Poulains

Poulains vormt en traint sport paarden en hun ruiters. Wedstrijd gerichte training & zadelmak maken. Kortom coachen van mens en paard.

Ontdek een bijzondere, plezante manier van paarden-,sporten'. Poulains vormt en traint jonge paarden en hun ruiters.

11/01/2025

💯I am beyond proud to share my heart and soul through my own bred eventing horses. It’s a journey that requires endless patience, dedication, and unwavering hard work.Not just from me, but from everyone who plays a part in making this possible. From the early days of foaling to the rigorous training and eventual competition, every step is a testament to the commitment of everyone involved.

To see these horses not only thriving in the pasture and in the future eventing competitions but also featured in magazines is something I hold close to my heart. As a breeder, you form a unique bond with these animals, watching them grow and evolve into the incredible athletes they are becoming. It’s not just about the results. It’s about the incredible family we’ve built together!

A huge thank you to my team, my family, and the amazing support system around me. I couldn’t do this without you all. I’m so incredibly proud of this journey and what we’ve achieved. Here's to the next chapter with this truly special family of horses!

09/01/2025

Let it snow, let it snow, let it ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

31/12/2024

💝Thank you for being on our side this year! Happy festive start of the new year! 🥳

28/12/2024

🐴wens je aan te sluiten/les/ training voor jij en of je paard?

Op de volgende data ben ik op deze route. (Kuurne - Gullegem-Wervik - Ieper -heuvelland - komen - Kortrijk) 📍

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💴vanaf 55/prive - bij meerdere ruiters/paarden op 1 plek andere prijzen. Transport kosten worden gedeeld door de deelnemers van die dag.

Wil je graag aansluiten? Dat kan! PM/bericht of whatsapp naar 0474936096

⁉️Wil je graag training, maar je ligt niet op de route? Dat kan zeker!

Ps: Op dinsdag en donderdag (vrijdag 1/maand) is er training mogelijk tussen Kortrijk, Gent en Zottegem.

Tot snel, Kim-Jo

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and warmth! May this festive season bring you peace and happiness as you spend quality time with loved ones. 🐴💫

As we enter the new year, I’m sending my best wishes for all of you and your incredible horses. May 2025 be a year of achieving your goals, creating unforgettable moments together, and building even stronger bonds with your companions. 🌟

Here’s to a year of joy, health and happiness. For you, your family and your horses! 🐎💖

19/12/2024

Starting groundwork with a green horse is an exciting and crucial step toward building trust and communication.

This week, we began the journey with some basic groundwork exercises for our own bred and owner s horses; haltering, leading, and desensitizing to pressure. These simple yet important steps lay the foundation for a solid relationship, teaching the horse respect for boundaries while also building confidence.

It's all about patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement! Looking forward to seeing how these young ones develop and build trust over time.

Thank you to Mieke Devos for the really Nice pictures of Ruby (Penelope Sleipnir aa from baudouinvandenbrande x Marits Mistique) and me. 🌟

14/12/2024

The sweetest stallion ever, our Pilgrim. By Ulyss Morinda out of our lovely ‘Spotje’ by Kannan. ❤️

He got his first braids and did his first free jump round with his half sister Poppy.

We’re delighted by our young stock!

Picture made by Mieke! Thank you! 🤩

11/12/2024

🐎 Warm-up time at your next competition! 🐎

A proper warm-up isn’t just about getting the muscles ready. It’s about connecting with your horse and setting the tone for the whole go-to time. Here are a few tips to make the most of your warm-up:

1️⃣Start slow: Begin with some relaxed walking and trotting to help loosen up your horse’s muscles.

2️⃣Stretching is key: Incorporate lateral movements like leg yields or serpentines to gently stretch those muscles and improve flexibility.

3️⃣ Build up rhythm: Gradually increase the pace as you and your horse find your groove. A steady rhythm is crucial before jumping into more intense work.

4️⃣ Mind the mind: Take a moment to bond with your horse. A calm, focused rider helps create a calm, focused horse.

‼️Remember, a great warm-up sets the stage for a successful competition or exercise competition get away! Let’s make every stride count. 💪

09/12/2024

🌟 Preparing green horses for their first show.

