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Darwin Equestrian Academy

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 424 760 191

Address: Acacia Road, Humpty Doo 0836 Darwin, NT, Australia

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25.01.2022 The second place in our ESI 2020 review of our most popular posts goes to a content piece published in September. #ESI2020review #EquitationScienceInternation...al Horse-people mostly think about horses from a humanistic perspective. The use of derogatory terms such as 'nasty', 'stubborn' or 'lazy' and the emphasis on the horse's 'attitude' can blur training so that when training doesn't work we excuse ourselves by blaming the horse. Such terms imply the horse is 'born that way' and will never change. While horses vary in their genetic tendencies to behave in particular ways, these characteristics have significant learned components and can, therefore, be unlearned or suppressed, and better still avoided. Humanistic terms disempower us as trainers because they provide no useful answers for retraining the 'problem' or difficult horse. Worse, they lead to beliefs that place unfair expectations on the horse and often create further conflict through punishments and incorrect reinforcement strategies that are beyond the horse's mental abilities. More horses would succeed to higher levels and fewer would be wasted if training were more closely aligned with the horse's learning capabilities from the start; prevention is always better than cure. Furthermore, learning can be accelerated in all horses to optimal levels when trainers fully understand what they are doing beyond 'second nature' functional abilities. It is every horse-person's responsibility to understand the horse as completely as possible. Evidence-based horse training is our way to protect the welfare of the horse. Deep dive into this matter with our Academic Horse Training book: https://www.esi-education.com/.../academic-horse-training/ (Excerpt from the 'Academic Horse Training' book, p. 9)

22.01.2022 Membership has never been so easy or affordable!

21.01.2022 Kym riding DEA’s Xcalibur (aka Sam) - The big walk is a great warm up exercise because it helps to loosen up the horses back. Love a good walk! #poweredbyhygain #hygainfeedingchampions

20.01.2022 Show your support - The ENT deserves a vote!

20.01.2022 A bit of wet season fun Thank god they’re not greys! #hygainfeeds #hygainfeedingchampions

19.01.2022 We are NOW registered to accept NT Sports Vouchers!

19.01.2022 October is Masters Games week (biannual), however this year the games were cancelled due to Covid19. It was with great bravery that the Pony Club Association NT (PCANT) and President Ruth Hanssen stepped up and took the lead on putting together a Masters clinic and competition in Alice Springs. A contingency of Darwin and Katherine riders travelled to Alice Springs to join the very welcoming Alice Springs Pony Club. ... What a wonderful week of riding, fun and friendship. I was so privileged to attend as the coach and be apart of this wonderful event. There were so many personal bests achieved in the competition phase and it was amazing to see the encouragement and support that each and every rider gave to their peers. There was not a moment where anyone felt like they were competing against anyone else, but simply out there to better their own performance and pull everyone else up with them! It was a truely memorable week Thank you to all of the riders - the comradeship that you showed each other is exactly what Pony Club is all about and a culture to be proud of! Thank you to Alison Kain and all of the Alice Springs riders/supporters for taking everyone in, making them feel welcome and sharing your amazing home with us And finally, thank you to Hygain for sponsoring this event and for providing every horse with Smoochies Even the horses were living it up! #hygainfeeds #hygainfeedingchampions #pcant #aspc

16.01.2022 Please support ENT, this is our sport and our vote!

14.01.2022 If the horse doesn't do what we ask, it’s likely to be something to do with the way we ask or the fact that it has not been trained clearly enough (excluding pa...in, of course). There's often an underlying expectation that the horse knows what it is meant to do and just doesn't do it because he/she is 'naughty'. But the problem with punishing for non-compliance is that you really don't know if the horse knows what he/she is meant to do. Rather than resort to force, it’s better to consider that there may be gaps in the horse’s understanding of what is being asked and take the time to clear up any confusions and progressively train responses to a deeper level.

