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Little Creek Equine

Locality: Myalup, Western Australia

Phone: +61 404 141 970

Address: Myalup Beach Rd 6220 Myalup, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Beautiful winter weather today !! Here is Nell ridden by Tara. We practiced some transitions and lateral movements. All bitless of course.

25.01.2022 Happy Weekend Dont forget to register for our Working with young horses Zoom Presentation on Tuesday 8 September at 6.30pm. Please PM Melissa Cannon to r...egister now! #aebc #mcleansporthorses #esi #registernow #zoom #dressage #showjumping #younghorses #training #presentation #talk #joinus #horsetraining #aitkenssaddlery See more

25.01.2022 Merry Xmas wishes the lot of us, which is me, Alice, Nell & Buffy

25.01.2022 First Training Principles #equitationscience #animalwelfare #horsewelfare #littlecreekequine #traininghorseswithawareness

25.01.2022 Ive been an advocate for bitless riding for 10+ years now and I often get asked questions regards to safety when riding bitless. To me it would be dangerous to ride a horse that does not respond to light aids when leading it in a plain halter. When a horse gives consistent responses to the ( light ) pressure applied to the halter, it can be lead safely. In turn, a horse that does not respond appropriately and consistently to a pressure applied to the halter, will not be safe...Continue reading

24.01.2022 #littlecreekequine #ridinglessons #traininghorses #southwestwahorses #bitlessriding

22.01.2022 Offering horse and rider education & improving in hand / under-saddle responses and achieving goals in equestrian sports in both western & english disciplines. Foundation training Problem solving Float training etc. Pole clinics & group training days available... Most areas of South West ( terms & conditions apply eg minimum numbers for travel ). I can be contacted on my mobile 0404 141 970 / Lisa or by private message See more

22.01.2022 Here is Nat having a lesson on my mare Nell. They say you cannot teach " feel " but Id like to challenge that and we gave it a try. I think we had success #littlecreekequine #horseridinglessons #bittlessriding #bridlelessriding #myalupbeach

21.01.2022 Love this video illustrating equine muscle action and the benefits of trot poles! Taken during a demo previously in Aberystwyth. Notice the alteration in postu...re as the mare goes through the poles. Core muscle recruitment!! As well as increased joint movement. To see more videos like this visit www.horsesinsideout.com/academy

21.01.2022 Christening the arena at Oak Tree View with Tara & Dasher. First ones to use the new arena

20.01.2022 http:// Friday Fact - Collection // The horse at liberty carries most of its weight on the forelegs, so untrained horses carry themselves on the forehand in an appar...ent downhill way of going. collection implies an uphill way of going. It is characterised by a highly arched neck where the poll is the highest point and the topline physique of the horse is highly developed. The collected horse has learned to lower its hindquarters using a combination of muscles, including the abdominal and sub-lumbar muscles, which increases the engagement of the hindquarters. A collected posture is said to put the horse in a stronger position to engage its hind legs while carrying a rider, and the resulting shift in the horse's centre of mass may make the rider's weight cues more effective, allowing the rider to further reduce the intensity of the cues. It is also commonly thought that a more collected way of moving is, due to the reduced forces acting through the forelimbs, healthier for the horse. Notably, however, horses used for dressage are at greater risk of suffering from problems of the locomotory system, compared to horses used for other disciplines, such as show-jumping or hacking, which typically place less emphasis on collection. It would be interesting to investigate whether these differences are, for example, a result of the higher range of limb motion typically shown by selectively bred dressage horses and higher wear-and-tear resulting from these movements, or if unskilled riders using incorrect techniques when attempting to achieve the postures and movements desired in dressage also contribute to these figures. (Excerpt from the book 'Equitation Science', p. 257)

17.01.2022 Perfect spring weather for a flat work & obstacles practice day at Oak Tree View in Brunswick. Thank you all the participants for attending and Kylie Ann for hosting the day in her lovely property. #littlecreekequine

15.01.2022 She's all ears. Watching a discussion on the topic 2020 Five Domains Model: Including Human-Animal Interactions in Assesment s of Animal Welfare @ Coffee with Horselovers https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffeewithhorselovers

