Connected Hearts Equitation

30/06/2025

A really nice visual of good half seat & how to help get you balanced

21/06/2025

Happy summer solstice ☀️

Summer Solstice Blessings! ☀️

20/06/2025

It’s been a very busy summer so far, Jousting with Les Amis Stunt Team , so Flynn has had over a month off of work !
But this week we took a moment to go for a lovely hack (making the most of this sunshine!)

Flynn is such a mirror , the happier, calmer and at ease I am he reflects it right back ✨
Feeling very glad to be back in Flynn’s saddle ❣️

I hope everyone is managing to enjoy some peaceful moments this summer ☀️

01/05/2025

General care is just as important as training , I like to keep my horses barefoot , here is Flynn having his feet kept in great shape by Sam .
Since my horses mainly work on grass or arena surface I find barefoot is ideal for them , it also has other great benefits such as good balance & traction , aids circulation , strong hoof structures and having our horses living in large herds I feel it is so important for them to be able to act as natural as they can in our domesticated environment and sometimes this means they kick at each other , although we cannot fully protect them from harm being barefoot definitely decreases potential injury.

I am very thankful to Sam, Courtney & Sarah for all of the wonderful work they do ❣️

10/04/2025

I have been radio silent on social media for the last little while, there are a couple of reasons for this, the first reason is that I have been having far to much fun stepping into Spring with these little fluff balls!!
They are making a wonderful addition to the family! 🐣❣️
The other reason is for a while now I have been embarking in some new training and these last few months have been busy! more info will be coming soon.........

But I am still teaching as usual, whether you'd like help with groundwork, find more balance when riding or deepen your connection with you horse through liberty I am here to help.

22/03/2025

A non horsey shared post but so important!
Remembering to care for oneself (mentally, emotionally, physically & spiritually) is an important step to being a connected horse person ✨

Are you doing anything this weekend tick off one of these tea cups?

I’ll definitely be outside , sharing good conversations, having fun , doing something I love & eating healthy food ! ❣️

16/03/2025

We had a lovely visit from Melanie from Animal Communication By Melanie Cruickshank this week, she shared some great information about Flynn’s thoughts & feelings , emotions that he has been dealing with & how he’d like to move forward from this .
Such a worthwhile session to solidify we are on the right track ❣️
It is such an enlightening experience to truly listen to what our horses would like us to hear , thank you Melanie & thank you Flynn 🙏

10/03/2025

Some more off the line work , beautifully demonstrated by Caroline & Krozby ❣️
Using an exercise around the cone, which they have already mastered, made taking the away the rope less worrying & more understandable. So impressed by their concentration and love to see the bond they have developed together shine ✨

09/03/2025

Groundwork moving onto working off the line, having no physical connection to the horse can be daunting at first but so rewarding and magical when the connection stays ✨
Well done Carolyn , your hard work is paying off ❣️

08/03/2025

One of my favourite things about horses living in a herd environment is that they get access to REM sleep 💤
For a horse to access REM sleep they need to have the space where they can lie out completely flat , but not only that they require companionship. Without a friend to stand guard they cannot access the deep realms of sleep, this is due to the horse being a prey animal so they need someone to look out for danger. Even though domesticated horses have no predator their natural instincts will tell them they must keep themselves safe.
In my album of the dimensions of well-being I mention social well-being as being important & this is one reason why this is an important dimension. But REM sleep will actually help your horse mentally, emotionally & physically!
So today was a beautiful day to watch our herd get full access to REM sleep in the sunshine ☀️ enjoy guys ❣️

07/03/2025

Not just groundwork lessons , in my ridden lessons we address balance of the rider and the horse with a variety of fun schooling exercises

03/03/2025

Hero enjoying the lovely sunshine today ☀️