AKH Performance Horses

10/02/2022

We’ve had a cancellation for this coming Saturday meaning we have some available time slots!

8am - Booked
9.30am- Booked
11am- AVAILABLE
1pm- Booked
2.30pm- AVAILABLE
4pm Booked

Comment or PM to secure your spot 🙏

10/02/2022

We are so lucky to have an amazing team of vets able to assist us whenever we are in need!
Beau had presented with lameness for a few days & Shayne found a very deep abscess which is now cleaned out, packed and wrapped (you can see Beau showing off the handy work).
As always a huge thank you to Shayne & Ryley from Gympie Veterinary Services 🙏

31/01/2022

If you ask me, there is nothing better than a good glow-up! Here is Geo’s 😍
Top photo 31/01/22
Bottom photo 29/06/21

30/01/2022

Beautiful new boy ‘Beau’ showing off his moves 😍
Watch out for this one when he hits the show ring later this year! 🤩

26/01/2022

We have a new addition! A lovely 4yr old gelding by DOMESDAY.

He currently doesn’t have a paddock name so share your suggestions below! ⬇️

19/01/2022

It’s so lovely to utilise the gentle slopes for some hill work 🐴

15/01/2022

Hi all,
It’s been a while but I’m so glad to see you all still here. Hasn’t our world as we know it changed in the past 2 years. 🤔

Stay posted because we have some MAJOR EXCITING news coming up shortly.
A new chapter, full of horses and fun for 2022!

For those that don’t know, last year we tragically lost Christian Grey to a brain aneurysm. It was sudden and a shock to us all; it was enough to make me want to walk away from horses.

However from tragedy comes joy in the form of a lovely young thoroughbred gelding named ‘Geovanni’ who has helped me find my passion again.
He is in show prep and getting ready for his first season.
We will have some lovely horses coming up for sale throughout the year so make sure to turn on notifications for the page so you don’t miss out!

Here’s a photo of our lovely Geo for those who haven’t seen him yet.

Here’s to a stellar 2022, so give your pony a cuddle, get your bum in the saddle and enjoy! 🥰

02/09/2020

Don’t miss out, make sure to get your entries in TODAY!

25/08/2020

Hi all, sorry we’ve been so quiet for a while now. We have been absolutely flat out and have barely had time to take a breather!

Available lessons times for this coming week are;

Thursday 27/08
3pm onwards

Friday 28/08
3pm onwards

Saturday 29/08
2pm onwards

Sunday 30/08
Fully booked

Monday 31/08
Fully booked

Tuesday 01/09
9am
11am
1pm
3pm onwards

Wednesday 02/09
11am
3pm onwards

Please comment or pm to secure your time slot.

31/07/2020

This little golden pony right here is the result of hard work and dedication of his mum, Cassie.
He had a little workout yesterday and was an absolute gem under saddle.
Soft, relaxed and willing. Just how we like them 🥰

25/07/2020

Lessons available at the Hervey Bay Equestrian Centre Sat & Sun (1st & 2nd of August).
Please comment or pm to secure your spot.
Saturday 12pm-6pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm

21/07/2020

What a massive week of learning we’ve had in Moranbah, QLD.
Thank you everyone who attended (sorry I didn’t get photos of everyone 😞) but I know I’ve had an absolute ball working with you all and can’t wait to do it all again 🤩

Last day today and fully booked 🙏

A huge thank you to Bob Kohler of 5 Mile Equestrian Centre, without your support this wouldn’t be possible.

Looking forward to seeing you all again next month! 🥰

10/07/2020

Leah had a nice lesson on Baron who pushed her to work harder on being consistent in her legs and seat 🦄
Well done Leah!

