Donovan Park Sport Horses & Rehab Services in Westbury, Tasmania | Professional service

Donovan Park Sport Horses & Rehab Services

Locality: Westbury, Tasmania

Phone: +61 419 508 358

Address: Donovan Park 7303 Westbury, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.donovanpark.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Animal Interaction & Outdoor Activities. Social interaction outdoors with a range of friendly animals ... ponies, dogs, goats, mini donkey, pig as well as see-saw, totem tennis, tyre maze, balls, frizbees, etc. A peaceful 1 acre paddock safely enclosed where children can have fun and make new friends or adults seeking a zen place. Taking bookings now.

25.01.2022 Isnt it great to be able to break out & get back to our favourite trails? It is great for you. Horse riding is a partnership. Is your horse prepared for long rides or the terrain you are taking them into. Will your gear stand up to the challenges ahead & especially, does your gear fit your horse? I am available to provide balanced hoof trims, bodywork to detect any underlying issues & loosen up any tight spots as well as a thorough assessment of the fit of your gear. Don't leave it until its too late. Most issues are avoidable with timely maintenance. contact details on website. www.donovanpark.com.au

24.01.2022 2020 is here & its already looking like its going to be full of surprises & amazing experiences. My Donovan Park website includes the new services and some changes keeping it in line with the needs of my clients. I am extremely grateful to my existing clients & happily welcome new clients. A huge thankyou to Fe Loughran for her expertise & patience with my website design, content & updates. xx www.donovanpark.com.au

24.01.2022 Do you want yourself & your children to live happy & successful lives? Emotional Intelligence is a learned behaviour. By role modelling this behaviour you increase your own chances of success & happiness by 80% as well as providing safe learning through example to your children & others.

24.01.2022 FREE online webinars from leading experts for Parents with ADD/ADHD &/or managing & supporting their children with ADD/ADHD. Goes for a week & begins 27th July but you need to REGISTER NOW. Highly recommended.

24.01.2022 Next North West run ...Sat 10th Oct (Sun 11th also if 10th books out) Hoof trims, bodywork, saddlefit assessment, Mag C sales or riding lessons. Check website for pricing. Mostly regulars on this run but room for a few more. Phone 0419 508 358 ps: If youd like to become a regular & therefore get priority booking, let me know & I will add you to the messenger group for this run.

23.01.2022 Horses are helping family violence survivors recover from trauma as part of program run in Yea. #9News

23.01.2022 IQ equates to 20% of your success in life EQ equates to 80% of your success in life You inherit your IQ potential Anyone can learn EQ

23.01.2022 Since 1949 the US has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year it seems especially appropriate as the country, and the world, is in the mi...ddle of a global pandemic that has caused many of us to physically distance ourselves from our friends and family. Mental health can be a struggle for many people at different points in their lives, whether it is temporary or a life long journey they wrestle with. The important thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone, different methods work for different people. Eagala is a mental health organization dedicated to revolutionizing mental health treatment by incorporating horses in the therapy process. Equine-assisted psychotherapy is where individuals interact with horses, as part of their treatment plan with a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist. Eagala's Model does not involve riding the horse, rather it involves interacting with the horses and environment through experiences that end up paralleling other areas and relationships in life. The Eagala Model is unique, not just because we involve horses, but because of how we facilitate the clients' experience with the horses to drive change. Horses are highly intelligent and highly sensitive to our emotional state, they can sense where you are at, and can respond in ways that a talk therapy session cannot provide. Each session impacts clients by not just talking, but through experiencing, feeling, and seeing their life stories unfold and change in the moment.

22.01.2022 Praise is especially important for their effort, even if the outcome isnt complete. The effort is much harder for a child with ADHD & they need to know that their effort is worthy.

22.01.2022 This is well worth watching. Very informative hoof function lecture.

22.01.2022 We all have a Wall of Awful. That wall of negative emotions that gets between us and our achievements. We can all get over our wall if we know how ...

