Kirralee Jones- Partnership Performance Horses

15/04/2025

There is a sacred kind of beauty in truly knowing your horse… not for what they can do, but for who they are. In the quiet moments, when no one’s watching, you learn their truths… the flicker of thought behind their eyes, the the silent stories carried in their breath, the feeling and knowing of one another without saying a word . To love a horse is to listen with your whole being, to hold space for their spirit, and to never stop becoming worthy of their grace.

27/03/2025

Riding and training at liberty- there’s no feeling quite like it. It’s a dance of trust, connection and pure freedom. In these moments partnership and communication is revealed and we can reflect on our journey together. It is something I am learning and discovering a lot about and am excited for the explorations to come with my horses ✨
The harmony, freedom and the unspoken language between us and our horses is the purest expression of horsemanship ❤️
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06/01/2025

Another clinic this weekend 11/12th of January and 18/19th - a few spots left in both clinics

2 Day Clinic- The Art of Creating Partnership and Connection

Date: 14th and 15th December
Contact Kirralee- 0497554055 to book your spot

18/12/2024

Injuries vs. Compensation Patterns in Horses 🐴💥

Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern in the horses I work with: what’s often labelled as “adverse behaviours”—like bucking, kicking out, biting, head tossing, or resistance—are actually signs that these horses are trying to communicate discomfort 🙉

One of the biggest misconceptions is that a horses body is good simply because they’re not visibly lame. An acute or chronic injury that shows obvious lameness is easy to spot. But what about those subtle discomforts that go unnoticed? A discomfort in a hind leg can cause them to lean more on one shoulder to take the weight off the hind, finding it harder to bend one way, and then developing tightness in the neck. What’s usually noticed is that the horse is heavier on one rein, but that’s just the symptom, not the cause.

Over time, these compensations lead to imbalances, muscle development issues, and strain in areas that weren’t originally injured.

Horses can’t tell us in words where it hurts, but their behaviours are often the closest thing we get to a message. 🗣️

These compensation patterns often manifest as “bad” behaviour, but in reality, they’re simply a horse’s way of telling us they’re struggling and don’t feel good.

So next time you encounter a horse with “attitude issues,” ask yourself: Is there something going on in their body that they’re trying to communicate? 🤔 Could you use some help to figure it out? Even horses that seem “pretty good” can improve when you address these underlying issues.

This is something that many of my own horses have showed me as well as every horse I work with and it is incredible to see the difference in them once we start to uncover their weaknesses and turn them into their strengths 💪🏼

The key to understanding your horse’s behaviour is to listen to their body! 🩺✨

I see time and time again how addressing the root causes—by understanding and correcting compensation patterns—can help everything improve 🫶🏼

09/12/2024

~The idea of a “heart horse” aka your horse “soulmate” often comes with the implication that there’s this instant connection and a certain ease.

But, ultimately, finding a soulmate is a choice. You choose them every day through the good and the bad.

You choose to make changes to your life, your belief systems, the way you do things… just to honour and protect them.

They challenge you to do better, to be better.

And you rise to the occasion, not always right away, but over the test of time, your commitment to them prevails above all else~

29/11/2024

2 Day Clinic- The Art of Creating Partnership and Connection

Date: 14th and 15th December
Contact Kirralee- 0497554055 to book your spot

28/11/2024

Most of all, thank you to Pippa. She has taught me so much, and has been the exact challenge I needed. For a long time, I wasn’t sure we’d make it to Equitana (actually up until the week before equitana). Her sensitivity was profound and complex, and I knew it would take time to build trust, confidence, and help her find balance in your body and mind.

The first 50 days were especially challenging, and progress came slowly. She has such a sweet sensitive heart and was extremely protective of herself and wouldn’t allow herself to be vulnurable. I had to be incredibly mindful of her needs, especially when the smaller, fearful responses were more concerning than the big ones. There were many moments when I questioned whether I should continue, having 150 days didn’t change my approach but I wondered if we’d even be walking around the property or exploring new areas, let alone floating, working through obstacles, riding, or stabling.

I knew we had to dig deep — both of us. We had to learn to trust each other, and we did. Through vulnerability, reflection, and admiration of one another, we found our way. What once seemed impossible became our reality. We built a partnership based on understanding, and now, she’s my best friend. The bond we share is something I never anticipated💕

Despite setbacks with physical discomfort and hoof issues leaving us only 20 rides under saddle before equitana, I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. This journey was about honouring where Pippa’s at, not about rushing her or meeting expectations. It’s about the subtleties of our communication….

I am so incredibly proud of you, Pippa. You’ve far exceeded any expectations and most of all I have loved seeing your flourish and gain skills you will have for life. Your kind, gracious heart is truly special, and I am so grateful to have met you.

📸 Full Cream Photography - thankyou for these beautiful photos Full Cream Photography

27/11/2024

17/11/2024

What an incredible experience the Brumby Challenge and Equitana have been! 🌟🫶🏼

💜 1st place Groundwork & Conditioning
💜 1st place Bitless Rider
💜 3rd Overall

I’m so grateful to for all their hard work and dedication, and for the opportunity to be part of this journey. Pippa and I are beyond thankful to have been connected through this experience 🙏🏻

Thank you to Pippa’s amazing sponsors who’ve helped ensure she’s as healthy and happy as possible, supporting her nutrition, hoof care, and bodywork:



Michelle Wein Bodyworker
Aaron Vella Farrier

A huge thank you to my friends and clients who have supported us — we truly appreciate you more than words can express! 💜 And to my family, your unwavering support has meant the world. Mum, for being the listening ear through all the ups and downs, looking after the horses at home while we were away, and always being there when we needed you. Dad, for being my personal groom, driver, and organiser. I couldn’t have done it without you both.

And to my beautiful Pippa. Words cannot explain how much you have changed my life. (Post to come on our experiences together) 💜

🦄Photo from our freestyle together 🦄

17/11/2024

Go Pippa!!!!
3rd Overall
1st Place Groundwork and Conditioning
1st Place Bitless Rider

14/11/2024

Equitana Day 1🦄

Words cannot describe how incredible this journey has been. I truly love you Pippa so incredibly much and I am so proud of you no matter what, but to have been also placed 1st overall in the handling and conditioning class was pretty amazing ❤️🌟

And for Pippa to feel safe to choose to have a lay down melted my heart 💜