Ibalansi Horse Center-pty ltd.

Ibalansi Horse Center-pty ltd. IBALANSI MEANS BALANCE IN ZULU. Balance is the key concept for a successful communication between horse and human. Lara Snyman studied Horse Psychology.
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We establish mental, emotional and physical balance through our unique techniques at liberty.

Building a friendship is all about synchronising your moves šŸ˜€This is why a side by side position is very important in ou...
02/09/2024

Building a friendship is all about synchronising your moves šŸ˜€
This is why a side by side position is very important in our work

Fear arises when thereā€™s misunderstanding and miscommunication. Riders become scared and use harsher tools to try and co...
29/08/2024

Fear arises when thereā€™s misunderstanding and miscommunication. Riders become scared and use harsher tools to try and control their horses which in turn makes the misunderstood horse even more scared. A vicious cycle that can end in drama or the sale of the horse. The solution is simple- listen to your horses. Get help to understand the messages and work through it at eye level. The result is an empowered horse with an empowered human at their side.

The teddy šŸ§ø is an important step in the backing process of our youngsters:Before we add weight, the horses have time to ...
26/08/2024

The teddy šŸ§ø is an important step in the backing process of our youngsters:
Before we add weight, the horses have time to get used to something moving on their backs. It can be quite scary to see something appearing and disappearing from your blind spot.
Theyā€™re often also scared when something suddenly touches them out of that blind spot. The teddy is soft and we slowly introduce him from the ground in a stand still and work our way through all the gaits calmly.
This process happens parallel to straightness training in hand (to slowly start balancing the body and preparing it to carry weight correctly), as well as conscious stretching at Liberty and ā€˜mounting exercisesā€™ from the mounting block.
The key in backing young horses with as little stress as possible is to set them up for success through thorough preparation.

8 years ago I didnā€™t only work with horses but warthogs as well šŸ’•šŸ˜…šŸ¤£ these horses worked really hard at the game lodge, b...
25/08/2024

8 years ago I didnā€™t only work with horses but warthogs as well šŸ’•šŸ˜…šŸ¤£ these horses worked really hard at the game lodge, but yet they were healthier and happier than so many horses we see in the city.. I think living together in a big herd (45 horses), being fed well, with twice daily grooming/ temp taking and going out exploring is what satisfied them ā˜ŗļø

How much time do you spend feeling your horse? Observing and analysing? Horses suffer silently and depending on the bree...
24/08/2024

How much time do you spend feeling your horse? Observing and analysing?
Horses suffer silently and depending on the breed of your horse it may only show obvious pain symptoms when heā€™s about to die.
Little accidents can happen anytime in the paddock or while being worked- just a little misstep or slip, a hack that was over your horseā€™s training levels and made the muscles acidic and stiff.. a cracked tooth, struggling with heat cycles or a stomach ulcer -
watch your horse closely and critically before you ride every day!
Spend time grooming your horse and feeling with your hand if thereā€™s hard or hot muscles, lumps or sore areas? Develop an eye for your horses movement and investigate if you see the slightest abnormality..
remember that your horse will not shout.

While thereā€™s so much heartache in the work we do (seeing horses so misunderstood and often in so much undetected pain),...
20/08/2024

While thereā€™s so much heartache in the work we do (seeing horses so misunderstood and often in so much undetected pain), thereā€™s also the absolute love and gratitude for these beautiful creatures

We love horses that are playful- however it is important to see when your horse is actually just playful and when it is ...
18/08/2024

We love horses that are playful- however it is important to see when your horse is actually just playful and when it is frustrated and ungrounded!!!
There are so many reasons your horse may not be grounded. One of those reasons could be the frustration with their owner- they are trying to deliver an important message, but the owner doesnt understand. Frustrations build up. Now it becomes dangerous for the horse itself and the owner.
What can we help with?
We can translate messages and help the horses to find new coping mechansims to ground emotions.
What is the result?
A horse moving in mental, emotional and physical balance - without ever being on a leadrope, let along longeing snakes etc.

Four years ago Lara had written a whole series in the HQ magazine about Horse Psychology! And next month there will be y...
17/08/2024

Four years ago Lara had written a whole series in the HQ magazine about Horse Psychology! And next month there will be yet another article on horse welfare (shutdown versus healthy horses) in the country cob magazine šŸ’•

Friends synchronise šŸ’•If your head is full of thoughts then you miss out on your horses thoughts! And the trees thoughts ...
16/08/2024

Friends synchronise šŸ’•
If your head is full of thoughts then you miss out on your horses thoughts!
And the trees thoughts and the plants thoughts and the bird that flies over you!

