360 Trick Riding & Equine Entertainment

24/05/2024

⚡️ OUT OF OFFICE UNTIL 30/06 ⚡️ We will try and respond to messages and enquiries but please be patient! See you in July 💙

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12/05/2024

One of the hardest parts about those of us in the horse industry is this skewed sense of money we get.

$10,000 for instance, for most people, is a significant amount of money.

$10,000 won’t even hardly buy one load of alfalfa.

It can’t buy me the horse I want to buy. Likely not even a foal I want to buy. 😅

Most people have to save to spend $10,000 on a project. I figure I’ll just sell something to do said project and roll on.

Because of this, budgeting and money management is SO IMPORTANT. Don’t get caught up in the highs and lows. When you’re making money, save it, prepare for the lulls, and when you do spend it, invest in yourself. Leave emotions out of it.

Just be aware. Build your way up. Minimize risk.

Think about your future. Don’t fall into the trap and don’t worry about keeping up with the Jones, they’re financed anyways.

01/05/2024

This 👏 doesn’t just apply to vets!!

Do you think your vets make a lot of money? Wanna know the truth? Learn the ‘secrets’ behind the curtains… Take a look at Amity’s numbers here…

Amity Financial year Nov 2022 – Oct 2023 (All numbers do NOT include VAT)

Turnover - £445,450 (We took in about £534,540 of which £89,090 was VAT)

This is the number that Amity generated in that year. Where more than half a million sounds cool, almost £90k was given straight back to HMRC as VAT. Yes, we are fundamentally tax collectors for HMRC!

Some expenditures…

Salaries for your Amity Team who works hard - £196,449 (44%)

Purchases including consumables like vaccines, drugs, lab fees, syringes, needles, etc - £79,545 (18%)

Rent of the wonderful building - £21,478

Outside Services like the luxury of having orthopaedic and cardiology specialists coming in-house so you need not travel further for their services - £5,610

Lighting and heat (we feel the pinch of the rising rates, do you?) - £5,561

Business rates (council tax equivalent) and Water bills - £3,028

Telephone (no automated messages from us!) - £2,747

Postage (for your medications, birthday cards, anniversary certificates, etc) - £2,755

Advertising - £4,013

Subscriptions (for the vets to stay registered and keep up to date with the latest vet news) - £3,413

Repairs and renewals of equipment (have you seen our cat pens?) - £3,805

Accountancy fees - £2,280

Training for Vets and Assistants - £3,139
Legal fees - £5,299
Insurance - £1969

Repairs to property (Yes, it costs money to make Amity look like that!) - £1,407
Cleaning - £1,239

Computer system to keep your pets’ records intact, easily accessible and secure - £8,253

Books to keep updated - £925

Refreshments (Do you like the tea, coffee, biscuits, and chocolates served at Amity?) - £1,657

Bookkeeping - £720

Donation to VetLife (helpline for vet personnel) - £300

Gifts to clients (sympathy/congratulatory/thank you gifts including flowers and much more) - £5,058

Bank charges - £1,971

Other costs include payroll fees, bank loan interest, equipment depreciation, sundry, pensions, internet, staff entertainment, clinical waste disposal, medical gases, etc.

You would have observed that almost 50% of the turnover is spent on salaries. We believe in investing in our people. Equipment and services can be replicated and replaced. What makes Amity unique is 100% our team.

The net profit of Amity (Turnover minus all the monies spent to create the turnover in the first place) is £55,816 which is about 12.5% (known as profit margin).

Oh, don't forget the profit is taxed as well! So, from the profit of £55,816, £15,976.51 will be paid to HMRC as tax. (Still not in the vet's pocket! 😉)

Yes, the money generated was more than half a million pounds (£534,540) which seemed a lot. However, when you take into account how much it took (£478,724) to generate that amount into consideration, it does not appear to be that much left.

Remember that it is not how much money you make. It is more of how much money you have spent to make that amount of money. For example, if you have to spend £1 million to make £1 million, you take home nothing.

So, this is Amity. There are far easier ways to make money. There are businesses which have better profit margins. I know of a fish and chip van with a 50% profit margin and a burger van just down the road with a 38% profit margin. Well done to them for having a business with better profit margins.

