hasn’t done ridden work (all the gaits) since November 2019 lol but he rode like he hasnt had time off. Wish I could say the same, I was so sloppy lol I forgot how high his canter is 😅

Today’s drive wrapped into a little vid

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Pony Training

Welcome to my page for my new pony training business. My name is Katherine Godley and my little pony is Rumba, aka Chappell Park Athens, a 5 going on 6 year old Welsh B Gelding who I’ve owned since he was 2 years old and have broken to Harness and Saddle by myself. Rumba has his own unique story behind his training and an even more unique personality.

I've been around horses nearly my entire life with my deep passion for finding and learning new things as well as trying different methods for training since every equine is unique. For the last few years I've been working on a pony stud breaking and starting ponies right from foal, plus breaking my own at home for both harness and ridden. I’ve always worked with various types of horses but found my smaller size was great for working with ponies, since it’s always hard to find someone experienced yet small enough to work with those smaller equines.

My goal is to build a business training and breaking ponies to make great quiet family equines. I’d love to one day have the full facilities with the potential to start up riding and/or driving lessons as well as breaking and starting. For now though, I will be having one horse in training at all times for clients where I will take the horses to shows and get all the miles they need before they can be sold off as good quiet equines or returned with more experience.

I hope to learn more and improve my skills along the way to make better and quieter horses that everyone can enjoy, new family members that will last a lifetime.

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