Outback Equines

27/11/2025

Join The BackBone Academy Comprehensive Compact Course in Australia in 2026.

Course Overview
The Academy's Animal Chiropractic Care Course is designed for veterinarians and doctors of Chiropractic who are eager to learn the art and science of chiropractic techniques for animals. This course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to ensure you gain the expertise needed to impact animal well-being significantly.

What You'll Learn
• The fundamentals of animal chiropractic care
• Anatomy and physiology of various animals
• Diagnostic techniques to identify issues
• Safe and effective chiropractic adjustments
• Rehabilitation and maintenance strategies
• The theory component is completed online for your convenience.
• The practical component is a compact two-week part in Biarra, Queensland, Australia.

Why Choose The BackBone Academy Course?
• Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced, internationally recognised professionals in animal chiropractic care.
• Course Certification: The course is certified through The BackBone Academy Australia. Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate that enhances your credentials and international career opportunities.
• Course Recognition: The course is recognised internationally by the IVCA, AVCA and COAC
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through interactive sessions and real-life case studies.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Our course covers everything you need to know to become proficient in animal chiropractic care.

Enrol Now!
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a difference in the lives of animals. Enrol in our 2026 BackBone Academy Animal Chiropractic Course today and take the first step towards enhancing your business and personal careers by joining us in Australia and expanding your professional education in animal chiropractic therapy and rehabilitation.

Join us in Biarra, Queensland, where we hold two of these courses each year, this is a ground-breaking opportunity. Instead of travelling overseas to obtain international animal chiropractic certification, we offer a curriculum that fast-tracks new opportunities and your professional careers right here.
Please follow this link, www.backbone-academy.com, to express your interest in this unique opportunity to advance your professional skill set and participate in this inspirational course.

17/09/2025

👋 Who Am I? Meet Hayley + one of our baby calves 🐮

I grew up as the kid with a rebellious streak a mile wide – stubborn, opinionated, passionate about everything, and definitely not the easiest to parent. Lucky for me, my parents' were patient enough to back my love of animals and horses. I dreamed of one day having a farm… never realising it would lead me here – working with kids who are just like I was.

Truth is, as a teenager, I could have easily gone down a dangerous path. I had that crew around me and I loved the belonging – always chasing risk, trouble, law-breaking and everything in between. I hated rules and regulations and couldn’t wait to bend or break them every chance I got.

But it was my horses and dogs that pulled me back every time. They were the reason I came home each day (or crept in during the early hours of the morning). They gave me purpose when I could’ve been just another “delinquent kid.” And honestly, I’m thankful every single day that I didn’t grow up in the age of social media — because a lot of my behaviours and antics would’ve been caught on camera and judged by the world 🫣🫢🤫.

And for those who assume I grew up country — I didn’t. I grew up in the suburbs of Brisbane. My parents weren’t “horsey” or country people at all. I was just a stubborn, horse-obsessed kid who somehow found my way into that world. And yes, when I wasn’t at the paddock, I was a regular visitor to Brisbane City and the Valley nightlife in my teens and early 20s. (Anyone in their 40s who remembers those days knows exactly what kind of shenanigans I’m talking about 🙃).

I couldn’t see the point of school. Sitting still and ticking boxes was never going to be me. And yep — to this day, I’ve never used algebra 🤪. Yet somehow I’ve managed to run one small business, one social enterprise, and now I’m the founder and director of a charity that’s changing lives. What school never gave me, animals did: focus, purpose, and the space to switch off the noise in my head.

I started my first “horse business” at 12 (big shoutout to Mum for driving me around for bugger-all money 🙌). From there I dived into pet and animal retail, horse training, coaching, dog training, counselling – but here’s the truth: it’s the animals and the people themselves who have taught me the most.

The kids and the animals don’t care what certificates hang on your wall. They care if you show up, if you listen, if you care. Connection beats paperwork every single time. And I’ve met plenty of “qualified” people who couldn’t connect with both kids or animals to save themselves.

These young people I get to work with now – the so-called “rebels” – are actually changemakers. They just need purpose, real-life skills, and somewhere to belong. I feel bloody lucky to be part of their journeys. I know I’ll be watching some of them smash life in years to come, and I’ll be so proud I got to walk a part of the way with them.

This calf in my arms? Just another reminder that life on the farm isn’t always easy - it's usually dirt, hard, sometimes painful - but it’s real. And that’s exactly what our kids need – something real. ❤️

10/09/2025

17/08/2025

14/08/2025

Train Smarter. Connect Deeper. For Life. 🐴

Join the Outback Equines Training Tribe for just $199 — lifetime access, no ongoing fees! 🙌

Get the tools, knowledge, and confidence to work with your horse in a way that’s ethical, effective, and grounded in science. Whether you’re starting fresh, building new skills, or tackling challenges, this program will help you create a strong, trust-based partnership.

✅ Equine Learning Theory & Foundation Skills
✅ Groundwork, float loading, and manners
✅ Science-based training using combined reinforcement
✅ Real solutions for common challenges

What’s included:
✨ Self-paced online course — learn anytime, anywhere
✨ Step-by-step videos + written guides
✨ Private Facebook group for ongoing support
✨ Continually updated content based on the latest research

Created by Hayley Chambers — over 20 years’ equestrian coaching experience, blending science with soul. 💛

🎯 One payment. Lifetime learning. Endless connection.

