2022 round up
Lots of interesting things happened in 2022, including a public display, reenactment stuff, new foals and some horses leaving for new homes.
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Lots of interesting things happened in 2022, including a public display, reenactment stuff, new foals and some horses leaving for new homes.
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A busy year despite several covid-related slow-downs and shut-downs. The year I finished my PhD….
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The year of covid-19. The year of lockdowns in Victoria. But since we are in regional Victoria, we still had plenty of opportunity to train and do fun horse things with The King’s Horses folks.
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it was a long and hot summer and I’m glad we were spared any bushfires, but it was such a devastating fire season. We only few small ones, but nothing serious or close by. Some very smokey days though.
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Autumn is nearly over, and after a week of cold and wet weather it certainly feels like winter is coming soon.
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Part 1 of a series about toys I use in horse education - pool noodles
It has come to my attention that there may be some confusion in relation to my stud activities. To save everyone time and the dreary inconvenience of having to rely on hearsay (both the innocent and the other variety), here is the concise version – straight from the horse’s mouth. Instead of addressing some of the Chinese whispers, here is what I currently do, what the history is behind it, where I’m aiming at, and some of the stuff I believe in as a breeder.
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The MEA (Military Equitation Association) held a skill at arms training day at Unicorn Park. It was the second such clinic I’ve been to that was taught by Phillip Leitch, and it was very good. Yvonne was injured and couldn’t attend, but Amber came along. I rode Sparky at his second ever public outing, and Amber rode Keldan.
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The sales listing has been updated. Please head on over to the Sales Page and look a the listing.
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Foaling season for 2017/2018 finally came to an end, when Pinta finally had her colt in mid January. Six happy and healthy foals as hoped and expected. A few more colts than I had ordered, but I am very pleased overall. Some of these adorable guys are for sale. Head over to my sales listing for more info.
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Katrina Kruse from Qld ran a two day horse archery clinic at Kryal Castle in late November. I missed the previous clinic, but greatly enjoyed this one. Katrina is a character and an experienced teacher. Margaret came along for this clinic, and she rode (a rather pregnant) Brana, while I took Keldan.
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The 2017 Timeline Festival was held at Kryal Castle on the last October weekend. It was a fantastic weekend full of watching lots of fantastic reenactment, riding, meeting people and enjoying the atmosphere. If you didn’t go - don’t miss next year!
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The sales listing has been updated. Please head on over to the Sales Page and select horses for sale.
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Finally ready, a freshly-baked new stud website. I hope you like it and you will find it easy to to use and navigate. Please let me know if you see something out of place or something that is broken.
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Congratulations to Julie on the purchase of AuSome She Raz, and to Jodie on the purchase of Leon NS.
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Yvonne and I went to some fun events, a Downunder Extreme Cowboys training day at Rokewood, and a Skill at Arms training day in Ballarat (organised by the Victorian Goldfields Medieval Fair folks).
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I’ve had a busy time with visitors and horse training. The lovely and colourful Nick graduated from horse primary school and went home with his owner Alison.
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