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On the Pocket Horse Agistment

Locality: Moggill, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 We are currently full :) A big welcome home to Priors Pocket for this sweet old man. Enjoy your retirement big fella!

24.01.2022 We are currently full! Welcome to our new agisters!

24.01.2022 Were big champions of bitless and even bridleless riding at On the Pocket, so if youre curious to try bitless and learn more about it - this clinic is for you!

24.01.2022 Coworker: 'Hey, how was the long weekend? Do anything fun?' Me: 'Absolutely. So much fun. I mowed!' Coworker: '...'... Other Coworker: 'You need to get out more.'

23.01.2022 Great to see our talented farrier Darrall is getting fantastic international recognition for his work to revolutionise modern hoof care and farriery.

22.01.2022 Now that its not 40 degrees outside, today seems like a good day to try adapting the KonMari method for the horses. While the sorts of things you find in the barn dont perfectly align to Marie Kondos categories, it is still helpful to tackle things in a more organised fashion. My approach is: 1. Rugs (Clothes)... 2. Tack (Books) 3. Paperwork - vet reports, competition results etc (Papers) 4. Feed, Grooming products, comestibles (Komono) 5. Photos, ribbons and trophies (Mementos) I discovered I had a collection of about 10 day rugs that were all in various states of disintegration - chucking them in the bin certainly sparked joy (which isnt quite how the whole deal is supposed to work!). Binning some rugs, sorting the good ones and clearing some space certainly made me feel less stressed about the mess though, which is the goal. Next up... my truly staggering mountain of saddle cloths.

22.01.2022 Every time I see one of those ads, it disappoints me enormously. Horses aren't robots - they have good days and bad days. We all want our horses to be safer to ride and handle, but that only comes through greater understanding of their psychology and behaviour. It can't just be faultlessly programmed in by someone else.

21.01.2022 Hi all - we have a rare vacancy. 1 acre paddock with a shelter available as of Sunday 28th of January. Have a look at our agistment guide to decide if were the place for your horse. http://www.onthepocket.com.au/index.php/agistment

21.01.2022 We have a vacancy - large paddock with shelter. Care or DIY.

20.01.2022 Training Tidbits time again! Enjoy our 2nd instalment about horse health and if youd like to see more in depth videos, join our Mentor program at https://outback-equines-online-horse-training.thinkific.com

19.01.2022 Absolutely correct - "A tough question to answer can be; do I put my agenda aside (winning, competing, a specific training, etc) if this may not be what is best... for the horse? Can I shelve my ego and not do something that may not be right for the horse? Many people can and many people wont. It may take more time, patience, money, effort and hard work to get it right for the horse. But this is integrity in relation to activities with our horses. Do it for the horse. Ultimately you will both win....." ~ Frank Levinson

18.01.2022 Amazing what a bit of rain can do... photos taken a week apart.

18.01.2022 As someone who spends a lot of time mowing, this made me

18.01.2022 Food for thought (no pun intended).

18.01.2022 Coworker: Hey, how was the long weekend? Do anything fun? Me: Absolutely. So much fun. I mowed! Coworker: ...... Other Coworker: You need to get out more.

17.01.2022 Every time I see one of those ads, it disappoints me enormously. Horses arent robots - they have good days and bad days. We all want our horses to be safer to ride and handle, but that only comes through greater understanding of their psychology and behaviour. It cant just be faultlessly programmed in by someone else.

15.01.2022 Guidance is key, but youll be more empowered and able to handle any future training issues if you have spent the time learning yourself.

15.01.2022 We have grass!! If you are looking for agistment for an elderly horse or a poor doer, we currently have a vacancy and lots of pasture coming into winter. Check out our website for more details or give us a shout on Facebook.

14.01.2022 Forgiveness ( Perdn) The horse does not owe us anything, if anything, we owe the horses the patience and understanding when we train and work with them. If th...ey push, bite, kick or any other thing, our response should not be a slap, a punch or a hit, they are just at the point of yelling at us, that we missed all the little things they truly need. After all its not about giving them a "treat", for the best treat you can give a horse is to "treat them" well and give them the opportunity to understand a whisper, instead of obeying our screams. Blessing Carlos (Below its translated in Spanish as promised to those who speak Spanish only Spanish only). (Para mi gente latina, perdonen si mi castellano no es bueno. No quiero que necesiten traducir esto con su computadora. Son mis palabras). Perdn El Carballo no nos debe ninguna cosa, porque si hay alguna cosa que les debemos a ellos es la paciencia cuando trabajamos con ellos. Si hay veces que nos empujan, nos muerden, not patean o alguna otra cosa, nuestra respuesta no debe ser un golpe o puete a ellos, porqu es una advertencia solamente de parte de ellos para que finalmente escuchemos, lo que ellos necesitan y no lo que solamente nosotros queremos. Despus de todo no es de darle una recompensa, ya que la mejor recompensa "es tratarlos bien" y que en vez de forzarlos a los gritos, darle la oportunidad primero con paciencia y respeto que entiendan nuestro susurro primero. Con bendiciones. Carlos (Si quieren ver ms fotos bsquenme y sganme en Instagram). (Photo of me working young rising four year old Aztec, taken by Diana Nash today at her ranch in Arizona).

12.01.2022 Guess whos back! Our beautiful python Gregory has reappeared :) He provides a valuable service repelling rodents and is quite placid for an undomesticated snake. Not everyones cup of tea, but as long as you know where he is, its fine :D

11.01.2022 Hi all - we currently have a vacancy. Get in touch for a self-care winter special reduced rate for the first month. 1 acre paddock with shelter and good grass coverage.

