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Cadence Horse Training

Locality: Nar Nar Goon, Victoria

Phone: +61 468 390 675

Address: 145 Eight Mile Rd 3812 Nar Nar Goon, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.cadencehorsetraining.com

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25.01.2022 RIDER/HANDLER POSITION! Are you a confident, compassionate rider/handler?? If so, you might be the person we are looking for!... An opportunity currently exists to join our small team as a rider/handler, you will assist the head trainer in teaching our horses in training both on the ground and under saddle. Prerequisites: you must be confident in your abilities to handle and ride all types of horses you must be patient, calm and consistent you must be able to follow specific instructions you must be willing to learn you must be a balanced and tactful rider/handler you must be relatively physically fit This role will include assisting in first sits and first rides on young, green or re-educated horses as well as those further along in their training, horses may be nervous or have previous behavioural issues. You will learn a specific skill set in order to achieve your ground and ridden training tasks, the ability to stick to these and remain consistent is an essential part of each horses learning. Our goal is to create confident, willing horses through developing both mental and physical engagement. Our aim is to guide the right person into a long term position with us, your role will include regular teaching to install the key components needed to train using our program and techniques. Hours may vary and will depend on your ability, confidence level and capability to remain consistent and follow protocols without supervision. From here it’s up to you! As you progress, hours and responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly If you think you might be the person we’re looking for we’d love to hear from you! Email your resume, references and experience to [email protected]

24.01.2022 We hope everyone had some time to enjoy today’s beautiful blue skies! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #nakedneddies #blueskiesandsunshine #beatingtheblues

24.01.2022 This is NOT his fly veil...wondered where his neighbour’s flyveil had been disappearing to...

22.01.2022 Asking a horse to sit and lift with engagement (hind limbs stepping under the mass and lifting) is akin to asking a human athlete to do pull ups, squat thrusts,... push ups or stair climb workouts. They are hard to do and they hurt, so you can't do them for very long, and you can't do too many, and you can't ask for "just one more" once the tank is dry. And while a human athlete may want to get more fit, or get her varsity letter, or make a squad, and be internally driven and motivated by that, the horse has no such concepts or goals. So while dressage based training can be beneficial for the horse, it can also be its own little version of torture chamber for horses trained by riders who drill and grind. Far better to have a long game attitude, ask for only a little a few days a week, rather than to ask for (or demand) more than the horse can safely give in any given schooling session. WE can't feel what the horse is feeling, so we have to sort of guess. Better to guess it's enough for today too early than too late----

22.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING! Looking for a capable stablehand/groom to join our small team! Our successful addition will: Be reliable with a positive attitude ... Be able to work quickly and efficiently Have good organisational skills Be a team player Pay attention to detail & take pride in their work Be neat & tidy Show initiative and be trusted to work unsupervised Be confident handling all types of horses Be able to follow instruction Be relatively physically fit Be handy with a rake, broom & shovel! As our new team member, you will play an important role in the care and routine handling of our horses in training, including leading, grooming, gearing up, rugging and feeding and must be confident and competent to help in teaching horses to become comfortable with these tasks confidently and consistently using specific techniques or instructions. Horses in our care may be nervous, minimally handled or have behavioural issues, you must be capable in your ability to work with these horses competently and patiently. Days can be fast-paced, will include physical labour and a decent amount of walking. Cleaning and minor farm maintenance may be required as part of your duties and the ability to drive a quad bike and trailer, operate a hammer, whipper snipper or small tractor is a bonus (happy to provide onsite training to a willing applicant!) 24-30hrs per week (Tues/Wed/Thur plus alternate SAT/SUN feed out and checks AM and PM). Applicants must be available for all hours required. DISCLAIMER: You may get rained on, get dirty, lose a boot in the mud, get cold or get sweaty! If you feel you might be the person we’re looking for we’d love to chat to you! Contact us via phone: 0468 390 675 or email: [email protected]. Resumes and references required. *Initial interviews via FaceTime/Zoom or similar during current restrictions with onsite trial when possible*

21.01.2022 The wintry weather can sure make an equestrian question their life choices from time to time! But today’s beautiful weather was a great reminder we are closing in on spring! ... Hopefully everyone had time to soak up some sun and spend some quality time with their equine partners, drop us a comment and let us know how you and your pony pals spent the day!

21.01.2022 We miss seeing you all! ...we cant wait to get back out there as soon as we’re able! Until then...keep going with your goals, big or small. Keep smiling, find the little things to enjoy and be grateful for and stay strong !