12.01.2022 Now you can do a nutritional analysis on your horses diet #hygain #hygainfeed

11.01.2022 2021 DEA JUMP TEAM Applications are open for the 2021 DEA Jump Team. Selection Criteria ... * Riders must be over 10 years * No maximum age. We love our senior riders * Must be a team player * Committed to training (we know that work/study commitments can get in the way, so we are flexible with training days) * Jumping minimum 50cm * A desire to compete (not necessarily straight away) * Uniform compulsory What is our aim? Our aim is to develop and grow Show Jumping in the NT. We want to create an inclusive and supportive team environment that encourages and celebrates every individual in their riding journey. You don’t have to be an elite rider, we want to have riders in all competition levels from 50cm to 1.20m. Our junior and adult team has seen riders move up through the ranks, starting at 50cm and progress to 1m+ over the previous two seasons. Jumping is for everyone! Applications close 15th January. A brief written application can be emailed to [email protected] detailing where you and your horse are currently at, where you would like to get to this year and what you can bring to our dynamic team. Looking forward to welcoming new members in 2021!

11.01.2022 We also need our interstate colleagues to help get this across the line, please

09.01.2022 NEW DEA Shirts in stock! Sun smart, long sleeved, super cool and comfortable. These are by far the coolest long sleeved shirts that I’ve tried and can be used as comp shirts with a rat catcher. Limited stock available. Postage can be arranged for riders outside of Darwin ... Thank you to Beck Buitenhuis for so beautifully modelling our shirts! Photo by - Valley Photgraphy. Please note the water mark heart is not on the shirts. See more

09.01.2022 RIP Little Archie We are so very sad to share the news of Archie’s passing. He was well into his 20’s and very much loved by Steph Armstrong and her little people Despite his quirks, he so diligently did his job as the best first ridden pony. ... For all of the kids that have learnt to ride on Archie or found their confidence and love for riding again, I thank you for them! For all of the Mum’s that were incredibly grateful that you looked after their precious cargo, I thank you for them!! And thank you for carrying my children around and making precious childhood memories Feel free to add photos of past Archie riders, we would love to see them! RIP little fella

08.01.2022 ENT members need to have a say on decisions that effect our sport and our clubs!! Get on and add your name to the petition This is really important for horse sports in the NT!

04.01.2022 Don’t miss the special on supplements!

03.01.2022 As the end of the year draws near, we wanted to share with you over the upcoming days our five most popular social media posts in 2020. Let's kick off with th...e fifth most popular one from May. #ESI2020review #EquitationScienceInternational // Friday Fact - Identifying flight response in jumping// It is important that horse trainers learn to identify the flight response when it occurs. It has long been central to classical dressage that the horse should maintain his own speed until requested otherwise. This is rhythm. If a horse cannot travel in self-carriage he is either running away or slowing down. If the horse is running away (i.e., if the rhythm is being maintained by the rider's hand), he will be showing some degree of flight response. A typical example is a horse that is said to be too bold into his jumping obstacles. These horses increase speed when faced with an obstacle and, even at pony club level, the dangerous behaviour of these horses is often explained away as 'keenness' or a pony is described as 'go-ey'. This mindset reflects a great misunderstanding. Jumping horses, as well as riders, must be trained about rhythm, where it is clearly understood that the horse must be trained to keep his speed himself and the jump must never elicit any more acceleration than a soft and quiet drawing effect towards the obstacle. It is not only a matter of horse welfare: it is a matter of rider safety. (Excerpt from the book 'Academic Horse Training', p. 52) *when identifying, assessing and re-training problem behaviours it is always important to rule out pain and other factors first.

02.01.2022 What methods work best for equines? 9 elements to look for in a training method or approach 1. Avoid any method based on dominance. 2. Any training should take ...account of the animal’s true nature and individual character. 3. Training should be based on the science of behaviour. 4. Any approach should always consider pain and the environment first as a cause of the behaviour. 5. All training should be based on small steps and a correct approach to shaping behaviour 6. An approach that correctly uses positive reinforcement and focuses on rewarding the correct behaviour 7. A process that includes a written plan 8. An approach that is based on building a relationship before working on behaviour 9. One resonates with you your values and principles If you want to explore these ideas in more detail here is a clip from a recent webinar explaining them https://youtu.be/GkI1mCEykuI

01.01.2022 The Darwin Show Jumping Club have opened 2021 memberships. This is a great opportunity to capitalise on the training days being held over the next couple of months. Remember that jumping IS for everyone. Training day heights can be poles on the ground for new horses or 1m+ for more experienced horses. ... Come and join the fun!