15.01.2022 #littlecreekequine #traininghorseswithawareness

13.01.2022 https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/equine-science/ Pony Club in Australia has just undergone one of the biggest changes in its 80-year history, with the introduction of a new syllabus which includes equine welfare and equitation science. The new syllabus continues to build on Pony Club members’ riding, horsemastership and horse knowledge skills blending 80 years of sound knowledge and training, with new scientific knowledge about rider safety, horse behaviour and welfare. Overs...eeing the new syllabus has been one of the best-known proponents of Equitation Science, Dr Andrew McLean, CEO of Equitation Science International and Behaviour Consultant to Melbourne University Veterinary Hospital. He is also on the Board of Pony Club Australia. Equitation Science embraces all forms of training that are evidence-based and ethical. It has a strong focus on: Ethology (the study of the horse’s natural behaviours) and Learning theory (the study of how animals and people learn) It also incorporates biomechanics (the science of how the horse moves) and recognises the limits of the horse’s cognitive (thinking) and physical abilities. See more

12.01.2022 About me: I come from a western riding background, however my career with horses started with eventing horses in Europe, moving onto dressage horses and riding schools and eventually racing, both thoroughbreds and standardbreds. I have worked with horses from a very young age, in Europe, US and here in Australia, both in VIC & WA. Pictured in the page cover is my Quarterhorse mare Little Creek Zena ( Nell ), whom I purchased from New South Wales in 2009. She has been with me... for 11 years now. Nell and I have done all things Quarterhorse from showing in breed shows under saddle - to having a crack at cutting, reining and cattle events. Our favourite thing of course is working with cattle and Nell is passionate about that! I am happy to work with horses of all disciplines and never waste an opportunity to learn more. I especially welcome Off the Track horses from both codes and horses considered as problem horses. I have always been very passionate about animal welfare and its the priority & focus of my work. Im currently completing a Science Diploma, in Equitation. Im located in Myalup, WA and travel within the South West. You can contact me for more information on lessons and training days available on my mobile 0404 141 970 Here is what I offer: Horse and rider education that specialises in welfare issues associated with training horses Equine management In hand and ridden training & education English & Western Riding Confidence building in horses & riders, problem solving etc Float training, crossing water, obstacles, beach etc Handling foals & yearlings, young horses, green horses, problem horses etc Private lessons & group training days Pole clinics Contact me for more information 0404 141 970 / Lisa Australian Business Number : 39853729044 Located in Myalup, WA #littlecreekequine #ridinglessons #traininghorses #southwestwahorses

12.01.2022 I dont use gadgets often. When I do, this is what it looks like. This horse went through some pacing training. Pacers heads are tied up when pulling the cart. So in this instance I was showing her that she can also travel with a lower head carriage and get a release by doing so. The whole process of learning this did not take very long. As video shows shes already looking for the point of release while she is not put in any body position by force. I feel this is very important as many obvious problems that follow from the use of gadgets, tension is the one that most often get ignored. I always tie a piece of baling twine on the girth ring for safety and the end of the rein gets attached on that. So if there was any incidents the twine will snap and releases the gadget.

12.01.2022 Now that the days are so dreary and windy Im thinking, anyone up for some "spooky horse" training this winter ... ? Exposing your horse to different objects, learning about how horses learn to deal with such things and how to stay safe in these situations. If this interests you, pm for more details.

12.01.2022 AVAILABLE NOW: Horse and rider education, specialised in welfare issues associated with training horses. Foundation training... Western riding Group lessons with poles Most areas of South West ( terms & conditions apply eg minimum numbers for travel ) 0404 141 970 / Lisa Advance bookings are essential, please allow 1-2 weeks notice for your appointment.

