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Sophies Horse Services

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Whats your horse related goal for January ? Can be big or small I'd love to hear them all.

25.01.2022 The old saying if you fall off get straight back on.... Is it really the best course of action? Not always! You'll likely just get bucked off again and again. Try figure out what went wrong before climbing straight back on. ... I remember one horse bucked me off 7 times in one day as a young teen. What was I thinking?!? Be smarter and find a solution to the cause and have a safer ride so you can enjoy many more future rides. Tiring horses out or trying to show them who's boss doesn't really fix the problem especially if they are bucking or bolting out of fear or pain -they will always be stronger then a person. You have to think like a horse and how they think and you'll find a way.

22.01.2022 2019 ....but oh so relevant

22.01.2022 Fun ride around the property. Getting a bit dry. !

20.01.2022 Magical afternoons.... Love, Dream Believe

20.01.2022 Eletrolytes and a cool bath too cool down after our ride

20.01.2022 A few of us went out this afternoon quiet 5km ponied Meg off Haunted, she didn't miss a beat. Ben was super keen to ride Maverick again and Teddy was perfect for dad to hop on no hassles after weeks off

20.01.2022 Did you know. Right now at an auction anyone can go home with your horse, just because it's a good horse doesn't mean a dogger won't end up with it. Nor does it mean a dealer will see its value and rehome it. Just because it's there does not always mean something is wrong with it, horses are in pens for a number of reasons and it may be no fault of theirs. My passion is finding diamonds in the rough. A lot of the time there's not enough people on the day. Horse meat... prices are super high right now so if a 15hh chunky horse makes one thousand this doesnt mean it's gone private. Just because it's a foal or pregnant mare does not mean it won't go to a dog food buyer. These guys are only going a job and running a business. It's us the horse owners who need to be more responsible. Your not giving them a better life if their unhealthy and in no better situation then previously. Look after the horses in your care. Feed them enough food and hay. Give them company and enough exercise Do their feet teeth and vaccinations Keep them injury free, treat things before they become untreatable (Eg. Masks for horses pink skin to avoid skin cancers, treat wounds and itch) Geld those colts and rigs Laminitic horses need treatment and a strict plan Treat the creaky joints and arthritis. Old sick unsound or dangerous horses deserve a dignified end at home . If this absolutely isn't possible organise something direct don't send them to a sal.e yard. Handle those foals Before breeding think of a long-term plan and only breed the very best Teach them to float Break in those youngsters Educate the horse further If one trainer isn't working seek another seek out the best even if it takes ten goes. Private advertise is the best way although has its cons aswell, speak to someone with experience and have the right wording, height and age-and proper photos. There's a sea of horses yours must stand out. Be honest!! Unfortunately once monies are exchanged and they leave our hands even if we have been super careful we have absolutely no control what happens to that horse for the rest of its life. Do the best you can for that animal whilst it's in your care that is all you can do. Prepare and make decisions well before things become dire, Eg thin horse, too much of a handful etc. I know it's not this black and white. This is just my observation and one I'd like to share awareness. Is there anything else anyone may like to add?

19.01.2022 Ominous doing well around the property , gosh he reminds me of Charge!!!

17.01.2022 Looking forward to getting out and about soon! Flashback 2019 a T-shirt hack day at Nanango. Proud of my boys Mac and Twistie. We did the led and hacking. Twistie and I did our first harness classes in my sulky. Both boys been having a ball in the paddock since whilst I focus on other horses.

17.01.2022 QUIT I never have respected a Quitter. Too many people in todays world don’t follow through with a Commitment. But when it comes to Horses knowing when to Qu...it is the most important part of any training program. I’ve seen Horses become successful despite unfavorable Techniques, because of the timing of the Quit. Why is quitting at the right time so important? When you take away pressure that is in timing with the desired response, you are encouraging the Horse to communicate. Rest is a big motivator to our Equine partners. A Horse actually learns after the action. They have to have time to digest the information of what just happened, if not the mind will run faster than the feet can keep up. There has to be something in it for the Horse, and that is the release of pressure. Quitting a horse and getting off them to loosen the girth is huge part of my program. Quitting when the Horse wants to give you more. Not when they have nothing to give. This also has an impact not only mentally but physically. When they lose their Air they lose their ability to think clearly. The more they are Fatigued while working the more the injuries come into play. Knowing when to Quit your Horse is a key element in Horsemanship. #Total Feeds, Inc.#5 Star Equine Products#American Hat Company#Kiser Arena Specialists#Triangle C Ranch

16.01.2022 "Some people confuse crazy with passionate. Let me be clear. I am batsh*t passionate" -unknown -

15.01.2022 Thank you for giving your tomorrow’s so we can enjoy our today’s. Lest we forget

15.01.2022 Ben bought me all things pink for Christmas. I was so excited! He said there so ugly but there pink Back into it yesterday and today. 20 horses all pedicured... After a week being idle. Certainly sweated off all my Christmas chocolates in 35degrees today and a million per cent humidity!

