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25.01.2022 The intelligence of horses :)

25.01.2022 The end of another week and a beautiful start to the day. I hope you all enjoy loved ones this weekend and count your blessings

25.01.2022 Now it is so easy to be able to sign up for events and all things Hug a Horse... We would love to hear from you :) https://mailchi.mp/d20cfb4367b2/hugahorse

25.01.2022 Our paddocks need the moisture. Although I think the horses would prefer a few sunny rays to stand in :)

25.01.2022 Hey all the Photographers out there... listen up! We know how hard it is to find new and interesting subject matter that connects with your clients. So many people love our beautiful Shire horses...they are a rare breed and bring out a sense of nostalgia and connection in everyone they spend time with...just the kind of thing you want to capture in amazing imagery and stories.... Give me a call to have a chat about how we can work together :)

25.01.2022 Check out this pair of heavy horses pulling Amazing! http://ow.ly/oGKR50uDGKc

24.01.2022 We can all learn to locate more of our heart every day. Where can you be more loving to yourself and thankful for how you show up every day? How can your heart expand at the beauty of the universe?... I am sure you can find a little more love for your horses, if you have them...and bring more loving energy into the world. Try it, you will instantly feel better :) This is what they have to teach us :) #hugahorse #feelyourheart #greatdays

22.01.2022 A great example of this difficult skill

22.01.2022 We love beautiful spring mornings at hug a horse when all the horses come up to say hello. They just show pure unconditional love and always delighted to see us. Wonderful #hugahorse, # horseconnection

22.01.2022 You know it’s a pretty heavy frost when the hair on the horses rumps is frozen and sticking up like icicles Brrrrr, the bonus is a beautifully sunny day on the way :)

20.01.2022 The power of horses helping heal humans is so powerful I hope you enjoy this :) https://youtu.be/CY9XZBE5jGA

20.01.2022 Horses can help with some debilitating conditions.... '(Working with horses) helped me to be a little bit more social because normally I would never really talk about feelings or what was going on in my mind, so it made me open up a bit more," says Solitario, who between seventh and ninth grade participated in a horse-assisted group therapy program through the Project Horse Empowerment Center in Loudoun County, Virginia. "It's a different type of therapy, but it's a therapy I enjoy."'

20.01.2022 How much time do we spend worrying about what often never actually happens? There is an old saying about fear... F- False E-Expectations... A-Appearing R-Real This applies to all facets of life. How many things that you feared greatly never actually happened? Horses can install fear in some people and when they actually spend time with them, they enjoy it immensely and learn a lot about themselves and the horses....and the fear drops away and they realise it was never based on reality at all. :) #learnfromhorses #horselove #needlessworry

20.01.2022 A chuckle to end the week! I saw this recently in a group I am in... what funny names we have here.

20.01.2022 The joy of being around the horses Love the connection #hugahorse #myrtleforestshires... #shirehorses See more

20.01.2022 Its great that we have stronger numbers of Shires breeding in Australia now... we love Shires at Hug a horse...

20.01.2022 We are all so busy that sometimes we forget to be thankful for the little things in life that we take for granted. UNPLUG and Create memorable experiences that sty with you forever... https://mailchi.mp/d20cfb4367b2/huga... #unplug #connectwithhorses #hugahorse #shiresofmyrtleforest

18.01.2022 Our horses read us like a book but we don’t realise it They are amazing beings that live in the moment and can sense at much greater levels than we often give them credit for. We are often tooo busy rushing to notice Slow it down and view the works from their perspective from time to time, you will be better for the experience

18.01.2022 Words to live by

18.01.2022 Katherine loving a belly rub.... lovely little possum. Just being in the moment totally #hugahorse #myrtleforestshires #shirehorses

18.01.2022 Horses are now used in so many ways to help people struggling with various difficulties and is relevant to individuals of all ages, even with families and groups. Equine therapies are often not the sole form of treatment, but rather a complementary therapeutic service to be used in partnership with more traditional treatment. If its stand alone or combined therapy, connecting with a Shire horse is a wonderful way to focus on the horse and how you feel and be in the moment to enjoy this wonderful interaction. Want to have a chat about how it may help you? Message or call us today

17.01.2022 There is something uniquely special about working with heavy horse breeds like Shires and Clydesdales which is why we have them at Hug a Horse. Gentle and sensitive, these amazing horses are clearly something to behold. This is easy to see in this video where they are being trained to appear in the famous Budweiser Super Bowl commercials...Enjoy https://youtu.be/KeOGb8Fax68... #hugahorse #easytotrain #shirehorsesrock

17.01.2022 Exactly what Equine Inspired activities like Hug a Horse are for your soul!

16.01.2022 Fun facts... Each breed has a 'Breed standard" that allows a way to assess how a horse stacks up within breed characteristics Shire stallions may be black, bay, brown or grey. They may not be roan or have large amounts of white markings. Mares and geldings may be black, bay, brown, grey or roan.... This is our stallion Mr Dynamite and you will see he is true to type and has a beautiful presence to boot! You can have a Hug a horse Experience with Dyno, contact us to book in today https://mailchi.mp/d20cfb4367b2/hugahorse #MrDynamite #Hugahorse #shirehorse

16.01.2022 # fluffyfeet #shirehorses # hugahorse

16.01.2022 Happy Friday Enjoy your weekend wherever you are in the world.

16.01.2022 Some people can be a little bit intimidated by horses, especially when they have preconceived ideas or they are very large, like a shire horses. With a little trust and encouragement, this can change very easily and become a wonderfully enriching experience. Well done James. You rocked it!!!

