Horse Sense with Janine Clarke

21/06/2025

Another amazing ride out with this awesome chick. What a day 🌞💜🐴

18/06/2025

Two beautiful blondes out for a morning stroll 🥰💜🐴🐶

16/06/2025

Update: After being absolutely flooded with inquiries for the beautiful Lexi, I have chosen a wonderful home for her. Thank you to all those who expressed interest. She will be very loved in her new home. A new chapter awaits her, it will be sad to lose her, but I will be keeping in touch 🥹💜🐴

💖 One Very Special Horse Looking for Her Perfect Home 💖

Aldersyde Tazmeena (Lexi) – 11-year-old, 14.3hh Chestnut Registered Crabbet (partbred) Arabian Mare

No horse is perfect, but this mare comes pretty close. Lexi is a thoughtfully trained, versatile, and intelligent horse with a heart of gold and the potential to excel across a range of disciplines. This is a rare opportunity to welcome a truly stunning and special partner into your life.

Lexi has a calm and mild temperament, balanced beautifully with sensitivity and responsiveness. She has the trademark Arab intelligence—sharp and spirited—but without the drama. She's learned to self-regulate and think things through, making her a fantastic prospect for someone wanting to explore the “fancy stuff.” Her transitions are smooth, and her willingness makes her a joy to work with both on the ground and under saddle.

Lexi is safe around kids and loves attention. She has been ridden and handled by others. She is a really sweet mare that I am regretfully selling.

✅ A dream to handle – Self-loads, stands for trimming, worming, saddling, vet, etc.
✅ Solid groundwork – Responsive online and at liberty
✅ Beautiful to ride – Soft, willing, confident in the arena and out on trail, calm on the road and with traffic
✅ Versatile – Jumps, crosses bridges, beach rides, started brideless and contact work
✅ No separation anxiety, safe when in a group or alone. Not overly “marish”

Best suited to: A skilled rider who values clear communication and understands how to work with an intelligent horse (or at least under the instruction of a coach). She’s had over a year of professional training (by yours truly) and is ready to continue growing with the right person.

A knowledgeable, loving home is a must. This is an honest and genuine sale. I’m offering a supportive handover to ensure a smooth transition, so her next chapter is built on the strong foundation she already has.

📽️ Watch Lexi in action: https://youtu.be/KHSKqlT3KDA https://youtube.com/shorts/qZTMUQsP2TU
📍 Located in Lilydale, Victoria
📜 Comes with registration papers
💌 Serious enquiries only – POA

Let’s find this beautiful soul the perfect partner she deserves. 💖

16/06/2025

It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way...

I know the truth can be hard to see—but I believe it’s essential to create awareness and an opportunity for growth and evolution. The dark realities that many beautiful horses endure must be exposed if we’re ever to see meaningful change. Kind-hearted people like you deserve to know what so often goes on behind the scenes in the horse world.

Whether it’s someone with a high profile losing their cool and abusing a horse with senseless violence, as the video of Heath Ryan demonstrates, or accepted training methods used by "ordinary" professionals—harsh treatment, excessive restraints, punishment for confusion, slowness, or fear—it all has a lasting impact on the horse. And it’s far too common.

How do I know? The horses tell me.

They show me through their fear—reactions to a tool, a hand, someone simply approaching, or even just the presence of a rider. If I had $50 for every time someone told me their horse came back from a trainer worse than before, I’d be rich. But these trainers often run big operations, speak fast and confidently, sometimes even condescendingly—and because people don't always know what’s happening behind the scenes, they trust them.

Let’s un-normalise this kind of treatment. Let’s retire the old, mindless techniques—like tying a horse to a “thinking post” for 24 hours to “sort them out.” Horses deserve more than domination. They deserve understanding, knowledge, and skill that brings out the greatness in each one.

This exact issue is what inspired me to share my horsemanship publicly over 20 years ago. I’ll never forget witnessing a demonstration at the Royal Melbourne Show. A horse was thrashing on the ground in hobbles while a commentator explained that it was a “gentle method” and the horse was simply “throwing a tantrum.” My heart was screaming, This is not right.

At the time, I didn’t know much—but I knew enough. As my then-husband, attuned to my rising fury, dragged me away (before I caused a scene!), I called out to the crowd, “This is abuse, and you’re all watching it!” That moment changed my life. I vowed to find a better way and show the world. I had no idea how, or how hard the path would be—but my heart has been committed ever since.

I’ve spent decades immersed in study, practice, and healing—helping horses and people rebuild trust, connection, and confidence.

So please, do your research. Ask questions. Think critically. Choose trainers and professionals whose methods reflect compassion, patience, and understanding. Always ask yourself: What does this look and feel like from my horse’s point of view?

That answer will tell you everything.

The governing body have released a statement after Heath Ryan was allegedly filmed whipping a horse 42 times. 📌 MORE: 7news.link/43F8y6y

31/05/2025

Update: I’ve found emergency agistment and moved my horses—thank you so much for all your kind messages and support. I’ve managed to respond to some of you, but not all—my apologies, it’s been quite a day!

