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11/11/2024

Super clinic weekend at Falls Creek NSW this weekend! What a great group of enthusiastic participants, beautiful arena and property to work on and amazing hospitality thanks to Jess Kelly and Kirsty Simpson. Great to have my wing woman Shona Telfer back with me too! ☺️
It’s a pleasure to see the growth, and results of the work from those who have been training with me for a little while, as well as the transformation that happens even in just the first clinic for our new students and horses!
Balanced horses are happy horses! Looking forward to the next one! ☺️❤️ just a few nice pics taken by students over the weekend…more to come 😊

31/10/2024

Coming up soon! 🙂

30/10/2024

Our clinic at Falls Creek NSW is coming up very fast! If you have booked could you please finalise payments by this weekend if you haven’t already. 😊 I think everyone has contacted our hosts Jess and Kirsty regarding camping and yard options. If you haven’t please do! Spectators are welcome of course please contact me for address details as this is a private facility. Please bring all your usual gear and equipment! And of course just ask if I’ve left any info out! 😝 ☺️

29/09/2024

Another fantastic 2 day Empowered Horsemanship clinic comes to an end, and I’m home from the amazing South Wind tired but deeply satisfied and content with what was discovered, explored and created! Some big shout outs ladies…there was a “queenly” air in the arena and you all know what I mean 😉☺️ thank you for your support, kindness and generosity, plus the important transformative conversations, red wine and laughter! 🤩 See you all soon and I look forward to our Affinity Equitation Community Group being filled with your progress and feedback! More pics to come ☺️ Tamara xx

15/09/2024

Good morning! It’s not long till I see everyone again at our clinic at South Wind Equestrian! Thank you to everyone who has promptly made their payments, and a reminder to those who have yet to, if you could transfer your payment by no later then the 18th of September so I can confirm numbers. ☺️ I’ve got a few new ideas and challenges to play with which should be fun! 😉 Looking forward to seeing what you’ve all been working on in creating balance and connection with your horses!

03/09/2024

This fluffy ball of love is looking for his new person, ☺️ Jax is now up with me in NSW, but due to the limited space and uncertain situation for us, at this stage I need to secure some wonderful homes for a few of my precious horses…Jax is a BNT baby, bred and handled by myself, he is rising 3, he is fully handled and just a gem so feel free to message me for any details and pricing.

19/08/2024

Hey everyone! Looking at the dates of 28th and 29th of September to be back at South Wind Equestrian in Moruya NSW. Can you comment below if those dates interest you, and also would people find it easier to do the 2 day split group sessions with Beginners and Advancing as last time or prefer 1 full day for each group seperately? Any feedback welcome, I want to make it as accessible as possible for everyone! Tamara x

04/08/2024

I hope everyone got home like me, tired but safe and sound tonight after another big weekend at our clinic at South Wind Equestrian! Thank you all again for coming, for listening, for opening your minds and being brave enough to get into the “work”!
I read this quote that I felt was fitting -

“We are buried beneath the weight of information, which is being confused with knowledge." T. Waits

It can be hard to differentiate sometimes, especially when we are learning something new…but remember our horses will definitely show us if what we are being offered is “knowledge” that works for them, that helps them, that heals them.
Be open to the evolution the “work” creates in you and your horse…growth only comes when we step out of our comfort zone! Keep at it, see you all soon…Tamara x

01/08/2024

When your not 100% sure about this whole ‘being a big girl and becoming a riding horse’ gig! 😆 precious Bronte is doing so well with her foundation training, very proud of my big blue Friesian madam! What a superstar she’s going to be for someone! ☺️❤️

29/07/2024

Only a few days till our Clinic weekend at South Wind Equestrian! Thank you to all participants who have paid already and for those few that haven’t yet please can you do so ASAP as there are people on a standby list if your not going to make it! Thanks heaps!! So looking forward to seeing everyone and their special horses! ☺️❤️

17/07/2024

Hello to everyone that’s booked a spot for the August Clinic dates at South Wind!
It’s fully booked at this point if everyone on the list gets their payments in! ☺️
So if you haven’t secured your spot yet please do so this week and if you need bank details etc of course just message me!
Looking forward to another few days of fun and lots of learning!
Tamara x

08/07/2024

Something I wrote a while ago and just thought I’d share again…☺️

To treat or not to treat, that is the question. 😉
Well, its only bribery if your trying to bribe.
I find it a bit sad when people are so stuck in a viewpoint on something that it stops them expanding whats available between them and their horses.
What’s wrong with your horse thinking you are a good deal because you produce yummy things when good work and a good attitude are displayed?
I don't know about you but I kinda like friends who turn up with good stuff, like wine and chocolate! Like hey, I thought of you and I wanted to make YOU happy so I came with something nice! Do you say to them, oh, what are you after?? No, because we feel gratitude, we feel happy and loved. So why not let some love IN, and OUT!
Growth only comes when we stop limiting ourselves by what we make things mean.
I personally sometimes give my horses treats- carrots, grain, scratches, when I come out to catch them, or just hang out, or when they do something great in their training and also at random times, keeps them guessing! 😉
But guess what? NONE of my horses mug me or demand treats at any time. Why? Because I just don’t accept that behavior. I wouldn’t accept it without a treat and I don’t accept it with one.
Its simple really, its not the food that's a problem, its what you allow to be present in the horses mind.
So maybe just get over it a little bit, and let them get some enjoyment out of the deal too. I don't know about you but I personally want a partnership. My horses are my friends, there not on a chain gang or a 'control by deprivation' regime!
If you can’t give generously, maybe think about why.
It comes from the heart. If it has to be all about what you want all of the time there is something wrong with that picture in my opinion....You get what you give 😉❤️

