Zobel Equestrian

10/02/2025

Welcome this handsome boy Rumour 😍

10/02/2025

I don’t think people realize just how many horses out there carry trauma with them.

With that, I don’t even mean severely abused horses that have been starved, or beaten heavily. There are plenty of those around, and those usually cause a lot of outrage (as they should).

What I am talking about though, is the horses whose trauma is never really recognized as such. The ones who tolerate humans and their requests, but never learned to trust them. Those who get extremely obsessive about food which are labelled as “bossy” or ”dominant”. Those who deal with severe Separation anxiety, which are said to be “dramatic”. Those who cannot self-regulate, or co-regulate and constantly carry tension. Those who try to express their pain, which get punished for it because “just a mare”.
Those who are “perfect” until they finally get a choice.

Between Unethical weaning practices, unsuitable welfare, constantly moving homes & and ownership, and aversive training/handling approaches, most horses at some point experience trauma. And this trauma can present itself in a variety of ways. Some are more subtle than others.
Trauma doesn’t have to be this huge explosive reaction. Just like people, horses can carry trauma and move on with their lives fairly normally. It can shape their personality just like it can shape ours.
However, that doesn’t mean doing so is healthy.

The horse that has been in 6+ homes before the age of 10, and thus can’t cope with changes. That is Trauma.
The horse that has never had consistent companionship and becomes obsessive with certain herd mates. That is Trauma
The horse that has only known corrections when they tried to express their confusion, fear, or dislike, and turns from “a perfect beginner’s horse” to “Don’t touch me” the moment you stop using corrections. That is Trauma.
The horse that never had a chance to learn from other horses or connect with people and thus can’t trust people to make good choices for them, can’t self-regulate or co-regulate, and can’t think their way through a situation. That is Trauma.
The horse who was only ever fed 2 times a day and was left without food for 6 hours each night, and has thus become food-aggressive. That is Trauma.
The horse who experienced highly aversive training techniques, and thus now gets frustrated, tense and severely stressed out anytime they are handled in a similar manner. That. Is. Trauma.

Sometimes, awareness of this can be a frustration and defeating realization. I think as equestrians we are often blind to this reality, because sadly, it’s just so common to see horses like that.
It’s not until you work with young, untraumatized horses, or rehabilitated horses, that you realize: “Oh! This is how it should be!”

05/02/2025

SOLD, Congratulations the new owners 🎊
Selling on behalf of client

Broodmare (maiden) for sale
Pinto Warmblood Mare
Registered Dilute
15hh-15'2
5yr old
Sire- PrH Glitter N' Cream GF
Dam- Registered Paint Mare

Very sweet good looking mare
Easy to catch, lead, trim, float very in your pocket kind of mare
Has a scar on front fetlock that won't hold up for a ridden career but is completely paddock sound.
Located Serpentine
3🥕🥕🥕 negotiable, 5 ⭐️ home

22/01/2025

Kicking off the new year working with some gorgeous client horses!

I have had a very busy start to 2025 helping owners work towards their equine goals. Places are now open for in-house training/breaking for March with spaces filling up quickly.💫

Don’t forget I also offer a range of services outside of breaking such as:
💥Lessons
💥 Float training
💥Advertising/sales
💥Foal prep and much more

Message me to find out how I can help you and your horse achieve your new years goals🐴

17/01/2025

Ground work session with Solona🐴

💥Ground manners
💥Lunging
💥Hindquarter yeilds
💥Lateral flexing in halter & bridle

15/01/2025

Long Reining is a riderless exercise that has so many benefits.
The main reason I use it is to teach the horse steering and brakes, without having the added pressure of a rider on board.
To allow them to learn to be soft and supple, teaching them all the aids you would use under saddle.
It also is a great way to instill confidence allowing them to be the leader and be brave and curious about the path ahead without us in front of them.

The other benefits being it can help strengthen their back and muscles while also helping improve posture. It is a safe way of bringing a horse back into work from an injury to rehabilitate, without the extra pressure and weight of a rider.

(Please only use exercise if experienced)

06/01/2025

Ace needed to relax after his work session today 😆

26/12/2024

All my reindeer working hard practising long reining 🎄🐴🦌

25/12/2024

The beautiful Whiskey is up for sale.
He came to me in April 2024 as a 5yr old.
Whiskey is a very intelligent willing horse in the right hands would excel at anything!
If interested please have a look at his ad.💛

https://www.cavalletti.com.au/classifieds/horses-ponies/pretty-pally-performance-qh-2/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1UaXUr0EluFW18Qm6KI_Rz2QERXgCgjhIcT2ak5tOdWHAmss3R17X4Quk_aem_J9RGAivkt1LkAPtP5OxQsA

Buy yourself that belated Christmas 🎁  Whiskey Tallarook Whiskey Lullaby (PR-450) 6 year old Palomino QH Gelding. About 14.2ish unofficial.  Whiskey is an incredibly switched on, intelligent and athletic horse (and damn fine to look at) Allowed to mature fairly unhandled as a youngster I brough...

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all friends and Horses ❤️💚

23/12/2024

Confidence building for horse and rider going over some obstacles 🙏🐴

20/12/2024

Welcome Ruby & Ace 😊🐴

11/12/2024

What a cutie!

Make sure to keep your ponies hydrated in this horrid weather 🫠
Comet sure doesn't miss a meal 🤪

09/12/2024

UPDATE!
Orlando is doing great at home giving rides to Mum & Daughter!
So great to see! 🫶💗

"Zoe has done an incredible job with my boy.
She has the calmness, patients and knowledge to work with every stage of starting a young horse.
I am over the moon at how calm, soft and well mannered he has become.
Very impressed and will be sending my other youngsters to her to start."
Jenni Tieleman

02/12/2024

Tis the season to have drums 🥁 🐴 Fala la la la la la la la

Welcome Comet the new arrival ✨️

(How many of you sung the caption) 😆