John Mark Payne Equine Training Service

08/08/2024

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Welcome to 77 Missigs Road, Haigslea, an exceptional equestrian estate spanning 20 acres of pristine, flat terrain. This meticulously curated property offers an unparalleled lifestyle for horse enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil, private retreat. Upon entering the estate, you are gre...

04/07/2024

09/05/2024

THEY DON’T KNOW THAT IT IS NOT FOREVER.

Horses are not futurists. They can’t see into the future or read our minds and intentions. So when we ask a horse for something the very first time, they don’t know if or even when it will ever stop.

THEY DON’T KNOW THAT IT IS NOT FOREVER.

Let me give you a few examples.

When we first fit a saddle or get on a horse’s back, it does not know whether the saddle will ever come off or whether we will ever dismount.

When we pick up a horse’s foot for the first time or put a bit or a dentist's gag in its mouth how does it know life will ever return to normal?

The first time we load a horse into a trailer or tie a horse to a post or put it into a yard can it ever know it will be given its freedom ever again?

The first time a horse has any of these experiences a large part of the panic they can cause comes from a horse’s lack of understanding that the experience is temporary. It’s not forever.

It takes time and repetition for a horse to figure out that being taken away from its buddies is temporary and it will be with them again soon. Or that if they pick up their foot for us, it will get to stand on 4 legs again very soon and there is no need to panic. Or the discomfort of the saddle or hobbles is not permanent and there is no danger.

These are things we all know. But these are also things we sometimes forget to deal with compassionately. These are things we forget the horse doesn’t know.

For example, some people throw a saddle on a horse for the first time and let the horse buck until it gives up in futility. The horse gives up because it works out nothing is going to get this hunk of leather off my back and now I’m stuck with it forever. That’s a terrible mindset to leave a horse with – helplessness and futility.

To avoid this we must break lessons down into tiny incremental steps. Introduce new things in layers and for short periods of time, gradually building on each layer as the horse grows in confidence, trust, and understanding.

Let’s think about trailer loading as an example.

Loading a horse into a trailer for the first time comes from teaching a horse to lead brilliantly.

Confidence in trailer loading is the result of dozens of in and out exercises, asking the horse to stay in the trailer for longer periods as it feels more comfortable for the horse.

Teaching a horse that standing on a moving platform in a tin box is an okay experience starts with loading a horse in a trailer and driving for 20m, then letting it out. Repeating that enough times to take the worry out of it before driving for 100m and then 1km and then 20km.

The same principle can be applied to the early saddling, the first rides, the first tying-up sessions, the first time a foal is removed from its mother – or whatever lesson you can think of.

Ease a horse’s worry about a new experience by making it very brief. So brief that the horse doesn’t have time to figure out he should panic. Life is not coming to an end and things will return to normal very shortly. This is how you can give a horse confidence and avoid extreme responses and feelings of helpless futility.

I know we all know this principle. But I also know we don’t all practice it.

Photo: This is the horse's first ever ride and is from a c**t starting competition in Australia a few years ago. I'm pretty sure in the 4 or 5 hours preparation the horse had had before this moment, nobody had explained to the horse that the rider was not going to stay on his back forever.

01/04/2024

25/03/2024

A cosy nook for you to curl up in with your favourite book and a hot cuppa as you hit pause and relax. 🤌🏽

🏡 Book your stay for your upcoming event, weekend away or family getaway by visiting the link in our bio.

17/02/2024

Our Cottage is ready to become your ‘home in the country’. Haigslea. 🏡🌳🦋🐓🌸🐝

11/02/2024

19/01/2024

Arabella has an opinion on how her fly veil should be woren The delightfully quirky Arabella has been supporting several clients this week in building confidence and self esteem. We are all individuals with so many individualistic qualities to offer.
Check out the website if you would like to learn more about Equine Assisted Therapy.

08/01/2024

I will be working around Gatton and Ipswich on Wednesday 10th Jan and have some free appointments in the afternoon , if you would like any Emmett work on your horses. I'm also a qualified Human Emmett Practitioner.

The EMMETT Technique may assist horses with:
• muscle restriction
• recovery from injury
• relaxation
• saddle soreness
and enable them to achieve optimum performance

The EMMETT Technique may assist humans with:
• Relieving discomfort
• Improving body movement
• Aiding relaxation
• Improving quality of life

14/12/2023

I will be working around Samford area on Wednesday 20th Dec, if you would like any Emmett work on your horses. I'm also a qualified Human Emmett Practitioner.

The EMMETT Technique may assist horses with:
• muscle restriction
• recovery from injury
• relaxation
• saddle soreness
and enable them to achieve optimum performance

The EMMETT Technique may assist humans with:
• Relieving discomfort
• Improving body movement
• Aiding relaxation
• Improving quality of life

01/12/2023

Write a caption... https://ccc-equinetherapy.com.au/

01/12/2023

https://ccc-equinetherapy.com.au/

Click on the link to the web page above, that has a video explaining equine assisted therapy.

01/12/2023

Welcome to Connect Equine Assisted Therapy.
We are located in Haigslea, a locality split between the City of Ipswich and the Somerset Region in South East Queensland, on a stunning 20 acre property. The peaceful surrounding will find you connecting with nature and our beautiful horses.
If you would like to know more about equine therapy and the services we provide, please see our website

http://ccc-equinetherapy.com.au

15/11/2023

Spending some time working on my own horses this week. Arabella always enjoys an Emmett session

11/11/2023

Emmett therapist Karen Whitfield covering the Brisbane, Ipswich, Haigslea, Lockyer Valley areas.

31/10/2023

✨Rosetta December✨

Desperados x Royal Classic x Don Crusador (imported mare)

Frozen semen available with post thaw motility of +80% 💪💥

Suuuuuuper reasonably priced for his introductory season 😍

If you’re looking to breed a modern type with compact conformation, an incredible temperament and show horse looks get in touch 📩

22/10/2023

Greetings all.
You might be wondering about the change of the page name.
This is a bit of a read but please bear with me.

For the last 10+ years I've been an employed solicitor at a Southport firm learning the profession.

In August this year, I left the firm to follow my long term goal of engaging in my own law practice.
Last week I obtained my Principal's Practicing Certificate enabling me to practice law in the Qld Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia in my own right.
I have incorporated a law practice: Lawgate Pty Ltd (as trustee) trading as Gateway Law Group. While this is a start-up, I hope to be operational by Christmas.

With the start-up just beginning I am working in insolvency with a firm I have known and trusted for a number of years - if you have financial / tax related problems this will be of great benefit.

If I have represented you in the past to your satisfaction, please call me if I can assist you in my areas of law practice.

If I haven't acted for you before, please contact act me if you have a law related issue to discuss that I can resolve for you.

A website will be coming shortly, in the meanwhile, you can contact me through here or the phone number linked to this page:

0481 819 394

Mission Statement:

At Gateway Law Group, our mission is to provide our clients with high-quality legal services in a personalised, timely, and cost-effective manner.

We strive to build lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations through exceptional legal representation, innovative solutions, and commitment to their success.

Vision Statement:

Our vision at Gateway Law Group is to become a leading law firm in our community, known for our integrity, professionalism, and dedication to our clients.

We aim to continuously improve our services and leverage the latest technology and legal innovations to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We aspire to create a work environment that fosters teamwork and inspires personal and professional growth.

best regards (Allan) Cameron Burnett

13/10/2023

What an excellent poster for visual learners!