11.01.2022 I have a spaces available for a couple of more committed riders due to longer day time hours coming up during spring and summer.. Here is what I offer: * Horse and rider education - English & Western disciplines * Confidence building in horses & riders, problem solving etc. * Float training, crossing water, obstacles, beach etc.... * Handling foals & yearlings, young horses, green horses, problem horses etc. * Pole Clinics Both, private lessons & group training days are available Little Creek Equine: 0404 141 970 / Lisa See more

08.01.2022 http:// Terminology Tuesday - Aids // Horse trainers worldwide use a fairly consistent set of physical cues, called aids to train horses: the reins of the bridle... give the cue for stopping and turning the horse, and the legs of the rider make the horse go forward. Associated cues such as changes in weight, voice and seat are also often used, usually after the horse has learned the rein and leg aids. This has led many riders to believe that domestic horses are somehow born with these cues pre-programmed in place. The truth is that the horse has simply grasped the correct response during trial-and-error learning. The failure of horses to comply with the aids is often seen as a moral failing on the part of the horse, not a failure of the training system. The current preoccupation with rider mechanics and the lack of emphasis on learning also illustrates the absence of real scientific understanding in horse training. While riders must be able to sit in independent balance in order to apply the aids consistently, the effectiveness of associated cues such as the seat can be explained by conditioning. The body of the rider cannot mould the body of the horse until the rider has an extremely high degree of control over the horses speed and direction, yet there are whole books devoted to ways of sitting and rider posture without referencing to training. Horse training is not a magical process; it is a systematic science. Learn more about our Diploma in Equitation Science, mission and vision here: www.esi-education.com

07.01.2022 Lessons in Western Riding are available. Here is another picture of Nell being ridden beautifully in the Lightrider bitless bridle by a student.

07.01.2022 A couple of thoughts on working across different disciplines / Western Vs English disciplines AND in regards to Self Carriage One of the most common goals of most if not all equestrian disciplines is to achieve collection and self carriage. This is recognised as important part of training in order to maintain the soundness and longevity ( use ) of the horse. Universally, its recognised that self carriage occurs when a horse maintains its rhythm, tempo, line, straightness a...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Here is Nat practising sidepass on Nell. Nell is not often used for lessons but occasionally she likes to come and show the ropes for my riders. Im in a process of scheduling weekly & fortnightly lessons, priority given for regular riders. Please note new phone number: 0404 141 970

06.01.2022 Nat, Nell, Buffy & Alice. Girls day out #littlecreekequine #southwestwa #ridinglessons #rideaquarterhorse

05.01.2022 Are leverage bits bad practice in equitation? I’m not going to give a yes or no answer - just yet, as there is a few factors to consider. Firstly, it would be naive state that all leverage bits are bad and all non leverage bits are great. Damage can be done by riding in a padded halter, just to give you an extreme example. There is a vast range of different leverage bits of which many are snaffles and without a curb action. In general, the leverage bit is more predictable t...o the horse - the leverage gives notice. In a similar way a slobber strap attached to a snaffle bit would. Another thing to consider is that these bits are, or should be, used for ( predominately ) one handed riding and are generally used by western riders who’s horses are ALREADY & WELL trained to neck rein & guide. Whilst, in English riding there is a fair amount of contact between the horse’s mouth and the riders hand, via rein, in traditional western riding, there is not. The amount of pressure some riders apply whilst having contact can indeed be greater than what others would use to perform a sliding stop. Even when riding bitless. So the answer so far is, it all depends So why then are leverage bits considered so bad? In short - because of bad examples we have seen so many. It takes a fair amount of time, skills and knowledge to train a horse to a level it can wear such mouthpiece. It should never cause distress as if it does, it simply means the horse has not got an adequate understanding of a Stop cue and it has not got it’s lateral work established enough, before. A leverage bit should be NEVER used to train a horse to slow down or stop just the same as spurs should never be used for training a horse to go forward. This would be a naive and incorrect form of practice ( yet still sadly, common ). But, it happens. And this is where it goes wrong. For this reason, I actually think that a leverage bit should perhaps not be used by riders that are not able to train a horse from a get go, to a level where it’s ready to wear one. Why, because you need to understand how the foundations are built and in what order, before you move to the next level and this is not only about the horse but also the rider. It really is that simple. I’m guessing that one answer that would work, would be that in competition situation a non pro rides with a snaffle bit and pro rides a bitted horse, as that would makes complete sense. So in short, the answer could also be, yes, they are bad bits. And so are all the bits and pieces of equipment that we use, if we stay ignorant or use them wrong.