20.01.2022 Clydie x, George, doing some promo work at a recent comp! #cadencehorsetraining #teamcadence #lovelylocks #equinefabio

16.01.2022 THE MAGIC... When I was a young child I remember riding the school horses, lovingly cared for by Mrs. Parker...on special occasions she would click in a cassette tape over the loud speakers and we would ride to music to help us listen to the horses and what they could teach us. We were to keep tempo and adjust our seats, soft and quiet or extravagant and flowing...the school horses were well versed and knew that tape off by heart. Without any hesitation while the music ...ebbed and flowed from adagio to allegro they would transform from plodding school ponies to light footed unicorns, sometimes we would close our eyes to feel the air on our cheeks as we floated on our dancing ponies. One year my grandparents took me to Olympia, I was astounded by the Frenchman and his fleet of white horses parading their extravagant liberty displays. I sat on the edge of my seat squinting while trying to figure his cues as they drew patterns around the arena, always returning to his side. At home I would sit cross legged, inches from the television screen as I watched the Dressage freestyle to music. My brow furrowed, concentrating as hard as I could to see if I could catch the flick of leg or hand that made those horses dance...I rarely could...and to me, that was MAGIC. Witnessing that secret language only heard between the horse and their rider and dreaming that one day I could have the same. I’m sure many of us entered into equestrianism for the same reason, searching for that same secret language. In pursuit of our goals this might be momentarily forgotten or may become lost in translation. On our way I think it is important to stop and regroup now and again, to remember those moments of awe and return to searching for and striving for that subtle communication. Creating the kind of relationship that allows those special moments that make you feel alive or as if you are flying. On your journey it’s important not to lose THE MAGIC.

16.01.2022 First test ride for young Waler mare, Cleo and her mum! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #startingnotbreaking #testdrive

15.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all those supporting others dreams! Here’s to the Dads, Stepdads, Father figures and Grandads traipsing through the mud, getting covered in horse hair and horse boogers, getting stepped on, holding horses, getting up in the dark and giving up their weekends....my beloved and very much missed supporter, Grandad, did every one of these without complaint. If it hadn’t been for him I may not have ended up surrounded by unicorns. ... Between the ages of 3-4, alongside my Nana, every weekend he would take me down to visit the two ponies that lived in a paddock down the road. I was desperate to find out their names so at some point they endeavoured to find the lady who owned them in the house next to the paddock, it was a riding school! At the age of 4, I finally got to ride the two ponies I’d loved from afar...cue EVERY weekend, EVERY school holiday, rain hail or shine until I had finally saved enough of my pennies to get my very first horse at 16. She was a Princess, she was pretty and an absolute disaster, she failed the vet check, I paid too much for her, but I handed over that envelope with zero hesitation (much to the horror of the experienced horsewomen I had taken along with me). I loved her instantly and unconditionally until she was taken by an awful bout of colic and I was forced to make a decision I will never forget. I vowed never to have or be involved with another horse but...the equine affair was already deeply ingrained and the rest is history as they say. I have lived in several different countries since then, had an office job, driven a 6hr round trip after work of an evening to spend time at the barn for an hour or two, left behind family and friends, started from scratch, and one thing is clear. Horses are home. So if any any of you ‘Dad’s’ were in doubt, you really are making dreams come true. Cheers to you Grandad, and thank you x *pictured: me, Grandad & Billy (the white pony from the paddock next to the riding school).

14.01.2022 We thought it would be a great time to re-post this article and hopefully give everyone a few ideas and a little motivation! Many of us may be struggling to spend quality time with our horses, restrictions may mean you are not permitted to ride at your agistment, you may be lacking in time due to home schooling or perhaps the soggy weather has made it difficult to ride or even find the motivation to gear up! Stay safe, be kind and enjoy your pony time!...Continue reading

13.01.2022 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! We hope everyone enjoyed some sunshine today, our horses certainly did! #springhassprung #happyspringtime #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #prancingponies

13.01.2022 First sits for this pretty young Waler mare, what a clever lady! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #startingnotbreaking #learningtheropes #growingup

13.01.2022 For all those not able to ride at the moment, we are thinking of you and hope you’re all back on board as soon as possible! In the meantime enjoy a virtual stroll with Chrystal and I and some of those favourite sounds...hooves, whinnies and snorts... #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #clippityclop #neigh #whinny #snortingandblowing... #thankyouforthesunshine See more

12.01.2022 Some fond memories of hanging out with this Golden Boy

12.01.2022 Those who know me, know I LOVE a whiteboard! This particular board belongs to our trainee - each day she updates the board with new findings individual to each horse in training, changes or progress, things to be mindful of, behaviour, movement patterns, things that can be utilised to help each horse find the answers to our questions and notes that help to improve her handling and riding skills. One great byproduct of having these notes is that when referred back to, we ...can see progress that may not be so obvious, the subtle differences in each horse as they transform in their work and demeanour, the behaviours that we forgot used to be there...it’s very easy to get caught up in ‘what comes next’ and climbing the ladder that we might otherwise forget how far we have come. So I encourage you to grab a pen, a note pad or a board, make some notes and feel proud of each small step of the journey!! Happy Horsing!

