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Veli Rock Equine Education

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 432 484 602

Address: Canberra and surrounding regions Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 Stumbled across some wonderful feedback from 5 years ago. I thought I’d share some with you all. Still brings such a smile to my face and I absolutely love working with both horses and riders to achieve their own personal goals. If you and your horse are stuck on something, you struggle with confidence or simply haven’t had a lesson in a long time I invite you to get in contact. Whether it be for a one off lesson or ongoing. A set of eyes on the ground are often invaluable.... Lessons are something both horse and rider can benefit from. Lessons are available for both ground work, ridden or a combination of both. We travel to you at a time that suits.

24.01.2022 Want to win Simply click the link below to enter and then share with your friends for more chances to win. The Prize includes...... - Limited Edition GOLD EDGE Back Pad. - Black & Gold Show Rug Set. - Your choice of a Black/Gold Casio Baby G or G Shock watch. - 1/4 Oz .9999 Pure Gold Coin. - Equissage & Musto Client Jacket. What an amazing prize and one that we know you, and your horse(s) will absolutely love. LINK - https://m.shortstack.page/vVMCVc?sre=vrYMjki7ZLOZr

24.01.2022 Horses lend us the wings we lack. Pam Brown

22.01.2022 Memories Monday Don’t you just love going through old pictures and reminiscing. The photo below was taken at an agistment centre where I used to keep my horses. ... This is the first horse I owned, Abbi. I spent more time riding her bareback than in a saddle. She’s now retired on our property after many years of competing in varying disciplines. What’s one of your favourite horse pictures? Would love for you to share in the comments below.

22.01.2022 A horse is a projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves; strong, powerful, and beautiful.

22.01.2022 How horses helped a soldier heal... #horses #warveteran #soldier #afganistan #healinghorses #ptsd : SBS INSIGHT

22.01.2022 Tack shed clean out Going to have a clean out over the weekend. Message me if you’re looking for anything in particular. Will have:... - older leather AP saddles for sale - black dressage saddle - saddle cloths - reins - bits - girths - tall boots - boots - bandages - bonnets - bridles - nosebands Etc. See more

22.01.2022 ‘It’s not until you sit upon a horse that the world becomes clear.’

22.01.2022 Weekly Wednesday Post 1 CANTER INTO CONFIDENCE Challenge Negative Thought Patterns Sometimes our fear around horses is heightened by the simple fact that that we allow the worrying thoughts time in our minds allowing these negative thoughts to bred. ... There is a variety of reasons as to why people fear interaction with their horses, whether it be on the ground or ridden. This post will focus on the fear due to a trauma or an accident that has occurred. In my opinion this is the number one reason fear and worry begins. People feed into this fear by replaying the situation or event that took place in their head and liken this to situations post the traumatic event. Comparably, this is as detrimental as negative self-talk. This has a negative impact on future interactions and can really inhibit an equestrian when they are interacting with their horses. As we know horses are super receptive to how we are feeling and even if we try to fake how we are feeling around the horses it is very difficult to calm our breathing and relax our body when your mind is thinking and giving its attention over to the possibilities of an accident or getting hurt. A suggestion I can offer is to acknowledge the worry and concern but also think about challenging that thought process. Why did the original accident occur? (obviously this is a rather simple analogy for the purpose of this post) well it happened because my horse was sore and it bucked me off and at the time I wasn’t aware it was sore. Challenge that worry and that thought process my horse is no longer sore and I’ve done XYZ to insure my horse is not sore anymore and I’ve ridden him 100 times prior to the accident and it never happened. Challenge the negative thoughts as to why something is going to wrong with reasons as to why it is unlikely to occur. Then I advise trying as best as you can to put that thought to the back of your mind, yes you have acknowledged that the concern is there but don’t allow it anymore time that it deserves. Then reiterate to yourself that you have put in place steps to limit the possibility of that bad scenario happening. Obviously, horses are animals and things do have the potential to go wrong but you can minimise the risk and that is important to remember and remind yourself. #canterintoconfidence #brookemeirequineeducation #velirockperformancehorsesjugiong #weeklywednesday