At Amity, we enjoy what we do. We consider it to be a privilege to be doing something we love and helping both pets and their guardians. We are grateful to our clients who allow us to work in a job we love. We believe in providing the best care we can for them and their pets.

In all, we love what we do and we thank our clients for allowing us to work this way. Nothing brings us more joy than to see how we have positively affected the bond between our clients and their pets.

Are we in it for the money? Well, it is a business and we all need to get paid (I've tried to pay for my rent and groceries with my love for animals. It does not work!). Are we raking it in? At 12.5% profit margin, I hardly think so. What you pay is the cost and what you receive is the value. Only you can determine whether what you pay is of value or not. We understand that we are not for everyone and that is ok. It is paramount for pet guardians to work with a vet who is a great fit for them and this applies to other things in life as well, like relationships, friendships, jobs, etc.

Did you know that 54.5% of vet practices have a below-average profit margin of 8-12% (SPVS September 2016)? This means more than half of vet practices in the UK (corporate and independent) are working on an average of 10% profit margin. To put this in real terms, if you are charged £120 and £20 is VAT, only about £10 is profit and the rest are expenses it takes to generate the £120 in the first place. We consider ourselves lucky to be running a profitable business so we can continue serving our clients.

If you are our client, thank you for your trust in us taking care of you and your pet. If you are not, please be kind to your vets and know that they are not in it for the money. If they are ‘cheaper’ than others, know that they are working even harder to get you the results you receive. Be kind and nice to them!
Hope you enjoy the sunshine soon (well, we are in the UK, don’t hold your breath!). Stay cool!

Yours,
Lennon

24/04/2024

Worth a read! Valuable advice for anyone hauling horses 👌🏼

Lately I've had several folks reach out about hauling their horses longer distances...

Here's just kinda a reference for me. Not everyone has to agree but idk much about the subject. :)

Cameras. Get them. We install them pm me if you want one. Worth every single penny. Your entire perspective will change. Wire them into your running lights, it'll act as an on/off switch and won't run batteries down. https://a.co/d/582ihv4

Horses appreciate box stalls IMHO. If you can haul as such, do it. In the same breath, some horses cant tolerate the room and get anxious. Load accordingly.

Nervous horse?
I have a loud yet small portable speaker too. Let's listen to Mozart or Beethoven! You have no idea how much it'll drown out road/trailer noise and give them something else to focus on. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLu1tYRd/

Never ever hard tie. Ever. I have tie blockers attached with hay string at all tie points in my trailer. There has been exactly 3 times that has really saved my ass (and spared the horses injury). I really prefer not to tie at all if I can get away with it. They need to be able to get their heads down or at least lower it some to clear their lungs or you risk shipping fever.

Stop every couple hours and rest legs. They get fatigued more than other body parts. I stop every 3 hours ish for about 20/30 minutes. I also take this time to use the bathroom, grab a snack, walk my trailer and top off fuel. I absolutely do not make unnecessary stops. I have a 100 gallon drag tank too which I really appreciate.

I bed deep, 8 inches or more long distance and 6 inches or so local hauls. Helps keep them comfy but also absorbs waste more efficiently and deeper (also a insulation to keep the road heat at bay). Take note of how much they're p**ping and if they p*e. I scoop p**p when I stop if I can safely. I've had horses that absolutely will not p*e on the trailer and that needs to be kept in mind for travel time as well. Double mats are good too! I invested in the spray floor from Texas Floor Skinz and I can tell it's also made a huge difference in the cushioning. I also don't have to pull the stupid mats out anymore and it's super easy to disinfect.

I also invested in a air hitch from https://shockerhitch.com It takes so much of the jerk and rough ride out! It's like night and day on any trailer but y'all with those heavy LQ? Order ya one, you'll thank me later. They're also commonly listed on FB Marketplace as well. I average around $550 used. I swear by this and that cushioned spray floor for legs.

I never park my trailer in the direct sun either, once it starts to warm up. If you feel like it's really heating up, buy 60/80 pounds of ice and throw on the floor. Imagine the heat coming from the road, the ice melts but it does help. Ventilation is key. Keep that trailer open.
I ordered a custom screen from this place for the window above my side ramp. Its made a huge difference while still being safe!
https://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/Trailer-Safety-Screens-with-Straps-CUSTOM-SEWN-New-or-Replacements_p_575.html

Don't ever unload at a truck/rest stop/questionable area. Find an arena or barn or even a quiet back road if nothing else. I try hard to not have to unload at all but I have the luxury of the nicest barns to let my passengers walk it out at (thanks you guys).