14.01.2022 Johny's been on medication for over a month now under the careful watch of Old Mill Vet Equine Service His hospital plate shoe fitted by Delwyn Richardson Farrier Services Johny just finished his last course and everything seems to be good.....he isn't out of the woods yet. His last X-ray after he was kicked and then abscessed shows some bone degeneration and a small fracture. He may need further X-ray's yet.... He will have a few months rest and hopefully will be ...able to finish his very basic saddle starting. When I take on a dogger horse I will do everything I possibly can to give them new bright future no matter their current value. I try to only take them on if I know I can ensure I can give them my all or find someone else who can. It would be very easy to give up on a horse in his early teens who is barely broken let alone educated under saddle. Possibly been a paddock horse for many years maybe lightly started as a youngster. I have now spent several times what Johnny cost or his worth in monetary value. I do it because I believe every soul deserves the same equal love and dedication. Horses do not know their value only we determine that. I hope my posts inspire others to go above and beyond and push through barriers and to always believe the impossible is possible. It really comes down to our beliefs and how far your prepared or able to go and life's priorities.Johnnys not out of the woods yet although doing good at this stage. See more

14.01.2022 Exploring all the bushy trails at home on Mav and Haunted. Hot day we didn't ride for too long then they had a nice cool bath and electroyles.

14.01.2022 "Don't add worry to worry." When it comes to moving the feet of the worried horse, there are two ways it can go: Adrenalin up ... or, adrenalin down. The ability to control your own emotions will ultimately determine whether you deliver punishment, or relief, to the horse in his moment of insecurity.

14.01.2022 Ominous arrived loose on a truck and then the stockcrate so today I tried him on the float. I didn't think I'd have much trouble because although he's very jumpy and spooky at times, he leads up very well. He walked straight in calmly and stood like he had done it many times before. Incredible the horses that are thrown away. Someone somewhere has put a lot of good kind handling into him.

14.01.2022 What's your intention? Horses thrive with clear and simple instructions. Be confident, be assertive, know exactly what your going to do before you to it. Visualise it. Carry it out. Don't be a plastic bag floating in the breeze have a purpose and and a flexible plan. Horses feel safe when their rider or handler is smooth calm and confident .

13.01.2022 Popcorn the blonde bombshell Put your hand up if you love pallies or show me your palominos?! I think along with buckskin and paint they are one of the more popular colours. A good horse is never a bad colour. I love a chestnut with bling or a nice dark bay brown or black if you couldn't already tell

13.01.2022 Seedy toe! I’ve been looking at my millions of photos today and wanted to share this beauty with you. Just a small hole in the hoof wall can reveal quite a bit... going on if you investigate. This is a sagittal section of a hoof at the toe area. I never cease to be amazed at the internal damage that this causes. It’s like an iceberg. So much more going on where we can’t see. To see all my videos and hoof photos- http://www.patreon.com/hoofstudies My supporter: Australian Farriers Conference https://www.australianfarriersconference.com.au

12.01.2022 -Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I often felt I was too sensitive for the world at times. I now know without this special gift I would struggle to feel and connect and have such sharp intuition. There was a time I was very unwell for a period of time due to distressing events I became detached and depressed. I felt numb.. I remember really not enjoying feeling everything then it got worse... I felt absolutely nothing. Learning t...o be present again (horses are good at teaching us this) and deal with my own pain and protect my emotions was a very valuable tool. Has your empathy and intuition helped or hindered you?

