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16/08/2024

Not long to go now!! How lucky are we all to have such handsome stallions. ❤️

Very much looking forward to showcasing Espresso at Equifest, I’m very proud of how far this once wild stallion has come!

14/08/2024

Today I had a very special visit with Rumble!

He is looking and feeling incredible, Gabriella is doing an amazing job with him. They have some exciting plans for the season and I can’t wait to see how things progress.

Rumble has really landed on his hooves with such a kind family where he wants for nothing. He’s so well cared for, he has everything I could have ever wanted for him it makes the heartache all worth it. ❤️

08/08/2024

Espresso had his first dentist appointment today!

He couldn’t have been better behaved, we had the wonderful team from Warkworth Veterinary Associates Equine come out to sedate him as it was his first dental, 12 years is a long time to go without so we wanted to make sure everything would go smoothly should we come up against any problems in his mouth. He was a star for the vets to handle once again, as if he’d done it a million times before.

Thankfully Margret didn’t come across anything out of the ordinary, Espresso has strong, healthy teeth and asides from being sharp his mouth was in great order!

Very proud of this once wild stallion, taking it all in his stride and allowing complete strangers into his space again.

He is now turned out in a big paddock to rest for a week while I’m away, he has finished on the perfect note, some awesome sessions this past week, contact care to soak in, and his first dental. I look forward to coming back to a refreshed pony ready to start preparing for Equifest ❤️

06/08/2024

Espresso had his second Contact Care treatment with Ewen Equine Management and ConTact CARE today!

In the last 10 days we have seen some improvements from his first session, and it was really amazing to watch how open Espresso was to todays session right away. He his still guarded over the right side of his body and is very picky on where he likes to be treated there, but he did, after making Pepe work for it, allow her in!

It was really interesting watching how he processed and released changes in his body today, last week he became very heavy in his breathing as if he'd just run a marathon, this week there wasn't so much of that but you could see him releasing and relaxing through his body which was lovely to see!

We have also been given some samples to try from Pepe and Holistic Hōiho, some shampoo bars and a joint supplement which was added to his feed today!

I also had a session on the drum horse, I have had my fair share of table sessions and one or two on a horse but haven't had one in a saddle since my accident last year, so it was very interesting seeing how different helmets, horses and even sitting in my saddle affects my body!

Espresso has one more day of work before a well deserved break, this past week we have taken a step back from riding, we have been ironing out a few kinks with both myself and Espresso and its been so nice to take any and all pressure off of ourselves, forgetting about Equifest being around the corner and just enjoying being in each others space. He's really been enjoying working on some new things and having more of a play at liberty again.

He's looking and feeling great thanks to his wonderful sponsor Feed2U, remember to check her out if you are in the northland, north Auckland areas for all your feed needs!

26/07/2024

Espresso was treated to his first Contact C.A.R.E session with Ewen Equine Management and ConTact CARE today.

I was so proud of this staunch little stallion and how he let her in to treat him and handle him all over, he really dropped into the session and we saw some really cool moments!

I look forward to our next sessions!

23/07/2024

Espresso received a very exciting delivery last week! It has certainly brightened us up after all this rain and now mud!!

He is seen here posing with his sponsored feed from Feed2U, Simone dropped off a few extras with his delivery to try out, so far they have had the tick of approval from both ponies!

We can’t thank Simone enough for her support, if you are in the Northland Area I strongly recommend checking her page out, she sells quality products!

14/07/2024

Espresso and I got some pretty exciting news last week!

We are very proud to announce that Feed2U is officially sponsoring Espressos feed! The wonderful Simone not only opened up her home and facilities for us to use during the muster, but has also supplied hard feed for all the Kaimanawas during their stay at her property, and is now continuing her wonderful support of us on our road to Equifest!

Simone has an awesome range of products, you can subscribe to a feed program and if within the qualifying areas, delivery can be arranged! (Northland, Wellsford & Warkworth areas). Feed2U has partnered with New Zealand owned and made feeds and supplements, to bring you the best suited products for you and your livestock.