09/07/2020

Thanks Leah for being my side kick today and giving Miss Bunny a ride.
Bunny is a green pony who is still learning the ropes for her young rider and made some awesome progress today thanks to Leah! 🦄

06/07/2020

There is nothing easy about getting a green horse going. Now let’s throw a green rider into the mix and it certainly steps it up a notch... Cassie is doing an AMAZING job with her cheeky boy, Rusty. THIS is hard work and dedication, so proud of you Cass!
Great ride today in a new atmosphere 🤩

05/07/2020

Putting feelers out for a student:
Looking for a unicorn to be a confident teenagers best friend 🦄

• 14.3-15.3hh
• established flatwork
• suitable for very confident beginner teenager
• must get along with other horses
• PC, ARC or similar experience
• 8-14yrs preferable
• mare or gelding
• must be good to handle in every aspect
• good to float
• good to ride out in company or alone
• must be sound and willing to be vet checked
• located in QLD

Budget of $3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
Loving home assured 🥰

04/07/2020

Sometimes my job calls for a 5hr round trip to Kingaroy after a morning full of lessons to load a pony that didn’t want to come to the party for his new parents to take him home!
After hours of his new owners trying to load Cash on the float, I received a phone call asking if I could make the trip. Jumped in the car and off I go.
Locked and loaded in under 25 minutes.
No bum ropes, no gimmicks, just the use of a language the horse understands to let him know, ‘it’s really not so bad in the metal box’.

Now be a good boy for your new parents 🙈🙊

Photo credit: Christie

29/06/2020

🦄 Taking expressions of interest 🦄
Want to get some practice in before the upcoming Hervey Bay Active Riders Hack Day?

Register your interest below to come and practice some led, hack and hunter workouts and get valuable feedback.
The day will be split into a morning (8am - 12pm) & afternoon (1pm - 5pm) session.
Morning and afternoon tea included.
Stables included.

$60 per session + $15 arena fee

Capped at 10 people per session.

Please comment below if you are interested and which session you would like.

29/06/2020

🦄 don’t miss out 🦄

29/06/2020

Christian Grey had a brush and a quick play this afternoon.
Any volunteers to come pull his mane? Coz there is sooo much hair 😅
It’s nice to see less of a pencil neck and starting to get some shape to him 🤩🥰

10/06/2020

Anyone after a top kids pony?
Pm the page for contact details 🦄

09/06/2020

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1x Deluxe Ripstop Combo, 1x 100% Wool Rug, 1x Deluxe Rain Sheet from Diamond Deluxe, to keep your horse cosy through the winter.

1x Premium 5-Horse Membership (1 year) for FeedXL, the online horse nutrition calculator which takes the guesswork out of feeding.

1x EA Mattes Limited Edition Saddlepad from Hufglocken, to keep your horse comfortable through every ride.

1x Winter Outfit - Technical Jacket, Sweater, ThermoFit Tights, Belle Beanie, and Logo Socks from BARE Equestrian, for your perfect winter outfit.

Plus, a $400 Voucher for Hitchley & Harrow, to spend on whatever you like.

We’re all in need of some good news after a tough few months. Which is why we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s top equine brands to create a very special prize for one lucky winner. If you’re anything like us, your horses have probably been helping you through these crazy times, so now....

05/06/2020

Wow, what a great, short read about the function of horses’ eye sight. It certainly makes a lot of sense! 🦄

02/06/2020

Help your horses stay adequately hydrated not only in winter but all year round by adding salt to their diet and ensuring they have access to clean water. 🦄

When horses drink cold water during winter, their bodies must expend additional calories to warm their tissues back up from the heat loss that is incurred, so they instinctively drink less. This can cause problems when hard feeding or feeding hay, it is recommended to try to encourage your horse to drink more water.
The water requirement is higher if the horse is in training, nursing a foal, growing or pregnant.

26/05/2020

Absolutely love this demonstration!