I will stay true to the horses- even if you put me under pressure. Being honest and fair to the horses is the most impor...
13/08/2024

I will stay true to the horses- even if you put me under pressure. Being honest and fair to the horses is the most important thing. I work with the horses , in the horses time frame and within the horseā€™s physical possibilities.
Please šŸ™šŸ» if you want to ride horses cause itā€™s fun- get a motorcycle instead.
Love the horses first.
We are terrified by the amount of horses we see with so much pain!
Inflamed muscles, kissing spines, old injuries , ulcers, teeth..
does your body worker/ physio that you pay every month have X-ray vision? No ! So stop and get your horse properly checked through by a vet!!!
on top of that we rarely find that the horseā€™s saddle fit! Please educate yourself and donā€™t blindly trust your saddle fitter. Check the saddle yourself as well: look at the saddle and see if the tree is twisted, if the panels are evenly flocked and if theyā€™re smoothly flocked. Put the saddle on and feel for a correct fit. If in doubt then get it checked again!

Anyone ever ask their horse what they want to do with you? If you donā€™t , then youā€™re enslaving them. Wonderfully horses...
11/08/2024

Anyone ever ask their horse what they want to do with you?
If you donā€™t , then youā€™re enslaving them.
Wonderfully horses do have such amazing natures that they give it their best. But sometimes they physically cannot do what you want them for. Get a motorcycle!
I have beautiful horses of my own, all well schooled under saddle but yet, I only ride the ones that want to be ridden and enjoy it. The others get loved and pampered in the exact same way, and thereā€™s no doubt for their existence ever.

09/08/2024

Last week I actually had 3 minutes time to quickly play with Thula in between working our clients horses. Here we played from stretching on a circle to a square halt into a little piaffe (after navigating the ditch in the soil)

Our beautiful clients horse Jasmine- she came a month ago being very thin and extremely stressed out (pacing). We identi...
08/08/2024

Our beautiful clients horse Jasmine- she came a month ago being very thin and extremely stressed out (pacing). We identified ulcers and sorted out some hormonal issues as well as starting our Liberty work with her. We showed her to find her mental , emotional and physical sweet spot- letting go of all tension stored in the neck. this morning I saw her laying down sleeping for the very first time and she allowed me to join in šŸ’•

I love riding horses, but I love horses more, so I only enjoy riding if the horse does too. Anything else would be takin...
07/08/2024

I love riding horses, but I love horses more, so I only enjoy riding if the horse does too. Anything else would be taking advantage of such amazing creatures.

What kind of person do you want to be? Perfect or real? Itā€™s just like fake plants šŸŒ± versus real plants: fake plants alw...
04/08/2024

What kind of person do you want to be? Perfect or real?
Itā€™s just like fake plants šŸŒ± versus real plants: fake plants always look perfect, thereā€™s no brown leaves. But fake plants cannot grow and change! Real plants might go through phases of looking like theyā€™re dying because they lack water or nutrients. But this allows them to adapt to difficult times as they always protect their roots. Once the right sunlight, water and nutrients are available those plants will grow and glow. Thereā€™s no stopping them!

Why don't I start my sessions with new horses by doing something along the lines of a Parelli 'friendly game' (touching ...
31/07/2024

Why don't I start my sessions with new horses by doing something along the lines of a Parelli 'friendly game' (touching all over)?
Do you go up to a stranger and start your relationship by undergoing their private bubble without permission and touch them in sensitive areas?
exactly...
It takes trust to go into each others personal zones. And it takes respect to defend your boundaries.
I like to start new relationships by watching and listening. Find out who this horse is and what it has to say.
Start the relationship at an energetic level, then at different aura boundaries until you reach the sacred physical personal zone.
The closer your emotional relationship gets, the closer the physical bodies can too šŸ’•

I will never understand how humans just feel entitled to jump on any ā€˜rideableā€™ horseā€™s backs. To me itā€™s such an honour...
27/07/2024

I will never understand how humans just feel entitled to jump on any ā€˜rideableā€™ horseā€™s backs. To me itā€™s such an honour to be allowed in their sacred space, an honour to have the opportunity to co create powerful movements and be carried. I wait to feel invited and until we both have trust into each other. I make sure that the horses feel appreciated for everything they try for us and I apologise to them if they had a moment of being overwhelmed.

Iā€™ve posted this text and the first photo today exactly three years ago - Jewlray is now back with us for her rehabilita...
26/07/2024

Iā€™ve posted this text and the first photo today exactly three years ago -
Jewlray is now back with us for her rehabilitation of a broken pelvis . Sheā€™s done very good in her racing career during the last two years but sheā€™s so much more than an incredible thoroughbred- sheā€™s a wise soul, full of beauty in her heart and amazing ideas for the equestrian industry. Read the dream šŸ’­ we had together three years ago. Will such a harmonious creation ever become reality in the equine sport?

3 years ago:
We completely forgot to introduce you to another new clients horse šŸ“

This is Jewlray, sister to Jade Ore who was within last year (remember the beautiful OTTb girl with the broken leg who defeated all odds).

In the night after her arrival I had the most beautiful dream šŸ’­
I was running next to her in a big open space. We were both in absolute moments of bliss. She said I should jump on her back. I was hesitant šŸ˜¬ as we were running flat out and Iā€™m a bit scared šŸ˜³ she said I must get on because she will keep me safe. I jumped on and we galloped full speed without a saddle or bridle. I felt thrilled and completely at peace and she was so happy.
Is this a glimpse of how racing could be one day when people understand and respect horses?