21.01.2022 Precautionary measures for Donovan Park Services: Please let me know if you're unwell (preferably before the day) & we will reschedule another date. Please wash... your hands before I/you arrive & I wash mine before I get back in my car to leave. Where possible I will park in a separate space. Where possible maintain human to human distances. Biosecurity has always been in place at Donovan Park but now enforced. Entry is by prior arrangement only. Visiting floats & vehicles cannot have mud etc underneath which may drop off causing a transfer from one property to another. Upon arrival, wash your hands with soap in the amenities provided before you unload your horse. Take your horses manure back home with you. Bring your own horse scoop (or gloves) as mine will not be available for you to use. Any hay you bring must remain in your float. Water is available but bring your own bucket for horse to drink from. Clean your horses hooves out PRIOR to loading them to come to Donovan Park. I offer varied services both on Donovan Park & my clients properties. Biosecurity & Coronavirus must be taken seriously & I will do my best to uphold the above precautionary measures. If anyone would like to talk to me about this or any concerns they have, I'm all,ears. Also, if there is anything else you feel I should be doing, once again, I'm all ears. We are all responsible. Jo

21.01.2022 Bravehearts was created to prevent child sexual assault from occurring & they wish to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child. Being one o...f the statistics myself, keeping children safe is very important to me and raising funds and awareness for Bravehearts is a way I can help. If you could like and share this page among your family and friends it would be greatly appreciated. See more

21.01.2022 What does mindfulness look like for you? For me it's riding Jaffa in the Cluan Tier. The rhythm of the horse walking sets a rhythm for the brain so all the thou...ghts & ideas I have racing through my brain are brought under control & in logical perspective. I have a lot to be grateful for on Donovans Road. See more

20.01.2022 Come & meet Pixie & Trixie at Donovan Parks Animal Interaction. Aaaaaw just too cute

20.01.2022 I'm a huge advocate for getting out in nature. It's what I do for mindfulness because I have to be moving. It's even better on a horse with the rhythmic swinging motion setting the pattern for the brain to slow down = organised thinking. I make most of my decisions in the Cluan Tier on horseback with my dogs running along side. I am also able to offer this experience to others, children or adults alike. www.donovanpark.com.au

19.01.2022 There are many benefits for the horse to have regular hoof trims to restore balance & function, but I was surprised at how much difference it makes to their desire to move around when turned out, even when on 6 week trim cycles. Horses have evolved from moving over long distances daily where their hooves naturally wore down due to the terrain they travelled on. We now keep our horses in paddocks, yards & stalls, none of which attend to the natural hoof trimming theyve evolve...d from. The paddock grass & hard feeds are richer than the horses' internal system is designed for so gut problems are common which also affects the hooves. The hooves grow fast but while their round bodies, beautiful coats etc depict a picture of health, the horses movement is compromised when the hooves are allowed to become overgrown & overdue for trimming & rebalancing. Six weeks is the longest time any horse should go before it has its hooves trimmed. It would be ideal if owners adopted some basic maintenance hoof trimming skills so as to rasp the hoof at 3 weeks to avoid long heels, uneven heels, long toes, etc & therefore allow the horse peak mobility at optimum comfort. Happy for comments. See more

19.01.2022 I will be in the Railton area this Saturday arvo & will be available around 2pm if you need any hoof trims, soft tissue release bodywork or saddlefit assessments. I also carry Magnesium Chloride $35 / 1.5kg. Message me if you need me to call in.

17.01.2022 Its not all just about the kids.

17.01.2022 How are your ADD/ADHD children coping at home? This might help.

17.01.2022 There's only so much planning that can go into EAL because the horses sometimes make up there own rules... or in this case... Wonky donkey who turns himself into a villain.

16.01.2022 This has been so enlightening & parents, you need to have your radars primed for the cues. You could have a 2e kiddo & not realise it!

15.01.2022 Check out the 3 different events at Donovan Park over the school holidays. They are all available weekly. Register your interest & I will contact you.

14.01.2022 Horses relaxing in the shade on the arena after being awesome & incredible therapy ponies.

14.01.2022 Of course some of us have known this for a long time. Ever watched the movie Horse Boy? It is fantastic to see the research now being done and the Equine Assisted Therapies being recommended.

14.01.2022 Making Friends Talk endlessly to someone about your interests when it's not your interest and they will quickly get bored and walk away. That's Friendship Chemistry - every action has a reaction. If you observe how they behave and adjust yourself to adapt, then ask what they are interested in, you might just find a common interest. Stand in they're shoes - how do they feel, what are they thinking. Think how much more fun life can be with friends.

13.01.2022 Jaffa enjoying his first free jumping clinic. It was fun to be out with this young horse who was very well behaved. You're never quite sure what you'll get when you start taking a young horse out & about. Sincere thanks to Merindah Thomson & Robyn Nibbs for the pics.

13.01.2022 How to fit in and make friends?

12.01.2022 another worthwhile free access summit. The best thing a parent or teacher can do to help their ADD/ADHD kiddos is to educate themselves.