21.01.2022 Still brings such a smile to my face and I absolutely love working with both horses and riders to achieve their own personal goals. If you and your horse are stuck on something, you struggle with confidence or simply haven’t had a lesson in a long time I invite you to get in contact. Whether it be for a one off lesson or ongoing. A set of eyes on the ground are often invaluable. Lessons are something both horse and rider can benefit from. Lessons are available for both grou...nd work, ridden or a combination of both. We travel to you at a time that suits. This morning I stumbled across some wonderful feedback from a few years ago. It put a huge smile on my face and I thought I’d share some with you all. Casey Brooke has boosted my confidence and is the best instructor you could ask for. She is kind, caring and knowledgeable. She is also a kind and caring person at heart and has supported me through losing my horse and been a great friend to me as well. I have learnt so much with Brooke. She explains things in a way that is easily understands. One of the things i like most about Brooke is that she is genuinely happy and celebrates with you when you achieve something you have been working towards. She understands that everyone has different goals, no matter how small and helps you achieve them. Basically, Brooke rocks. Kate - "One of my biggest hurdles has been confidence, both on the ground and in the saddle. In just 3 months with Brooke, my horse Blackhawk and I are already completely different and my confidence is growing each day. She is an extraordinary teacher!" Glenda Brooke is dedicated, focused and committed to bring out the best in both horse and rider in each and every lesson. She finds a way when things don't go as planned in a gentle but firm manner. After being told I should give up riding by another instructor, Brooke has taught me to NEVER give up on your dreams. Thank you Brooke Vicki When Brooke is around our girls we are able to relax, knowing that they are in safe hands. She has given both Ella and Keira so much confidence in themselves, and is always happy to 'tune' our ponies up for us...... I have lost count of the times she had come along to pony club camp, pony club rally days, shows and gymkhanas to give us a helping hand.... A one in a million friend and instructor. Laura Brooke improves my confidence and riding skills every lesson, she is definitely the best trainer i have come across Tamara - Brooke has a way with horses - recommenced. I encourage you to message the page and progress your relationship with your horse and riding today. - Veli Rock Equine Education

21.01.2022 A week ago we mentioned we had some exciting opportunities to share with you all so here they are. Whilst I understand that it is necessary, I know for me personally I've struggled with all this social distancing and self isolation big time. I hate not being able to get out and compete and spend time with you all. This is why we have come to the decision to offer remote opportunities to all our clients, old and new. These remote learning opportunities include the following:... *at an introductory rate 1. Remote Lessons *$25 The idea of remote lessons are so that you can continue to work on and improve your skills with your horses whilst in isolation. Clients would send a video of themselves riding (maximum 15 minute video) and receive your choice of a detailed response within two weeks of receipt of the video. This would be either written or audio, which ever the client prefers. Including exercises and things to work on. 2. Online Coaching Session - *$35 The online Coaching session includes a 30 minute video or phone conference. Whereby we will discuss goals and objectives of riding and horsemanship. We will discuss fears and limitations if relevant and how to push through them along with general troubleshooting. 3. Combination - *$50 Both a remote lesson and a Coaching session If you are interested or have any queries do not hesitate to contact us. Simply message the page. We will endeavour to respond within 24 hours of receipt of your message or $5 of a service of your choice. We look forward to working with you and your horse/s. - Veli Rock Equine Education