22/06/2024

A fantastic 2 days at South Wind Equestrian with great weather, a super group of students, and excellent pizza! 😝
Thanks again so much Robyn and John for the opportunity to use your beautiful facilities, we don’t take it for granted! ☺️🤩 It’s so satisfying to see some really noticeable changes and positive development in the horses of those that have been putting work in and practicing the things they learn at the clinics, that’s where the growth comes and your horses are reaping the benefits so keep at it guys!! 😀 Looking at the weekend of the 3rd/4th of August to be back again, I will post more details and booking options soon! ❤️

21/09/2023

Do not live half a life
and do not die a half death
If you choose silence, then be silent
When you speak, do so until you are finished
If you accept, then express it bluntly
Do not mask it
If you refuse then be clear about it
for an ambiguous refusal is but a weak acceptance
Do not accept half a solution
Do not believe half truths
Do not dream half a dream
Do not fantasize about half hopes
Half the way will get you no where
You are a whole that exists to live a life
not half a life. ~Khalil Gibran

24/08/2023

FRIENDSHIP IS

“Knowing that someone will be there when you lose,
when you fall,
when you snort ugly tears.
Friendship is knowing they will ask you twice,
‘how are you, really?’
And they will not accept your answer of fine,
when you are anything but.
Friendship is showing up for the worst of times,
as well as the best,
and knowing which one is the most important.
Friendship is building another’s self-esteem,
realising the gift they have given you by allowing you to do so,
and never using that gift for anything but good.
Friendship is every colour of the rainbow and all the hues in between.
The good, the bad, the ugly, the glorious, the beloved and the brilliant.
Friendship is hanging on when that person is cocooned,
waiting for them to re-emerge,
ready to accept their changes,
knowing they are still the same, to you.
Friendship is a gift, a blessing, a joy.
Be the friend you seek to have.
And be that friend to yourself too.”

D.Ashworth

05/07/2023

"With practice, you can learn to tolerate your own learning curve and that of your horse, and to forgive your mistakes and look forward to the next - improved - attempt."
- Linda Tellington-Jones

27/06/2023

Just thought I’d touch base as unfortunately with the usual Victorian winter setting in it feels like we may as well hibernate for a few months!! 😝 Our facilities and property are too WET to do anything so we are trying to stay positive and plan for better weather 😊🥶
If you are interested in booking a Lesson Day or Clinic in Vic and have dry facilities feel free to contact me, or if you would like to plan ahead for Spring let me know what dates you would like as I will book a few things in before the end of the year!
If you haven’t organised a clinic before it’s not hard ;) you just need a decent facility, a group of keen open minded people and you as the host get to ride for free!
So contact me and let’s stay excited to develop balanced, soft, confident and sound minded horses (and riders!)
Cheers Tamara xx

26/06/2023

“To begin is easy
To persist is art.”
-Life of Substance

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Bronte is our stunning 4year old blue roan Friesian Warmblood progressing so well in her journey to being a confident balanced riding horse. At Affinity Equitation we believe in relational horsemanship…an approach that focuses on patient, consistent development of the young horse in a way that supports mental emotional and physical wellbeing. If you would like to know more about our approach including rider coaching to help you support your horse feel free to contact us @affinityhorses @coakley_3 #blueroanfriesiansporthorse #affinity #horsemanship #vertikalhorse #classicaldressage #ranchhorse #blueroanhorsesofinstagram

Lovely to get involved with the local ladies! Thank you Candelo Adult Riders for having me come to coach at your club day :) a great view and facility too!

Not a bad view from my new office! 😆 the beautiful hills and river winding below…and my special girl Adira getting back into the swing of things! #riverview #countrylife #horsemanship #affinity

Affinity Equitation…build the path to the art of riding…2024 Lessons and Clinic schedule open for bookings…Contact Tamara to organise an event in your location.

One more of the Mentoring Camp! Amazing job everyone…☺️❤️

What an incredible 3 days we had at our Mentoring Super Camp! I can’t say it better then sharing Bianca’s post as it is so true! “Memories were definitely made and emotions and experiences shared with a fabulous group of inspiring women ☺️ Thank you to my sister for partnering with me to run this event and for making it double the fun 🤩 and twice the value 😆 I know for sure there were light bulb moments, breakthroughs and a few tears 💜 you just wouldn’t think that so much could be achieved in such a short few days but with support and dedication plus a good dose of determination amazing transformations were made possible!” See you next year!! ❤️

Pretty happy with my chunky little bluebird Katniss! Also loving my new cutting saddle made by Ken Read. 🙂 first ride in the saddle and three weeks off for the girl after lots of rain here...so no complaints all round! 😎☺️ xx ❤️