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Sandy Hill Breaking and Training

Locality: Longford, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 437 551 010

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25.01.2022 Such beautiful conformation and a calm, quiet temperament. Only 6 years old and will be available for sale soon

25.01.2022 Hello to my new followers feel free to jump on my website and have a read about what I have to offer. I studied a Bachelor of Animal science at Deakin University, which has provided me with a strong background in horse nutrition and animal husbandry. Combined with my experience in backing, training and showjumping horses, I may be able to help you and your horse https://secrooke.wixsite.com/website

24.01.2022 10 year old TB mare for sale, super easy to do everything with and can jump! Popped her over a few logs. At 15.1hh she’s a great size and would be perfect for some trail riding or as a competition horse, lovely soft mouth with absolutely no nasties at all. Great around children and dogs etc. no vices and she’s sound. $1000 ono ph 0437551010 pic: 3wlms247 located sale, vic

23.01.2022 Closet clean out! Black Equiline show jacket for Sale, in perfect condition, a beautiful jacket. Purchased for $1000, selling for $500 - postage included. True to a size 10. Very breathable jacket and easy to move in for showjumping.

22.01.2022 **SOLD** to a wonderful new home ‘Taffy’ Taffy is approximately a 8hh shetland, 7 years young she is such a pleasure to have around with absolutely no kick, bite, buck, rear or bolt. She’s a fantastic lead line pony, she’s great to float, not spooky, good to have feet done too, and costs next to nothing to feed! She’s in great condition! Reason for sale is my client has no room for her, and she deserves a fabulous home where she can be ridden and loved! Located Longford. I have some videos of her if needed, no tire kickers please price negotiable to the perfect home.$1000

20.01.2022 Baby horses don’t like calculus #HorseMeme

20.01.2022 We recently had one of Kim Andrew’s young horses here to bring back into work from being broken in, ‘Avox’ a fantastic young horse! Looking forward to seeing them compete in the future

19.01.2022 After the overwhelming response and so many questions about how to supple the back of the horse, I like to start a series. This series will show you some insi...ght of my work and how I help horses to become more supple. Today I talk a bit about starting and warming up. Young horses I start on the lunge-line to help them find their balance and to develop their backs. The ones that don’t have much experience of being lunged and are not familiar with the bit I work with a cavesson. This will give the youngster the opportunity to find his own balance without touching the mouth. In addition I am able to observe and watch how comfortable he is moving (or not) in different paces. Usually I see quite fast how the horse likes to move his back and hindquarters. To activate the core muscles I change the size of the circle and the speed within the gaits often. After a while you can see the core muscles begin to work. After the work on the lunge-line I start to work the horse in hand. Well, there are different ways to work horses in hand. If it’s about strengthening the core and making the back flexible, it’s essential to have some experience and a clear understanding where your position is. Also the horse has to have a good understanding of his and your space. Otherwise you can get in trouble and create more problems for the 2 of you. Especially with stallions you need to avoid being too close. Some tend to interpret close contact with playing or being dominated. The horse has no clavicle bone and the shoulders are only connected with tendons and muscles. And this connection follows practically through over the back to the hind end. So when we are able to effectively manipulating and mobilizing the shoulders, we mobilize and strengthen our horse’s back. Crossing the back and front legs will automatically move the horse’s back. But depending which level you ask the horse to carry his head, makes a difference of how the back moves. It is similar when you ride; the position of the head, the alteration of flexion and bending, each change moves his back differently. Ideally the horse moves away from you in a good rhythm, crossing his back and front legs equally to both sides, having his nose slightly in front of the vertical. When you look over his back (depending on how tall you and your horse are) you can see how his hips move and how his back swings with it. Think of dancing partners. You’re the leader and your horse follows your lead like a longtime dance partner. Be the leader for the wellbeing of your horse. If you use these not so simple tools, you’re able to warm up and strengthen your horses back before you ride effectively. #classicaldressag #biomechanics #horses See more

18.01.2022 Waterproof Navy HKM jacket for sale, in perfect condition, only has one button missing, but has spare ones on the back. True to a size 8 or a small 10. Very light and breathable. $100 plus postage