Training young horses in preparation for their first show is a journey of patience, consistency, and trust. Every day is an opportunity to build confidence and skills, both in the arena and on the ground. It’s not just about teaching them the basics—it’s about creating a positive experience that sets them up for success in the ring. 💪

From the first walk-trot transitions to schooling over jumps, we focus on making each lesson enjoyable and stress-free. Their first steps trainings are balanced with moments of relaxation, allowing our horses to absorb new information at their own pace. We introduce showday routines early, from getting used to tack and show attire to practicing entering the ring with calmness and understanding.

Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. The first show may be full of new sights and sounds, but with the right training, our or your young horse can shine in their own time. Stay patient, stay positive, and trust the process. Excited for the next chapter in their journey!🎉

03/12/2024

Johan Cruyff, one of football’s greatest minds, revolutionized the game not just as a player but as a coach. Known for his philosophy of total football, Cruyff emphasized a style of play where versatility, creativity, and intelligence were key. His coaching techniques have had a profound influence on modern football, and interestingly, some of these principles can be compared to those in equestrian sport, where the relationship between rider and horse mirrors the synergy between player, team and coach.

Though Johan Cruyff’s methods were rooted in football, there are notable parallels between his techniques and coaching strategies in equestrian sports. In equestrian disciplines, the relationship between horse and rider is central, much like the relationship between coach and player and the team in football. Here’s how in my opinion one of Cruyff’s principles compare:

Emphasis on Fluidity and Adaptability:

Cruyff’s tactical approach was rooted in fluidity. He believed that players should be capable of playing in any position on the field, adapting to changing circumstances. This philosophy encouraged a free-flowing game where the ball was constantly in motion and players maintained high levels of intelligence and awareness. For Cruyff, football wasn’t just about rigid positions but rather about understanding the game’s rhythm and making decisions based on the evolving situation.

Just as Cruyff encouraged his football players to adapt to various positions and situations on the field, riders in equestrian sport must exhibit adaptability with their horses. Every horse has a unique temperament, strengths, and weaknesses, and a skilled rider must adjust their approach to meet the horse’s needs. The ability to seamlessly transition between different types of movement or ideas while riding—whether it’s in dressage, show jumping, eventing or groundwork—parallels the adaptability of Cruyff’s players.

Why not have an open mind and get your game up by making a plan and adjust it into the situation.

30/11/2024

Hello cutie. 😚

26/11/2024

Does having a coach help or hinder at the competition grounds?

I’ve had the privileges of having both. In my years of competing. I truly believe a coach in the warm up can often be essential, especially at the lower levels.

Your training is achieved at home, and not in the 30 or so minutes before you compete. I’ve often seen riders at the lower levels (which I’m currently competing at, before anyone gets offended!) have intense training sessions in the warm up arena, and then go in. Hopefully then it helps or falls apart. Other than offering some positive “good”s.

I believe riders are far better off concentrating on how they feel their horse is going, rather than being shouted at by a trainer or so.

Your horse has feelings too, and in there you want your horse to feel confident and comfortable with you and the surroundings. Not be supported with ‘more’ ideas. Let alone deal with that chaos and energy from fellow horses and riders. Or parents going with the flow.

In my coaching I often get the goal to (very..) soon achieve “that great grated test, flawless course or double clear rounds”as the main objective of training. If all stars are aligned, the price is the icing on the cake. Yes that’s true. But why not take the time it takes? Be proud of yourself, what you are doing and the level you are at?

Obviously in any competition you need a helping hand. In a jumping warm up, you need someone gradually building the obstacles, and ideally someone that knows your routine. Same for dressage with changing boots, having an extra set of eyes,..

Where is the coach then helpful?

Mentally right before the show, when you have enough time to go over your routine, to talk about how you and your horse feels. To go over what you have been training on beforehand in your training sessions. To be with you when you wak the course. Or go over your test. And make a plan for it or the course. I’m not talking about eyes on the ground before a rider goes into a GP test, as certainly from a dressage point of view, someone just to comment that the horse needs to be a little more up/loose/forward, can be helpful.

Maybe it helps with a rider’s nerves? As I said,i’ve had coaching experience. For me at a competition, it works and I love it. But I prefer to feel how my horse is going that day, and make my own adjustments. Knowing that someone is by my side to stick to the plan. Especially going around an xc course. There, for me the coach gives me wings. Maybe it’s also because I don’t really train with anyone very often (through lack of time and finances). Fortunately, my parents aren’t horsey, so I’ve never had to put up with them shouting instructions at me in the warm up, like I see many poor kids go through!

