Welkin Way Equestrian Centre

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all followers

12/03/2023

Upcoming clinics with Aaron Mannion

Armidale, 18-19 March (Dressage)
Organiser: Ros Edwards
0432 777 649

Inverell, 25-26 March (Dressage and Jumping)
Organiser: Rachel Laughton
0406 122 238

Armidale, 7-9 April (Dressage, Polework, Jumping, Theory)
Organiser: Ros Edwards
0432 777 649

Inverell, 15-16 April (Dressage and Jumping)
Organiser: Rachel Laughton
0406 122 238

Inverell, 29-30 April (Dressage and Jumping)
Organiser: Rachel Laughton
0406 122 238

Werris Creek, 6-7 May (Dressage)
Quirindi and District Equitation Club: [email protected]

Lessons available in Moonbi by appointment
Contact Aaron 0413 359 017

12/03/2023

"The first thing that a rider must learn, if he aims to become an artist, is the art of relaxation. This means detachment, serenity, enjoyment of the work for the sake of beauty, unconcern with success or failure, praise or criticism. In this sense – power of total concentration of the mind on the senses – the relaxed rider can become the central pivot of the movement of the horse, an integral part of the horse, and all his reactions will be so immediate that they will elude the eye of the most observant spectator. Total harmony of movement between the two bodies is the essence of the art. But the first thing the rider must learn is complete mastery of technique and it is only after years of application that he will discover that he has developed not only the ability to follow effortlessly every movement, but also to feel every impulse of the horse flow through his whole being. Towards this end he must learn to meditate whenever he is given the opportunity to relax, to loosen excessive mental or physical tension. No valuable work can be produced without thought. The rider who has learnt to observe himself will suddenly discover that he has completed without conscious effort the picture which he had visualised as the ideal and that riding has become his whole being instead of a matter of legs, reins, seat and spurs.

Relaxation, in the sense of total concentration of the mind on the senses, which is the teaching of Zen-Buddhism, is more essential to the are of riding that to any other art."

Udo Burger, The Way to Perfect Horsemanship, p.20.

Photo of Anja Beran

27/11/2022

15/06/2022

Just a quick announcement about some upcoming clinics with Aaron Mannion

Quirindi and District Equitation Club 18 & 19 June (limited places available)
Contact Aaron on 0413 359 017

Armidale Clinic July 2 & 3
Contact Francesca on 0447 530 299

Inverell Show Jumping & Dressage Group 16& 17 July
Contact Suzi on 0427 254 600

For lessons at Welkin Way Equestrian (Moonbi)
Contact Aaron on 0413 359 017

Welkin Way Equestrian Centre works to train horses and riders according to the principles of classic

09/06/2022

Udo Bürger writes in his book The Way to Perfect Horsemanship
"So, the neck position is not a bending of the neck independent of the body, as they like to aspire to. It is determined by the shape and movements of the back, by the movement of the forehand, by the bending and the unrestrained movement of the hind leg—it is certainly determined by the swing. The posture is purpose-oriented and necessary for carrying the rider's weight and for Durchlässigkeit. Therefore, it must be adapted to the horse's build, the degree of its training and the purpose of its use."
Via Anja Beran
[Some fixes to Google translate applied.]

15/04/2022

Easter Adult Camp is fully booked. If you're interested in future camps, let us know.😀

16/12/2021

Two adorable 5 month old Teacup Terriers--gentle, playful and affectionate. Cutest pups in Northern NSW!

08/12/2021

Quirindi Overall High Points Champion
Lew Hyson on Welkin Way Paris
Joey's favourite student!

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06/12/2021

Congratulations to Judy, Peta, Lew and Joey on a very successful outing to Quirindi and District Equitation Club's dressage championships.
Lew Hyson was this year's overall High Point Score winner pushed all the way to the line by Joey. (May their rivalry never end! 🤣)

Lew won both his classes on Welkin Way Paris (the 1b and 1c), scoring an enviable 76.8%) and took out the day's Preliminary Championship.

Joey has a very creditable 3rd and 5th in the 1b and 1c with Welkin Way Cartier. And was the Reserve Champion Overall High Point Score winner for the year.

Peta Martin won the Prep B & C with Welkin Way Forrest. She also picked up the Prep Championship and was the Preparatory High Points Champion for the year.

Jude Rachel Morse-cook rode Welkin Way Jack to 2nd in the Novice 2b and 2c, ending up with the Reserve Novice Championship. She also won the High Point Novice Championship of the year!

Huge congratulations to all!

02/07/2021

We have one place opened up in the Adult Camp. Contact us if you're interested.

01/07/2021

Adult Equestrian Camp is now fully booked. Limited Spaces available for the Junior Equestrian Camp: book now!

22/05/2021

Returning after a break, Joey did wonderfully to ride Asahi TK to a second and third in the Open class at Tamworth today. Thanks to all her support and cheer crew. 🍾🥈🥉🍾