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21/07/2025

Cherry had her first lay down yesterday.
One of the quickest ones I've done in a long time, 11 minutes total.
This mare continues to surprise me. I thought I was in for some fireworks, given her past and her temperament. But she went about it with more self preservation than I've seen old broke kids ponies show.
After asking Cherry to lay down and sit up 3 different times, I checked her heart rate to see if it was elevated or she was overly panicked.
Nothing but a lovely, slow, grounded heartbeat.
She's a puzzle for sure.

Not often I get time to ride my own horses these days, but when I do I treasure it. So indulge me while I gush about my ...
15/06/2025

Not often I get time to ride my own horses these days, but when I do I treasure it. So indulge me while I gush about my own horse for a sec.
Cairo and I have been doing a lot more in-hand work since I can't ride him every day.
Focusing of hindquarter mobility and strength has really helped him begin to lift himself and engage his stifle. We've begun dabbling in rhythm and speed, not that I really know what I'm doing. All I know is he feels stronger, more flexible, and he is trying his best.
Just over a year under saddle, and to say I'm thrilled with him is an understatement.

Young miss Phoenix going nicely! Very reserved and cautious undersaddle, but quiet and listens very well. She's starting...
15/06/2025

Young miss Phoenix going nicely! Very reserved and cautious undersaddle, but quiet and listens very well. She's starting to enjoy the routine of going out for a stroll and a pick of grass in the mornings.

Never let your farrier tell you, "that's just how his feet are." There's always a reason, and most things can be fixed. ...
02/05/2025

Never let your farrier tell you, "that's just how his feet are."
There's always a reason, and most things can be fixed. Only once have I seen something which genuinely could not be fixed.
This QH mare had a toe to coronet split which the previous farrier had "mananged" for 9 months, give or take.

These things can be fixed, but it takes consistency from owner and trimmer.
This was an aggressive trim to start with, and had to be maintained with fortnightly touch ups between full cycles.
The owner diligently kept it packed with bluestone to kill off and keep out thrush which was running rampant up the foot.
When I was unable to get to her for a month due to holidays, she did her best to do the small maintenance trim as I showed her.
The horse is given adequate minerals so she always has enough new hoof growing in.

Dedication and consistency, from owner and trimmer, will beat a problem hoof every time.

27/04/2025

No shoes, no worries.
Contrary to the latest hogwash floating around on many pages, having heels on your horse will not cause laminitis.
The heel is part of the natural shoe, which should elevate, support and protect the frog and sole of the hoof.
Trimming the heel flat removes this from the foot and leaves it vulnerable to bruising, pain, and opens the door for navicular to begin wreaking havoc upon the internal structures.

20/04/2025

New breaker, Phoenix, all the way from Nowra NSW. She's a very level headed and sensible mare. I adore starting horses like this because they make my job so easy!!

First day with the saddle on, after all the bagging down and flexing, a bit of shenanigans to end the lesson

06/01/2025

New breaker, Tyranook Diva, first get of Tyranook Hollywood. Her first day with the saddle on.
She's pretty quiet I'd say.

Introducing 🪙🪙 Tuppence 🪙🪙This lovely little QH paint will be offered for sale in future once he has a sound education....
02/11/2024

Introducing 🪙🪙 Tuppence 🪙🪙

This lovely little QH paint will be offered for sale in future once he has a sound education.

Gelded and dentist visit already done, after just a few days of handling under his belt.
So excited for this little fella and his future!

29/09/2024

Some Sunday meditation for you all 🙏🕊

I don't get to ride much these days, but these moments are just as fulfilling.

Have a good week everyone

Welcome to the world ✨️Showbiz✨️Dam - Angelina 💅Sire - Tyranook Hollywood 📽Our first and only foal planned for the year!...
27/09/2024

Welcome to the world ✨️Showbiz✨️

Dam - Angelina 💅
Sire - Tyranook Hollywood 📽

Our first and only foal planned for the year!
This striking little c**t is out of one of our best and most athletic mares
4 crosses of Star Black Minstrel, as well as Zennith II on the mares side, for those who know arabs.
Already been caught and cuddled, with nary a care in the world.
Sweet, gentle and quiet, he'll be very easy to handle in the coming days.

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