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04.01.2022 Were back at the beach after a winter break. The cyclone did some damage and the beach was " out of order " for a while. Its now back its full " self " and weve been riding along hoping to see the dolphins again. Sometimes you can trot along and watch them play. Those who know me know how much I love watersports especially with horses Ill be available to help to get your horse beach & water ready for summer. I also do horse " swimming lessons " for those who have a horse that needs to learn to swim for fitness and have access to a horse pool or a dam . #southwestwa #myalupbeach #bittlessriding #littlecreekequine #ridinglessons #traininghorses

03.01.2022 This is such a good post, well worth of reading when youre considering " desensitizing " your horse.

03.01.2022 Horses are highly social animals. Not only they want company but its one of their basic needs. Being able to touch another horse is very important for them, as well. ETHOLOGY is a study of animal behaviour that provides information on how horses are evolved to live. It helps to explain natural equine social structures, including the complex dynamic social organisation, with a social order that determines access to resources. Horses need the company of their own species and r...eadily form attachment bonds, so isolation is detrimental. They have evolved to walk and graze for about 16 hours per day and their digestive system and behaviours are adapted to regimen. Training according to the horses ethology and cognition means paying regard to the way horses have evolved , to their natural needs and to what motivates them. Although domestic horses have been bred in captivity, for many generations, their social behaviour and social needs remain relatively unchanged. Quoted from the Second edition of Equitation Science by Paul McGreevy, Janne Winhter Christensen, Uta Konig von Borstel & Andrew McLean #littlecreekequine

03.01.2022 http:// Terminology Tuesday - Self-carriage // A guiding principle in all correct training systems is that of self-carriage. Ridden and led horses must respond to th...e riders aids and sometimes continue responding for extended periods. Hence, its important that they continue responding without pressure until signalled otherwise. The principle of self-carriage is essential for good welfare as it protects the horse from continuous (painful) rein and/or leg signals. The horse should be trained to maintain rhythm and tempo, line and straightness, and head and neck outline. Trainers should continuously test for self-carriage by completely releasing the reins or taking the legs away from the horses sides for 2 steps in the walk and trot and 2 strides in the canter and gallop. In this short time frame, the horse should not lose gait, rhythm, tempo, line, straightness or head-carriage. Do you test for self-carriage?

03.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Im planning on more Pole Practice Days in small groups. Possibly on the weekends of 15/16 & 22/23 August. Location would be Myalup - or property of your choice ( pending on my approval regards to surface etc ). You can express interest by sending a private message or call 0404 141 970