16.01.2022 The back - the bridge of the horse In my last Clinic somebody ask me: You always talk about the back. I can see, that this is what you are focus on with every ...horse. Why is it so important? I have to say every time I’m teaching and don’t see the back of the horses working properly, I try to help the horse and rider to be more in sync. The goal is to ride a horse which is supple and working through the back. What do I mean by this? The back of the horse has to move in the rhythm of the gait as well as carrying the weight of the rider. You can compare the horses back with a suspension bridge; it has to carry in a flexible manner. The back needs to be giving and supple at the same time to be able to carry the rider without loosing the suspension and rhythm of the gait. Often horses don’t have strong enough stomach muscles, but they are essential. They help to kind of pull the back legs underneath the point the gravity and to lift the back, so that the horse is able to us it. With correct gymnastic exercises you can keep the stomach muscles strong and the back working. A lot of times riders forget to warm up the back first or develop the back, before they ask to work for example in collection. The correct collection is not possible without having a flexible back. When the hind quarters need to push and be active the back has to be there to absorb the power. Sadly, many trainers, riders and even judges don’t have ever experienced a supple back or ridden a horse which is trough its back. They are not able to judge or train the horses back or have difficulties to achieve a supple back. Especially if you ride or train horses with short backs, it’s very important to have the experience of how a supple back feels or looks like. I remember when I first experienced a truly supple back, it felt like nothing I had ever felt before. Sitting inside the truly swinging back on a powerful horse is probably one of the most exciting, beautiful and unique feeling. After that you will strive for feeling it again, every time you sit on a horse, always. With young horses you need to strengthen them slowly and systematically before you back them. They tend to contract their backs with the rider’s weight and tense up. But if they are strong and prepared, the process of starting the horse will be smooth. Remember, build up the long back muscle otherwise it tires up soon and then begins to hurt. After a while, the horse can’t keep up the tension in his back the result is that his back sags. Then you can see uneven gaits, lack of impulsion, unsteady contact or even undesired behavior. The muscles of the horse are exhausted and he spends most of his live with a hollow back. It’s the result of not strengthening your horse’s back and the result of incorrect riding. This is why it’s so important to gymnastic your horse’s back and always make sure the back is functional. If not, the horse carries the rider’s weight more or less only with his skeleton, without muscular support. Ride your horse correctly through his back, in balance and with good gymnastic exercises. This will not only keep your horse sound and happier but also will make you smile each time you feel that power swinging with you, letting you dance with him. Pictures thanks to Google. See more

15.01.2022 What a pony! She also rides well and has THE best temperament! Only 6 years old, I am currently taking expressions of interest in the purchase of this little gem

14.01.2022 Looking forward to the show at ‘Kardella’ in a few weeks time, these girls are jumping so well and have a new horse in the team, which I’m pretty excited about photos to come soon

13.01.2022 Navy spooks Jacket for Sale. XL but true to a size 12, stretchy material, very comfortable and breathable. Longer in the waist, so perfect for someone tall looking for a jacket with length. In perfect condition. Paid $350, selling for $200 plus postage.

12.01.2022 SOLD (thanks everyone who wanted to come and see her, she sold to the first person who came to look at her) FOR SALE (apologies for a bad photo) I am yet to get some ridden footage and better photos soon! This is Jackie, she’s 7 years old and was used as a Clark of the course, she’s super quiet, soft mouth and not at all sensitive. Jackie can be ridden in paddock condition after many months off and you instantly feel very comfortable and safe. No nasties at all - no buck, rear, pig root, bolt and easy to do everything with. Would be suitable for a confident beginner or an experienced rider looking for an easy horse to use some fun on. 15.3hh and sound. Price negotiable but home isn’t! $2000neg pic 3wlms247 located sale vic

11.01.2022 Very nice and cruisey 8 year old mare for sale, *make an offer*

11.01.2022 If anyone is after a great horse for some trail riding, farm work or adult riding - this could be the perfect horse for you!

03.01.2022 Pretty lucky to have a client with the cutest animals, this is a Mammoth Donkey Foal, and they are the most fluffy and cuddley creatures!

02.01.2022 Price reduced! $1000 or nearest offer For Sale: pic number 3WLMS247 ‘Terri’, Terri is an 8 year old TB mare, 16.1hh - sound with clean legs. Very quiet type to ride. After being brought in from paddock condition, she has had no buck, bolt or rear. Three even paces, a soft mouth and very balanced trot and canter. Her canter is powerful and has an ‘uphill’ feel. She’s a very kind natured horse with no nasties. Been used for some pleasure and trail riding, but would make a great adult riding horse or competition horse. Suit intermediate to experienced rider PM for further information. genuine sale as current owner has no time to ride. Located Sale, Gippsland ph.no.0437551010