I’m now looking for long-term agistment, so please feel free to reach out if you know of any suitable options. 💜

I’m in the unfortunate position of needing urgent agistment for my two horses due to a sudden and difficult change in circumstances. If anyone knows of any affordable options around Wandin North or surrounding areas, I’d be incredibly grateful for your help.

Thank you in advance for any leads or support 💜

Send a message to learn more

15/05/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
My article “Float Confidence & Training – It’s So Much More Than Just Float Loading” has been featured in the latest edition of Chaff Chat!

It’s such an honour to share some of what I’ve learned over the past 20+ years helping horses feel calm, safe, and genuinely confident about loading and travelling.

If you’re a HRCAV member, keep an eye on your mailbox—it should be arriving soon!
Not a member but curious? I’ve shared the full article below (if you have difficulties reading it, please let me know and I'll send you another version). Let me know what you think!

Let’s keep building kinder, safer, and more harmonious partnerships with our horses—starting from the ground up.

11/05/2025

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

To all the incredible mothers out there—whether you're raising children, horses, or both—we see you, we celebrate you, and we thank you. 💜

You show up with patience, strength, and unwavering love (even when you're running on coffee and determination!). Your ability to nurture, lead, and inspire—both humans and horses—is truly something special.

Today, we honour the quiet moments, the early mornings, the soft words, the strong hands, and the open hearts.

From our herd to yours—Happy Mother’s Day 💐

07/05/2025

🖤 Martmor Bohemian AKA Bo – 5yo Purebred Registered Gypsy Cob Gelding 15.3hh🖤

This is an opportunity of great magnitude... Bo is a striking black and white Gypsy Cob with the kind of presence, feather, and calm energy that turns heads.

Confident, curious, and exceptionally brave, Bo is the kind of horse who takes life in his stride. From machinery and tarps to new environments — even a carport falling around him — nothing seems to rattle him. He’s a thoughtful and intelligent type with a cool, grounded solid nature that’s hard to come by.

Because of his steady temperament and self-assured mind, Bo benefits from a handler who offers clear guidance and purposeful direction. He’s strong — physically and mentally — and does best with someone who brings calm, consistency, and quiet confidence to their interactions. Not pushy, not reactive — just real leadership.

Bo has had 12 months of solid foundational training with me, including groundwork (on-line and liberty) and riding, and he’s now ready to go further with someone experienced in horsemanship. He is in light work, responsive to leg aids and so light to stop. He’s well-prepared for a variety of disciplines and would make a reliable and rewarding partner for the right person.

He is well-handled, easy to trim, worm, and rug, a fantastic doer and is up to date with all care.

Bo is a quality young horse with exceptional temperament and potential to excel in a range of disciplines. If you’re an experienced rider seeking a horse with presence, strength, and a calm, steady nature—Bo could be exactly what you're looking for.

🎥 Watch Bo in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROKF7M5T5Uo

📍 Located in Chirnside Park, Victoria
💰 Asking Price: $22,000

I’m posting this on behalf of his owner (who doesn’t have Facebook). All enquiries will go through her, and I’ll be assisting with the final selection to ensure Bo finds the right home.

📩 Serious enquiries only — please message me for Julie’s phone number.

05/05/2025

🎉 Thanks for Stopping By Our Stall at the Market! 🎉

What an incredible day! It was such a joy to connect with the amazing Yarra Valley horse community. 💜
Meeting so many of you and chatting all things horses was a real highlight!

If you entered our Special Giveaway, check your email and text messages—you’ve already won a FREE 20-minute Equine Partnership Phone Consultation, just for entering!

👉 Book your free session before 14th May 2025 to secure your spot and go into the draw to win:

🏆 1st Prize: FREE 90-minute In-Person Partnership Assessment & Lesson (Value $165)
🥈 2nd Prize: 90-minute Assessment & Lesson at Half Price (Two to be won!)

🗓 Book your session here:
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🐴 Got questions about your horse’s behaviour? I’ve got answers!

02/05/2025

I'll be at the Yarra Valley Horse Gear Market tomorrow!! Weather's going to be amazing and with over 75 stalls, it's going to be great!
Come and find me and say hi, you got questions, I got answers! I'd love to hear about your horse 😊
I've got a competition you can enter, ropes, halters and neck straps to buy.
See you tomorrow 🌞

22/04/2025

Anyone can teach a horse to obey…
But can you inspire them to stay?

This is Liberty. This is Freestyle.
This is trust in its purest form.

If you’re ready to transform your horsemanship and create a bond that goes beyond the reins, now’s the time.

📅 Clinic: 3 & 4 May
📍 Limited spots still available!

DM me or check out the event here:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BbnzMtzw8/ 💜

20/02/2025

From ponies to drafts, we’ve got the perfect fit for your horse! 🐴✨ Explore our range of sizes and stylish color combos to suit every equine. Quality, comfort, and durability—because you and your horse deserve the best! 💜