How long can I travel? That's such a loaded question. How's your horse/s traveling? Again, cameras are just such an invaluable tool. If they're drinking, comfortable, p**ping and happy I'm good going 12 hours or even more if client wants straight through, keep your breaks consistent. I feel 6/8 hours or so is a good days haul. If there's any question just stop and layover somewhere. https://www.horsemotel.com/ is a great resource and many public arenas are available as well. Give your horses 8/10 good hours of rest off trailer if you're going to layover. Make sure they drink.

I keep water in front of them long distance or if it's hot. You have to. If it's a 3 hour trip and 70° they aren't thirsty and they're just going to make a mess. Make sure you hang the bucket high enough to keep feet out but low enough to be accessible. Pay attention to what direction your clips are too. You don't want a halter getting hung up on a clip holding a water bucket in a tight area. I appreciate actual bucket straps, they'll break if they needed to.
I also use these to keep splashing to a minimum. Some horses just really don't appreciate it. They learn fast how to use them.
https://teskeys.com/products/rockin-road-lid?variant=40161967865919&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw26KxBhBDEiwAu6KXt2mu3QWkzH-BVxMn_aVC2gsSY4g79uyrPBWTXWeeGh2m8xriU0D7oxoCzlAQAvD_BwE
Keeping hay bags full is important too. Smaller the hole in slow feed hay nets the better. You don't want them to just pig out bored, you want to keep tummy acid at bay and horses content while traveling. I don't like feeding horses during travel either. Grain really weighs the gut down. Soak it really good if you do. This will help reduce colic. See my ulcergard comment below.

If they're struggling to drink, keep in mind you're filling their gut with dry hay in an already stressful situation. Then add to that you're restricting the digestive process by them standing still. There's a lot of things to help with this. I like https://www.whinnywater.com/ but you can also use Gatorade, a handful of alfalfa pellets and full bucket of water or whatever your horse likes but they really need to drink, esp in the heat. If you can start ulcergard a few days prior to, during and a few days post travel that really seems to help too.

I hate shipping boots for a lot of reasons, mostly because they trap heat in the legs and thats no bueno.

Walk. Your. Rig.
Every single time you stop. Walk. Your. Rig. Things I look for.. cracked/busted welds, door/window hinges, lug nuts, secured latches, kick the tires, quick visual of my hitch, head gates/drops (those aluminum bars can break) and whatever else is in-between. Don't forget to look under it occasionally as well! There's so much under there that can break too!
Make this second nature and you can potentially save yourself a lot of headache later.
My trailer is professionally inspected every 3 months and repairs made immediately when found needed. Stuff breaks, it happens.

There are companies that are like Triple A for horse people. US Rider absolutely sucks but I really like www.trailguard.org They have a lot of features they offer and help get horses and equipment safe. You have to be signed up 30 days before you can use their services so keep that in mind.

Know your maintenance schedule. Can't recall the last time you had your bearings/brakes/tires inspected? Then it's time. Over a year? Then it's time. Have a blow out? Then it's time. Tires over 4 years old but still have lots of tread? It's time for new ones. This heat kills tires. I buy mine at Trout Tire and they've always done me right. Same goes for your truck.

Carry two spares, that trailer aid ramp is worth every penny and so is a good impact. I can change a tire in under 8 minutes. It's invaluable in the stupid Texas heat. I also have enough spare s**t to build a space ship in my tool box. Tools, hay string, electrical tape, extra lights, fuses, zip ties, straps, bailing wire, coolant, you get the point. I also carry wraps, vet wrap, extra halters/ropes, spray and tie blockers blah blah blah. I could be a hauler or a serial killer turns out it looks the same. I have a fridge in my center console so I can safely carry drugs as well. Bought that here! It's an amazing human comfort too. Cold drinks/snacks and I don't have to make another stop! https://www.dometic.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHER and a knife. You just never know. I put out a car fire one night, it was like 11pm. Peeps were super grateful. I replaced it the next day. Have a good sharp knife close and handy too. **tyouseeasahauler

This is just me and my observations over the last 8 years of hauling. I strive to evolve into the absolute best hauler I can be and it comes from experience for sure. I really do love the horses I haul and want nothing but safe travels every time I load a horse.

