Rachael J Craig Horsemanship

24/11/2025

Hello my lovely clients, just a quick update 🐴💛

My Ranger is finally off for repairs 🛠️🚙🦘
I hit a kangaroo a little while ago and she’s only just been able to get booked in plus I’ve discovered a leak that has stopped me from driving that needs fixing as well.

Because of this, I’ve had to reschedule some lessons recently, as my car is in the workshop.

I now have a hire car organised, so I’ll be in touch to get out to everyone I’ve had to reschedule.

My apologies to all of you I’ll contact each person individually with new times.

Thank you for your understanding. I can’t wait to have her back on the road and everything running smoothly again! 💛

20/11/2025

1 spot available privet lesson at Elcho park Lara vic 22nd / groundwork or ridden DM to book 🐴

19/11/2025

✨ Pandora’s First Rug Moment ✨

Little miss Pandora had her very first rug session today… and honestly, she absolutely melted my heart. 🥺💙

We took it slow lots of sniffing, checking it out, and letting her build confidence with the feel and sound of it.

I love watching young horses think their way through something new instead of reacting. She stayed soft, curious, and genuinely tried her heart out the whole time.

Moments like this are why I do what I do.

It’s not about the rug…
It’s about trust, timing, and giving them the space to learn without crazy amounts of pressure.

So proud of this sweet girl. 💖
Big world, little steps, brave baby. 🐴✨

Do you have a baby who needs the basics haltering, leading, rugging, float training etc.? Send me a DM.

18/11/2025

Pandora has started her in
home training with me.

She hasn’t had much handling, so we’re going right back to basics catching, haltering, leading, grooming and touch, tying, floating confidence work and all the important foundation skills.

Once she’s soft, settled and understanding the groundwork, we’ll move her into her prep for backing.

Excited to see this sweet mare progress over the next few weeks. 🐴💛

Be sure to follow along to watch her journey.

P.S If you’re interested in having your horse have some in home training send me a message and we can have a chat.

17/11/2025

Lessons available in Moyston, Ararat, and great western vic on the 19th DM if you want a booking! 🐴

10/11/2025

08/11/2025

Too often people try to discipline a horse for biting when the real issue is how the horse feels.

A horse that bites is usually:
⚡ Frustrated
😬 Defensive
😖 In pain or confusion
💔 Or just not being understood
⚖️ Disrespect or boundary testing some horses nip because no one has clearly taught them where your space starts and theirs ends.

💞 Attention seeking or play young or mouthy horses often use their lips or teeth to explore, especially if people hand-feed them a lot or let them get too close without boundaries.

When you build trust, clear boundaries, and mutual respect through good horsemanship, biting disappears naturally.

You don’t need harsh corrections you just need to help the horse feel safe and understood.

At the end of the day, true leadership isn’t about punishment.
It’s about clarity, timing, and feel.

If your horse bites, look deeper what are they trying to tell you?

Because fixing the why will always fix the what. 💫

05/11/2025

Lessons available in Ararat, great western & Glenthompson vic tomorrow 7th DM for a booking 🐎

03/11/2025

Post mounting has begun with Thumbalina 🩶

Today was all about building confidence with mounting, as she tends to get a little braced and unsure.

She’s gaining confidence in today’s session, After taking the time she needed to rebuild some trust, she’s now finding relaxation and beginning to relax and stand still with someone on her back again.

Slow, thoughtful progress and celebrating every little win 🤍🐴

01/11/2025

Hey guys I’m headed to Moyston, great western , Dooen, and Horsham vic 2nd Oct, looking for a lesson Send me a DM 🐴

01/11/2025

🌸 Thumbelina’s Training Journey Begins!

This beautiful little Arab mare is in for some in home training to help her build confidence under saddle. 💫

Thumbelina has a sweet nature and a willing heart she just needs some calm guidance and consistency to help her feel safe and sure in her work. I’m excited to help her find that balance and watch her confidence grow with each session. 🐎✨

Stay tuned for updates on her progress this one’s going to be a special journey! 💕

👉 If you’ve got a horse that could use some extra confidence or guidance under saddle, reach out to chat about my in home training options .

I’d love to help you and your horse build a better partnership.

27/10/2025

When a horse spooks, 👻people often forget it all comes back to their education.

That foundation is what they fall back on when things get a bit much.

When your 🐴 doesn’t have the education to guide him through those stressful moments, he falls back on instinct and instinct says run.

That’s when the spookiness shows up.

Maybe it’s not about him being “spooky” at all, but just missing a few key pieces in his foundation.

Is your horse acting spooky because of gaps in his education?

Let’s build his/her amd and your confidence from the ground up.

MESSAGE ME to book a session and start filling in those gaps. 🤍🐎

P.S Be sure to hit the FOLLOW button for more horsemanship tips and insights to help you and your horse build a better partnership.