Taphyl Stewart Horsemanship

12/11/2023

Here is the poster for our upcoming event. Nominations will open soon
There is a pre show super clinic with 4 coaches!

27/09/2023

Let’s talk about the difference between rhythm and tempo. I hear these words used incorrectly all the time, and it’s more than just a nit picky thing to correct. It’s a very important concept to understand.

Rhythm (in dressage) is the footfall of the gait - 4 beats for walk, 2 beats for trot, and 3 beats for canter.

Tempo is the SPEED of the rhythm. You can discover your horse’s ideal Beats Per Minute (BPM) for each gait.

A huge moving warmblood and a tiny Shetland pony have the same rhythm in trot, but they have VERY different tempos.

If you have a RHYTHM problem, you have a big problem. If the walk is lateral (leaning towards 2 beats rather than 4), or the canter is a 4 beat canter - this is a big problem. Could be a physical issue with the horse, but you will need good help from a pro with a rhythm fault.

Most riders have a TEMPO problem - too fast, too slow, too varied. Ideally, the tempo should be like a metronome - steady and reliable, and YOU have to set it for the horse. (Side note - it’s super easy to download a free metronome app on your phone and ride with one. It will be seriously annoying to find out how NOT steady your tempo is 😂. But it’s very helpful to discover your horse’s BPM for each gait and try to stay steady.)

The rider has to be like the conductor of the orchestra - you SET the tempo for the horse, but you don’t play all the instruments. Tell your horse how quickly (or slowly) to march in walk, push in trot, and jump in canter. Then leave him alone and only adjust when that tempo goes too fast or too slow. You have to be a quiet, feeling rider to notice immediately when the tempo begins to slow down or speed up too much.

Illustration by Susan DiFelice Design

13/09/2023

This is a fantastic example

01/09/2023

On TODAY in Stanthorpe!
The Custom Western Saddlemakers Expo 2023, proudly sponsored by Toowoomba Saddlery.
**Entry to the public is free so head on down to the Stanthorpe showgrounds**
If you love saddle making, tree making, rawhide braiding, leather carving or western crafts you need to see this, a showcase of Australia’s best western saddle-makers. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite saddle!
Find them on Facebook for the full details.

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31/08/2023

Don't miss this weekend's event in Stanthorpe! The only event of its kind in Australia. **Entry to the public is free!**
The Custom Western Saddlemakers Expo 2023 , proudly sponsored by Toowoomba Saddlery. If you love saddle making, tree making, rawhide braiding, leather carving or western crafts you need to see this, a showcase of Australia’s best western saddle-makers. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite saddle!

It's on at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds - Find them on Facebook for the full details.

08/08/2023

17/04/2023

26/03/2023

📍NEW LOCATION📍
💎 INVERELL NSW 💎

🐴 3 DAY HORSEMANSHIP 🐴

🗓️ 18th -20th November 2023

📨📱 Contact Abby Fenton for more information!

04/02/2023

🐴COLT STARTING DEMONSTRATION🐴

Anthony and a small group of selected students will be conducting a C**t Start in the morning before the Stanthorpe 3 Day Horsemanship Clinic commences.

FENCE SITTERS WELCOME FOR BOTH.

This are held in conjunction with the Western Saddle Maker’s Expo and Competition. All monies for auditing both the demo and clinic will be donated to this event. It’s a great weekend!
Hope to see you there!

24/01/2023

Advancing our horsemanship happens when we perfect our basics. When we find clinicians or instructors repeating themselves it is often because we haven't got it. If things are repetitive and boring for us change your mind set. Listen, practice, refine. Find the holes in your horsemanship. Fill them up with quality. Your horse will thank you for it.

06/12/2022

11/11/2022

Just a couple of weeks till the november clinic please pm or email me if interested

02/11/2022

So we had a wonderful sunny time at the October two day clinic at Taphyl Stewart Horsemanship.
jsut another three and a half week till the november one and there are still spots availible. if you are interested pleace contact Taphyl Stewart Horsemanship by email at [email protected].

29/10/2022

There are more exceptional cutting horses in the show pen today than ever before. They’re more flashy, more athletic, and each have their own style, however...

08/10/2022

Hi everyone hope all is going well and that you are all getting a chance to ride your horses with all this rain that ia around.

i have two last clinics before the end of the year, have a look and if you are interested pleace send me an email.
thank you all.

03/09/2022

05/07/2022

Just a reminder that the August clinic is coming up in a little over a month.

30/06/2022

Working on some of the things that Ant showed me at the 10 intensive. Thanks Claire Johnson for taking the video and also for selling me such a lovely horse. she is amazing and awesome.😊