11.01.2022 Always be humble and kind #thesaltycowgirl

11.01.2022 Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. Wayne Dyer #personalgoals #goalcast #motivation

10.01.2022 BIGHEAD /Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSH)/ Osteodystrophia Fibrosa (OF) DOES YOUR HORSE GRAZE SETARIA OR OTHER OXALATING GRASSES, HAVE YOU SE...EN A SHIFTING LAMENESS OR CHANGE TO THE SHAPE OF YOUR HORSES FACE? This is a very common and dangerous disease diagnosed in many of our patients grazing subtropical pastures. We see it in horses grazing mainly Setaria (the biggest culprit in our Valley), buffel, pangola, setaria, kikuyu, green panic, guinea, signal and purple pigeon grasses. These tropical grasses contain oxalate a chemical which significantly interferes with mineral utilization by horses. These certain grasses contain a high content of oxalates that bind calcium. An equine diet with a 1% oxalate content reduces calcium absorption by 66% and increases faecal excretion. Grasses under conditions of rapid growth (Like Now!) may exceed 6%!!! The clinical signs we see are a shifting lameness and most commonly changes to the face shape (giving it its name big head). The most devastating result of this disease that we see (unfortunately too often) is fracture, from lack of mineral in the bone. Diagnosis can be tricky usually based on clinical signs/ physical exam and diet analysis. Bloods? Some people may recommend serum calcium (amount of calcium in the blood). However, serum calcium is of limited value because of the homeostatic mechanisms of the parathyroid gland. Radiographs? Radiographs can be useful in some advanced cases but significant amounts of calcium must be removed from the bone before detection can be made via a routine radiograph. Hair analysis this has been advocated by some commercial firms but many factors such as age, animal colour or hair and season of year influence calcium content of hair dramatically, whereas diet does not. Urinary calcium excretion Can be used however many other factors such as dietary phosphorus etc can obscure the accuracy. . Treatment consists of a good quality Chelated Calcium added to the diet (we recommend Bone Formula made by Jenequine), supplement feeding with good quality (lucerne) hay and if possible or in severe cases, remove completely from the affected pasture.

09.01.2022 Wed morning fun with Maverick and Haunted

09.01.2022 Belle and Haunted this afternoon

09.01.2022 Playing with beautiful young Indi this morning , measured her and she's 14.3hh almost 15hh she's just turned 2yo this November

09.01.2022 Practising some obstacles and maneovers with Belle at home What are you up to this long weekend with your horse(s)?

08.01.2022 There's a lot training can do... but training can't fix Pain Training can't fix pain (though rehabilitative training, especially force fre...e, can improve it, and forced incorrect training can make it worse). Forceful training can temporarily suppress the symptoms of pain, if the horse fears the consequences enough, but you'll always be in a battle against the pain... with the horse caught in between. Nutritional and Dietary causes of behavior We often try and fix with training what is being caused by high sugar feeds, artificial feeding schedules, or lacking nutrients in the diet. Sometimes it works temporarily, but it won't last. What's lacking in the horse's environment and social life Nervous energy from confinement, anxiety from frequent transportation and moving, panic from isolation.. all of these can be temporarily suppressed but not "repaired" by training. We may never be able to fully say that our horses are without pain, and we may not be able to offer them the same life and diet as a feral horse (but with the added benefits of man made comfort and health care), but we should be able to say we've done our absolute best. I'm not saying we will never make mistakes, trying to train something that was actually pain related, but we can try and do better. We can also choose training paths that reduce the risk of forcing a horse through discomfort and distress. By being patient and giving our horses a choice we allow them the ability to communicate to us that something is wrong, as long as we are willing to listen. excerpt from TWE blog post "Training Can't Fix" https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/training-cant-fix #twequote #csPumpkin See more

08.01.2022 We are so quick to ask again. Speak again, go again. Give yourself and your horse a bit more pause time when asking them something. Release... Peace..... Silence. Don't touch them. Don't crowd them. Let them absorb the good try they just gave. Wait for the lick and chew. Wait till they finish the lick and chew. Wait again... Then stop and leave them alone. Put them away if you achieved something great . Repetitions are a great way to learn although there is such a thing as overdoing it.