Espresso has been on Hekeao Feed Co. Gastrofuel, Equinecare Gut Prebiotic, and Betavet Herbazole, with either lucerne chaff or Fibre Pro as his base.

Below are some photos that show the change in Espressos condition and coat, I had intended on getting some more standing shots but the weather has ruined those plans so I’ll do my best to get some once this rain clears later in the week!

However, we can’t thank Simone enough for her endless support it means the world!

13/07/2024

Espresso had his third ride out and about in the paddocks today!

He was a super star as usual, having a few little trots, adventuring into a new paddock, through some obstacles and even had some spectators today as well!

So impressed with this little pony, he is really getting the hang of it all and looking after me so well.

05/07/2024

Espresso has settled in at home very well, he has met some of the other ponies, showing zero interest in anyone really, not even the mares are worth talking to, Astra was very offended when he wouldn’t come over for a chat!

He’s just been having easy days, with a good groom and some time soaking in the sun! Yesterday we made the most of it and he had his first bath, washed head to toe with Ecohorse!

Today he had some tack on for the first time in nearly 2 weeks and I backed him again. He was perfectly behaved after he let out some steam on the lunge, he may also be due for a Mag drench I’m thinking!

02/07/2024

We finally got to bring Espresso home today!

After spending the past week healing after his gelding, we decided today was the day to finally bring him home! He traveled like a pro, by himself and settled into his new home very well, although he is super to catch he will have his web halter on for a day or two while he transitions into life at home.

I’m so proud of all the boys, each has settled in very well with their families over the past few weeks and it feels very weird to be moving back home to focus on my rehab and personal horses for now!

A huge thank you to the incredible people who have supported us the whole way, with out you all none of this would be possible at all!

Simone at Feed2U for not only sponsoring feed towards our boys and having them looking fantastic, but opening up your property to us. Without your facilities this wouldnt have been possible!

Tina Ball for housing us while we tamed these amazing ponies! So so thankful to you for this!

Trevor for his super quality hay and balage, some very happy ponies who were very spoiled!

Too many others to list but a big thank you to mum for coming up to collect Espresso today, although I get the feeling it wasn’t too bad of a job!

27/06/2024

Espresso is healing well so far and we are just taking things easy, and asides from rejecting his hard feed after his antibiotics were put into it a few days back he is very happy. The poor guy has to be drenched a number of times each day and has been a real gentleman about it, between the Ulcershield, bute and now antibiotics orally it’s a lot and many domestic horses wouldn’t be this forgiving!

He meets me halfway to be caught and is lead out on some nice big walks each day to keep any swelling at bay, as well as working on our ground work. He’s such a smart horse, I love working with him!

Photo from a few weeks back, one of my favourites ❤️

25/06/2024

A big day for Espresso and the three c**ts! Today was gelding day at long last, after waiting for three weeks for the weather to co-operate we finally got a clear day to get the job done!

Everything went incredibly smooth, Mark and Steph from Your Vet were amazing with the boys. Espresso blew me away as he is still a bit stand offish with new people, however, he let both vets in to check him over and administer his drugs and laid down beautifully for his procedure, sleeping through the next one and just woke up as we rolled the third over! Because of him staying down to sleep it off, he woke and stood perfectly and was quietly wondering around once he found his legs.

The three c**ts were all perfectly behaved as well, all having rather large wolf teeth removed at the same time. Unfortunately, wee Cash was laid down and we were unable to locate the second testicle, so he is likely headed for rig surgery. We will be calling vets tomorrow to look at options for him, he enjoyed his expensive nap and loved waking up still entire 🙈

So glad the hard part is over, now we help them recover and move on! Will add the gruesome photos at the end, for those who are interested!

21/06/2024

Day 54 and honestly I don’t think this stallion could blow me away anymore!

This afternoon we spent some time going over his lateral movements on the ground after a good groom.

I then tacked Espresso up to have a short walk around again and a play over the obstacles. After 15 min he was having his first little trots under saddle! I’m blown away, such a special little horse to pick up exactly where he finished yesterday and then to progress on top of that, it’s amazing!