24/05/2020

How beautiful is our fluffy, filthy Princess Ebony!
She loves her knew Waldhausen bridle too 😍

24/05/2020

What a fun morning with these 2 lovely ladies and their handsome steeds!
Mandy and Erika have both been working hard at improving their communication skills with their horses to become more effective riders. 🤩

22/05/2020

Christian Grey, were you a model in a former life? 🤔
You sure know how to strike a pose 🤩

19/05/2020

Jawarra Baron had a bath and some playtime today. He’s fluffy and spotty but still oh so cute. Not too bad for a paddock bum.
We are getting ready to bring him back into work after his extended break 🦄

17/05/2020

Baron says he hopes your weekend gave you something to smile about 😁🦄

17/05/2020

What’s a goal you started the year with that you’ve smashed in 2020?
Recognise your achievements, no matter how big or small! They all contribute to the end goal 😉

Share below in the comments 🤩👏

13/05/2020

Let’s talk about the importance of relaxation.
We have our training scale (which applies to every discipline, not just dressage).
This scale starts with rhythm, suppleness, connection, impulsion, straightness with all of these working toward the end goal, being collection.
I truly and honestly believe there should be a new ‘step’ added right at the very beginning, which is so vital when training and required to achieve every single aspect of the pyramid.

‘Relaxation’
Without allowing the horse to be relaxed, we cannot attain correct rhythm. Some people will say suppleness is ‘relaxation’, however I disagree. Suppleness is the willingness of the body to move and bend as asked whilst remaining soft- which requires the horse to be relaxed however we cannot teach the horse how to be supple without first establishing how to be relaxed.

Your horse must learn that saddle time is a relaxing time where their mind can and body can be moulded. A horse who is tense and anxious cannot be expected to absorb what it is you a trying to teach them and will only end up being resistant in body and mind.

Spend time establishing relaxation with your horse. Help them find their ‘happy place’ where you aren’t fighting or arguing.
Help shape their mind so you may be allowed to shape their body.

Happy riding 🦄

12/05/2020

🦄 Christian Grey 🦄
Top: Christians 2nd long reining session back in Feb.
Bottom: Today’s long reining session.

Loving the difference in his muscling, willingness, confidence and his increased range of motion.

No rushing going on here. We are taking our sweet time to make sure this boy is not only physically ready for his ridden career but also mentally and emotionally ready. 👏

09/05/2020

What a day spent with awesome people!
Some personal goals kicked right out of the ball park, some new faces and lots of familiar faces. I just LOVE helping people and their unicorns grow together 🤩
Time to unwind and do it all again tomorrow.
🥂 Cheers 🥂

07/05/2020

Relevant 💁🏻‍♀️

06/05/2020

Love this analogy!

There is something I have been talking about a lot lately and that's lateral flexion.
I came across this photo and advice from Buck Brannaman and it is a perfect visualisation on what to look for.

Buck Brannaman talking about lateral flexion;
"Imagine a pebble tied on a string to your horse’s forelock. When he turns his head to the side the stone should be hanging plumb with the string and be even between his nostrils. He should not come so far to the side that his nose tips up and one ear is pointing at the ground."
Image of Buck and Reuben is by 'the7msnranch'

Why is this important?
Balance and alignment.
Sure the horse can bend around to your leg, he can scratch his ribcage, but this is standing still.
As soon as we move the horse at all if his head is over flexed and tilted he will find he is out of balance.
Another consideration is the alignment of the cervical spine itself and tension at the atlas joint ( poll)
With the ears level and head straight the bend of the neck can be smooth ( aligned on the curve )
If the head is tilted and twisted this will cause kinks in that alignment and a twisting pressure at the poll.

Examine your horse's position in lateral bend and help him to remain in alignment and in balance both at the halt and in his yields.

04/05/2020

A massive well done to Amity & Lyra. In 2 lessons we’ve been able to establish more effective communication between horse and rider, while encouraging Lyra to work softly and willingly.
For a mare that refused to move forward, this is a massive step in the right direction and I can’t wait to watch this team grow together 👏😄👏😄👏😄

04/05/2020

Mr Christian Grey is finally starting to look like a horse after resembling a greyhound for so long 🤣
I’m just LOVING everything about this pony 🥰

04/05/2020

And the winners from our 3 free session giveaway are;

Kristel Aherne
Carol Mills
Isabella Mielczarek

Congratulations to all our winners! Please message the page to organise your free session 🎉🦄