20/04/2024
Waving Gary off to his new home tomorrow, an exciting new life he’s going to have but a pretty sad goodbye for me 🧡 pity i couldn’t take you with me G, you would have fit right in with the roo’s 🦘
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Natalie Smith Equestrian predominantly works on retraining and rehoming retired racehorses, helping give them a good start to their life after racing and placing them in a home suitable to continue their new careers.
19/04/2024
Assorted horse gear for sale - it all MUST GO ASAP!
Prefer pick up in Darfield but can post if need be!
5’0 100gm c4c combo light blue x2 $50 each
5’0 hunter green C4C wick away rug $60 (has a minor hole in the side)
5’3 kool coat summer sheet $50
Black enzo pro saddle blanket $20
Navy c4c saddle blanket $20
Boots
Open fronts and hinds. $30 for pair.
PE xc boots medium. $70
White large roma brushing boots. $20
Woof wear brushing boots small/medium. $20
Woof wear x2 white brushing boots. $20 each
Pro tec open fronts. $20 for both
Back number holder $15
Tail bag needs washed $10
Bandages x8 (right set newer) $30 for set of 4 or $50 for all 8.
Pads x4 $20 for all 4.
Brown Martingale $30
Black plastic bib $30
PLEASE PM me if you want anything! ❤️
18/04/2024
After being offered an amazing job opportunity, I am off overseas again 🥲 This time is for alot longer tho so unfortunately everythings gotta go and im currently having a brain overload trying to go through all my horse gear to sell… everything needing gone will be advertised in the next couple of days so keep an eye out!
Rugs, exercise boots, bandages, saddle pads, back on track, assorted gear! Its all got to go (within 7 days because why not stress yourself out even more by leaving in a week) 👀😂
16/04/2024
Urgently needing a new postcode, my loss is your gain 😭✈️
16.2/16.3hh 7 yr old TB gelding by Ghibellines.
Schooling nicely on the flat, has been xc schooling and was very brave and bold.
Gary is the most straightforward horse to handle and have around, not worried if hes by himself or with mates. Happy to hack on his own. No calling out or jig jogging, just a real happy guy to be out doing fun things. Great with dogs, farm anaimals and machinery.
I rode him trackwork for 3 years and he was always a safe, fun horse.
Gary oozes character and would make a gorgeous eventer for a brave teen or adult, or would be just as happy to go on adventures out trekking.
Will only go to someone who will abide by his 17 carrots and apples a day rule, the way to his heart is snacks 🐷
Located Darfield.
08/04/2024
Baby Gary vs. 7 yr old Gary 🥹
Been with me for 5 weeks now, lighten up a little after his trip to chch and getting him into a routine here but it doesn’t happen over night. He is so settled and a delight to work with. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for us 🥰🧡
03/04/2024
❄️ Extremely warm winter clothes available! ❄️
Some good items for riding/feeding out.
Trying to clear my wardrobe out 😂
All excellent condition, hardly warn.
Bushbuck Pullover. Mens size small
$180
Kathmandu Sherpa Jacket. Size 10
$100
Macpac puffa. Size 8
$50
Longines HKIR Jackets
1x S
1x XL
Never worn.
$80 each
Levi Strauss & co black denim jacket
Size S
Paid around $350
Asking $150
McMillians Swandri jacket
Size M
$80
ITR Equestrian Vests.
Fluffy collar
Blue is UK 12
Red is UK 14
$60 each
29/03/2024
Couple items for sale for my horsey gals ❤️
Spooks Navy Show Jacket
Size small
$200
Sergio Grasso long boots
Size 41 HEE. Suit tall, skinny legs 💁🏻♀️
Excellent condition, always kept in a boot bag.
$650
27/03/2024
Question…
When you are doing pre/post ride stretches with your horse, do yours fall asleep or is it just mine? 😅
On that note, can anyone please recommend a good physio/chiropractor in the Canterbury area (i’m in Darfield). Gary would loooove some body work 💆🏻👏🏻
24/03/2024
🦄 Sale on Behfalf/Schooling space available 🦄
I have 1 space available on a quiet, safe property in Darfield for either schooling or sale on behalf.
Lots of experience with TB’s if you have one needing to come back into work, any problems that you may need ironed out, or just need some work put into them that you currently dont have time for, but happy to take on any breed.
Any questions please dont hesitate to message me 😊
11/03/2024
A memory popped up today from 5 years ago, of a very special horse.
Retired as a 7 year old, with 42 starts for 7 wins under his belt, he arrived to me with a winter coat an inch long and a head carriage that resembled a llama.
The horse that made me fall in love with the thoroughbred breed, proving that even if they aren’t built for a sporthorse career, that they will still give you 110% every day.
Sammy struggled to hold his big body together so we never pursued an intense post life from racing for him, instead he made me appreciate the smaller things in life. He allowed most of my family to ride him around the arena, he would let me lead mulitple horses off him for some fitness around the paddock, he babysat every single TB i got from the track, i could run and jump on him in the paddock with no gear on if i was having a bad day, and every single day he would stand at the gate calling out for me.