07.01.2022 Who is Sophie Gregory - Sophie's Horse Services? My ultimate goal in life is to inspire others and to always bring you joyful, fun and encouraging posts. I have close to 6000 followers from all over the world. ... I am almost 30yo horse loving female from Brisbane Australia. My full-time occupation is barefoot trimming horses (farrier) . I studied a Diploma in Melbourne Australia. I trim between 30-50 horses per week. For ten years up until 2016 I coached and had a full-time business starting horses. I love to learn. In 2018 I participated in a Brumby Safari out Western Qld. I gentled a freshly trapped truly wild brumby colt under tuition to day six riding out in half million acres. I brought my brumby home and some incredible experiences. In 2020 I was invited back as one of the instructors for a 10day camp which was an incredible experience sharing what I know and learning even more In 2018 I also participated in a two day All Girls (6) Colt Starting Challenge. Winning this challenge was an incredibly humbling experience. My greatest passion is understanding horse behaviour and through this my biggest love is the sensitive horses whom often come with human labels. Charge a very special horse bought off a dogger truck in 2013 when it broke down on the way to the abbotoir is my fairytale. Together we achieved incredible things winning Campdrafts and Sporting at State Level. Some say I was lucky to find Charge.... One day I will publish my book on all the horses throughout my life who have changed my life and taught me the next step. Literally hundreds of horses. I am so lucky to live the life I do, on the family farm Thank you for following.

07.01.2022 Hills are great for fitness ,building muscle and surefootedness. I can do a lap of the boundary at home and 45mins of a brisk walk is plenty. Its steep here living on a mountain. We are very lucky to fit the arena and roundyard on about the only level spot. There is so much fun and variety to be had navigating the climbs and descends. Where do you ride your horse?

07.01.2022 "Dare to be remarkable" - unknown -

07.01.2022 Swagging it with the horses sounds fun?!? Up all night with Ben his new gelding Buddy and Old Mill Vet Equine Service have been fantastic here half the night. He's a little better this morning although this happened yesterday too. Not really sure what's going on he has constant hay and water, nothing's changed . We have had a run of of bad luck the last month with our horses needing vets for various injuries and illnesses. We can go months good them bam everyone's needing attention . Very trying when we do our absolute best to ensure they are always happy and their needs met. I know it's all part of owning horses. Thank you to my trimming clients for understanding when I have to postpone a whole day of 15trims. Please keep Buddy in your thoughts.

07.01.2022 Do you worry about the price of hay? Wish your hay would last longer? Do you want to save hay, reduce your feed bill, while at the same time provide your horse ...with a slow, steady, constant supply of hay? Just Grazin Custom Nets are a small family owned and operated business, providing hay saving solutions for over a decade. Quality, Australian Made, hand stitched slow feed hay nets, available in sizes small, right up to round bale nets. Save Hay Reduce waste Slow consumption Save $$ #savehay #savemoney #reducewaste #slowfeeding #haynets #justgrazincustomnets

07.01.2022 THE THING ABOUT HORSES ... He MUST be good to load on the float He MUST have no dirt! He MUST be good to catch! ... I could go on, but I’m sure you have all read and heard the statements, and many many many many more. As soon as I see this in a wanted ad, or hear someone talking about it, I know two things. 1. They have probably had a problem in one of these areas before. 2. They didn’t learn how to fix it. It seems like witchcraft that the people who strive so hard to find these horses that fit the MUST list, actually end up with exactly what they don’t want. Here’s my feelings on that - If I didn’t train it, I don’t own it. If I buy a horse that can do 86 one time changes in a row, and I don’t know what a flying change is, then I’m not going to be able to perform 86 one time changes on my new fancy horse. Maybe I could stay in the saddle for a few, but it would dwindle down until the horse either quit doing them, or got anxious about it and did something else instead. If I get a horse with a fantastic stop, and I use a different cue, or release out of time, my horse isn’t going to have a good stop for long. Then factor in poorly fitting gear, difficult surfaces, a random work schedule, some junk food and badly fitting shoes, perhaps a dose anxiety or uncertainty, or lack of faith in the new leader, and suddenly we have a horse that has changed from the well mannered, reliably loading, easy to catch beast we MUST have. Look at the gear, look at the diet, look at the housing and workload, the quality and quantity of work, and look in the mirror. Rarely is the problem, the problem. The problem is a SYMPTOM of the actual problem. Which may be several small problems, culminating in one bigger SYMPTOM. If you want a horse that’s great to load on the float, learn how to load horses on the float. If you want a horse that’s great to catch, learn how to teach a horse to be caught. If you want a horse with no dirt, learn what causes these behaviours and how to identify and diffuse the small sticky bits before they become symptoms of something much bigger. Learn how to train it, so you can own it.

07.01.2022 Today I felt very blessed after the last few stressful days. I am so grateful to let you know Buddy is still with us after we came very close to what could of been a very sad weekend. He's very much alive and has his appetite back and old cheeky self. His bloods came back clear. Thank you to Old Mill Vet Equine Service you are a lifesaver literally!! Today Ben and I were able to attend a fantastic day clinic run by Animal Biomechanical Solutions . We took Clancy and Haunted and it was an absolute awesome day . I have been looking forward to this day to refresh and further my knowledge. It was wonderful and highly recommend !!