12.01.2022 All services ... hoof trimming, bodywork, equine assisted learning, animal interaction, etc are essential services & continue through covid-19 however ... there are restrictions & precautions that must be adhered to to make this possible & keep us all safe. SOCIAL DISTANCING is paramount. I treat you like you have corona virus & I dont want to catch it & you treat me the same. I dont want an audience of everyone that is home. Mostly I dont need anyone present other than ma...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Donovan Park runs a successful ADHD Equine Assisted Learning & EAGALA program. For overall accomplishment, weekly sessions for at least 3 months is required.

12.01.2022 The grass is growing & so are their hooves. The spring grass is much richer which affects some horses with laminitis or insulin resistance. I can take care of your horses hoof maintenance & bodywork to help keep them supple & sound. I also stock Magnesium Chloride & can assess the fit of your English saddle. Get it all right from the start of the season so you can enjoy many unhindered rides in the warmer weather. Taking bookings for the above as well as groundwork & ridden lessons at Donovan Park. phone 0419508358 Eftpos available www.donovanpark.com.au

12.01.2022 Trimming & bodywork between Westbury & Underwood this coming Sat. FB message or text to mobile 0419508358 for bookings.

11.01.2022 The softness of the touch, the warmth of the breath, the feeling of release while they hold you in their aura & you feel as one, the world stops for a moment ...

11.01.2022 Animal Interaction & Outdoor Activities Wednesday January 8th 9:30-midday for 5-8 yo's 1-3:30pm. for 9-12 yo's Come alone or come with friends for a fun time with the little furry critters at Donovan Park.... mark as interested & I will be in contact. See more

11.01.2022 If you are ADD/ADHD as well as living in this pandemic, one thing you need to be sure of is that you are getting enough sleep ...

11.01.2022 Check out the summer holiday activities coming up soon at Donovan Park. Go to the events listed on Donovan Park Sport Horses & Rehab Services for dates, times etc. bookings essential.

11.01.2022 Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Maya AngelouDo the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Maya Angelou

10.01.2022 You've been waiting patiently, and it's nearly here. 6-class series with so much information packed in! Updated/current research and references, new photos and ...cases, refined and expanded! I've presented on similar topics in meetings all around the globe, and it's time to release the information to all who need it! (and trust me, you do, lol!). Registration and class fee information coming soon, we're working on setting a good day/time to make the info most accessible to everyone. Recordings will be available for 3 days post session for those who miss. Feel free to share! I can't wait to see you all and have great presentations and discussions! See more

09.01.2022 ADHD is the most common condition affecting both kids & adults, however it is still very misunderstood.

09.01.2022 An outdoor adventure full of mindfulness & communication. With nothing to do but walk & talk it also became a day of discovering each other & uncovering inner struggles. Copy & paste the Korean text into google translate for a most enlightening read.

09.01.2022 Kindness is a strength that underpins success. It's core values are honesty, strength, trust, openness, empathy & being genuine. Spontaneous and unexpected kind thoughts, words and acts have the power to change a culture and make a better, more caring world. Imagine no bullying, understanding bosses, honest leaders & a close support network of people surrounding you your entire life. We can all do better

09.01.2022 Equine Assisted Learning A picture tells a thousand words

08.01.2022 Social isolation is harder on some than others. No one is restricted to their home unless in quarantine. Everyone can meet with one other friend & go for a walk. Exercise is highly recommended for mental health & catching up with a friend in this way is good for both to have that in person experience when FaceTime just isn't enough. If cabin fever is getting too much for you, Donovan Park may be able to help with a 2 hour mindfulness session on horseback. No saying OM, just open air, peace & nature with the movement of the horse to regulate the rhythm of your brain. Taking bookings now. www.donovanpark.com.au

08.01.2022 Start a conversation with a stranger today and discover what you have in common with someone else.

07.01.2022 The Animal Interaction team at Donovan Park have so much to offer to all ages. Here are some recent pics from over the last few months. Bookings available www.donovanpark.com.au

06.01.2022 Book recommend for girls & women ... "Those Wild & Crazy Hormones (How they impact your ADHD)" by Linda Roggli (certified Coach) ADD/ADHD women - its worth checking out Linda's website addiva.net KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!

06.01.2022 Dr Ned Hallowell speaks on raising ADD kiddos. Dr Hallowell is a leading expert on ADD. His book 'Driven to Distraction' is a must read for parents or adults with ADD. He explains clearly & comes from a place of great understanding having ADD himself as well as raising three children with ADD.

