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14/08/2024

Kerikeri trip this morning and Haruru this afternoon if anyone is requiring feed or supplements. www.omegaequestrian.co.nz

14/08/2024

So happy to be back on board Izzy! Getting slowly fit and working on keeping lumbar stabilised and fairly impressed with our progress. Looking forward to going out with her this summer🥰 she certainly hasn't forgotten anything and is showing me her thoracic sling is lifting better than ever - check out the side on pic of her reaching for my hands and how much higher her wither is than her croup - very happy with about 7 days progress at walk! Starting to give lessons again now too as I phase my back to work program🙏

13/08/2024

Wow the Equine Herbals has been a hit!!! Sorry stocks are low on site but another large order has been done this with the addition of 1 litre bottles. This stuff really truly works! I am amazed by trials on mine and clients feedback has all been 100%. The patented extraction process really shows up. Don't forget I also keep a stock of Hippor Health and Equine care probiotics alongside my Premium Organic range of supplements by Elite Equine and Harvest Grains feeds. www. .omegaequestrian.co.nz

13/08/2024

Megan Finlayson's team getting a therapy session today. They certainly enjoyed it 🤣Feels so good to be getting back to it. On a return to work programme and doing a few lessons and therapy each week till fully fit again.

12/08/2024

OWNER NOW FOUND:) Anyone know who owns this and two others! My hubbie is holding the one with a halter and needs help.

08/08/2024

Feed and supplement deliveries today to Waipapa and Kerikeri! Order online before 11am and have your feed delivered to the door🥰. Premium feeds from Harvest Grain. Quality forage based and soaked fibre feeds for affordable weight gain and the super Pink Mash for superb anti-oxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Organic minerals and digestive assistance from Elite Equine. Herbal Equine extracts for pain relief, hormonal support and many others. Hop online and check out our ranges❤️

08/08/2024

07/08/2024

Heading to Haruru today for feed delivery:). Head to website to order and I can load up before 10.30 you're in! Harvest Grains fabulous feeds, Future Feeds quality Timothy Chaff from the South Island, Elite Equine Organic supplements, Equine Herbals extracts, Hippo Health and much more🥰 www.omegaequestrian.co.nz

04/08/2024

Some people just have the perfect words for exactly how I ride and teach🥰

ENGAGEMENT....

Classical dressage tells us to slow down, traditional dressage tells us more forward? So which is it?

In my opinion, the truth lies in the middle...BUT with an understanding of how all the parts come together.

More forward on a horse that is blocked in the front end, base of neck or jaw, will rarely if ever lift properly.

Understanding how to PREPARE the forehand to RECEIVE the hind end to elevate is key.

This almost always means SLOW DOWN. Unlock the horse in the front and then carefully add engagement over time.

This is why I personally don’t talk about adding more engagemnt in the hind quarters UNTIL the horse is ready to recieve. And that is a dynamic process.

02/08/2024

Friday night study. One of my favourite classical bibles I've ever purchased - Walter Zettl helping brush up on seat and gait mechanics for teaching - so important to have a clear knowledge of all classical schools. Plus my Holistic Horse health manual for easy but clear understanding references in teaching for horse care too. Putting together some stuff for summer clinics with my students🥰

31/07/2024

Feed and supplement run going to Waipapa and Kerikeri today. Let us know asap if you need anything delivered:). ordering online www.omegaequestrian.co.nz. Hippor Health, Harvest grains feeds, Elite Equine premium supplements, KWWillow Powder, Equine Herbals, Solepak🥰

31/07/2024

This is much nicer to watch!!!❤️👏👏👏

28/07/2024

I wasn't going to do a post as there has been so much over many social pages the last few days and I turned it off knowing that this latest "abuse scandal" still means nothing will really change. Then I see this pic. This will p**s a few people off I'm sure but I'm it's my page and I'm starting to get really F # #%** # angry now! 😡This s**t needs ending. All the deflection with Charlotte (a product of the system) and the real issues are still there for all to see. For someone who has loved dressage for decades for the help it can do for horses bodies when ridden correctly in harmony and how beautiful it feels when they truely offer self carriage, lift their back to carry without out hands doing anything and folding hind legs with power and lift for piaffe this is agonising to watch. I can't bear to watch at this level anymore.
And don't get me started about what type of life horses deserve to have to support this level of stress. I never thought I'd utter these words but at this point I'd be happy to see dressage as a sport ended at this level. No one will ever change if this is only being called "unnecessary discomfort" by the FEI and not abhorrent and the rider banned for life. It is beyond a joke now. How do we ever get change if science is utterly refuted and training that supports it for the betterment of the horse is completely ignored. Everywhere I look there is the inability to ride without the horses head Behind the vertical and the deliberate submission route most people ride with now shows how dire the either misunderstanding of training or willful misuse. Either way the level of horsemanship out there has sunk to such a low level we don't deserve to be able aggrandise ourselves over their welfare. Rant done. As I now teach students I needed to share my view so no one can be confused. I will keep trying to change my small corner of the world and teach correct foundations, proven in science as it is the only change I can make.