If it works for you, then carry on having help or a coach in the warm up, but if things often fall apart in the ring, then it may be worth having some quiet time with your horse in the warm up, so you can feel what may or may not happen when you get in the ring. Just some food for thought, and an insight into your competition prep. Maybe ask your coach beforehand to go over the show schedule. So it’s easy the day itself.

Photo of Gracy Lou where I was coached by the wonderful Caroline Noterman and me and Calisto z jumping his Hunter course (without a coach) as a 6 year old!

Ps: Aiming to be back at international level for 2025. 🤞

04/11/2024

Vacay time for the sport horses! And go time for the youngsters. That’s the plan for the upcoming 12 weeks. 🍀

Do you yearly or regularly give your horse a vacation?

21/10/2024

Eventing Grobbendonk thx to Loui Wouters and Kris Van Uytvanck 💥

20/10/2024

Last week was fun! Today was great too. All girls clear in show jumping!!! 🌟

Amirah and I am Spotless also clear and in time on their cross country course.

Dressage was a bit tense today, so we have home work for next week! 👍

08/10/2024

Hydgye ❤️

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🎄✨ Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and warmth! May this festive season bring you peace and happiness as you spend quality time with loved ones. 🐴💫 As we enter the new year, I’m sending my best wishes for all of you and your incredible horses. May 2025 be a year of achieving your goals, creating unforgettable moments together, and building even stronger bonds with your companions. 🌟 Here’s to a year of joy, health and happiness. For you, your family and your horses! 🐎💖 #MerryChristmas #EquestrianGoals #HappyHolidays #BestWishes #HorseLove #poulains #HappyHolidays

What a proud moment for us Saturday as these two stunning siblings, both by the wonderful Ulyss Morinda, take on their first free-jumping exercise competition! 🐎💫 Watching them show off their natural talent and grace is a true testament to the incredible qualities passed down from their remarkable father. Ulyss has not only proven himself as an exceptional athlete but also as a sire who passes on his incredible scope, technique, and character to his offspring.A huge thank you to the owner, Herica for continuing to allow this amazing stallion to leave such a beautiful legacy through his young horses. We're excited to see what the future holds for these two, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they’re following in their father’s footsteps. ✨🐴 #UlyssMorinda #ProudSiblings #NextGeneration #LegacyOfExcellence #FreeJumping #poulains #horsedevelopment

Great atmosphere, good grounds and the sun was out! The eventing of this weekend was lovely. But unfortunately, it just didn’t went as smoothly as planned. But that’s life. Dressage went great with Sparkles leading 2nd after, then jumped clear in her show jumping. Unfortunately she’s still scared of trakehners. And I couldn’t convince her jumping them. So we retired. Spotje looked happy even too happy.. she was so vibed in the dressage, she just couldn’t handle her energy. So I gave up in the test. There was no point on going further with a tense horsey. Next on, Waregem. Beforehand we will work on happy low relaxing rides with Spotje en keep on giving Sparkles her confidence back trough groundwork and cuddles. 🥰 Hydgy will make her comeback soon,.. maybe not with me this time. ✌️

Enjoy the silence of the discovery of a new field.. People always like to post happy horses taking jumps and crazy maneuvers to go into new fields. But that’s not natural behaviour. A new field is an enritchment, but also a real challenge. Where are the puddles, is there other wildlife, are there gaps? Didges, an unwanted treat?.. This movie shows you how horses scan a new environment. How they slowly and quietly become one with the area. Isn’t it wonderful? They walk in the age range. The first is an 18yo mare. Behind her another 3yo mare, then a 3yo gelding. Followed by two one year olds. 🐴 I just love this kind of peace and learning from nature. I’m happy I could witness this for all of you. 🙃 So as you see there is plenty of enough space for maybe one or two friends, but we like them to have enough room for a life that is as closely related to their nature. 🌳

Slowly getting back on track. This time it was me who was wrestling with my body. Oh boy I’m not getting old 😳🙈 #horsedevelopment #poulains

Yay they live the good life, close to here life as it should be. 💕 #herdlife

Ready for some action! 🤩 Thx to the wonderful ‘couture coupe’ of Annabel and Mieke! 👌

