Weij Equine

23/06/2024

Majestic... Elegant... Beautiful... 💙

10/06/2024

Groundwork with Salvador! 🏋🏼‍♀️ I try to do groundwork every time before we go for a ride, to prepare him physically and check in mentally. 💪🏼

04/06/2024

Today marks six amazing years with Jasper! 💚 Swipe to see some of our first horseboarding competitions together. I'm so happy to have found a sport that lets me share my love of horses with my boyfriend. After an incredibly successful camp at , we're thrilled to announce that we'll be competing again this year! 🏁 Go Team Fearless!

02/06/2024

Salvador took the spotlight during today's protest to address the issue of Exmoor ponies grazing unsafely in the middle of wolf territory. 🪧 Newborn foals have already gone missing, and horse remains have been found. It is madness to leave the ponies so vulnerable to wolves. 📢 Beyond advocating for this group of ponies, I want to make it clear that I do not support the presence of wolves in the Netherlands. Don't get me wrong, wolves are magnificent animals, but there is simply not enough space in the Netherlands for them in our ecosystem. 💔 Our animals, including these Exmoor ponies, cows, sheep, goats, and horses etc., are falling victim.

27/05/2024

Proud 💙

06/05/2024

I absolutely love these pictures made by on 🔥

28/04/2024

Fotodump! ❤️✨ I was scrolling through my gallery and noticed that I have taken a lot more pictures than I thought! 🤣 Am I the only one with that issue?

24/04/2024

Happy first birthday to Kelpie! 🎉❤️ Here are some pictures of baby Kelpie together with Jasper and me. The last picture is of his little shrine in my bedroom, with his certificate of registration and a beautiful drawing made by a dear friend. 🥳 The drawing was actually a gift for my birthday, but it also fits this occasion!

17/04/2024

I am already working on improving our show for future events. ✨ I plan to build a lot more obstacles because Salvador really loved the agility, and I thought it would be fun to incorporate some of that as well! ❤️ Maybe also practice some more trailer loading with Kelpie! I am also brainstorming how to recreate an environment like Equiday to help prepare the horses for all the stimuli. The indoor arena at Equiday is so much different compared to other events and places we go to. The atmosphere is so unique; I don't know if I'm able to recreate anything like that.

08/04/2024

Join us for the fiery spectacle of "Spelen met Vuur" 🔥, starting at 13:00 in Hall A! After the excitement of our show, catch us in action as we compete in the liberty class of the horse agility competition in Hall B, beginning at 15:30. ✨ We will only bring Salvador with us, as our younger horses are not quite ready to join us just yet. ❤️ Will we see you there?

20/02/2024

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🔥 Spelen Met Vuur 🔥

Op EquiDay krijgen we ook een spectaculaire show gegeven door Iris Weijenberg van Weij Equine en onder andere bekend van Icelandic Welsh. 🤩
Met begeleiding van betoverende muziek ga je een prachtige combinatie zien van liberty, clickertraining en vrijheidsdressuur. 🐴

Komt dat zien! 🤩

Koop je tickets nu via http://www.equiday.nl/edtickets/tickets/

15/02/2024

Swipe to see a beautiful jambette! ✨ I'm on new medication and cannot drive right now, probably for one or two weeks, so going to the horses is a real struggle. Lessons might have to be rescheduled. 😵 Hopefully, I'll be able to drive again myself pretty soon!

01/02/2024

Some pictures from our walk in the forest today. 🍂 We stopped halfway for a little picknick, Salvador carried the food in his saddlebag.

04/01/2024

As we enter the new year, I want to share some updates. We've decided to sell my mom's horse, Dís, which wasn't our original plan but feels right given the circumstances.

Soon, we'll be welcoming Rán, an Icelandic mare, into our lives. ☺️ Rán currently belongs to a friend of my mom, the same friend from whom we bought Dís. Our friend was in search of a good home for Rán, leading her to approach my mom. Initially, we didn't have room for another horse, but fate intervened. ✨

Coincidentally, the girl who currently rides Dís expressed her desire to own a horse, and she shares a wonderful connection with Dís. So, we decided to sell Dís to her.🤝🏼 It's a bit strange, but it seems like the right move. Rán is still in Sweden but will be moving to the Netherlands this month. I won't be featuring her much on my account initially, as we want to give her time to settle in before asking her anything. ❤️ It's a unique transition, but we believe it's the best decision.

30/11/2023

Kelpie is so floofy and soft! 🙊❤️ Yesterday, we had our first photoshoot practice with Kelpie. I strongly reinforce standing still and facing forward, not only because it helps when making portraits but also because it's something I encourage during training. 😁 If you have ever taken a lesson from me, you've probably heard me say "you get what you reinforce," meaning that when you only reinforce movement, you create a horse who will always try to offer movements as that is what he was reinforced for. 💁🏼‍♀️ Standing still and doing nothing is very difficult for a foal, but essential for training and handling!

23/11/2023

Baby Kelpie pictures! 🥰 I'm currently at home due to illness, so yesterday, while scrolling through my hard drive, I stumbled upon these. ❤️ They were taken before we brought him home.

29/10/2023

It's been some time since my last introduction, and many things have changed since then, with new followers joining our journey. 👋🏼 I felt it was time to provide another introduction.

I'm Iris Weijenberg, born in the Netherlands, in the beautiful province of Friesland, on January 13, 2001. 🇳🇱 I spent my childhood primarily among animals, which sparked my interest in animals and their behaviour at a young age.