All eyes in Paris. Brazilian rider warned over hypeflexion. https://www.espn.co.uk/olympics/story/_/id/40653625/brazilian-rider-carlos-parro-gets-warning-horse-treatment

21/07/2024

Fantastic Equine Herbal range now available online for purchase at https://www.omegaequestrian.co.nz/collections/equine-herbals⭐️👏👏 pm for more information on their extensive range.

Equine Herbal Formulas for assistance with Key bodily functions, immune system, pick me ups. The Wellbeing range for respiratory, digestive and peak performance. The Mares range offering hormone settling, pregnancy support and post pregnancy lactation. Equimintic range offers a calming range, and he...

21/07/2024

So thankful for my hubbie. Girls love the barn in this crappy weather. Being able to see them from the house again is wonderful!!!❤️

19/07/2024

SUPER EXCITED!!🎉🎉🍾. To be able to offer the very high quality Equine Herbals range. Super potent with a patented extraction process and the ability to offer incredibly reasonable pricing. This company has been around since 1998! The range is extensive but I've started with products I know my clients will love❤️ Hoofcare is just perfect for the perennially difficult hoof and also those transitioning to barefoot from shoes. The comfrey balm is going to be a boon for many bumps and bruises to bone and muscle tears. I've started my pony on Old friend and am super impressed on day 2! Pricing will be up on website this weekend but at around $58 for 250ml I'm sure you'll agree it's fantastic⭐️⭐️1 litre sizes also available.

18/07/2024

Hi all, my new equine herbal range will soon be here - was a slight delay in delivery due to couriers. I have had to review my pricing slightly now due to additional shopify, visa fees and of course increased freight costs due to the free delivery service I offer in the Bay of Islands and couriering bulk product to keep everything fully in stock! Apologies but as for now it is only a 2.5% increase on Elite products which prices have stayed stable for over five years which equates to around $2-3 dollars extra. I simply cant absorb it all now:( I will review others as I go updating the website.

17/07/2024

The Houston Mounted Police Patrol Unit has been gaining global attention recently and is being acknowledged as a leader in the natural horse movement.

The Houston Mounted Police Patrol Unit has been gaining global attention recently for its leadership in the natural horse movement. After transitioning to barefoot years ago, the Unit has now also opted to go bitless.

The mounted unit herd was previously managed in a very traditional manner, however, the officers soon realized that they were frequently faced with hoof issues and other ailments that could be attributed to the use of metal shoes. Metal shoes on asphalt create concussive force that travels through the hoof and up the leg of the horse. In 1984, the Swiss Cavalry at the University of Zurich conducted a study on the effects of metal shoeing. The research revealed that the impact force on a shod hoof on hard ground is 10-33 times greater than that of an unshod hoof. The vibration caused by the shoe in the hoof is approximately 800 hz, a level that is high enough to cause damage to living tissue.

The metallic footwear was impeding the natural flexibility of the hoof under pressure, consequently reducing essential blood flow to the hoof and lower limb.

As a result of these challenges, the unit concluded that it was worth trying something different. In 2004, they decided to experiment by allowing one horse to go barefoot. The outcome was extremely positive, leading them to transition their entire herd (40 horses) to barefoot. They observed a significant improvement in the health of their horses, resulting in a 50% reduction in vet bills. Moreover, they noticed enhanced traction on slippery surfaces, contributing to a sense of safety for both the officers and horses during patrols. It is difficult to dispute the benefits of these changes! Furthermore, the force has recently made the decision to transition to Bitless equipment, which has been met with great success.

15/07/2024

My Izzy does really well on MegaBuild too! Amazing stuff❤️❤️

Elite Equine Nutrition are manufacturers of premium nutritional mineral supplements for horses. With an unrivaled level of active ingredient, 100% organic minerals & powerful functional nutrients all rolled into one supplement. We make equine nutrition simple & effective. Pre & probiotics, amino aci...

10/07/2024

Thursday funny:)

07/07/2024

Fantastic!!!!❤️❤️❤️🎉

04/07/2024

Fully stocked with Harvest Grains feeds, Future Feeds premium Timothy chaff and Elite Equine supplements! Stellar hoof care products that really work to prevent and heel thrush and improve hoof quality. Order online or pm us direct. www.omegaequestrian.co.nz

04/07/2024

Beautiful new float and truck entrance into barn turnaround parking paddock for my human and equine clients to turn off the road safely finished today! ❤️❤️. Big thanks to hubbie🙏 ⭐️now to paint it - can't decide if black or white to match house (have all the house drive fence to paint up to the house too).

