Well the weather is shite but this is cute.
Pictured: Seize The Moment in "horse jail" on the arena so that he can finish his breakfast in peace. Our arena doubles as a sort of stand-off pad in winter, so the horses can get off the wet paddocks. The boy offers consolation.
Unpopular opinion: the seasons are a lie. It's been winter since January. We currently have 2 patches of daffodils in bloom at home. There are no rules anymore.
Wonderful write-up in Marshes newsletter about the business and the niche we fill on the racing side of things. I sometimes find it difficult to sum up what the business is about breifyl and succinctly, and Emma has done it perfectly here. Thanks team. πππ₯π
Exciting news! Our Equine Assisted Learning business is made up entirely of retired ex-racehorses, providing a unique opportunity to connect with these incredible animals. Book your session now and experience the magic firsthand!" #exracehorses#retirement#equineassistedlearning
Term 1 saw us bring equine assisted learning into our first local school it is magical to watch as participants develop valuable life skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. All from working with horses. ππ #HorsePower#EquineAssistedLearning#LifeSkills
Thanks to our amazing horses for helping us create unforgettable moments of emotional growth and personal development with our clients. We believe that every interaction with our horses is an opportunity to learn and grow. #equineassistedlearning#horsewisdom#personaldevelopment
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a wonderful way for us to expand our skills and develop leadership. By working with horses we have a unique opportunity to become more conscious of our feelings and thoughts and grow our self-confidence.
My general management plan for overall horse health: diet, bloodwork, seasonal changes, consult trusted professionals.
My general management for my crumbling mental and physical health: shit, I dunno it's probably ghosts in my blood, better do nothing about it.
The older I get the more inclined I am to make friends with the women in racing who are described as "bat shit crazy". In my experience, they use more horse-based training techniques and they're probably doing heaps more exciting things for the industry than the crusty, dusty men
Recent studies have revealed that horses use 17 distinct facial expressions to communicate. So like, it probably wasn't "out of the blue" I'm just bad at reading the signs.