Betterway Horsemanship

12/01/2024

I would love it if you could go to the page below and like our photo as I would love Harmony to get the cover of the magazine as I am always trying to advocate for OTT's and show their versatility. Thank you

08/01/2024

I am now taking bookings for private lessons for next week. I have a few available spots left. Cut off is at 5pm Friday so please pm me if you would like to book in.

Photo by Novina Photography

08/01/2024

What an overwhelming response. I have 2 spots available in the February clinic and 3 spots left in the March clinic.

HI, please pm to book your spot or to ask any questions. Thank you

06/01/2024

27/12/2023

I hope everyone had an amazing and safe Christmas, surrounded by friends and family or most importantly animals (sorry had to do it)
This heat has been quite remarkable and I can't help but feel for our 4 legged friends who we can't bring into the air con.
I am now taking bookings for lessons, but they will only be held in an indoor arena until such time as the heat subsides. There is a choice of Burpengary, Paloma, Caboolture and Roylance. Please let me know if you would like to book in for a lesson as times book up fairly quickly.
Take care and try and stay as cool as possible

15/11/2023

Look forward to seeing those booked in for the clinic tomorrow morning at Caboolture Showgrounds for a 9.30am start.

Photograph by Novina Photography

13/10/2023

Edit: Only 1 spot left

Betterway Horsemanship morning clinic
16th November 9.30am - 11.30am
Caboolture Indoor Arena
$85 per person
Only 1 spots available.

Photo Novina Photography

13/10/2023

Next week, all private sessions are fully booked.

12/10/2023

Those who are wanting private lessons, may I suggest that you book in early as this time of year is the busiest for me and time slots are filling up quickly. I only teach during the week as I am normally competing on weekends. I am happy to travel within a certain distance and I teach at both QSEC and Caboolture Indoor arena. I also thank everyone for their patience in my responding to messages.

12/10/2023

Well another great clinic down. Such a wonderful supportive group of people and it just makes my day seeing the smiles on peoples faces and watching horses and riders enter the arena with hesitation and anticipation and finishing relaxed and confident. Well done everyone

11/10/2023

I want to give a huge shout out to 2 of my regular clinic students Liarne and Catherine for entering an event on the weekend, with Liarne taking home 1st and Catherine 2nd in their class. Well done both for taking the courage and having the confidence, I'm super proud of your acheivements.

06/10/2023

I won't be contactable for the next couple of days as I've been busy delivering these beauties.
Our Czech Bred German Shepherds. 6 down and more to go. It's going to be a long night

27/09/2023

My Mum used to quote the lyrics from a John Denver song, Some days are diamonds , some days are stone. It's the perfect description for our life with horses.

Today for me it was a stone day. Why am I sharing this, well as a reminder that not everyday is going to be perfect. We are dealing with an animal with a mind of it's own, emotions and issues that we often forget to listen to and even when we do listen we often don't quite get the message.

For anyone who has had lessons with me or attended my clinics, they will be well aware that my mantra is work with the horse you have today, not the horse you had yesterday and not the horse you want tomorrow, but be present with the horse that is in front of you right now.

Well today my unicorn was a fire breathing dragon. She has a new paddock buddy who has some separation anxiety and so was charging around the paddock calling out to her and of course she wanted to go back to her paddock buddy. The exercises that I had set out for her today wasn't going to happen so we negotiated. This is so important as it's not about winning or losing the battle with the horse when they are in this mindset, it's about finding a mutual ground where you can both work together to overcome whatever obstacle is in the way.

When we have days like this, it's easy to become despondent, want to give up, sell the horse, call it a day. We go through so many scenarios in our head. But we need to just stop, take a breath and use it as a learning experience. Learn to negotiate, learn how to take and accept those little achievements and so that both you are your horse succeed and not fail.

Communicate with your dance partner, guide them through the steps. For me I took my horse away from the exercises I had originally set out and worked her somewhere completely different until we could have a dialog that was beneficial to both. Once we had achieved this, we went back to the original exercise I had set up and completed it calmly and quietly and that is where we quit for the day. Both in 1 piece, neither of us having our confidence knocked and both of us succeeding.

Take your stone days and use them to learn and grow as a rider and horse person. Hone your skills and keep building your toolbox, don't give up but don't keep pushing for perfect, embrace the small achievements as all those small achievement amount to 1 big achievement.

Picture of so called fire breathing dragon doing her best impersonation of a mud rolling pig.

26/09/2023

The last Ladies Morning clinic for the year.
I've opened up a few extra spots for this clinic, so come and enjoy us for some fun, laughter and learning. Lunch is provided and a great way to socialise with like minded people.
12th October 9.30am - 11.30am at QSEC - $85pp all inclusive
Please note that payment is due at time of booking. Limited spots available.
Photos by Novina Leigh

14/09/2023

I received my Ippico mystery box today and was over the moon by what I received. I am not sponsored or involved with Ippico in anyway, I just love their products and believe in supporting businesses that offer great value and great customer service.