06.01.2022 Just for fun... Post a photo in comments anything red coloured or chestnut go! ....

06.01.2022 My friend and I caught up recently and she was telling another friend a memory of me she had... I didn't think anything of till she told the story and I thought I'd share it with you. "So we were up visiting Sophie and in typical Sophie style we went along to the local yards to try out a few dogger horses. The horse was a big chunky boy a bit spooky 6yo. There was no information so Sophie spent some time with him and we watched as she saddled him up he was a bit tight... but Sophie did some groundwork and he did all the right things. She bridled him and he chewed the bit like he hadn't had it on much and Sophie got him flexing and disengaging. Then she was rubbing him all over up in the stirrup and rode him around. He's a bit green she said really green so didn't end up taking him home..... The next week she was speaking to the guy and said "you know that horse you looked at last week of mine?.... Yeah well you gave him his first ride he was 6yo and unbroken. I was a bit flabbergasted that poor horse he was so patient. Just goes to show how incredibly amazing these wonderful horses are!! My friend ended up taking him on I was thrilled See more

05.01.2022 I did not know a horse could do that... Written by Alissa Kelly I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you. ... I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable. I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first. I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right. I did not know a horse could break your heart. I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen a part. I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible. I did not know a horse could make you pray. I did not know a horse could bring you closer to Jesus. I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic and dedication. I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does. I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget. I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble. I did not know a horse could make you a winner. I did not know a horse could teach you how to lose gracefully. I did not know a horse could install patience in you. I did not know a horse could make you listen better. I did not know a horse could give you their heart. I did not know a horse could change your life. I did not know a horse could do all these things, but now I know. Written by Alissa Kelly

04.01.2022 Taught 4yo solid paint filly "Meg" to come pick me up from the fence and today she let me have my first ever bareback sit. I had it videoing/screenshot hence the poor quaility photo. I'm wrapped!!

04.01.2022 I'd had died if not for you.... My special boy "Ominious". An absolute treasure.. Charges double!

03.01.2022 "I realized early on that success was tied to not giving up. Most people in this business gave up and went on to other things. If you simply didn't give up, you would outlast the people who came in on the bus with you." -Harrison Ford-

03.01.2022 They say fear and excitment are the same bodily responses. Palomino mare (You know cant Ben can't pass up a pally) Popcorn arrived today (Thank you Old Mate Stock Transport) She was a long time out of work and took a bit of extra prep and rode really well , super handy little mare.

03.01.2022 Nice ride with Ben earlier this morning to beat the heat . He loves Maverick... If only he was palomino

03.01.2022 If you could change anything in the horse world what would it be?

03.01.2022 ITS ALL ABOUT the BUTT!! The hindquarters are the powerhouse of your equine athlete. All too often I work on horses that have incorrectly developed their hind... end, and can lead to restrictions of movement, compensatory issues and even injury for the performance horse. A correctly developed hindquarter should be smooth, well rounded and balanced when viewed from the profile and the back. The driving motor of the hind end should be the gluteal muscles, the large meaty area along the top of the horse’s croup. The gluteal muscles allow the horse to work up underneath themselves and raises the back. Often times horses have difficulty developing these muscles correctly and end up with muscle atrophy in the middle gluteus region and give the appearance of being strung out behind. When this happens the hamstrings have a tendency to become overdeveloped when a horse is allowed to move on the forehand. This restricts the ability of the quads to draw the limb forward and results in short, stilted strides, translating into incorrect use of the back and abdomen as well. Not only is the strength of the hamstrings important, they must also be relaxed, elastic and supple to allow for the quadriceps to perform fully and effectively. This incorrect development can be easily recognized by the existence of over-developed hamstring muscles (Semimembranosus, semitendinosis and bicep femoris) and lack of muscle and roundness over the hindquarters. The lack of communication to the large gluteal muscles hinders a horses ability for hind end awareness and to focus specific muscle use. Often trying to force a horse to engage its hind end when unable to can lead to a variety of behavior issues including bucking, rearing, grinding teeth, head tossing, lead swapping and refusal to pick up a lead. See more

01.01.2022 What's the nicest thing a fellow horse person has ever said to you?