Haulers and individuals all do things different and that doesn't make (most of) it wrong.

I'll add to this as I think of more :)

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24/04/2024

Always remember the brave men, women and horses 🌺 Lest we forget

"I SPOKE TO YOU IN WHISPERS"
By Neil Andrew

I spoke to you in whispers
As shells made the ground beneath us quake
We both trembled in that crater
A toxic muddy bloody lake

I spoke to you and pulled your ears
To try and quell your fearful eye
As bullets whizzed through the raindrops
And we watched the men around us die

I spoke to you in stable tones
A quiet tranquil voice
At least I volunteered to fight
You didn't get to make the choice

I spoke to you of old times
Perhaps you went before the plough
And pulled the haycart from the meadow
Far from where we're dying now

I spoke to you of grooming
Of when the ploughman made you shine
Not the shrapnel wounds and bleeding flanks
Mane filled with mud and wire and grime

I spoke to you of courage
As gas filled the Flanders air
Watched you struggle in the mud
Harness acting like a snare

I spoke to you of peaceful fields
Grazing beneath a setting sun
Time to rest your torn and tired body
Your working day is done

I spoke to you of promises
If from this maelstrom I survive
By pen and prose and poetry
I'll keep your sacrifice alive

I spoke to you of legacy
For when this hellish time is through
All those who hauled or charged or carried
Will be regarded heroes too

I spoke to you in dulcet tones
Your eye told me you understood
As I squeezed my trigger to bring you peace
The the only way I could

And I spoke to you in whispers......

03/04/2024

Find your stirrup, find your reins. One of the most important pieces of advice I’ve been given as a trick rider, and one that has saved me countless times trick riding. Our sport is not easy, but anything that we can control makes it safer. Count your strides. Pop your straps. Find your stirrups. Find your reins. Stop your horse. And never forget to tell them they’re a good pony ❤️
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27/03/2024

27/03/2024

How much weight can a horse carry?

In my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount.
They can carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and broken bodies. Countless tears sometimes comb their tangled manes. Moments when parents and friends cannot be there to help and hold a person, horses embrace and empower. They carry physical, mental, and emotional handicaps. They carry hopes and dreams; and they will carry the stress from your day when you can't carry it anymore.
They carry graduations, they carry new careers, they carry moves away from everything familiar, they carry marriages, they carry divorces, they carry funerals, they carry babys before they are born, and sometimes they carry the mothers who cannot carry their own baby. They carry mistakes, they carry joy, they carry the good and they carry the bad. They carry drugs and addictions, but they also carry the celebrations.
They will carry you to success when all you have felt is failure. They will carry you, never knowing the weight of your burdens and triumphs.
If you let them, they will carry you through life, and life is hard, life is heavy. But a horse will make you feel weightless under it all.
~ Sage Sapergia

19/03/2024

Excited to be heading to Biggenden Show Society for this years show! Catch us performing and running a workshop on the 18th May ⚡️

22/02/2024

31/01/2024

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30/01/2024

✨ 360 Trick Riding & Equine Entertainment will be showing their Tricks & Skills at the 2024 Lightning Ridge Bull & Bronc Ride ✨

Hold on to your seats while they hang off their horses!
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29/01/2024

Getting excited to head down to Lightning Ridge for the Easter weekend! Catch us at the half time break of the rodeo ⚡️
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29/01/2024

Getting excited to head down to Lightning Ridge for the Easter weekend! Catch us at the half time break of the rodeo ⚡️
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🚨All the information you need ⬇️
Save the date! Get amongst it! Don’t miss out on an action packed, thrilling night at the 2024 Lightning Ridge Bull & Bronc Ride to kick off the Easter Weekend! 🐰 🐣

🚸Gates Open to public: 4:00pm
⏰ Event Starting Time: 5:00PM
📅Date: 29th March 2024
🗺️Location: Lightning Ridge Pony Club Grounds
🎟️ Entry: (NO ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE)
🍺 NO BYO: Licensed Premises NO BYO
💵 CASH ONLY EVENT (NO EFTPOS)
🏧 NO ATM AVAILABLE
🐕Pets: No dogs allowed
🍻 Bar: 4pm-Late
🍔Food: Food stalls, BBQ & Canteen
💰 Prize Money: $32,000 Prize pool + Added back & trophy Buckles
🐴🐮ABCRA AFFILIATED - Entries open 12th March.

