Cadence Horse Training - harmony, from the ground UP

When a horse is unhappy with the bit, we might think we need to forego it all together. But that is often not the case. It goes without saying that dental check ups are a must but there are so many other factors that may cause a horse to dislike the bit or bridle, including their movement patterns, associations with the bridle or work, anxiety or tension. I love helping horses of all ages and disciplines feel better in their bodies - this is usually partnered with a more enjoyable horse/human partnership! 🌟Join me at my unique ‘Find Your Feel’ 2-day event February 15-16, Nar Nar Goon VIC where I’ll be sharing this work PLUS exercises for better seat security! 🌟Comment 🐴 if you need the details! #harmonyfromthegroundup #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #horsetrainingtips #equinebiomechanics #horsetrainer #dressage #horsetraining #equineeducation #horses

When a horse is unhappy with the bit, we might think we need to forego it all together. But that is often not the case. It goes without saying that dental check ups are a must but there are so many other factors that may cause a horse to dislike the bit or bridle, including their movement patterns, associations with the bridle or work, anxiety or tension. I love helping horses of all ages and disciplines feel better in their bodies - this is usually partnered with a more enjoyable horse/human partnership! Join me at my unique ‘Find Your Feel’ 2-day event February 15-16, Nar Nar Goon VIC where I’ll be sharing this work PLUS exercises for better seat security! Comment 🐴 if you need the details! #harmonyfromthegroundup #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #horsetrainingtips #equinebiomechanics #horsetrainer #dressage #horsetraining #equineeducation #horses

Contact issues? Horse doesn’t like the bit or bridle? #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #horsetraining #horsetrainer #harmonyfromthegroundup #horses #equineeducation #horsemanship #horsetrainingtips #dressage #classicaldressage #equinebiomechanics

Meet Brooke! One of my 2025 brand ambassadors who I caught up with at Gisborne Horse Trials this weekend. Brooke is a mum of 3 who also runs her own business full time AND has a young horse in work! 😲 I really felt Brooke’s story would resonate with a lot of you and I hope we can inspire you on your journeys this year! Stay tuned! #harmonyfromthegroundup #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #horsetrainer #horsetraining #equineeducation #horsemanship #horses

Sign or symptom? Cause & effect? Chicken or egg? Which part of the horse do you think was worked on to release this area? Spoiler alert - it wasn’t anywhere near the front end! Before this body work session this horse had built up quite a lot of restriction through the right fore/shoulder. There was no lameness present but a slight unevenness in trot and a preference for canter on the right lead. The majority of release work was focused around the hind end, particularly the left rump, hip and psoas connection. A reminder that your horse’s body is connected, specifically your contact, bridle and bit have a huge effect on your horse’s hind end movement and engagement and vice versa. I’ll be holding a special 2-day event next month addressing contact issues, helping you to understand how to find the right amount of contact and how this helps or hinders you and your horse! 🧡 Join me at my FIND YOUR FEEL! 2-day Clinic, February 15-16th, Nar Nar Goon, VIC 🧡 🌟 MESSAGE ME FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO GRAB YOUR SPOT! Strictly limited with horse spots, non-horse spots available 🌟

Meet Lisa! One of my 2025 brand ambassadors who joined in at today’s Connection & Confidence Clinic. I met Lisa at the end of last year, find out how our first phone call went and what they’re up to now!! #harmonyfromthegroundup #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #horsetrainer #horsetraining #equineeducation #horsemanship #horses

Does building connection & confidence really matter? How does it affect your actual training? Want to know more? Join me THIS SATURDAY! Nar Nar Goon VIC

I just played a game… #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #horsetraining #horsetrainer #harmonyfromthegroundup #equineeducation #horses #horses #horsemanship

How strong is a horse?? 🐴 and what does that mean for our training?? #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #horsetraining #horsetrainer #harmonyfromthegroundup #horses #equineeducation #horsemanship #startingnotbreaking #balanceisbest #slowandsteady

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 and a quick apology… #HappyNewYear #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #harmonyfromthegroundup #horsetrainer #horsetraining #EquineEducation #horses

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 and a quick apology… #HappyNewYear #engagedequines #cadencehorsetraining #harmonyfromthegroundup #horsetrainer #horsetraining #EquineEducation #horses

🐴 Does your horse drop in on the turns? 🐴 There might be more to it… There are common fixes for these types of issues. Things like yielding to the opposite side or lifting the shoulder. These are examples of where we might be fixing the symptom but not addressing the cause. We need to remember all the body systems work together to create motion, likely there are multiple things happening simultaneously. Several simple things to look at: ✅ Are the hind limbs travelling forward? ✅ Is the ribcage or barrel swung to one side more than the other? ✅ Do the tracks of the hind feet align with the tracks of the forelimbs? Of course the body is intricate in the way it works but these questions may get you started on the way to more fluidity, more impulsion and a healthier topline 🦄.