We unfortunately lost him to a tragic paddock accident nearly 2 years ago, but he’s a horse that i will always appreciate and look back on to remind myself that sometimes you need to take the pressure off and just enjoy what you have infront of you! ❤️
This year he would have been turning 15, and not a day goes by where i dont miss him 🕊️
06/03/2024
Gary has adapted to the start of his new life so well 🥹
04/03/2024
He’s here 🧡
Gary was quite possibly my favourite from day 1 when i worked at WRL (other than Five🤎), so to have him arrive here after retirement is extremely heart warming.
I must have been the only person in the country to back him when he won his maiden, i had faith in the big boy and i still do! He’s somewhat of a giraffe, but the kindest horse and i’m super excited to start a new journey with him.
Enjoy some old photos from back when he was a young fella, we’ll update it with some new ridden ones soon! 🦒
26/02/2024
I’m baaaack 🙋🏻♀️
Hello friends, after my 8 weeks working holiday turned into a 6 months hiatus, I have the made the decision to move back to Christchurch! Having had the most amazing time working for Annabel Neasham Racing in Sydney, riding some stunning horses i would have happily bought home with me 🙈
Unfortunately for me, I rehomed my darling Five, (BUT to the best home where he is absolutely thriving so I cant be too sad about that one).
I have managed to find myself some gorgeous thoroughbreds to produce, which i am excited to introduce next week! So stayed tuned for some more pony adventures.
I will eventually open up for rehoming/schooling services so if you have anything dont be shy! I am so excited to get back into things here and offer this help again 🐎
Pictured is Roger, a overgrown labrador i have been hiding away for the last 9 years (he is unsound to ride, so is the worlds biggest and best paddock mate) 🤎
12/02/2024
Lucky enough to steal a couple rides off Kate Cavanaghs lovely show jumper, LT Holst U.E, while back in NZ on holiday. Although i am trying to convince myself to stay here 😂
04/02/2024
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09/01/2024
Ahh it’s been a long time since i’ve used this page, my 8 weeks winter trip to Aussie got extended, and now is being extended again so for that reason, my darling boy is up for sale! 🥲
I tossed up whether to keep him turned out, sell him or fly him over here but this seems like the best option for him!
SO… here we go
🤎 Raise You Five 🤎
16.2hh 9 yr old gelding by Raise The Flag out of a Towkay mare.
Show jumped competitively to 1m, schooled 1.10m.
Had a couple quiet event outings to training but schooled over 105/1*
Did 1 hunt, jumped everything but other than that was absolutely awful. 2/10 Dont recommend taking him again 😂
Has all the talent in the world to jump a big track with beautiful movement to match.
Great to do anything with alone or in company, although not a fan of vets or the sharp needles that come with them 🙈
5* home only, I want to see this horse reach his full potential and unfortunately unless i get him on a plane, he wont be reaching that!
Incredibly sad sale.
PM for price.
23/09/2023
Update 🐎
My working holiday has been extended by another 6-8 weeks so I will be open for business (rehoming, sales or fitness over the holiday period) again in December.
This year has been a bit of back and forth with moving and travelling alot, but I am so grateful to have some pretty supportive people in my life who are always there to help at the drop of a hat!
Added some photos of some pretty fancy horses i’ve had the pleasure of riding/working with! 🥰
11/07/2023
TEMPORARILY CLOSED ✈️
I’ve had a couple phone calls lately to take on rehomers which I have managed to slot into new homes, but unfortunately I will be closed for taking anything on for the next 8 weeks while im overseas (again 😂)
Escaping the rest of NZ winter sounded like a great plan to me so i’ll be back when it’s a bit warmer and the paddocks aren’t knee deep of mud 🐷
Welcome to keep in contact and book in any future work for September onwards, can take on schoolers, rehoming or sales on behalf! 🐴
Thanks guys 🥰
04/07/2023
Thank you everyone for the influx of messages, a few to have a look through but hopefully one of those is the chosen one for this job! 🥰
🦄 UNICORN WANTED 🦄
I’ve had a special request to find a new Clerk of the course horse South Island based.
Thoroughbred, grey and gelding prefered (we love mares, but a little too happy go lucky with their back legs sometimes 😂) but open to breeds and colour.
16.1hh++, age doesn’t matter aslong as they have a brain and not going to go bat 💩 crazy on raceday or when the pressure goes on.
5 ⭐️ home assured.
PM info if you have anything suitable 😍
29/06/2023
🤎PRICE REDUCED🤎
Meg is being offered cheap in the hopes that someone wants to get their hands on a super fun, safe mare within the next 2 weeks!
She’s had outings, jumped and floated and proven she will be a neat allrounder for someone. No dirt or quirks, just a plain brown gal looking for a new person to spoil her!
PM for more info, don’t hesitate! 🐎
21/06/2023
Opie has landed herself a cool polo home, all the best wee girl! 🥰
20/06/2023
Meg got to head off for her first beach trip and handled it great 🥰
Windy weather, somewhat high tide and sea foam flying round her feet, 3 dogs doing all the zoomies around her/in and out of trees, even jumped a couple logs! Walk, trot and cantered on a soft rein and then was happy walking infront or behind!