12/09/2023

I love seeing photos of everyones beautiful horses, so lets share those special photos.

05/09/2023

Ladies Morning clinic - 21st September 9.30am - 11.30am
Caboolture showgrounds indoor arena
$80pp all inclusive
Come and join us for a morning of fun whilst learning horsemanship and improving your riding.
These clinics are about building yours and your horses confidence in a relaxed and fun atmosphere and enjoying the social aspect after the clinic whilst enjoying morning tea and talking horses with like minded people
I have 2 spots available in this clinic so if you would like to attend please pm me as these clinics fill up quickly
More information: https://www.novinaphotography.com/post/the-story-of-amanda-arndell-healing-and-hope?fbclid=IwAR0if5r6HS5paWuWAngYTzDkh-Glfm1Sk-keraqrwspejKNj8dOzbWSx-Cs

31/08/2023

To all the lovely ladies and gentleman that attended the Ladies Clinic this morning, firstly thank you for making these clinics a highlight for me, it's always such a joy and secondly here is the cheese and chive muffin recipe that you requested. Enjoy.

Cheese and chive muffins

1 3/4 cups of almond meal or ground flaxseed (I used almond meal in the ones from this morning)
1/2 cup of pure cream
4 eggs
1 cup cheddar cheese
3/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of Mozzarella cheese
Chives either fresh or dried add the amount you want to suit your taste
and a pinch of pepper

You can also add, minced garlic or garlic powder, bacon and onion depending on your taste

This should make 12 muffins

Heat oven to 180 degrees
spray muffin tin
In 1 bowl mix all ingredients except the cheeses
In the 2nd bowl, mix all your cheeses together
put some of the cheeses in the bottom of the muffin tins, pour over wet mixture and then top with more cheese, repeat until all ingredients are used up
Cook for 20 minutes or until golden and set and enjoy.
These work out at 103 calories per muffin.

22/08/2023

So excited to be part of the 1000 Hooves project and a big thank you to

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21/08/2023

I'm super excited to announce that Ladies Morning is back with the first 2 hr clinic being on the 31st August from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Caboolture Showgrounds indoor arena. These classes fill up very quickly and I have 1 spot available in this clinic. Cost is $80 and includes morning tea and light refreshments. So come and enjoy a morning with your horse and like minded woman for some fun and learning. And as always don't forget to bring your sense of humour as we love to have a laugh.

10/04/2022

Benkalda water fun

10/04/2022

Some more footage from our time at Benkalda

10/04/2022

A big thank you to Benkalda for hosting us this weekend. We always walk away learning something new and feeling a sense of achievement.

21/03/2022

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17/03/2022

The hardest part of running any sort of equine business is dealing with people. Whether it’s teeth feet breaking or chiro we are all doing our best to help your horses and to feed our family.

With that In mind I need to get this squared away once and for all.
I need to be paid for work I do. My family and my bank manager are relying on me.
So please do not be offended if I ask for payment on the day.
I accept cash, cheque’s, bank transfers and credit cards. Unfortunately I will no longer be able to accept horses, relish,honey or cake as payment. As much as I love them I just need your money.

If your still uncertain how this works shoot into woolies. No one seems to have a problem with them demanding you pay for their goods before you leave.

Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to catching up and helping horses in 2022.

10/03/2022

So excited, new stock has just arrived but is selling quickly.
12ft horsemanship leads - $32
20ft horsemanship leads- $40
Rope halters in cob and full - $15.
Please pm me asap if want to purchase as limited stock

27/02/2022

I hope everyone and every horse is safe right now. So just doing a check on everyone and if anyone is requiring any assistance. We have been flooded in for the past couple of days but we've been very lucky so far.

I want to give a huge shout out to Roy and Jenny Wright at https://www.facebook.com/roylanceacres for going above and beyond to make sure all the horses have been well cared for when owners have been unavailable to get out there. I can't imagine how trying it has been for them, yet I have received feedback each day and photos to assure me my girl is safe and well.

Please take care everyone and stay safe, yell out if we can be of any assistance, if we can get to you, we will.

25/02/2022

Ok this may be a longshot but there are people in desperate need to move their horses at Caboolture/Beachmere to the Caboolture showgrounds as they are flooded. There is still access to the property at this stage, but if anyone can possibly help with a float, truck etc to assist them getting the horses out, please pm me for details. Unfortunately we are flooded in and unable to get out to them.

23/02/2022

**** IMPORTANT UPDATE****

DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND OUR STABLES ARE NOW FULL.

If you require emergency horse stabling due to the weather, our stables will be open.
For more information, contact the office on 5495 2030 between 8:30am-4pm or after hours on 0413 936 459

*For emergency purposes only, the stables will be free of charge*