Year: 2016

  • My Horse Was Drugged When I Bought Him!

    Have you ever bought a horse and felt that it was drugged when you looked at him because now that you have got him home, he has turned into a fire breathing dragon? Or perhaps you have had a horse for years whom you got along really well with but now the time has come…

  • Mel’s Horsemanship Tip #4

    Never accept your horse walking off whilst you are mounting or dismounting. Wait for him to stand still and give you permission first.

  • QSports Australasian Championships 2016

    The 2016 Australasian QSports was held at the beautiful Cabarita Beach in Northern NSW. Diago and I headed up there and what a fun day it was! We had an absolute ball as we competed in the Open sections and won the Liberty, and Riding classes PLUS! I am very proud to say that I…

  • Amature V’s Professional

    People are becoming jaded by all the horsemanship ‘hype’. It seems that every man and his dog has jumped on the ‘natural horsemanship’ bandwagon to the point where if they use a rope halter, they are a ‘natural horseman’. The outcome is catastrophic with horses breaking down because they are running around on their front…

  • Mel’s Horsemanship Tip #3

    Your horse will always know where the way out is and will be drawn to the gateways. Avoid saddling, feeding or resting in or near gateways so that your horse doesn’t find more comfort than they need there.

  • Rollercoaster Rider

    Have you ever been on a rollercoaster? It’s a pretty exciting ride isn’t it and once you are on there, there is no getting off so you have to just shut your eyes and go for the ride. Think about how you felt at the end, you are both excited and exhilarated from the pure…

  • Are You Holding Back With Your Horse?

    “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Joe Sabah I really like this quote, so many times people hold back because they think they should know more or need to be better to really be able to achieve the goals they have. Reality is, that…

  • Mel’s Horsemanship Tip #2

    The way you leave your horse in the paddock will be the way he remembers you when you go to catch him the next day. Make sure it is you that leaves your horse rather than your horse leaving you.

  • Teaching & Training in QLD!

    I have not long returned from a fabulous trip to Chambers Flat in QLD where I have been sharing some knowledge as well as working with some horses for most of the week. I had quite a line up for horse training this time with 5 horses for 5 days. People often ask me if…

  • Secret To Getting Help With Your Horse

    To truly receive help, you first must be prepared to help yourself