11.01.2022 We were so proud of Mirabelle Farm Anakie last weekend and his efforts at Equitana. It was great to team up with this guy again Cool as a cucumber in the bigg...est atmosphere he’s been ridden in! Anakie is a 4yr old Haflinger gelding and finished his starting program with us only 6 months ago! *beautiful shots credited to Rachel Gordon*

09.01.2022 Thank you to all those who have submitted applications in response to our employment opportunities, we have had a great response and will now endeavour to work through these - thank you for your patience! We look forward to meeting some of you soon

09.01.2022 CHECKED IN OR CHECKED OUT? One of the objectives of training horses is to create an obedient horse who follows direction and is tolerant to many levels of pressure and/or changing environments. The methods by which we achieve this may affect the longevity or reliability of responses.... By flooding the horse with scarier objects and larger amounts of pressure, we create submission or learned helplessness. This state of mind means the horse checks out to block out the aversive stimulus. They learn that flight or fight is futile, so cease to exhibit a reaction. This submissive behaviour may last for months or even years and may extend to many different experiences or situations, however, since the horse exhibits limited outward expression, signs or signals during their interactions or work, it is not possible to gauge when or where this tolerance level will be over exerted. What IS possible is that you may be made very aware of when this point has been reached! Instead of flooding the horse, shutting them down or switching them off from their surroundings and environment, we can teach coping mechanisms and conditioned responses which influence their physiological reactions and in turn, their behaviour and responses to stimuli. By training in this way, we create more versatile responses that extend to a wider scale of pressure levels and a broader set of non-specific stimuli, making a more reliable, safer and happier team-mate. Pressure comes in many forms, ranging all the way from a clover leaf to a chain saw wielding maniac! Your horse’s temperament, personality and past experiences will determine their tolerance level and there may also be specific triggers. Some signs your horse may be checked out: Immobile ears, often positioned backwards Lack of blinking or half blinks ‘Statue’ syndrome, even when the feet are still the horse can show awareness by mobility in the head, neck, ears and facial expressions Going to sleep, this is often mistaken as a sign of relaxation but may indicate introverted stress or anxiety How do we keep our horses checked in? Teaching coping mechanisms and conditioned responses through redirecting focus, balance, body control and postural training Teaching our horses to seek direction when unsure Being tactile and allowing our horses to be tactile Acknowledging our horse when they are unsure and then providing direction Allowing expression within safe boundaries By teaching our horses to be AWAKE, AWARE and ACKNOWLEDGE, we allow them to RESPOND as opposed to REACT. - Cadence Horse Training

08.01.2022 Hi friend, wanna know a secret...? I can only hope they aren’t plotting!! ... #matchymatchy #ponypals #makingfriends #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines

07.01.2022 HOW DOES OUR TRAINING STYLE DIFFER TO OTHER METHODS? Other versions of this question are ‘Whose methods do you follow?’ and ‘What training style do you use?’ Over time, I have made decisions on which principles are the most important to me, what goals and objectives I would like to reach with each horse and how I can achieve those goals most efficiently, while taking into consideration the safety of the handler/rider and the welfare of the horse. ...Continue reading

06.01.2022 Nudey, springtime, itchy feels are THE best!!! #nakedneddies #cadencehorsetraining #rolypolypony #engagedequines

06.01.2022 We were all a bit windswept today... ...some of us pulled it off a little better than others! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #wildandwoolly #windswept #bringinsummer

05.01.2022 WHY AM I BACK AT THE START? An appropriate topic as many of us get back into the swing of things During our final clinic of 2019 we had the pleasure of seeing a horse and rider combination who we have been involved with since we began our very first series of clinics. ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 The beginnings of ground training with some of our newest students! Beginning to work on responses to pressure, posture, body stability and straightness. They say variety is the spice of life - figuring out each horses personality, the way they interact, identifying the challenges they may face, the best way to help them through these and their learning style is one of my favourite parts of the process. There’s something to be learned from every horse and they’re pretty good teachers! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #startingnotbreaking #horsesarethebestteachers #horsesaregrearteachersweshouldbegreatstudents

03.01.2022 ‘Cuddle Therapy’ is included in our training programs at no extra charge! We approach our programs with a holistic view and the train of thought that a happy... horse is a willing one. Some of our arrivals have issues with sensitivity, over reactiveness or anxiety so we observe horses having ‘down time’ as a positive behavioural change, an indication of how they are coping mentally with their training, alongside their acceptance of people, particularly when they allow us to encroach on their space during these moments. We aim for every horse to be as comfortable as possible during all of our interactions with them, from all aspects of routine handling, to saddling and bridling, to simply being near them.

02.01.2022 #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #practicemakesperfect #knowbetterdobetter #onedayatatime

02.01.2022 We were up early to beat the heat today! But it was worth it! Everyone had a nice hose off after work!! #cadencehorsetraining #engagedequines #hothorseys #phewf

01.01.2022 Looking at booking your four-legged friend in for training? ...Don’t delay, book today! NEW YEAR 2021 BOOKINGS OPEN AND FILLING QUICKLY! A courtesy notice that there may be a wait time for training places, we also accept a limited number at each intake so if you haven’t got around to it, hop online and fill out our booking form here: ... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeMaZs2D85a3B-JI/viewform Some further information on our training programs and our principles can also be found via the webpage at: www.cadencehorsetraining.weebly.com We look forward to meeting you and your four-legged friends!