Yearling prep has now started! At the yard where I am working there is roughly 150 yearlings and we have about 40 to get ready for the Magic Millions sales in January at the Gold Coast. The work load is alright at the moment, it's similar to the work load of what I was doing … Continue reading Stud Work – Yearling Prep
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Stud Work – Day 6
I started writing this when I had finished day 3 but I've been so busy I haven't had time to post it till now (day 6). So I apologise for being a bit quiet! Life here is quite different to life back home! I've never worked on a yard like this before but I think … Continue reading Stud Work – Day 6
Farewell My Friend
Yesterday was a tough day. It was my last day with Bubbles before I leave for Australia. I decided to finish the loan early then in my last week or so I could spend time with friends and family. Going for a sunrise hack has always been on my bucket list. Just imaging sitting on … Continue reading Farewell My Friend
Just Another Day With Bubbles
The other day me and Bubbles did some bare back schooling for the first time and I cannot express how proud I was of him. He went beautifully and listened to every signal I gave him. We even had our first canter bare back and it was actually a lot easier to sit to. I've … Continue reading Just Another Day With Bubbles
I Just Needed To Say This
Being in the horse industry can be very rewarding but also frustrating at times. I believe if you want to make progress with your horse, you need to work with them not control them. I see some riders in real life and on social media arguing with their horse because the horse won't do what the … Continue reading I Just Needed To Say This
Getting Back Into Jumping!
A couple of weeks ago, I took Bubbles to a working hunter course at a local yard. The course was already set out for us so we just rented the arena out. Bubbles has wings. That pony can jump and he absolutely loves it! Last year Bubbles got quite bad mud rash. It was mostly … Continue reading Getting Back Into Jumping!
Never Underestimate The Power Of Being Around A Horse
The other evening I went for a hack with my loan horse Bubbles. It was quite late in the evening but still warm so I decided we'd go bareback. It's something we do every now and again as we both enjoy it! I live in a pretty busy community, but the yard is set in … Continue reading Never Underestimate The Power Of Being Around A Horse