Can’t wait to get this adventure bug out on some ridden ones! ❤️

19/06/2024

Rainy days off are so much better when you get presents in the mail!

Espresso has once again been very spoiled by Kerry from Ecohorse, we are so so lucky to have such quality products to use on his impressive mane and tail! I wish you could smell these products through the screen!

If you are looking to top up for the season ahead, look no further! Ecohorse has it all!

18/06/2024

Day 51 and it was a pretty impressive one!!

We spent the afternoon with Cash and Espresso, giving them a good groom and pamper session!

I spent some time lightly backing Espresso again, getting him to the point I could plank on him again and move around but didn’t quite have the confidence to take that next step to sit astride him. So, I popped the saddle on and decided to take him out on a walk down the road with Cash for a change in scenery.

When we arrived back he felt so relaxed and confident in his saddle I thought I’d lay across it and see if we could start to put similar answers together with it on. Well, 10 mins later I was happily sitting astride Espresso for the very first time! Just a simple change up to allow myself the confidence to take the next step made the world of difference, Espresso was more than obliging and was very appreciative of the fact I felt more comfortable.

This is a pretty huge deal as it’s coming up a year since my nearly fatal accident, resulting in a broken neck and TBI, and I haven’t backed a horse since and if I’m honest I had no idea just how much confidence I have lost since then, so I’m very proud of how far I have come and to be sharing this moment with such a special little stallion makes it all so much better!

17/06/2024

Day 50 and we headed down to the show grounds late this afternoon and played around until the sun set!

Espresso loaded up with his new best buddy Moko, and was tacked up to head out for a play!

Espresso was awesome, happily walking, trotting and cantering with his saddle on and even popping over a few jumps on the lunge.

The boys all then loaded up just on dark into the floats to head home to unload in the dark, getting rugs on and a hard feed for their efforts! Such super stars, most domestic horses would struggle with those questions!

16/06/2024

Day 49 with Espresso! ❤️

Today we loaded everyone up and headed to the beach while we had a bit of sunshine! It was so great to get the boys out of the mud and into some salt water and sand for a good swim and roll!

Espresso made a new friend today, Moko (mustered in 2022) and they had an absolute blast together! We have found another great thing to add to Espressos growing list of loves, he really really enjoyed having a good swim today. The nickname Fish really does suit him!

There was a lot going on down at the beach today with 7 horses, 4 of which only 7 weeks out of the wild, and another 2 from previous musters, all their families, as well as fishermen and their boats coming and going from the beach as well!! The ponies didnt put a hoof out of place, I’m so proud of them all, especially Espresso who was so good about meeting new people and ponies today! He is such a respectful stallion, he’s a delight to handle in every way.

12/06/2024

Day 46 with my wonder stallion!

This evening he came in and went over his halter cues, flexing left, right and down, we then put it together and began short reining him from both sides of his body!

He then learnt to stand at the mounting block and I started the process of lightly backing him! Espresso was amazing as per usual, putting up with my clumsiness as its been a year since I have backed any horses! I finished the session being able to plank on him, he remained happy and relaxed, totally could have asked for more but Im playing things very safe for the both of us!

Very proud of how far this wee stallion has come in the past 6.5 weeks!

11/06/2024

Day 45 with Espresso!

I spent some time with him this evening, giving him a good groom all over, picking up his hooves (not his best area of handling yet, but he's getting better!).

I then started working towards saddling him for the first time, and within 10 mins he was happily standing with the saddle girthed up. I took him down the drive to move out with it on, he happily trotted along behind me. Espresso once again taking something new in his stride!

Its really remarkable the change we have seen in just 10 days of ulcer treatment, Espresso is back to his happy relaxed self, such a huge relief!

10/06/2024

Day 44 with my favourite stallion, Espresso!

After a few lighter days, Espresso got to head out on the float with a few of the c**ts and head down to the local show grounds for an adventure!

Espresso was amazing, he enjoyed having a trot around and being lunged over his first cross-country fences! There's a cute wee jump in there!