Floated with a new friend and by herself too, nothing much phases this mare!! 😍
She is such a good girl but desperately needs to find her human! Open to offers 😊
20/06/2023
Love how honest and brave this mare is to jump! Second time jumping OTT. Someone will make a nice eventer out of her!!
4 yr old 15.2hh by Ocean Park, still looking for a new rider 🤎
18/06/2023
How cool is it to see The Ace absolutely thriving in the sporthorse world 😍
Love seeing updates of horses rehomed by me, especially the ones who were known to be a little problematic on race day that end up happy and enjoying their new chosen careers! 🧡
Robert Dennis Racing
15/06/2023
Nothing like throwing them in the deep in for their first ride!
Opie had her first ride OTT today at the local PC grounds.
Sweetly trotted and cantered round, popped some show jumps and xc jumps, in and out the water/drops happy as larry!
A hot wee girl but once she settled into it she was great and super relaxed. No dirt just wants a job to do.
4 yr old mare by Ocean Park out of a Red Random mare. Roughly 15.2/15.3hh
Clean straight legs, retired sound.
14/06/2023
Introductions tomorrow of the new girls, for now they are enjoying some baleage and naked time while the sun shines! 🌞
09/06/2023
Posting all photos in one post for Meg to hopefully find her new home!
16hh 5 yr old mare by Vespa
Floats ✔️
Outing ✔️
Hacks ✔️
Jumps ✔️
Clipped ✔️
An extremely genuine and kind horse to ride and handle.
Haven’t seen any dirt or mareish activities.
Safe to ride but green. She tries very hard and wants to do all the right things!
Clean, straight legs.
Please no beginners or dreamers.
Retired sound 2 months ago. Had time off to let down and has come back into work great.
PM for more info 🦄
08/06/2023
Tommy has found a great home to the first to view! Heads off on saturday for a turn at being a polo pony! 😍
07/06/2023
Meg came for an outing to Mcleans today and was piloted by a friend of mine!
Popped a few show jumps and baby logs, lots of green moments from horse and rider (you’d think for an artist she would know what a straight line is 🙃)
We couldn’t fault Meg for how genuine she was, nothing was a worry and she happily stood there watching while i cantered off and jumped some fences ⭐️
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Question… When you are doing pre/post ride stretches with your horse, do yours fall asleep or is it just mine? 😅 On that note, can anyone please recommend a good physio/chiropractor in the Canterbury area (i’m in Darfield). Gary would loooove some body work 💆🏻👏🏻
Meg got to head off for her first beach trip and handled it great 🥰 Windy weather, somewhat high tide and sea foam flying round her feet, 3 dogs doing all the zoomies around her/in and out of trees, even jumped a couple logs! Walk, trot and cantered on a soft rein and then was happy walking infront or behind! Floated with a new friend and by herself too, nothing much phases this mare!! 😍 She is such a good girl but desperately needs to find her human! Open to offers 😊
Love how honest and brave this mare is to jump! Second time jumping OTT. Someone will make a nice eventer out of her!! 4 yr old 15.2hh by Ocean Park, still looking for a new rider 🤎
Nothing like throwing them in the deep in for their first ride! Opie had her first ride OTT today at the local PC grounds. Sweetly trotted and cantered round, popped some show jumps and xc jumps, in and out the water/drops happy as larry! A hot wee girl but once she settled into it she was great and super relaxed. No dirt just wants a job to do. 4 yr old mare by Ocean Park out of a Red Random mare. Roughly 15.2/15.3hh Clean straight legs, retired sound.
Well he didn’t care about the hedge trimmer hiding behind the hedge still trimming! Cows, cars, dogs, stallion, little yellow pony …. Not a care in the world! Happy to lead or follow, although when he went infront i think he forgot he had a small yellow friend with him and called out 😂 then saw his friend and was happy again 🤦🏻♀️ BIG gold star for Rocky today!!! We love him ⭐️💛
Rocky’s first time seeing coloured poles. I think this one is going to be a very cool horse to produce! 😍
When buying a horse off me I can’t assure you it will jump the height you want, or be quiet enough for a 5 yr old child to ride, but I can tell you they will be good with helicopters coming and going in the next paddock 😅🫢 And someone once said thoroughbreds are crazy 😆 Sound on for full effect!
Anyone else’s horse scared of carrots or is it just mine? 😅 I knew my horse was special but didn’t think it was in this respect 🙈
Perfecto’s ride today. As you can see he is extremely relaxed about the whole situation! He is just a cool dude that would love his own best friend to enjoy some life adventures with. 15.3/16hh 8 yr old gelding by Makfi.
Bling video from his outing yesterday. I’m glad he isnt bigger because he probably wouldn’t be leaving 😂 Barefoot and sound ✅ Sane brain ✅ Moves ✅ Jumps ✅ Floats ✅ What more does he have to do to find a home 🙈
Second attempt at trying to load this 😅 Cougar finally had her test ride today, very obliging mare who was happy to potter round with all the scary things round the paddock. Straightforward and quiet to ride! Steering and canter leads need some work but she’ll make a gorgeous winter project for someone! 5 yr old roughly 16.2hh, very sold build. PM for more info!
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