Laatste plekjes vrij in onze opfok en 1 paard/pony op pensioen/rust plek! 🐴 En 1 plekje voor een ruin op pensioen. Wat bieden wij? -exclusieve opfok. Wij geloven dat veulens het beste in een gemengde leeftijden kudde kunnen leven, niet per leeftijd. Onze kuddes hebben leeftijden van 0 tem 18jaar. Zo leren ze écht sociaal gedrag. Zoal het hoort te zijn. Er is een hengsten en ruinen kudde en een merrie kudde. Deze staan ver genoeg van elkaar (1,5km of 22km) zodat er geen hengsten problemen kunnen ontstaan. -Ruime groepsstallen(niet volgepropt) -onbeperkt topkwaliteit eigen droog kruiden hooi (niet besproeid, biologisch) - zelf feeders met topkwaliteit eigen krachtvoer. -super veilige locatie met volledig toezicht op stallen en weides -veel kennis, passie en liefde -ze komen veel in de hand. Door jezelf on wij indien je dat wenst. We houden het met die reden kleinschalig, omdat we de paarden aan de hand van weide verplaatsen of van en naar de stal -alles voor een optimale start: de basis is ons inziens het aller belangrijkste! Goed ontworm/vaccinatie/bekap beleid en goede samenwerking met de juiste specialisten -stallen zijn voorzien van alle luxe. Voor meer info: neem contact met ons op via een pb of neem een kijkje op www.poulains.be Langskomen mag ook altijd, maak dan vooral even een afspraak. ☕️ staat klaar! Veulens, jaarlingen of een pensioen paard. Een plekje reserveren voor volgend jaar kan doorlopend. Regio Doornik/Celles België

Ride along with Ramon and Tuur @derby Vorselaar. ⚡️Ramon is always looking for a new home!

Self development is a key part of my journey as a rider. Into my job I daily teach horses and riders to find harmony. So they can reach their goals. It’s no secret that through that I learned as wel. From my teachers. So many great people who helped with techniques, balance, posture, mindset, grace, feeling the feel, confidence, focus and tension. I am always eager for more. Yes I am, In that matter I have absolutely no patience for the next one. They make me so happy to be able to learn. I am thankful for their time and support. So thank you, all of you who stand hours in the sand to guide us. They make me a better rider for the horses I may play with. from them the horses and riders I teach. I also learn a lot! Especially timing, breaching, release of my body and patience. If you open yourself up for self criticism and look back into the session. It’s great what you can oversee. I often try to video the session I get and give. So I can see afterwards what I have done. And what my teacher is talking about. Or what I am explaining. Next to that I always write down what I have learned. I have about 4 full diaries of notes. That are next to my bed and looked in befor I close my eyes in the evening. A little note from one of my books: Close your hand slowly so they can open quickly. To direct the horse towards his own resting position. 11/08/2010 “Pat Parelli” Pagosa Springs, Parelli campus Colorado. I’m thankfull. 🙂

Making the right decisions, either you ride for the team, the horse, yourself or the owner. Sometimes it’s really hard to tell. Because there’s a plan, the conditions, your own expectations and the horse, off course. In the little overview from last Sunday. You can see that I made the decision to do it for the horse. Give them a confident ride so I gain more trust. And get a smoother ride next time. I really, really believe that a horse will jump higher out of heart and desire. 💘 There is no footage of Hydgy as the team was working hard on getting the others ready. And as she went in first. We have no movies of her performance. Unfortunately todays training competition was cancelled, due to the weather conditions. #eventinghorse #poulains #teamwork #happyhorsehappyrider #doitforthehorses❤️

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Wij zijn Poulains, met passie voor paarden!

Sinds mijn kindertijd was het mijn grote droom om ooit zelf een hippisch centrum op te richten. Toen ik deze droom niet enkel meer moest nastreven maar deze werkelijkheid kon worden, kwam alles in een stroomversnelling.

Het werd enkel een kwestie om een passende naam te vinden bij de nieuwe stek die zich niet louter een manege, privé- of trainingsstal kan noemen, maar die van dit alles een beetje in huis heeft.

Ons doel: Het gericht werken met paarden en mensen in hun omgeving. Wij willen dit doen op een kwalitatieve kleinschalige no- nonsenswijze.

Samen met familie en vrienden gingen we op zoek naar een naam die de link legt tussen dit alles. Bij het brainstormen rees de vraag hoe men de protegées van een meester in zijn vak noemt.