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483 Te Ahu Ahu Road
Kerikeri
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Playtime with Katie 💗🦄

Well after a false start to the year with back injury I'm now back onboard and got my first ride in the new arena🎉🎉Ive lost all my power in the core and back and it's gently starting but I'll get there again! Izzy loved the surface - it feels amazing🍾🥰. First lessons tommorrow and Friday woohoo!!

Getting a ride in before shop opens at 1 - 6pm today. Our 2 year anniversary this week so check out the fb page for awesome specials🔥🔥🎉🎂 www.omegaequestrian.co.nz. #bayofislandsequestrianshop #ridinginstructor #classicaldressagetraining #equinenutrition #newarenaconstruction

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Izzy morning ride

First ride on Izzy at the new property:). She is typically very wary in new places and takes a lot of comfort from our routine but today what a star! She loves it here and I think it is because the space is wide open and she can see everything. 2 weeks off and she's feeling good. We are checking out the different areas to place the area and this feels like it might be right:)

The horses are in the paddocks of the new property! I have all the feed here too now and can fill any orders required but they need to be purchased online:). Due to the level of exhaustion and so much still to be done I have decided not to attend the Waimate Show this year but I will have the shop open all day Friday and Saturday of the Show with specials for any urgent needs - being 2 minutes drive from show it makes more sense to set the shop up here❤️. New address is 483 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North. www.omegaequestrian.co.nz

New load of Hippo Health remedies in store:) Elite Equine supplements and Harvest Grains feeds. Check online too! www.omegaequestrian.co.nz

Love the equine therapy part of my job❤️.

Dougall getting his Hippo Health remedies. It is so easy and can be added to their water as well. Check out my website for ordering and any requests I am happy to add to the range. www.omegaequestrian.co.nz🥰

Izzy enjoying her Harvest Grains Macro Hay pellets🥰

Little Lusitano Jennevieve MCL is such a star! Left alone again for 10 days and just get on and ride. She absolutely loves being a ridden horse now I've fully rehabbed her and it's super exciting watching her offer easy contact and forward trots so comfortably under saddle. We are just starting to ride out around the property and the best thing is she is not spooky at all due to the trust we've developed. All the inhand work and obstacle courses I've created have really helped. She will be an amazing WE and dressage horse, just loves to work🥰. If you need help with rehab or training I am available for lessons with a practical approach and using biomechanics to achieve a sound, strong riding horse!

Got a call from Phoebe Fasher that her lovely young gelding Jimmy had done something and wasnt walking properly. Vets diagnosed possible nerve damage so I offered to try the Equissage Therapy New Zealand and gentle nerve release and see if I could help. Upon assessing him I could see he was swollen around the elbow joint and it was tender but suspecting compensation used gentle handunit on 1 at the medial edge of scapula and also his sacrum and opposing hind. He loved the treatment and it was very cool to watch the inflammation disappear and he walked off much more level! Second treatment on Saturday. 🥰

Xmas Competiton Prize Draw! 🥰🎄🎉🥂 check to see if you won🏅

Anna enjoying her treatment last week

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Stud Farm to Holistic Equestrian Centre

Today marks the start of something huge for me! After breeding NZWB Sporthorses very successfully for over 15 years, I feel the time has come to concentrate on my life’s purpose and passion - one that was born of necessity and many years study - the holistic care and training of horses. By providing people with the knowledge to give their horses comfortable bodies, via teaching classical in-hand and calm training methods to get them moving correctly from the ground to carry a rider effectively. I will be offering in-hand and riding lessons starting this summer with Pascal the Pony for smaller adults and children here at the arena and on our perimeter farm track. We will also be hosting a variety of different trainers with a classical background for clinics.

This holistic approach is supported by offering top quality organic nutritional supplements and advice from Elite Equine, and by also providing a greater understanding of anatomy, horse husbandry and equine behaviour to assist clients to provide superior horse management at home. Many issues of behaviour are resolved by correct nutrition so this is a key area I have many years of experience in.

I am now offering equine bodywork in the Bay of Islands area, providing a holistic approach as I deepen my knowledge, giving advice and support (always with vet advice where required) enlisting other bodyworkers, as well offering a safe environment here to bring horses to if needed for further assistance.

My misson is two fold - to empower horse lovers young and old. To honour the powerful role that horses have played in our human existence till now and to help their future role in our society of freeing people from personal blocks to grow their soul and make soul connections with their beloved animals.