15.01.2022 Tt’s so easy to get caught with things and money. . But remember that the most important kind of riches, are the riches in health, knowledge, adventure and love. Let’s make lives rich in those elements of our life. Connect with the simple things in life Book a Hug a Horse Experience today #hugahorse... #livelife #adventure See more

15.01.2022 Each of the Shire horses at Hug a horse are wonderful but they each have very different personalities... a bit like us I guess I thought I would introduce them to you Meet Stewie! Her stud name is Dothan Stewardess and she is a mature mare imported from the UK some years back. ... Stewie has produced some beautiful foals so far and we look forward to seeing her gracefully age over the years. Stewie is a fantastic Mum and surrogate mum, especially when there are foals weaning as she provides a steady motherly influence for them at this time. Stewie plays a bit part in the hug a horse world, she loves a hug or ten and is a gentle soul I look forward to you meeting her #hugahorse #stewieisagreatmum #shiresofmyrtleforest

15.01.2022 Shire horse - Threatened The Shire horse gets its name from the rural "shires," or counties, in England, where it was traditionally used for agriculture, heavy ...hauling, and war. The breed descends from the Great Horse of medieval England, a large, strong mount which could carry a knight and armor weighing up to 400 pounds with swiftness and agility. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/ShireHorse #HeritageBreedsWeek See more

14.01.2022 Lovely to see horses helping people struggling with this debilitating condition. https://blog.theveteranssite.greatergood.com/horse-therap/

13.01.2022 Hump Day Horse Hoot for you :)

13.01.2022 Amazing experiences are created when people Connect with Shire horses. In those moments when hearts connect between horse and human, magical things happen and we can capture these wonderful images to treasure forever, to remember that connection and allow it to refresh wonderful memories. Would you like to create your own magical experience at Hug a Horse?

12.01.2022 Happy Horses birthday :) To all our beautiful horses, we love you!

10.01.2022 Fun fact... Horses have a great memory They don't reason and they don't judge. And they love themselves.... Lessons to learn!

10.01.2022 Introducing Katherine :) Katherine was born on 22nd November 2018 and is a beautiful black and white Shire horse filly! One might say she is the epitome of the dream Shire horse :) She has quite a reserved personality, bit like her dam, Wyee Jessica. ... She has a beautiful action with lovely long, strong legs and a compact body making her a well structured Shire filly to grow into a valuable member of our breeding herd. Katherine will bring in amazing new bloodlines in the next few years, that will enable our stallion Mr Dynamite to continue to add to the diversity within our herd while bringing out the very best in Shire attributes and personality that he has brought through in all his foals to date! We are excited about what Katherine will bring to the table as she develops. Its early days yet but she is a rockstar ! #shiresofmyrtleforest #myrtleforestkatherine #hugahorse #shirehorse

10.01.2022 Spread some love and kindness today :) Make the world a happier place.

10.01.2022 Cuddles with Stewie, our very affectionate matron of the herd is always fun...even when sunnies go flying. Great day with Sarah from Canine Balance

09.01.2022 Let’s support local business and photographers by liking these amazing shots of Dark Mofo. There is some incredible work here More Tasmania is supporting these photographers by bringing their inspiring work to the stage They are attracting major attention so click through the page and take a look More Tasmania is locally owned and run for all your property needs ... Thanks guys

09.01.2022 So how have Shire horses been used in history you may ask? According to author Donna Campbell Smith, The Book of Draft Horses: The Gentle Giants That Built the World, in 1924 a pair of Shire draft horses pulled 50 tons (100,000 pounds), which is 20,000 pounds more than the weight of a semi truck. Other sources we found recorded that they pulled only 45 tons. Only. Either way, that’s a lot of weight. That same year, another Shire single-handedly, or single-hoofedly, pulled 29 ...tons (58,000 pounds) the combined weight of three full-grown male African elephants and then some. The horse in question was from Liverpool and shod in that city’s preferred horseshoe style at the time, which meant he was basically wearing cleats. Still, that’s some impressive pulling power. You can meet our Shires in person at Hug a horse Small groups a specialty #shirepullingpower #hugahorse #horsestrength

07.01.2022 Are you in good hands at Hug a Horse? Definitely! With experience in breeding Shire horses that spans 10 years, Leanne has spent a LOT of time handling our biggest to our smallest horses...from newborn foals and bringing them onto learning all facets of being around people, through to the older members of the herd that need nurturing, additional training and day to day handling, Leanne has managed it all.... All to help you feel safe and secure so you can enjoy the Hug a Horse experience! #unplug #connectwithhorses #hugahorse #shiresofmyrtleforest

07.01.2022 Horses are amazing teachers. When we work with horses, we must understand they come for a place of being in the present moment, with no judgement and Everything it takes to build a good relationship with people is learned in our time with horses.