19/01/2024

🌟 ATTENTION ALL RODEO COMMITTEES 🌟

Buckle up, rodeo fans! We're thrilled to announce that we're offering heart-stopping, edge of your seat professional trick riding acts for your next event! 🐎✨

🤩 Imagine the thrill as our skilled riders perform gravity-defying stunts, spins, and jaw-dropping tricks on horseback, adding an electrifying and unforgettable element to your rodeo! 🌪️🤠

📆 Whether it's a local rodeo, ag show, or a special event, our team is ready to bring fast horses, thrilling stunts and a whole lot of glitter to your crowds!

🤔 Why choose 360 Trick Riding?
✅ Unique, Spectacular Entertainment
✅ Professional and Skilled Riders
✅ Safe and Insured Performances

📲 Ready to elevate your crowds' experience? 🤯 Contact us now to book 360 Trick Riding for your upcoming event! Limited dates available, so don't miss out

📧 Give us a call on 0476 391 375 or send us an email at [email protected] to make your rodeo the talk of the town! 🗓️🤠

👍 Like and Share to spread the word – let's make your rodeo an unforgettable adventure for everyone! 🤗🎇 🐴✨

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09/01/2024

Ever wanted to experience life on the road as a trick rider? Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with our travels this year ⚡️

Fast Horses, Thrilling Stunts And A Whole Lot Of Glitter!Join us as we travel Australia, showcasing the thrilling sport of trick riding.

07/01/2024

Thank you to everyone who has supported us through 2023!
We would love for you to share this page with your friends and anyone interested in the awesome sport of trick riding 🩵

Stay tuned for some big announcements for this year coming soon!

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06/01/2024

If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small
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02/01/2024

Coming into 2024, we’re stoked to share our new-look website, bringing the thrill of trick riding to an all-new online presence! Experience the 360 Trick Riding difference from the comfort of your own home, and get ready to be immersed in our trick riding opportunities. From performance bookings to lesson enquiries, you can do it all with our new site. Massive thanks to Sheri from Slidin’ Studio for bringing this vision to life!

Check it out - www.360equine.com.au!

23/12/2023

🎁 Looking for that last minute Christmas gift? Give the gift of a trick riding lesson or clinic this year and let them experience the thrill of this exciting sport!🎄 will be delivered via email.

12/12/2023

We’re heading south in April 2024! Now taking expressions of interest for a clinic and private lessons between Dubbo-Sydney areas in late March/early April. Please fill out the form attached if you are interested 🙂 https://form.jotform.com/233455960253862

03/12/2023

Somewhere in the crowd, there’s a little girl wanting to be just like you. You owe it to her to be the best you can be ❤️
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19/11/2023

Embrace every challenge as an opportunity to grow, and watch yourself conquer mountains you once thought were impossible to climb. Keep pushing forward! 💪✨

16/11/2023

⚡️Lesson Times - December School Holidays ⚡️
Send me a message to book in! These will fill up quick, so don't miss out.
Sunday 10th December
- 7am FILLED
-8am FILLED
-9am FILLED
-10am
Thursday 21st December
- 7am FILLED
-8am
-9am
-10am FILLED

16/11/2023

LESSON DATES
No lessons from the 19th-26th November. If your lesson falls on any of these dates, please send me a message to re-book!

Also a friendly note that final regular term lessons for the year will be on the 9th December 💙✨ Keep a look out on our page for any clinics and lesson dates over the holidays!

26/10/2023

Bring Thrilling Performances, Unique Openings & Exciting Equine Entertainment To Your Event In 2024!

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18/10/2023

SATURDAY 21/10

Hey all. There will be no lessons this Saturday 21/10 - please message to organize a make-up time if your lesson falls on this date!

05/10/2023

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