11.01.2022 A bit of rain and voila. No more brown grass!!

10.01.2022 If your horse is on stall rest and getting bored, maybe try painting? https://laughingsquid.com/retired-racehorse-world-famous-a/

10.01.2022 Are your goals getting in the way of a good time? Around the time of the New Year, we often feel compelled to make promises about how we are going to better ourselves. Mine were simple - lose weight and get my riding back up to a good standard. These are good goals, but not ones that will happen by tomorrow. But there is a problem with becoming obsessed with the endgame. It takes time to get there. It can become all-consuming... and it can get in your way.... We ignore the everyday joy that can be found in simply spending time with our horse. We forget to embrace the good in what we currently have. I first noticed I might have a problem after watching one of those (admittedly somewhat trashy) Derren Brown experiments. He was trying to show how people, when faced with the end of the world, would come to appreciate all the things theyve taken for granted. I have some significant reservations about taking advice from a TV mentalist like Brown. But I could see how a person can become numb to the magic of their everyday conveniences and comforts. Lack of mindfulness aside, I also noticed I was spending more time curating my Goals Pinterest board than actually getting out there and doing stuff. If everything I have now disappeared overnight, would I feel like Id made the most of it while I could? No. Id fallen into a lull. I was stuck in pre-achievment purgatory. Dont get me wrong, goals are great. They motivate you to be a better version of yourself. But you shouldnt use them to punish yourself (or by association, your horse) for where you are today. Even if you have taken a few steps back from where you were, all is not lost. As the saying goes - youll find its much easier to regain ground on a path youve already walked. If youve laid a solid foundation with your horse, it will all come back if you just give it a go. You cant expect yourself or your horse to be always moving forward. Sometimes we all need a bit of time to rest or regroup. And thats ok too. Living every day as if it was your last would probably get tiring, and we dont want to abandon the longterm plan entirely. Just enjoy your day today with your horses. Appreciate them for all they have already achieved. Dont let your goals stop you from having fun on the journey. Pictured: my horse and I on a bridleless gallop through the forest - photo taken 5 years ago. Whats next?

10.01.2022 If you want to get a headstart on your training goals, an opportunity like this doesnt come up every day. An exciting week of horsey fun with a brilliant trainer who can help you and your horse be better and happier. Check it out!

09.01.2022 Love fresh white rugs. Too bad they wont look like that for long! Goodwoods rugs are reasonably priced and run large so you can find a comfortable fit for bigger horses.

08.01.2022 Guidance is key, but you'll be more empowered and able to handle any future training issues if you have spent the time learning yourself.

06.01.2022 Me, trying to keep the grass mown in summer...

05.01.2022 What frogs look like after 3 weeks of soaking rain, mud and mushy paddocks. If you're struggling with thrushy frogs and gooey heels, it might be a structural issue. Bugs like thrush are opportunistic, and good healthy frogs and well balanced heels can make all the difference in wet conditions. Check your horse's orthopaedic balance first and foremost, because it will save your horse, and you, a lot of misery. No more hours spent cleaning their feet and dressing them with ...bandages, boots, anti-fungal, antibacterial potions-or even needing to be stabled whenever the weather turns. Get your horse's feet healthy first! Here are a collection of frog pictures of our horses after the recent deluge. They've held up phenomenally well, considering how much rain we've had... and zero effort! For more information, check out the new textbook which has a few cameos from OTP horses :D http://www.biomechanicalsolutions.com.au/ind/education/dvds

05.01.2022 We have a new website! Check it out: http://www.onthepocket.com.au/ (Our thanks to the wonderful local photographer Ben Maynard for his beautiful work - stay tuned for some more photos from the shoot!)

05.01.2022 Me: Wow, its such a nice day. Maybe Ill do some tidying up in the barn. Also Me (3 hours later): Mistakes were made...

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05.01.2022 Are you thinking about changing agistment in the new year Maybe you are sick of paying high agistment fees... Or maybe you dont ride that often or have a horse that needs to retire? ... The good news is that with us, you dont have to compromise on the important stuff! Large 1acre paddocks with a 5x5 shelter. Undercover water supply Full care or DIY Tack and feed storage Float storage (free for agisters) Grassed fenced riding area Free taxi service for your horse to move house to us (30km radius) Feed storage tins provided Early morning unrugging so your horse is not left sweating in a hot rug You also dont have to compromise on a convenient location - we are in the heart of Moggills horse community. To us, your horse is not just another number in the queue. Every individual horse is given the special attention they need to be happy and healthy. We only offer a small number of agistment spaces to ensure we can maintain the highest standard of care for your horse. We have been caring for horses for over 15 years and have a core focus on horse wellness, happiness and safety. Get in touch today to find out more or visit our website.

03.01.2022 If you are considering having someone else start your horse for you, I can highly recommend Hayley at Outback Equines. She builds confidence in young horses and uses safe, kind training techniques. If you want a horse started the right way, give her a call.

02.01.2022 Now that it's not 40 degrees outside, today seems like a good day to try adapting the KonMari method for the horses. While the sorts of things you find in the barn don't perfectly align to Marie Kondo's categories, it is still helpful to tackle things in a more organised fashion. My approach is: 1. Rugs (Clothes)... 2. Tack (Books) 3. Paperwork - vet reports, competition results etc (Papers) 4. Feed, Grooming products, comestibles (Komono) 5. Photos, ribbons and trophies (Mementos) I discovered I had a collection of about 10 day rugs that were all in various states of disintegration - chucking them in the bin certainly sparked joy (which isn't quite how the whole deal is supposed to work!). Binning some rugs, sorting the good ones and clearing some space certainly made me feel less stressed about the mess though, which is the goal. Next up... my truly staggering mountain of saddle cloths.