06.01.2022 Love Love Love it, this is absolutely amazing

06.01.2022 Meet Bella Bella is quite a unique member of Hug a Horse. In fact, you don't see many grey Shire horses anywhere. Greys Shires are quite rare with less than 190 in the world so we are very fortunate to have her.... Bella is a maiden mare (meaning she has never had a foal) but this will all change this year. This spring Bella will be going into foal to a famous UK bred stallion, Goose Green John Wesley. I know, some of the stud names can be a bit funny!!! Anyway, we expect a beautiful grey foal from Bella to add to this rare colour in the breed and supplement this colour worldwide. She is indeed a bit special. We love her because she has a lovely affectionate nature and even though she has taken while to get to know her, she is now quite happy for heaps of love and hugs. Why not take the time to unplug and come and meet Bella :) #welovebella #greyshirehorse #hugahorse

06.01.2022 Here is a Blast from the Past! A ship the size of the Titanic needed some serious stopping gear! The anchor commissioned for the vessel weighed a whopping 16 tonnes, and was forged at Noah Hingley & Sons ironworks in Netherton, in England’s Midlands. ... In order to get the anchor to the Titanic, it needed to be transported from the Netherton ironworks to Dudley Railway Station, where it was taken by train to Lancashire before being loaded on a cargo steamer for the voyage to the Titanic‘s shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. All well and good for the train and the boat; but how could the anchor reach the train in the first place? The answer came in the form of twenty Shire horses, each capable of pulling about two tonnes. On the 29th of May, 1911, the town trams were stopped and the townsfolk lined the roads to watch the horses haul the anchor 3.2km to the goods yard at Dudley Railway Station. An incredible feat of the sheer strength, stamina and tenacity of the amazing Shire horse #shirehorses #hugahorse #shirehorsestamina

06.01.2022 The amazing healing power of horses

05.01.2022 Got to agree with this!

05.01.2022 WOW! The power of wanting something more than anything and not giving any power to the alternative We can all learn from this amazing spirit

05.01.2022 More lovely shots from our time at Seven Mile Beach with Tassie Visuals. A great day, heaps of fun :)

04.01.2022 Beautiful Connections and the very purpose behind Hug a horse! Connecting People with heavy horses

04.01.2022 What a magical image..reminds me of a unicorn in the snow. A Magnificent Shire horse and exquisite robin. Mytwo faves! #unplug... #connectwithhorses #hugahorse #shiresofmyrtleforest See more

04.01.2022 Happy Friday I hope your weekend brings you so much happiness you could burst!

04.01.2022 When working around horses the elderly can overcome anxiety and depression, work on building self-confidence and non-verbal communication, decrease a sense of isolation, and empower themselves to take on other challenges in their lives. #elderlywithhorses #shirehorsehealing #hugahorse

04.01.2022 Horse are such infinitely intelligent creatures, much more than we give them credit for! Even something as simple as working with a horse in sunglasses changes the perception of them to you... interesting reading :) #hugahorse #horseintellignece #horsecompassion... https://www.bustle.com/p/do-horses-like-humans-a-new-study-

03.01.2022 A foggy morning to start the day, hoping it will clear to be the beautiful day we have been promised by the forecasters :) horses, heart connection and sunshine, the worlds best medicine #hugahorse #hearthorseconnection #Derwentvalley #happysundays

03.01.2022 Had a fantastic day with these guys. What’s privilege to be able to share our beautiful Horses with these guys :)

02.01.2022 Did someone say unicorn??? #hugahorse

02.01.2022 Love this #shirehorse #rideashire #hugahorse

02.01.2022 When the souls happiness shines through for all the world to see, the magic happens. Love sharing our beautiful horses with friends :) Would you enjoy a Hug a Horse experience? Message me now for your special booking... #beautifulhosres #hugahorse #shineyourlight

02.01.2022 TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE Talking All Things Business @ 7pm With Faye Waterman

01.01.2022 Happy Friday Smiles are the same in every language Make sure you give as many away as possible

01.01.2022 Gratitude is the MOTHER of all qualities. It will always make things feel better. If you find something to be grateful for, you will find some joy in your life. I find gratitude with my horses, for being with them and the lessons they teach me. They live in the moment and take every minute and savour it.... Try it yourself sometime, it does wonders for the soul #hugahorse #gratitude #shirehorselove #shiresofmyrtleforest

01.01.2022 Hug a Horse is all about experiences with horses and learning what they have to teach us... I learned some valuable life lessons this past weekend from my gorgeous horse, Freyja. The challenge with lessons in life is..... First, understanding what the lessons are, Then, taking the lessons on board And then,taking steps to embed the lessons so you change the way you interact in life! What I choose to take away from the teachings from my horse is up to me and it is a humbling experience to realise these and apply them to my daily life. Thank you Freyja!