06.01.2022 Notice to clients: I am unavailable between Xmas & NY. More of a catchup than a break but must be done. I am available this coming Sat for those that need hooves trimmed etc. Sat Jan 2nd I'm booked out up,the NW. I'm available Sat Jan 9th but away on King Island 16-18Jan. If your horse can't wait until sat 9th you'd be best to shoot for this coming Sat. 0419 508 358

06.01.2022 This is fascinating. I know of 'leaky gut' in people but had never considered it in horses. Listen to this most informative webinar & learn about the relationship between the gut & the brain,how psychological factors allow the leakage of pathogens etc into the intestine & the common conditions related to this. such as gastric ulcers, off their feed, laminitis, & more. This is so well explained.

05.01.2022 Have your saddle professionally adjusted/reflocked to ensure the ongoing back health of your horse & continued painfree progress under saddle. We are very lucky that Nick is making the trip up north to service our saddles.

05.01.2022 FEEDXL is recommended to follow for great advice.

05.01.2022 Equine Assisted Learning takes learning to another level. Adapting psychology models for use on the arena and team activities that develop emotional Intelligence, resilience, lateral thinking and teamwork. Anyone can learn in the right environment.

04.01.2022 Notice to clients between George Town & Lton. Im available for hoof trimming, bodywork, saddle fitting etc from 1:30pm onwards tomorrow 14th Nov. Phone or message me asap if you need to book in. 0419 508 358

04.01.2022 Who can resist baby kids?

04.01.2022 If your child (or yourself struggle to follow instructions, are easily distracted etc, read the below article for some ideas of what may help. I find that by getting them to write down the instructions it has a number of benefits. It gives them the opportunity to read back their understanding of the instructions as well as the opportunity to break it down into tasks (with time-limits) rather than an overwhelming project. Projects can become BORING which leads to distraction. Give it a go then Id love to hear how it worked out.

03.01.2022 Magnesium Chloride Given daily via oral syringe or in feed, it makes the world of difference to your horses mental & physical well-being. I stock Food Grade MAG C in 1 1/2kg bags. Order yours now.

03.01.2022 ADD/ADHD - kids ... teens ... adults ... parents ... in Tasmania Daily challenges are even greater with the current isolation precautions. The lack of support in Tasmania for ADD/ADHD may just add to your current load. If you are any of the above & need some help/suggestions/referals to resources, I welcome your requests via email. I will respond in a timely manner during business hours). [email protected] The researched information I provide to you will be free. Here at Donovan Park I facilitate a number of outdoor programs that may also help. Under the current Covid-19 precautions I can continue to work with single clients. Group bookings are on hold for the present time. Visit my website www.donovanpark.com.au for program details & related prices. The programs are always adaptable for the individual.

03.01.2022 With the amount of rain we've had of late, there shouldn't be any skinny horses around. If your horse is skinny, however, there is a problem. If it isn't addressed now your horse will suffer through winter. Whether it be poor quality pasture because its full of weeds & never seen lime or fertilizer or been reseeded, or whether its general poor health such as in need of dental work, etc, it needs looking into NOW! Feeding soaked lupins is a cost efficient way of adding fat to the diet as well as a bit extra protein. Its highly palatable & easy to chew/mush for older horses with less teeth. I get mine from Roberts Prospect. Its cheap & it works. Of course it wont work on its own. You still have to be able to provide adequate bulk that has the nutrients they require.

03.01.2022 This is a brilliant activity for children to do in the holidays. Teaching children to care about themselves, others and the planet is a great buffer against future depression and suicide. Its that powerful!

03.01.2022 Most parents aren't prepared for an ADHD child. An ADHD child needs their parents support and understanding just like any other child. There is abundant information available for parents so they can understand, support and raise their child to feel loved and valued and thrive to be the best person they can be. ADHD is a life-long disorder but when parents are educated about ADHD, the road ahead becomes much easier for the ADHD child and their family, school, friends, etc. ADHD is not a problem that can be fixed. It requires teaching the child how to self manage and believe in themselves. This can only be done effectively long term with the support and understanding of the parents at home. Eagala and Equine Assisted Learning are very effective models to assist get everyone back on track.

01.01.2022 Introduce yourself, ask them their name. What do they do for fun? What do they like best about school? What do they like least about school? What's their favourite colour? Have they seen the latest movie? The list could go on and on ...

01.01.2022 One step at a time

01.01.2022 School holidays will be here soon. Animal Interaction is available for small groups outdoors as follows: 1:30pm Thursday 8th Oct 10am Friday 9th Oct (younger kids) 1:30pm Friday 9th Oct Bookings essential... www.donovanpark.com.au Enquiries via messenger or 0419508358. See more