Amy Smith Equestrian Services in Tooradin, Victoria | Equestrian centre

Amy Smith Equestrian Services

Locality: Tooradin, Victoria

Phone: +61 407 851 853

Address: Station Street. 3980 Tooradin, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.amysmithequestrian.com/

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23.01.2022 Wonderful riders!! I have availability this Thursday afternoon! If you would like a spot, please let me know via txt or messenger ASAP, let me know what you would like to work on!

22.01.2022 The summary of an interesting study on saddle’s and rider stability. I’m still trying to decide which saddle to chop up.

22.01.2022 This sport is incredible, and the knowledge base is endless. It’s crazy how often we feel the world of equestrian knowledge is shrinking down, becoming easy to pack up and drop in your back pocket..... only for the door to open, leaving you marvelling at all the things you didn’t know, and the excitement of knowing you can explore these new knowledge worlds. If you don’t have these awe struck moments regularly, then according to peer reviewed research you are in a rut! I found this video that explains the Dunning-Kruger effect. Enjoy! https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//riders-think-know-researc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOLmD_WVY-E&feature=youtu.be

21.01.2022 When you meet the steward that previously disqualified you, and greet them with a hug...... well you must be all class! http://www.horsemagazine.com//charlotte-on-disqualificat/

21.01.2022 Here is an interesting article on nose bands. However, it is best to note that noseband tightness is measured from the top or bridge of the horses nose, never underneath or off the side. https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//the-good-noseband-guide-3

17.01.2022 Some days are made perfect by the company you enjoy!

13.01.2022 (Never want to) Own A Pony Experience Day Here at Jamie Wright Equestrian we know that horses are an expensive business and therefore we have developed our ...'own a pony experience day' for parents who want to put their children off ever wanting to going near a pony again. Own a pony experience days are generally held in the depths of winter to try and ensure wet, cold and blustery weather. The day usually starts and ends in darkness and with any luck either miserably wet or freezing. Meet and Greet. Your child will be met at the yard gates by a grumpy and sour groom who passionately dislikes children if not all people in general. The groom has very low tolerance levels and will swear at every opportunity making it a very unsavoury work environment. Meet your pony. Your child’s pony for the day will have a similar temperament to it’s groom with the added bonus that it bites and kicks at every opportunity. Stable management. Your child will have the opportunity to wade half a mile through muddy tracks to turn out their pony (wellington boots with holes in will be provided), they will then have the chance to muck out it's deep littered stable which has not been cleaned out since the last experience day. Meet the professionals. Having brought the pony back in from the muddy fields your child will find they are unable to ride as the pony has now got a missing shoe or is lame. They now get to experience what it is like to wait an hour or two in the rain for a vet or farrier to turn up in an emergency. Lunch. Your child will take lunch in a damp, mouldy caravan which has no heating, washing or toilet facilities. They will get to watch reruns of the dressage at this year's Olympia while the grumpy groom constantly criticizes all the riders whilst muttering that it should have been her riding there had she not taken a job as a mother’s ******* help earlier in her career. The show experience. Your child will get excited about going to a show and get to spend hours primping and polishing their pony and it's tack. Then spent half an hour trying to load it on the lorry. They will then experience the utter disappointment of the lorry having a flat battery/tyre and not going to the show. The equine shopping experience. Your child will be taken to a local tack shop where they will spend all the money they have on a rug for the pony who is a compulsive rug ripper. The human shopping experience. By now your child will be smelling like a dead badger, covered in mud, hay and straw. Their final experience of the day is to go grocery shopping in the local Waitrose so they can experience the looks of disgust from all the ladies buying quinoa and avocados. We hope that your child will be so discouraged by the day that they’ll want to spend their days hanging out at shopping malls or staying in to play on their Xbox or phones. The cost for the day is a mere 650 which might sound expensive but is around the cost of 1 months part livery, so just imagine your savings in the long run. Disclaimer. Despite our best efforts, some children will still want a pony. Unfortunately there is no cure for this sort of child so prepare yourselves for empty bank accounts and a lack of holidays.

12.01.2022 Yeah it’s not movie Monday, but under the present lockdown...... do we really need to wait for Monday? https://youtu.be/-5_V6TYikDg

11.01.2022 i Have known to be true for many years, when hearing about these rule changes, I concluded the French link was ditched for the sake of making identification easier and limiting athlete protests at gear check inspection, the rest of it? Well it made me wish full explanations were easily accessed, as the reasonings offered do not seem substantial

11.01.2022 I have lesson spots available, both on my beautiful arena in Tooradin (1600 square meters with wonderful jumping equipment) or travelling throughout west Gippsland/bass coast/Mornington peninsula. Happy to help riders with all types of horses and goals. Drop me a text on 0407851853.

10.01.2022 Your pony weather forecastFor Melbourne, based on BOM weather predictions for the week ahead.

08.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! Equestrian Victoria has announced as of today, 20th of October, Equestrian Australia Coaches are eligible for permitted workers permits so we can resume coaching activities! I have officially reopened my books, so to book in please txt 0407 851 853 EXCITING NEWS! Equestrian Victoria has announced as of today, 20th of October, Equestrian Australia Coaches are eligible for permitted workers permits so we can resume coaching activities! I have officially reopened my books, so to book in please txt 0407 851 853

06.01.2022 Where there is a feed bucket, there will be wail and a way....... Thank god for the unstoppable thoroughbred appetite! http://www.equestrianlife.com.au//Horse-swept-away-in-NSW-

04.01.2022 This time of year, this maybe a useful watch, enjoy! https://youtu.be/I_D9bF4UXeo

03.01.2022 Hello my lovely riders, I have a few lesson spots available this Saturday, if you would like to book one of them, drop me a text 0407 851 853, and I will get back to you ASAP!

03.01.2022 Here is a true blast from the past! Stroller the smallest Olympic show jumper.

03.01.2022 I read this article this morning, from the Sydney morning herald. I found it inspiring. A lot of comments drivel on about Mr Snows self interest so I thought I’d point something out... Mr Terry Snow is not himself an equestrian competitor in any of the Olympic disciplines. Mr Snow has a great deal of money and has SPENT a great deal of money on facilities, safety grants, and sponsorships for those competing in the equestrian Olympic disciplines. At a time when our sport was... in serious trouble, Mr Snow stepped up and opened his pocket book. This is not self interest, he could have spent his hard earned cash on a hyper luxurious retirement and avoided all the headaches attached to running a large scale equestrian facility. This my beautiful people, plain and simple is the purest form of generosity. His extreme planning and foresight not only saved his business, but also 30 staff members, 30 family’s of staff members, 650 cattle, 120 horses, and the entirety of Bawley Point. While a thank you from a small time coach from Tooradin may not mean much in the broad scheme of things, I am extremely grateful for Mr Snow’s contribution to our sport and our community. https://www.smh.com.au//the-billionaire-whose-plan-helped-

02.01.2022 Fascinating study on breastplates. https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//breastplates-change-way-h