🔗 Enroll now: https://animalinstinctsaustraliaoutbackequines.thinkific.com/courses/outbackequinestrainingtribe

10/08/2025

A Gentle Guide to Being the Best Horse-Guardian Possible

…if you’ve ever wondered how to be with horses without needing to “train” them.

1. Show up… with your nervous system regulated.
Your horse doesn’t need your tension—or your to-do list. Start with breath.

2. Let go of the plan.
Yes, even the good one. Even the one your mentor loves. Especially the one that starts with, “Today we’re going to teach…”

3. Admire the dirt.
On their legs, on your boots, in your hair. Dirt means you said yes to nature instead of perfection.

4. Pause before every interaction.
Not to ask permission in a token way—
but to feel if there’s real invitation, or just habit.

5. Stay curious, not controlling.
You’re not there to sculpt them into something better. You’re there to witness what’s already whole.

6. Redefine “progress.”
Did your horse blink more? Breathe deeper? Turn toward you and not away? That counts.

7. Take “no” as sacred data.
If your horse walks off when you approach, it’s not a test. It’s a message. Are you open to hearing it?

8. Stop looking for the ‘right’ method.
Your horse isn’t a system. They’re a sovereign being. Start with respect. Stay with presence.

9. Hold responsibility gently.
They can’t leave the pasture. You can. Let that shape every decision.

10. Be willing to be changed.
That’s the real invitation. Horses don’t need fixing. But they might just undo everything in you that thinks it needs to be in charge.

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💫 Being a good horse-guardian isn’t about having answers.
It’s about holding space for questions,
honoring the truth you find in silence,
and remembering that love doesn’t always need to look like leadership.

07/08/2025

05/08/2025

In the horse industry, success is not just about riding. It is about respect, patience, and building solid habits. Do not rush a horse, do not cut corners, and do not forget that every great rider was once a beginner who stayed curious.

Start with the basics. Proper groundwork, hoof care, good nutrition, and correctly fitted tack are not small details. They are the foundation of everything you will do.

Many professionals begin as stable hands, trail ride assistants, or trainee coaches. These roles build the hands‑on experience that sets you up for bigger opportunities such as leading trail rides, coaching riders, or managing an equestrian business.

Whatever path you take, one thing never changes. Staying curious and putting the horse first.

Your career with horses will not happen overnight. But if you stay patient, keep learning, and commit to doing things the right way, you will get there step by step.

Learn more:
https://www.internationalhorsecollege.com/

02/08/2025

AMEN!!!

27/07/2025

💔 18 youth in 48 hours. That’s how many referrals have landed in my inbox. Eighteen young people — and their families — reaching out because they have nowhere else to go. No funding. No support that is working for them. Just us.
And it’s breaking my heart.

Please share 😢

21/07/2025

🚨 NOW TAKING REFERRALS!
🌾 FREE Youth Programs Start Friday, August 1st – 10am to 2pm
📍 On our 103-acre rural property in Goombungee just outside of Toowoomba, QLD

Are you working with a young person who’s disengaged from school, struggling with confidence, or at risk of falling through the cracks?
Outback Instincts is here to offer a different path — one built on purpose, connection, and hands-on experience.

💥 Starting August 1st, our FREE weekly Friday programs launch — and we’re now open for referrals of at-risk or disengaged youth aged 10–25.

Our start-up programs are being delivered completely free of charge thanks to the dedication of our volunteer facilitators and community partners. We're currently seeking government support and donations to make these programs sustainable long-term — but we’re not waiting to act.

Our unique, rural-based programs include:

🐾 Paws on the Ground – Therapy & working dog training to build confidence, responsibility & emotional regulation
🐴 Equine Elevate – Liberty horsemanship & horse archery to promote trust, communication & focus
🐄 Youth in the Yards – Livestock handling, infrastructure skills & vocational pathways in a real farm setting
🌱 The Paddock Project – Outdoor learning that re-engages youth through movement, nature & positive relationships

✨ Why it works:
✅ Strengths-based, trauma-informed and hands-on
✅ Delivered by qualified youth workers, mentors & rural industry facilitators
✅ Builds emotional resilience, skills and future purpose
✅ Rooted in belonging, trust and transformation

We believe in giving young people a reason to show up — and a reason to believe in themselves.

👉 Referral form here: https://animal-instincts-australia.splose.com/public-form/41e484d6-6bf6-456a-b2a7-0433cc7a4425
📩 Questions? Message us or email [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.outbackinstincts.org.au

Let’s create change from the paddock up. 🐾🌾

21/07/2025

I'm incredibly honored to share that I’ve been nominated for the Little Pig Consulting Business Excellence Awards 2025 in the category of Businesswoman of the Year, proudly sponsored by The Chronicle.

This nomination means the world to me—not just as a businesswoman, but as someone deeply committed to making a positive, lasting impact through the work we do at Animal Instincts Australia, Outback Equines, and Outback Instincts.

It's a recognition of the passion, perseverance, and purpose behind every step of this journey—and I’m so grateful to be standing alongside other inspiring leaders in our region.

This year’s theme is GREATNESS—and for me, that’s about showing up with heart, leading with integrity, and staying true to the values of compassion, education, and connection.

Thank you to my peers, supporters, and our community for seeing and supporting this mission.

Here’s to celebrating the power of local business and the people behind it. 💛