02.01.2022 LICKING & CHEWING SUBMISSION OR STRESS? For #TBT There is a popular belief amongst some natural horsemanship trainers that if a horse is licking and chewing... during training they are submitting to the trainer. Some even believe the horse then sees them as their leader. One example is the practice of driving a horse forward in a round pen until they stop fleeing and start licking their lips and chewing repetitively. This chewing is then interpreted as submissive behaviour. Many trainers are using this behaviour as a way to measure how well their training is working, but this is only an assumption as there is little scientific research available on this topic. Making assumptions about horse behaviour in this way is very dangerous ground and can often compromise horse welfare. Last week at the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) conference a fascinating study was presented that finally addresses this topic. I want to say a huge well done to Margrete Lie and her team for being prepared to tackle this touchy subject. I have written a press release for ISES on the study: "Horses sometimes lick and chew during training and this has often been interpreted as a sign that the horse is learning or showing submission to the trainer. However, a new study suggests that this non-nutritive licking and chewing behaviour is a natural behaviour that is shown after a stressful situation. To gain insight into the function of licking and non-nutritive chewing behaviour in horses, a team of equine scientists from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences observed the social behaviour of feral horses under natural conditions. M.Sc. Margrete Lie and Prof. Ruth Newberry spent 80 hours observing feral horse herds in Ecuador and collected data on 202 sequences of behaviour when licking and chewing behaviour occurred. Margrete Lie presented her findings at the 14th International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) conference in Rome last week. The team wanted to investigate whether non-nutritive chewing was performed to signal submission to another horse and also to study whether horses performed the behaviour between stressed and calm situations. To find out whether non-nutritive chewing was performed to signal submission the researchers tested the idea that when one horse (the aggressor) approached another horse (the recipient) in a threatening manner, the recipient but not the aggressor would perform the behaviour. The team observed and recorded different behavioural sequences that involved aggressive interactions (for example if one horse herded or threatened another) and recorded whether the chewing behaviour was performed by either horse. The results were fascinating: the team found that the chewing behaviour was performed by both the approaching and the recipient horses. Non-nutritive chewing was actually performed more often by the aggressor than the recipient, refuting the assumption this behaviour is a submissive signal. The researchers also investigated whether non-nutritive chewing occurred between tense and relaxed situations. When observing the horses behavioural sequences, they found that the majority of the behaviours before chewing were tense and the majority of behaviours after chewing were relaxed. The chewing behaviour occurred when the horses transitioned from a tense to a relaxed state. The researchers concluded that chewing could be associated with a switch from a dry mouth caused by stress (sympathetic arousal) to salivation associated with relaxation (parasympathetic activity). The results of this study suggest that non-nutritive chewing was not used as a submissive signal by horses in the contexts observed, but it occurred after a tense situation, likely as a response to a dry mouth. The research team acknowledge that further research is required to measure the stress responses associated with non-nutritive chewing. However, this study does highlight that licking and chewing likely occurs after a stressful situation and may be used as a behavioural indicator that the previous situation was perceived as stressful by the horse." To view the ISES position statement on the use/misuse of leadership and dominance concepts in horse training please visit: https://equitationscience.com//position-statement-on-the-u). From researcher Margrete Lie: We looked at feral horses living with as little human interference as possible to see how they behaved in their natural habitat. It was important to look at completely natural behaviour and therefore we wanted to see horses living without restriction. These horses were living in a 334 km2 national park, and in the area we observed there were a little under 200 horses. No stallions had been removed from the population as is so common in domestic horses. It was interesting to see how often the horses performed the chewing behaviour and also how clear it was that all individuals did chew not only submissive individuals. The study showed that the horses were chewing between calm and relaxed situations, but it does not say if chewing comes as a response to relaxing or if chewing helps them relax. To able to look at this more closely I believe a more controlled study with stress measurements is needed. Researchers: M. Lie 1,2* and R.C. Newberry 1 1. Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 s, Norway 2. Hesteglede, s, Norway Email Margret Lie: *[email protected]

02.01.2022 Winter happy snaps of my own horses

01.01.2022 Most, if not all people I meet want the same thing. A horse that is reliable and quiet enough to take out for trails, bush and beach. Do you know the difference between a " quiet " horse and obedient horse? A horse with consistent clear training is a calm horse. The horse knows how to respond to trained aids. A horse that has forward, stop, sideways and back buttons in place is a safer horse than one that is supposedly " quiet " but with no such training. ... However, even when the horse is well exposed to everything and trained, the rider must still regard and understand for the nature of horses. And horses indeed are very primitive as species. Although its always recommended for green and not so confident riders to have more experienced horses, there still is a gap many fall into. A trained horse does not respond in perfect manner to incorrect aids. If the rider has not got training regarding to this and they expect the horse perform well because its trained or cost a x amount of money, this expectation is unrealistic. The horse owes you nothing. Its just a horse. And you bought... A Horse not a programmed machine. As you are the one wanting to ride the horse - you are the one who needs to learn how they perceive the world. Too often this responsibility falls on the horse and they do not have access to information on how to work for us - unless you teach them. Every time you ride or handle a horse, you have indeed, taught him something. So why do then sometimes green horses and green riders go OK together ? In cases where the rider is willing to learn and has a good mindset, I consider this possible with the right horse and correct training. Obviously, it will take longer but it can be a very rewarding process. The key is to understand and regards horses as horses. There is an old saying stating that To blame the Horse is as blaming the Moon to rise. Its a good one to remember.