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21/10/2024

Gorgeous yearling available! Huge potential in this boy, he’s got looks, brains and movement!

01/03/2024

Rumour and I will be out at the Showgrounds this weekend for the Western Dressage show. It’s looking like it’s going to be a great event, so come by and watch if you have the chance!

And best of luck to my clients Gracey & Jessie, Rachel & Image, Elana & Shameless and Hunter & Reba who are all competing this too!

27/02/2024

So proud of this incredible result by Hunter and his gorgeous little mare Reba. Over the last few years of coaching Hunter I’ve watched him grow into a wonderful, considerate rider and seen him overcome big challenges. So wonderful to see his progress recognised!

02/02/2024

Entries are open! Western Dressage is an awesome sport for those looking for friendly competition and lots of learning opportunities. Walk/Trot and entry level tests, casual and fun environment.
And don’t forget to book in your lessons so we can practice your tests!

‼️ ENTRIES NOW OPEN ‼️
Program & Entries can be found on Nominate ⬇️
https://www.nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=B22F7A4759944758B766A040CBAA8A23&eventlist=32
The Rulebook & Tests are available to download/print on the Western Dressage Association of Australia Website ⬇️
https://www.westerndressage.com.au/

14/01/2024

After a few wet and miserable weeks, Rumour and I sweated it out this morning for our first proper ride since before Christmas! Took a while for both of us to brush off the cobwebs, but so happy to be back in the saddle.

24/12/2023

Wishing all our clients and family a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holidays!

Love from me and Rumour, and our family.

11/12/2023

2023 End of Year Celebration and Gymkhana photos. Feel free to tag and share.

Thank you Dawn & Simon Boss-Walker for the photos!

10/12/2023

Thank you to all the wonderful riders and supporters for a super afternoon at the End of Year Gymkhana! Glad everyone had such great rides.

More photos to come tomorrow once I’ve slept and had time to go through them.

05/12/2023

A huge thank you to Dr Clare of Anomalia Veterinary Services for sweating it out in the heat yesterday to do Rumour’s teeth. It truly takes a village to care for these amazing animals, and a good vet is worth more than their weight in gold!
Didn’t get any photos yesterday because my hands were full holding Rumour upright while she was sedated haha. But here she is enjoying her “soup” this afternoon.

27/11/2023

It's here! The Official Program for the End of Year Celebration and Gymkhana!

View the full program here:
http://bit.ly/edes_gymkhana_program

The Events: Bounce Pony, Barrels, Bending, Flags & Ridden Pattern. Plus special awards for Best Presented and a Horsemanship Award.

View the program for more information on the events. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out! I look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks!

25/11/2023

Don't forget to get your nominations in for the End of Year Gymkhana! Just two weeks left!

Nominate here - https://forms.gle/bUwx4MsSCZuvs1Ay6

FAQs can be found in the FB event. If you have any further questions, you can contact me via Messenger, or comment below.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Photo credit - Jim Whittaker

15/11/2023

Rumour and I had a wonderful time at the clinic. Lots of learning, laughter and hard work. Thank you Vivian Wearing and the Fraser Coast Western Dressage Association for putting on an excellent event!

11/11/2023

Don’t forget entries are open for the End of Year Celebration and Gymkhana!

$20 for an entry to take part in as many games as you want. Existing clients can pay an extra $5 for the use of Rumour for the event.

To enter, fill out the form below!

https://forms.gle/kSMS9q71Jap4gXHb7

08/11/2023

SUGGESTIONS WANTED!

What are your favourite Gymkhana/Pony Club style games?

I'm currently planning the games and events for the End of Year Gymkhana, and I want to know what you want to see included!
So far we will definitely be doing pole bending, barrels and flags, as well as a simple ridden/dry work pattern and perhaps a small obstacle course. Let me know what other games and events you love doing, or have always wanted to try!

Comment your suggestions below, and tag your friends to add their favourites too!

06/11/2023

Save the date - Sunday 10th December from 2pm!

I will be hosting an End of Year Celebration & Gymkhana at GeoDell. in Yengarie next month. This will be a very casual and fun afternoon of games and events followed by a presentation. All ages & experience levels, existing clients & new faces, friends & family, all are welcome to come and have a go.

More information to come this week, let me know if you are keen to attend! I will also be needing some helping hands for event prep and pack up.

Rumour will be available for existing School Horse clients to compete on.

07/10/2023

Miss Rumour continues to be an absolute star! This afternoon we went for a fantastic trail ride with some friends and she nailed it.

Venturing through a new area with kangaroos, a snake, a goanna and unknown horses in nearby paddocks, and she only had a few moments of stress! She tries her heart out with everything I ask her to do, and trusts me to look after her, even when she’s unsure. I am constantly impressed by her.

Thanks Nic and Cass for the company, such a fun afternoon. Can’t wait for the next one!