The idea behind ‘Weij Voor Dier’ emerged from my desire to make a meaningful contribution to animal welfare and enhance the human-animal relationship in an accessible way. 👩🏼‍🏫 I offer lessons, workshops, and perform on events with our horses. Next to that, I also run a small-scale hobby fancy rat rescue ().

My horse-training approach includes elements of clicker training, a method that focuses on positive reinforcement and clear communication. ❤️ I work based on the principle of 'liberty,' where the horse has the freedom to participate based on trust and mutual understanding. 🤸🏼‍♀️ Intrinsic motivation, derived from play and enjoyment, forms the core of my approach, serving as the foundation for building strong connections and achieving shared goals.

Allow me to introduce you to Jasper, my partner. We met in school and have officially been together since 2018. 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 Initially, Jasper had little affinity for animals, but over time, I've shared my passion for them with him. Now, he actively participates in Weij Voor Dier and enjoys content creation. Together, we manage the account, where we share photography and videography. Jasper also took this picture!

In the background stands Salvador, the horse who prompted me back in 2016 to create this account. 🐎 He took his first steps in our pasture in 2007. Salvador is an Icelandic X Welsh mix. 🤍 In early 2023, I welcomed a new addition to our equestrian family, Kelpie. Born in April 2023, Kelpie is an (APHA) American Paint Horse, sired by LG Tecumseh King Jack. He's a black tobiano pinto stallion. In addition to my own horses, I also enjoy working with my mother's horses, Dís and Farandi.

19/10/2023

Big changes are on the horizon.
Due to some misunderstandings, we are compelled to relocate the colts. Housing them at the stable where Dís and Salvador reside is not an option, as it is currently full. We've been actively searching for land to purchase for ourselves, but unfortunately, we haven't yet found a willing seller.🌾 However, we have found someone willing to temporarily rent us a small piece of land while we continue our search for our own, which is a positive development. While we don't have a specific moving date yet, we anticipate it happening in the coming weeks. Not only will Farandi and Kelpie be relocating, but Salvador will also move with them to provide support. 🙃 I'm not thrilled about having to move Salvador again before we have our own place, but it's a necessary step. Since I'm not permitted to practice with Kelpie anymore, he hasn't been on a trailer since his initial move. 😅 This is also why you haven't seen recent Kelpie content, as I didn't feel comfortable visiting him given the recent events. We're considering walking them to the new place, as it's likely the least stressful option available. The field we're renting will require significant work, including new fencing, feeding areas for hay, and a track, as there's currently no grass. I'll continue to keep you updated.
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27/09/2023

I've started with school/higher education/uni again! ☺️ While I'm exited to dive back into the school life, I'm also a bit apprehensive about having less time to spend with the horses. Hopefully I will find nice internships and get my degree soon! ❤️ As a result, I might not be as active on social media in the coming weeks. If you want to reach out to me regarding my services, kindly drop me an email instead of a social media message.

23/09/2023

Exciting milestone! 💚 Today marked Kelpie's very first outside walk, and Salvador was there as his trusty sidekick. The introduction with Salvador was a heartwarming success! Salvador was extremely sweet, and Kelpie left us thoroughly impressed. 💪🏼 We ventured a full 200 meters, impressive right? 😜 Kelpie remained unruffled, a clear sign of a major milestone! I never imagined we'd walk so calmly already. Swipe to see the major, and extremely funny, hight difference between Salvador and Kelpie!

22/09/2023

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15/09/2023

Our website just got a fresh new look! ✨ Discover all about the lessons, workshops, and event bookings. Got questions? Feel free to drop us a message anytime. 📬 The website is in Dutch, since we are based in the Netherlands.
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06/09/2023

Who did it better? 😜 Salvador or Dís?

02/09/2023

Exciting times ahead! 🐎I'm thrilled to announce an abundance of fresh content in the works - not just stunning photos from our recent photoshoots with and .photography, like this stunning picture, but also some incredible videos captured by Jasper! 📸 And while I'm busy practicing new stuff with Salvador, my bond with Dís is also getting stronger by the day. Plus, stay tuned because this month, we'll be picking up Kelpie! 🥰
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25/08/2023

My big puppy 🩷
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20/08/2023

Speechless! 💚 Here's the first picture of yesterday's shoot! 😍 His remarkable rears are a testament to how much better he's feeling post his osteopathic treatment.
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12/08/2023

This picture was made before I cut my hair. ✂️ I kinda miss my longer hair! Luckily it will grow back. 😜 Yesterday Salvador had an osteopathic treatment. He'll need a few days rest, but he'll probably feel a lot better soon!

08/08/2023

Feeling incredibly inspired after a clinic weekend with Equine Connection Academy with Dr Nadine Lindblom ! ❤️ Salvador truly outdid himself. We received invaluable tips and tricks that we're eager to implement. Yesterday, we had a blast experimenting with our newfound insights, and it was awesome! Anticipation builds for the exciting journey ahead! 🌟🐎

29/07/2023

Into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul 🌲
📸 Jasper

23/06/2023

Another beautiful flower picture, this time under the wisteria. 💜 Unfortunately, I have some bad news to share. Salvador is walking slightly lame. 🥲 We are scheduling some appointments to find out what's going on. Hopefully it's nothing major.
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