Jewlray is starting her career as race horse at Ibalansi- we are backing her and ensuring she uses her back and has good physical, mental and emotional balance before going into her first race.
Please remember that some horses love to race- to go full speed over short distances is in a horses nature. What is unfortunate about racing is the industry behind it.
Jewlray is going to start a new epoch in the racing world šŸŒŽ

I know I hit some sensitive nerves when I tell horse owners about pain, anger or fears of their horses. Shall I stop spe...
25/07/2024

I know I hit some sensitive nerves when I tell horse owners about pain, anger or fears of their horses. Shall I stop speaking up for the horses so I donā€™t get into uncomfortable situations?

Do you want to know what your horse really wants or do you want to know what you want is completely justified because horses are there to fulfill a certain job and they cost money?
Do you expect your dogs or your children to perform in a certain way?

Horses and all other animals are intelligent creatures like you and I- they just wear different coats.
Their communication system is telepathy and so much more effective than our spoken language.
Itā€™s really simple in the end of the day- ask your horse.

Do you want to know if your horse likes sleeping in the stables? Leave the door open and see.

Do you want to know if your horse likes getting groomed? Keep him untied in a large area.

Do you want to know if your horse enjoys riding?
Saddle up free in a large area. Mount without holding the reins.

The list goes on. I donā€™t need to tell anyone anything in our sessions- the horses do the talking.

So many riders want their horse to be ā€˜withā€™ them. Some riders only focus on their horses collection through physical as...
21/07/2024

So many riders want their horse to be ā€˜withā€™ them. Some riders only focus on their horses collection through physical aspects- controlling them with the reins. Others also regard the emotional collection and relationship thatā€™s necessary for collection.
But no one is asking- am I with my horse?
This requires to be quiet and listen. To feel your horses breathing, to sync into it, to read your horses thoughts and be present in the moment. Once you areā€™withā€™ your horse, you may ask your horse to be with you too.

Beautiful beautiful thoroughbred Jewlray was with us over three years ago for backing and racing pre training. She had a...
17/07/2024

Beautiful beautiful thoroughbred Jewlray was with us over three years ago for backing and racing pre training. She had a career on the race track and is now back with us for rehab of her broken pelvis. She immediately recognised Noah again which was so adorable šŸ„°

Support your horses through the stormy cold weather with a home-made warm mash meal! Best ingredient is the linseeds- th...
10/07/2024

Support your horses through the stormy cold weather with a home-made warm mash meal! Best ingredient is the linseeds- they coat the stomach lining, prevent possible compaction colic, strengthen the immune system and keeps the winter coat soft and silky šŸ„°

10/07/2024

Just listen to the sound- heavy heavy rain downpours, thundering and a generator running all donā€™t influence the self confidence of our beautiful three year old Lori while she is getting her new set of shoes done.
So important to build trust with young horses from the start- it really builds their character (or destroys it if done incorrectly šŸ˜…)

Young horses-We do not use nor like the word 'producing youngsters' or 'breaking' a young horse in.Each young horse is a...
06/07/2024

Young horses-
We do not use nor like the word 'producing youngsters' or 'breaking' a young horse in.
Each young horse is a complete individual.
The most important part is to make sure, that this horse is mentally, emotionally and physically ready and willing to carry a rider.

Remember, that you not only physically put weight onto a horse's back, but you also put your emotional load onto it when you mount.
Only a calm, self confident and balanced horse, who trusts his human and gives permission to mount will be truly safe to ride for the first time.

Many trainers quickly establish 'dominance' through various techniques, then pull the horse's head around to its side, so that it cannot run, buck or rear when they get on for the first time.

That is 'r**e' of the horse in our eyes.
We spend time creating mental, emotional and physical liberty. The young horse learns to carry itself with pride and finds its 'sweet spot', in which back muscle can build.

We then continue with 'in hand riding': the horse learns all ridden aids from the ground, we create straightness and the horse starts allowing us more and more into its personal bubble.

Only then will we start to 'talk' about riding- we spend a few days at the mounting block, only leaning over the horse, rubbing its shoulders and tummy with our legs and listen to its responses.

Finally we can mount in trust and with the truth.

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IBALANSI MEANS BALANCE IN ISIZULU. Balance is the key concept for a successful communication between horses and humans.

We aim to teach a full understanding of your horses psychology, phisyology and emotions. Only by mastering the communication at eye-level, you will be truly ready to ask the horse for permission to jump onto its back. We align psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual balance within the horse, the owner and their relationship. Horse riding is a fine form of art. Our goal is to teach this art-form. We believe in soft hands, voice commands and controlling the horse with body position and energy, rather than reins and legs. Riding should be a dialouge between horse and rider. Both horse and rider has to truly trust each other. The horse needs to know that no pain will be inflicted, and the rider has to trust the horse with his life.

ā€œHorses do speak, but only to those that know how to listen.ā€


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