Booralie Equestrian Centre

22/08/2024

19/08/2024

1 agistment spot available in Terrey Hills. prefer adult rider who rides in school hours or am, but may consider others. 60x50m indoor arena with lots of jumps plus 3 outdoors arenas. stable/yard, washbay, paddock turnouts. full care only. gate to perimeter trail and trail network (no roads). 24hr supervision. professional care and coach on site. higher level qualified coaches may come in with approval. ph 0414505093 for more detail.

15/08/2024

Stablehand position available thursdays
8-11am, 3-6pm
experienced and reliable.. pm
for more info

07/08/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

01/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PONIES!!

30/07/2024

SHIFTS AVAILABLE- due to Uni timetable changes I have shifts available on Thursday am/pm and Friday AM.. good pay rates, as well as option for staff discounts on lessons if u would prefer this. Terrey Hills, experience required and must be over 18 for these shifts.. 8-11am and 3-6pm. also may have a position for a Junior on Saturdays. ph 0414505093 or message me for more details.

09/07/2024

pony camp yesterday!

09/07/2024

Paddocks are sooo wet but at least they can get out to stretch and have some playtime!!

07/07/2024

INDOOR Fun day.. for everyone who is over the rain!
Sporting and jumping - 9.30am-3pm
Friday 12th July. limited numbers.
BYO horse. $100pp. PM me for more info

07/07/2024

INDOOR Fun day.. for everyone who is over the rain!
Sporting and jumping - 9.30am-3pm
Friday 12th July. limited numbers.
BYO horse. $100pp. PM me for more info

Send a message to learn more

27/06/2024

looking for staff for Sat arvo & Sunday Shifts- feeding/rugging/boxes etc.

22/06/2024

arena is available after 2.30pm today if anyone wants to get a ride in!

21/06/2024

Theo available for part lease 2-3 days/week.. 16hh, suit teen or adult rider. confident novice up. dressage/flatwork. pm for details

18/06/2024

lessons available Saturday afternoon- jumping or dressage or both! BYO horse.. make a group if u like! a couple of spots available on mine..

16/06/2024

2 agistment spots available.. must be well behaved horses. excellent facilities. 50x60m indoor arena with lots of jumps, 3 outdoor arenas, washbays, stable/yard, daily turnout(unless raining),bathroom/kitchen facilities, onsite level 1 coach (jumping/dressage), gate straight onto trails. full care, 24hr supervision. we regularly attend Pony club and other local competitions and can help with transport and preparing you to get there! located Terrey Hills. pm me or phone 0414505093

16/06/2024

pony clubbing! lovely day out with some
spirited ponies.. and kids!!

13/06/2024

TERREY HILLs-stablehand(s) needed for following shifts
tues, wed, thurs,fri 8am-11am.
tues & thurs 3-6pm
sat 3-6pm
sun 8-11am
must have experience and be over 18 for morning shifts and weekends as may be unsupervised. for weekends I could have younger students if they have a knowledgeable parent supervisor.
over 16 for pm shifts.
duties include:feeding, rugging, boxes, putting in shavings, turnouts, paddock cleaning.
opportunity for riding/lessons or agistment, or just as a job.

13/06/2024

16.1hh 9yo gelding available for lease 2-3day/wk. suit capable novice rider up. tall 14yo or older. pretty cruisy horse. $75ride - full day available for pc/comps at extra cost. use of facilities including indoor arena and direct access to trails. looking for 2 people to take on lease so horse worked 5-6 days. leasee will need to have at least one lesson per week at cost of $100. if this interests u please pm me for more info. located Terrey Hills

12/06/2024

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning with someone who claims to be an "coach" and all they learned is how to see-saw a horse's head down and chuck their body over a fence like a champion. All coaching is not equal.

But what happens when you have a good coach? One that opens their program to you, takes you under his/her wing? Becomes invested in your success? When you essentially become part of the "family"...

Eventually, something will happen...

Coach tells you that you are not Karen O'Connor 2.0, and not ready to make the move up to the next level.
Coach says you need to go back and fix some holes in your training.
Coach says you have developed a bad habit, and it needs to be fixed before you can accomplish your goals.
Coach says you need to make sure that your horse is being ridden (not just hanging out at the barn).
Coach says you need to dedicate more time to studying the sport, not just riding.
Coach says it isn't a "horse" problem, it is a "you" problem.

People have become increasingly more reactionary. More easily offended. In lieu of everyone getting a trophy, it is so hard to hear these words from people you admire. Some of the best coaches will be the toughest. Not ones that tear you apart constantly, but coaches that aren't afraid to have the tough conversations with you. Or conversations that you may not have wanted to have.

But remember, a good coach is in YOUR corner. They want YOU to achieve success. They dedicate so much more than an hour of time to your growth not only as a rider but as a horseman. Maybe you are burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle), and you need a reality check that this sport requires more of your time and focus.

These conversations can hurt, but while it may sting at first.... take a second. Think about why your coach is against you moving up right now, why your coach is saying to wait until the summer to be a working student, why your coach is saying that you should not enter the show until the homework and flat work is done.

Surround yourself with coaches that aren't afraid to have these tough conversations with you. You don't want or need a "cheerleader" coach. You are paying you for your coach’s expertise... the positives and the criticism. Let them help make the best decisions for your horse, and for your program. The lessons on the horse and the lessons off of the horse. Are you ready? Are you doing what is best by your horse? You owe it to yourself and your horse....

*** Copied and modified from Courtney Sendak

07/06/2024

som arena hire available 3-4.30 today, and between 9-4 Sunday/Monday

05/06/2024

JUMPING LESSONS!!
With rain forecast again for the weekend, and no NRC- i will be doing jump lessons in the indoor on saturday and sunday..
any level up to 90/1m!.
Private and group lessons available. $100pp includes arena hire.
Also some arena hire available- Pm now to book!

03/06/2024

Minty and Moonlight are available for part lease.. Minty is 12.2 and about 25yo.. but still an awesome pony withots to give. he is super for kids up to about 25kgs and is happy to walk trot and canter. he loves being brushed too! Moonlight is 12hh and 14yo and good for kids up to about 30kgs. Minty and moon are available for afternoon or weekend sessions. must have knowledgable parents who want to spend time with their child teaching them how to groom and care for the pony as well as riding. pm me for more info. this is a monthly commitment, not just casual. 🙂

22/05/2024

Looking at offering some share DIY agistment opportunities for knowledgeable horse persons.. amazing facilities with gate to trails. give me a call to discuss 0414505093

16/05/2024

available for part lease- Theo.. 16hh, 9yo gelding. mostly pretty cruisy, but does need a relaxed and relatively capable rider. teens ok.. is safe but a little quirky.. loves to jump, trails etc.. pm for info. available 3 days incl one weekend day. weekly lesson compulsory. pm for more info

16/05/2024

The girls enjoying a fun night riding and practising for Coona!!

06/05/2024

POSiTION available.. Stablehand.. due to one of our lovely girls finding a dream position elsewhere that we just cant match… We now need new afternoon stablehands. mon-fri and weekend shifts available. need to be fit and hard-working.. the job is what u make it- opportunities to ride and follow career in either coaching or racing, but primarily we need stablehands who are competent in horse care. Successful applicants need to have a good attitude and be confident around big and little horses. please pm me or call 0414505093 if u think u may suit. Terrey Hills - Northern Beaches Sydney