Minton Equine

08/08/2024

Teaching this curious filly to be confident in everything domestic life brings 🩷
And my homebred the art of where his feet can take him 💙

23/07/2024

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So, you’re just “Starting Out” on your equestrian journey. You want to give it a go … but not sure whether its dressage, jumping, endurance, eventing or para for you? Or perhaps a combination? No need to make your mind up so soon, as our Introductory Membership gives you access to all our 5 disciplines for one flat fee. This is a membership that currently exists, but is not widely known about. So, if you’re a grassroots rider, having easy and simple access to multidisciplinary competitions might just be what you are after. You can do lower-level competition across all 5 disciplines for an all-up annual fee of $54.30 per rider. (No horse registration is required at the levels described in the infographic.) Just sign up via our website and you’ll be ready to go this coming season! Thanks to the Strengthen & Adapt Membership Group for bringing this option into focus. (Note that there are also other options that accompany the introductory membership which allow access to higher levels of competition e.g. graded level 1 dressage, CCN 80 + 95 eventing but they cost a bit more). More on about Strengthen & Adapt on our website:
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/esnz/programmes/strengthen-adapt/
Dressage NZ ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter ESNZ Eventing ESNZ Endurance ESNZ Para-Equestrian

22/07/2024

The lovely Dennis falling asleep during his session today 🦄

04/07/2024

“Your life on earth is limited. Don’t try to age with grace, age with mischief, audacity and a good story to tell.”

28/05/2024

Such great visuals

04/02/2024

Clevedon PC open XC day on 6th February, 9am to 12pm. $30 per horse.

04/02/2024

I have been harrowing my whole life and have never had a problem with worms.

23/12/2023

Wishing all my clients & friends
A very happy
Christmas and NewYear!
I’m off riding 😎

23/12/2023

Hoof Education for the horse owner 🙌🏼

Gauging interest if horse owners would like to increase there knowledge In the hoof of our equines.

Would be perfect for people wanting to become more knowledgeable in the field of horses to better their skills in owning horses, learn tools to help you identify whether your horse is sound and how to manage basic hoof and limb issues,
perfect for people in the market for a new horse to become more informed of what to look for in horses feet.
Perfect for kids at pony club!!

Topics covered will include but not limited too

•Anatomy of the Leg & hoof capsule
•Common confirmation issues
•How the hoof grows
•Identifying good feet
•Identifying good Farriery
•The importance of a regular cycle
•Hoof health issues I should Probably know about that I will most likely see when owning a horse
•How to work out if my horse is lame or not
•How to keep a farrier

Dates would be assessed if genuine interest is taken.
No age restriction.

Please pm or email me to register interest and more information such as pricing.

16/12/2023

Loving my new custom halter and rope from Ken Dromgool.
This is my third set in 20 years and they are all still in perfect condition 😁

15/12/2023

I’m seeing so many victims at the moment!
Hay is your best friend at this time of year ☺️

We are hearing of too many accidents!

The regular rainfall combined with high night-time temperatures means grass everywhere is going bezerk!

We know this translates to troubles for horse owners. What it means is that you can’t count on your horse being the same today as he was yesterday.

TAKE HEED of the little signs! If you can see, or have a feeling your horse isn’t ‘right’ then DON”T GET ON! And don’t let your child get on! It’s that simple!

You wouldn’t get into a vehicle with a driver who is on ‘P’ - it would put your life in danger………

There will be uncharacteristic signs – the following are examples: spooking at things he is familiar with, being titchy, eyes on stalks, head in the air, pulling back, fidgety about being saddled, hard to bridle, won’t stand for mounting – you get the drift!

The horse is not ‘being naughty’ – he can’t help it because his nervous system is malfunctioning. This means all his senses are on high alert, his skin is hyper-sensitive, his eyesight is affected, his muscles are tight. Things feel different to him. He loses the ability to think and is reactive to things going on that wouldn’t normally bother him and sometimes is barely aware of your presence!

When he is functioning normally he will have a ‘look’ or a little shy and get over it quickly and carry on – but when he is affected a little shy can escalate into a bucking fit and they keep bucking long after you have hit the deck!

It is a bad idea to think you can ‘ride through it’ no matter how good a rider you are– there is a big difference between a horse who is a bit fresh and a horse who is on the brink of exploding. All it needs is something that gets the adrenaline going……….

Since in this state they become extremely claustrophobic – it is best not to tie them up or put them in a horse -float/trailer. Recipe for a wreck!

Get them off the grass and onto hay, leave them alone and WAIT until they are back to their normal, co-operative selves! Beats saying ‘shoulda’…..

08/12/2023

Second session for Sarge with his confidence to walk straight into the float.
Huge progress!

06/12/2023

Float training today for Sarge.
Sarge has traveled on floats and trucks his whole life but has been a bit hit n miss lately with his approach to the situation.
This is him absorbing/processing his session/lesson.
Very important to let them have time organise the content.

12/11/2023

I think we are all feeling like this at the moment 😴

12/11/2023

A fabulous opportunity to use and enjoy the grounds at Clevedon.

07/11/2023

Back from sunny Phuket!!!
Book in now to give your horse some loving 🦄💗

05/10/2023

This is incredibly important, as we don’t this opportunity very often 😎

Have Your Say on Public Spaces for Equestrian Activity

(this includes trails, beaches, parks, forests…)

We want to hear from ALL equestrians across the country!!!

We want to understand about your use, experiences, challenges and opportunities.

This will help to provide direction and strengthen our case moving forward.

Have Your Say now by clicking https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7169957/National-Equestrian-Community-Have-Your-Say

(it only takes 5 mins!!!)



From the National Equestrian Facilities Steering Group

01/10/2023

Free grooming for every Bodywork session booked in October 🙄

18/06/2023

Morning massage vibes.

28/05/2023

This lovely guy is off to the races Wednesday.
So he is having a Bowen session to get his muscles flexible and hydrated.
The beauty of Bowen that it’s very beneficial so close to competition 🦄

16/04/2023

Pre Race Bowen for the Queen 🤩

12/03/2023

Hi hay feeders.

When I calcualte an individual nutrition programme for a client I will tell you exactly how much hay to feed.
I reccomend hay nets, particualry 'gutz busta' nets. Less wastage = less $
A net keeps your horse chewing for waaaay longer. This chewing produces saliva, which has a role of moving the digesta thru the digestive tract, and the saliva contains calcium which helps buffer the foregut linging against gastric acid, which helps prevent ulcers!

The horse will also produce happy hormones whilst chewing = win win for horse and owner!

PS I have never had a horse put its foot thru a small holed net from gutz busta and they have a large variety of options! Gutzbusta Slow Feed Hay Nets NZ

08/02/2023

When your horse feels this good 🦄

09/01/2023

Great start to the year!
Everyone feeling good 🥰

27/10/2022

The girls are getting fitter and shinier 🦄

13/10/2022

Some of the horses I worked with today😍

10/10/2022

Regular massage and Bowen creates a a very healthy flexible horse 🤩

22/09/2022

When the cat wants his $$ worth!!

30/08/2022

At last the horses can have their hydrotherapy. Happy ponies.

08/06/2022