He was then stood up for his registration shots while he looked somewhat mud free, his Ecohorse shine in his tail is still going strong and he is really starting to look amazing, battle scars and all, thanks to his special blend of feed from Feed2U and his EquiBrew which was kindly sponsored to all Kaimanawas that were rehomed this muster.

09/06/2024

Big day out for the c**ts today!

Each of them loaded onto the float and headed out to the beach for the first time today! They were absolute stars, enjoying a good roll and play in the water.

These boys are so ready to head home with their owners, they are just waiting for a date conformation from the vets for gelding, then they will have a few days to recover before heading home.

Huge thanks to Simone Frewin and Maru for babysitting the babies!

06/06/2024

Day 40 with my special stallion

04/06/2024

Day 38 with Espresso!

Today we worked over a new obstacle that we added to the round yard for the horses.

I set myself the challenge once again to introduce this to Espresso at liberty, then also complete the course. Of course he nailed this, he takes everything in his stride and loves to solve a puzzle.

Working him at liberty and taking him out on adventures is the main focus for the next few days, as until his ulcer treatment really starts to take effect brushing him will still be uncomfortable and potentially painful for him. Although, this evening I did manage to quietly touch him all over again, a huge improvement from the other day already. This means that hopefully we are on the right track with his treatments.

02/06/2024

Day 36 and Im finally well enough to work with the ponies again!

After being bedridden with the Flu all week, I couldn't wait to get back to my pony!

Espresso has been out in a paddock with the c**ts, which has been such a relief while being sick knowing they were no longer in the yards.

Yesterday, I caught Espresso to give him a quick groom and tidy his mane up as it was rather feral again! However, when brushing his body over (just as I have done most days for a few weeks now), Espresso became very aggressive, something that is well and truly out of character for this sweet stallion, a strong indicator that he has developed ulcers. It was pretty gutting to have happen but thankfully, we have Ulcershield on hand so he started his 28-day treatment and was returned to his paddock.

Today, I brought Espresso in and hung with him while the c**ts were being groomed by their owners, he then did his favourite job and led them out on an adventure. This evening Espresso has been started on some Gastro feeds and supplements kindly supplied to him from Feed2U, it will be very interesting to see what he is feeling like in 10 days time, once everything comes into play and starts to heal him.

Thankfully throughout this process he has remained easy to catch and willing to try, he just simply does not want to be brushed and that's fair enough. Im so thankful I have the tools to listen to these horses and the support to get them what they need when they need it!

27/05/2024

Day 30 and after two days off Espresso came back to work in his usual easy going self!

He was caught to once again be the lead horse for phoenix to have his first led adventure out of the yards. Espresso was perfection, being led out by Stevie and a super relaxing influence for Phoenix.

I then gave Espresso a good groom all over (still need to find a day for the dreaded tail!), then Espresso was rugged for the first time, fitting Astras trophy rug from her last show this season, purple looks good on him!

To finish the evening off we headed back out with both Cash and Anzac for a walk around the paddocks before returning to the truck where Espresso loaded up perfectly to show the two c**ts how its done!

24/05/2024

Day 27 and it was just another dreamy day in the life of Espresso!

This afternoon we loaded up onto the truck with his buddy Maru and headed down to the beach!

Espresso loaded and unloaded like a pro, once again as if he'd been doing this his whole life. Once down at the beach he lit up with joy and was eager to adventure and roll, he couldn't get down fast enough to roll it was definitely something special to witness. He happily ventured into the water, jumping up and down banks and crossing every and any obstacle that happened to be in his path!

Huge thank you has to go to Simone for giving Espresso the best first ride in the truck, setting him up perfectly for the future!

Can't believe I got so lucky

23/05/2024

Day 26 for Espresso and I!

Today was a longer one for him, we started off with a good grooming session and finally got that mane back under control thanks to his wonderful gift of Detangle and Shine from Ecohorse! Espresso and I then started taking the steps towards wearing a rug for the first time, he tried so hard and finished his session with the rug folded and sitting over his crest.

