RIDE WITH HEART - Horse & rider lessons

30/07/2020

I just wanted to update everyone, as so many of you have been asking about Clipsy. He has done a very serious injury to his knee 😢
I won’t go into details but it is bad. Surgery is not an option so we are trying whatever else we can do to help. He has just had some steroid injections, is having Pentosan injections & Forsyte gel. All we can do now is wait & 🙏🏼 for a miracle. I’m sorry if I don’t reply but for all of you who know our relationship this has been truly heartbreaking for me & I know so many of you love him too. I will keep you updated of any changes. Thanks so much again for all your love & thoughts 💜💜💜

23/06/2020

These two have come so far. From a horse we had to walk backwards to get up the driveway, as he had no forward button at all, to a nice canter transition. It has been a very long journey but Clydesdales take a long time to mature so we didn’t want to rush Wal & Wal certainly didn’t want to rush 🤣 But it is slowly starting to come together now. We still have our Wal moments but that’s just him you just can’t help love the big guy💜🐴

13/06/2020

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28/05/2020

The big man has come along way from the days of not even walking forward. He can be as stubborn as they come, today he did 4 poos & squeezed out 3 wee’s just to stall 🙄 but he is so much more forward & learning to balance his big body. Today was a great lesson. 🌟💜

27/05/2020

A lovely birthday ride for one of my favourites Evie. Hope you had an awesome day 💜

21/05/2020

Yep 💜

Just hanging...

19/04/2020

😂😂😂

14/03/2020

Trot poles 🌟🌟🌟🌟

07/03/2020

Saturday morning fun. You little legend Sinead 🌟

03/03/2020

More Clipsy kisses. Such the ladies man Jessica Micallef 😘😍

27/02/2020

Now that’s a jumper & she’s only 12 💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

19/02/2020

I’m not sure if my riders/ friends understand how very proud I am of them all. Each one has a story but they all share that one very special bond, the love of the horse. you rocked today & not just in your riding 😎🌟💜

15/02/2020

Thank you for sending me this Pauline beautiful & true 💜💜💜

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12/02/2020

For all of you who need a step up. 😉😉😉

11/02/2020

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To the person who is about to judge..
.the woman with the skinny, underweight horse. Did you know this horse was rescued at an auction three weeks ago, in a horrible condition? That she has already spent $$$$ on vet and dentist visits since then? That this horse has already started to gain weight? That this horse greets her everyday with a gentle nicker, and is growing in confidence every day they are together?
.the girl who’s always at the yard with her horse, rain or shine. Did you know that she is being bullied at work by her boss? Did you know that spending time with her horse is her way to get away from it all? That being with her horse is her way of surviving?
. the girl who hasn’t ridden her three year old mare yet. Did you know that even though her barn friends sneer at her, she refuses to ride her horse this year and instead will wait at least another year or longer, while doing groundwork instead? Did you know that she knows that the earliest a horse’s back is fully mature is 5.5 years of age at the minimum? Did you know how much it hurts to be the ‘odd one out’ when everyone else at her barn is already riding their 2 and 3 year olds?
.the girl who never canters her horse. Did you know that she started riding again recently for the first time in 24 years? That owning her first ever horse is a lifelong dream come true? That she regularly feels scared and nervous before she rides, but she tacks up anyway? Did you know that every day a tiny piece of her worry disappears?
.the girl walking on foot beside her horse. Did you know that this horse can no longer be ridden? That he retired due to health issues? Did you know that he loves his daily walks? That he feels valued and special on these walks? Did you know that by spending that time with her horse, it has helped this girl cope with a very nasty divorce and toxic home environment?
.the girl doing groundwork with her horse in the arena. Did you know that she has learned that true collection will help improve her horse’s long term physical health, and that is doesn't include forcing your horse to hold an unnaturally low head position? That she committed to begin teaching her horse shoulder out and in on the ground, because it is one of the best ways to begin collection with her horse?
. the girl who uses a bitless bridle. Did you know that when a bit is put into her horses mouth, it hits off her horse’s canine teeth and causes him pain? Or that that since she switched to a bitless bridle, her horse has become much more relaxed and happy? Did you know that even though she can't compete in local shows anymore, that she will never put a bit in her horse’s mouth again?

So, to the person who is about to judge.. Don’t.

Elaine Heney

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11/02/2020

This would be Oliver for sure 😂

03/02/2020

There are a few cheeky ones, hey Eclipse 💜

24/01/2020

Clicker training is so rewarding, especially when it’s a huge slopey paddock. Love little Arthur he is always happy to see you 💜

24/01/2020

So much grass, I feel the boys tummy’s are expanding 🙄💓

11/01/2020

Thank you to all those looking for riding lessons on my horses. I do apologise for not getting back to you all personally. Unfortunately, well fortunately for me, I am fully booked with a waiting list so am not taking any new clients at present. Thank you 😊🐴💓

10/01/2020

The little fast, tense, cow pony is slowly turning into a calm little dressage pony. The clicker has really helped her. 💜

08/01/2020

Well Sarah Harman it’s been a year since you got your pony. The pony we looked at TWICE was definitely not the same pony that came home. It has been such a roller coaster journey & there have been days when I felt like a Sargent major. But I have to say you are one of the kindest souls I have met & slowly we are getting there. I am very proud of you as Chevy is certainly not easy, he’s a very anxious boy with a sad past but you love him so much you won’t give up. Just imagine where we’ll be in another year. Congrats 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💓

29/12/2019

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22/12/2019

What can I say. At the start time of this year I honestly thought that there would be no more Ride with Heart. Life can throw you curveballs sometimes but with the amazing help of some beautiful souls, Pauline & Tony & the never ending love & support from all of you & my friends & family, we have had a fantastic year! I am so proud of each & every one of you, sorry I didn’t get photos of you all. You show so much love, dedication & passion & it has been a joy helping everyone of you on your journey with these beautiful animals. You love my horses & I am so grateful for that. So I just want to give you all a big heart felt thank you. You make my days brighter 💓
I have decided to take a break this Christmas, I will still be teaching lessons on clients horses but my boys deserve a rest. I will be back around the 2nd of January so please text me all your availabilities for the new year.
Have a wonderful Christmas & I know 2020 is going to be a fabulous one.
Love Janine ###x