NZ Mares Articles on Horses
Just trust your horse - You'll be amazed what h...
Trust! Wow we focus so hard on getting our horses to trust us. But it has to go both ways.
Just trust your horse - You'll be amazed what h...
Trust! Wow we focus so hard on getting our horses to trust us. But it has to go both ways.
7 Ways to help your horse's anxiety
Horses are very good at anxiety - and to be fair, fear and the urge to flee are why thousands of their horse ancestors survived carnivores, falling branches, fires -...
7 Ways to help your horse's anxiety
Horses are very good at anxiety - and to be fair, fear and the urge to flee are why thousands of their horse ancestors survived carnivores, falling branches, fires -...
Rainy days are beautiful ... with horses!
When Rachel (@myhorsewillow) came to New Zealand in May 2023, she took these beautiful clips of my horses. I've finally edited them into a sequence to share.
Rainy days are beautiful ... with horses!
When Rachel (@myhorsewillow) came to New Zealand in May 2023, she took these beautiful clips of my horses. I've finally edited them into a sequence to share.
9 Ways to Create Connection with your Horse
Creating a genuine connection with your horse is simpler than it sounds. When your horse recognises you as 'their human' the experience is priceless.
9 Ways to Create Connection with your Horse
Creating a genuine connection with your horse is simpler than it sounds. When your horse recognises you as 'their human' the experience is priceless.
Your horse is a mirror...
Don’t you think that if we pay attention, our horses can help us be better humans, better versions of ourselves, through self awareness and a will to do better?
Your horse is a mirror...
Don’t you think that if we pay attention, our horses can help us be better humans, better versions of ourselves, through self awareness and a will to do better?
Why the open spaces are our favourite
Starting my horses has been such an adventure, and so much of our journeys have been based on exploring. Both mares were out on an open trail by their sixth...
Why the open spaces are our favourite
Starting my horses has been such an adventure, and so much of our journeys have been based on exploring. Both mares were out on an open trail by their sixth...
Our horses' emotional needs can affect their he...
At a bare minimum, horses need Friends, Freedom and Forage. It’s really important to provide horses with regular exercise, a good farrier, a skilled saddle fitter, dentistry, a reliable vet...
Our horses' emotional needs can affect their he...
At a bare minimum, horses need Friends, Freedom and Forage. It’s really important to provide horses with regular exercise, a good farrier, a skilled saddle fitter, dentistry, a reliable vet...
Barefoot Trimming Resources
I often get asked about barefoot trimming resources, so I've gathered my favourites here.
Barefoot Trimming Resources
I often get asked about barefoot trimming resources, so I've gathered my favourites here.
10 Weeks of Poseidon's Equine Supplements: Glos...
A slightly astonishing list of the changes I saw in my already healthy horses after 10 weeks on Digestive EQ & Digestive VM!
10 Weeks of Poseidon's Equine Supplements: Glos...
A slightly astonishing list of the changes I saw in my already healthy horses after 10 weeks on Digestive EQ & Digestive VM!
New Zealand’s most incredible horse treks
This story was originally written for the global horse trekking site Equitrekking. New Zealand is well known for the amazing scenery and the incomparable natural beauty of our beaches and...
New Zealand’s most incredible horse treks
This story was originally written for the global horse trekking site Equitrekking. New Zealand is well known for the amazing scenery and the incomparable natural beauty of our beaches and...
Trailer Training
spent so much time trying to get horses in trailers over the years! We’ve all been there right, packed, excited, ready to go… and your horse says a resounding NOPE,...
Trailer Training
spent so much time trying to get horses in trailers over the years! We’ve all been there right, packed, excited, ready to go… and your horse says a resounding NOPE,...
Letting go of the reins… and the bridle!
Trinny was first ridden on Christmas Day 2019. Eight months later I watched @myhorsewillow galloping trails without her halter on and thought… maybe. I took Trinny to the beach and...
Letting go of the reins… and the bridle!
Trinny was first ridden on Christmas Day 2019. Eight months later I watched @myhorsewillow galloping trails without her halter on and thought… maybe. I took Trinny to the beach and...
Cowboy Challenge games
is awesome group holds regular practice days and competitions and provides a really welcoming and friendly space to learn. Find them here and come along!
Cowboy Challenge games
is awesome group holds regular practice days and competitions and provides a really welcoming and friendly space to learn. Find them here and come along!
Starting Trinny under saddle
Trinny (Trijntje) was born under the pecan tree in our front field in early February 2016. Her mum is thoroughbred Summer Wine and her dad is friesian Trienko Van Noordwijk....
Starting Trinny under saddle
Trinny (Trijntje) was born under the pecan tree in our front field in early February 2016. Her mum is thoroughbred Summer Wine and her dad is friesian Trienko Van Noordwijk....
Horse Riding in Auckland - Find places to ride
East Coast beaches No riding between 10am and 7pm from December to 15 February, or on Easter weekend or Labour weekend. Also, you can only ride on these beaches between...
Horse Riding in Auckland - Find places to ride
East Coast beaches No riding between 10am and 7pm from December to 15 February, or on Easter weekend or Labour weekend. Also, you can only ride on these beaches between...
Between the Ears in Barcelona—Riding in Catalonia
A summertime trip to Barcelona with my lovely Canadian-Kiwi friend Kathy just had to include a horse riding experience! We used Google to choose Hípica d’Órrius and to my delight...
Between the Ears in Barcelona—Riding in Catalonia
A summertime trip to Barcelona with my lovely Canadian-Kiwi friend Kathy just had to include a horse riding experience! We used Google to choose Hípica d’Órrius and to my delight...