It was then time for Anzacs first big adventure out of the yards and Espresso was called upon again to be his lead horse! As Anzac required myself to lead him, I had Lydia, who has come up to visit us, lead Espresso out. This is Espressos biggest interactions to date with another person and he was a saint, leading like a dream, being the gentleman he is!

Next was Cash, he also needed Espresso to lead him out but this time on his biggest adventure yet and this was down the road! Espresso seems to really like this c**t and enjoys heading out with him, its really special watching how this stallion interacts with these c**ts. He's so kind and gentle with them.

22/05/2024

Day 25 and Espresso is the gift that just keeps on giving!

After a good grooming session this afternoon we headed out once again with Cash and Stevie on an adventure around the pond. The boys love to find the sweetest grass down there!

Once back at the yards I thought Id introduce Espresso to the truck and see what he could offer with a more challenging question. Well, within 5 minutes, he was happily standing in the truck! He unloaded like a dream, honestly as if he'd done it his whole life!

Espresso was also orally drenched today, another great milestone to tick off, and in his usual fashion, he was exceptional about this! Anzac and Cash were also drenched and took it all in their stride as well!

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A lovely relaxing evening with the main man ❤️ Finding all his itchy spots has become my favourite part of the day, and I think his too!

Well this is not a post I expected to be writing. Yesterday I had an unfortunate fall off of a horse that resulted in a trip to the Waikato Hospital. Unfortunately, I have fractured two vertebrae in my neck, the C1 & C2 vertebrae. To say I’m lucky is an understatement, at this stage I have avoided surgery and paralysis! I have just sat up and had a short walk for the first time in 24 hours. Other than feeling very concussed and a little weak, I feel good considering the circumstances. This now means I have to take the next 12 weeks off of horses for recovery. Definitely not how I intended my winter going!

The rain didn’t stop Athos and I having a little play over some jumps today! As usual, he took it all in his stride. He honestly feels as if he has been doing this for years already! Maybe we have a show hunter pony in the making?

Athos had a play up on the arena yesterday evening, I think he enjoyed himself! Hard to believe there is only 5 weeks until equifest!!

So thankful for everything this horse has taught me! ❤️

Athos stepped things up a notch today! After working on our roll backs and figure of 8’s, I thought why not try a jump! Athos said sure why not? Considering this guy has jumped less than 5 times, it’s pretty remarkable that he gave it a go bridleless today!

A sneak peak into what it’s like to sit behind these cute ears! Athos had a great session working on our bridleless today! I’m so proud of how far he has come over the past few weeks, with less than 10 sessions working on this new skill and he already feels this relaxed and confident, it’s a very cool feeling! I’m very excited for equifest!

It’s been awhile since I have updated everyone on what we have been up to. We have been doing a mix of things, some days are spent working on our ground work, others are spent adventuring around the farm. Athos is going very well undersaddle, leading the rides all over the place and is confident at any place in the group often taking the lead when other horses get stuck, unless it’s a ticking fence! Here is a video of Athos’s second canter earlier this week up the farm!

Rumble helped me take Athos out on an adventure this evening to keep him moving after his gelding yesterday. This was his first time being lead out off of another horse and as per usual Athos took on this new skill with ease and was very polite towards Rumble. Other than being considerably slower than him at times it was a great experience for him!

Here's a special video from today! This afternoon, I spent some neutral time hanging outside Athos's yard, this time with a large handful of grass to offer out if he was to approach me again. After spending close to 30 minutes quietly eating hay beside me, he softly reached out to take the grass from my hand. This is truly remarkable, when last year it took Long Shot 33 days to take grass from my hand for the first time!

This evening I spent some time just sitting in the round yard with Athos, not asking anything of him but simply observing him while he wandered around. I’m very pleased with his calm nature, and was surprised to have him spend a large amount of time a few metres out from me snoozing. I did manage to capture this moment when he crept up towards me and reached out to try and sniff my boot. Hard to believe I can even be in his yard already, let alone have him be so brave!

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