03/10/2023

I don’t know if Rumour loves her new fly mask as much as I do haha. But with fly season we’ll underway, she needed one, and how could I say no to purple?!

27/09/2023

First foal of the season!
Keep an eye out for this little cutie when you come for your lessons, and don’t forget to follow GeoDell. for all the baby updates!

GeoDell’s first foal for the season. Tuckers first foal. 🩵A blingy chestnut c**t. He is very leggy. 🩵
TJT Tassa N Genes and Especially this Kid (by Kid Cross Imp)

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Wishing all our clients and family a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holidays! Love from me and Rumour, and our family.

There was a much anticipated arrival out at GeoDell. this morning! Another adorable distraction for all my school horse clients haha.

It took Rumour ten minutes to walk up the driveway yesterday because she had to keep stopping to snack on the beautiful fresh grass that popped up after the storm the other night! Hopefully we get a few more of those, the ground needs it!

Very happy to say Rumour is back in for light work! She had her first lesson back yesterday and seemed very happy to be back at work. We’re still going to take it easy until she is back to 100%, but she is looking and feeling so much better. It’s been a stressful couple of weeks, but she’s a tough girl 🙂 We’re both looking forward to welcoming our clients back over the week. Thank you Nicole from GeoDell. and Mila from Hands on Horse for your help looking after Rumour while she was injured, and answering all my anxious questions 😂😅 And thank you to all my clients for your patience and understanding.

Just a quick update. On Monday, Rumour slipped while lunging over some trot poles and landed on her side on the poles. We were incredibly lucky that she wasn’t seriously injured, but is understandably pretty stiff and sore. So she is enjoying a few days of rest and extra care. She is recovering well, and should be back to work soon, but we will be taking as long as she needs. I will be keeping everyone updated. Thank you to all my clients who have been very supportive during this time. I have been passing on all your well wishes to the patient. I tried to get a video of her getting her daily kisses, but apparently I’m not very good at framing haha.

Happy Horses’ Birthday, to Rumour and all the lovely horses in the southern hemisphere! Rumour had a lovely ride and a spa day as we get ready for our Western Dressage competition this weekend. She got some liquorice and carrots in her feed as a special present.

-*- SKILL DEVELOPMENT -*- Through focused practice and exercises, Koda and Pistol have been developing their canter transition. In previous lessons, Pistol was struggling to pick up the right-hand lead in canter. After establishing better flexion and bend, we introduced some basic laterals to help build her strength and balance. In our most recent lesson we used poles to establish a better rhythm in trot leading into the transition. With all of these skills developed, they achieved some wonderful, clean canter transitions on both reins. Koda was so happy with what she was able to achieve! Even simple skills in riding can take time and hard work to develop. It's my job as a coach to give riders the skills and knowledge they need to get the best out of their horses. It's always so rewarding to see my clients willingly put in the work to achieve their goals.

Long time, no post! It's been a busy few months for me, with new clients and settling in to a regular schedule. Here's just a few highlights from the last few months. I need to get better at remembering to take photos/videos of lessons. Thank you to all my wonderful clients, it's been a bit of daunting venture getting my business off the ground, and I'm so thankful for everyone who has trusted me with their riding journeys. I look forward to continuing to grow my business and keep helping folks to achieve their riding goals! I still have some availability for lessons, as well as training and exercising services. Please feel free to contact me via Messenger or Email to enquire!

So very happy with Sam today! We finally nailed the canter transition, though he made me work for every stride! Also introduced some early laterals into our workout now his fitness is improving. He needed some reminders that leg on doesn't always mean go faster, but we got some great moments of softness. Every ride I am feeling improvements from him, and today was a great result. Thank you Shannon for staying after your lesson and filming my ride!

Waiting for the sun so we can get back to riding! Also I have no excuse for how busy my hands are in this clip, but I wanted to share it regardless. It shows how important having a coach is, even if it's just to get that second set of eyes to pick up on your bad habits! Lessons at Grahams Creek should resume next week, once the arena has had a chance to dry properly. Book now because spaces are filling up fast! ** Fully insured, experienced coach ** Lessons for Adults and Children ** Own Horse or School Horses Available **

Brand new to the horse world and feeling intimidated? Getting back after a long break or a fall/injury? Needing help to regain confidence with horses? Then my CONFIDENCE BUILDING sessions are perfect for you. In these 1 hour, one-on-one sessions, we take the time to get you confident and comfortable before you even have to get in the saddle. Sessions include at least 15 minutes of time on the ground with the horse and at least 30 minutes of ridden work, all with a focus on helping you gain confidence and find the joy of horses and riding. Based in Grahams Creek, with kind and quiet horses to look after you. Sessions are $75. Contact me via messenger or email to book your session today. ** Fully insured, experienced coach ** For Adults or Children ** No experience required **

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