20.01.2022 No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. Winston Churchill

20.01.2022 Great days make for great rides.

20.01.2022 Only got 4 poles/jumps? No worries, try these exercises out at home. You don't need to always jump big to train for the questions that course designers ask at s...hows. Distances: Pinwheel of Death aka Circle of Death - terrible nickname for a great exercise!!! The poles can be placed on a 20m diameter circle to start with, and decrease once you build collection and balance with your horse. This means that the inside edge of each pole should be about 54ft apart on either side of the circle. Start with poles on the ground and then try making them cavaletti height (approx. 12-18 inches). You should probably get about 4 strides between each pole, but don't focus on the strides but rather the rhythm and bend and jumping from center to center. You will soon figure out what is the optimum number of strides for your horse that will enable you to smoothly jump each in the same rhythm and not run past the next one (if this happens, you are going too fast and/or not keeping the bend over the pole/cavaletti). Switchbacks aka Zig-zag line: These poles/cavaletti can be placed end to end at about right angles to each other (just make sure you have left enough room for the rollback from the arena fence). Plan your rollback before getting to each pole/cavaletti (create the new bend and have your legs in the correct position to ask for the change over the pole) and remember to use your eyes to rollback on a straight line perpendicular to the next pole. Maintain a quiet, steady rhythm, start with larger rollback circles and then decrease the size of the rollbacks as you are more organised and keep them symmetrical. Bending lines: These can be done as poles on the ground, cavalettis or jumps. You can play around with the distances, but remember it will depend on the size of the fence, as well as the size of the horse/pony. If they are poles on the ground, then allow 3-4 feet landing and takeoff, then a regular horses non-jumping stride is 12 feet, so a bending 5 stride line of poles on the ground will be 66-68 ft on the curve, same with cavaletti. If they are fences of about 90cm and above, then you can build it on 70-72 ft. Depending on the number of strides you want, you need to adjust the above numbers by 12 feet (subtract 12 feet for 4 strides, add 12 feet for 6). Remember to ride the turn and get to the fence perpendicular and plan your bending line. Do you expect your horse to do a flying lead change over the fence? If so, you need to give him the correct aids before you take off so he can change in the air. Practice getting your legs aids in place the second last stride before he takes off. Stay smooth and use your eyes, this exercise is about planning ahead. Lead Finder: Great exercise for those that struggle with knowing which lead you're on. Better if these are cavaletti than poles. Distances can be a quiet 3 or 4 strides between the first two poles (42/44 ft or 54/56 ft). The curving distances to either side can be whatever you like it to be, just base it on a 11-12 foot canter stride, and allow 3-4 feet landing and takeoff (for cavaletti sized jumps, need 6 feet take off and landing for 90cm and above sized jumps) Bending Bounce Massacre - this is for experienced combinations only. It requires plenty of preparation and correct aids at the correct time. Make sure you are using your leg and rein aids properly and not leaning to show the horse where to go. Slow canter in, distance between the centre of each pole/cavaletti is 9-10 feet. Figure 8 Bouncy house aka The magic square: Great exercise to start to teach your horse flying changes, or practice the changes without leaning and remaining as straight as possible. It gives the horse 2 chances to change it lead, usually they will change in front over the first pole and behind over the second pole. These need to be about 11-12 feet apart, which will make a perfect square if you have 12 feet poles, if not, you will have just a small gap between the ends. Remember to start changes the bend as you approach the first pole and "ask" with your legs gently as you pop over the first poleand keep your legs there while cantering over the second. Don't speed up, let the poles do the work and the horse think about what is happening. You need to canter straight through the square, and not lean and cut corners, ensuring that you use your leg and rein aids properly. Across the Center: No particular distance required here, it will help improve your eye and make you maintain a smooth rhythm to get nice balanced corners and remain straight after the pole. Inside leg here with this one guys! The serpentine can be placed at whatever distance you find challenging enough, probably 20m between the center of each pole is a good starting point. These can be poles on the ground or cavaletti, or jumps. Use your eyes to help get your body in the correct position before each pole (look ahead to the next pole) have your legs in the correct position and horse focused and bending in the direction you are about to turn. Can you do this one smoothly each direction. TIP: Most of these exercise will highlight your horses stiff side (the side they fall in on) and their hollow side (the side they bulge on) so they should start to get you thinking about counteracting them maybe with more inside leg, or perhaps straightening with the outside rein and leg. All of these exercise are for canter, but are great group exercises and most can be used for leadliners, walk/trotters as well. (not bounces massacre though :) ) Good luck and have fun with it! Stay tuned for a video demo in the next few weeks, or if you want a private demo, come for a lesson!!! Happy riding! See more

19.01.2022 Reward the slightest try.

18.01.2022 **Change Brings Opportunity** We've changed and so we're bringing you opportunities.. Stay tuned to find out more.

18.01.2022 Would love to see some of you there. Will be a great confidence boost with plenty of people to assist you along the way. Take it as steady as you like in this no pressure fun game of polocrosse. #bluebandage #wollondillypolocrosse #brookemeirequineeducation

18.01.2022 The first step, no matter what it is for, is always the hardest. However to move forward, one must take the first step. #velirockequineeducation #heavyhorseheaven #rudi ... #togethereverystepoftheway See more

17.01.2022 Variety really is the spice of life and when it comes to horses it is key. Varying the work we are doing is not only great for the horses physically but also mentally , ensuring our horses are always engaged, willing, and most importantly happy and enjoying their work.

16.01.2022 Fear: the best way out is through. Photo credit to @jockdavidson

14.01.2022 Some awesome flat work today by this big lad. #heavyhorseheaven #clive

13.01.2022 It’s afternoons like today that really test out the training you put into your horse. This afternoon while on a trail ride with one of our own horses, Mally, the herd of horses in the back paddock pushed though a gateway and made their way at a gallop down our driveway to the open front gate. Our property is completely boarded by roads one of them being the Hume Hwy. This could have become a bad situation very quickly. ... Mally had to gallop to catch up to them down a steep gravel road, wheel them back through the gateway, push them through then shut the gate. She didn’t put a foot wrong and did everything without hesitation. The haunch turns, roll backs, halts, side passes and rein backs all came into use today. Having never galloped her I’m so pleased with how cool calm and collected she was. Such a awesome mare. This mare came to us unbroken and had her first ride under saddle April 2018. Super impressed with how well she’s come along in a little over 2 years under saddle. Enjoy the video of the fresh ponies having a play in their paddock this afternoon.

12.01.2022 Great to be back practicing again . Lots of drills to get the new horses used to being on the field. Everyone doing great with their young and green horses. And super to see some new faces Emily and Jackie who did an amazing job today - hope you guys enjoyed it

12.01.2022 Ground covering to say the least. Client horse ‘Clive’ has graduated to having more time under saddle than on the ground now. We still start off with a quick warm up on the ground before mounting up to work on refining aids and responsiveness. Clive is the biggest horse we’ve worked with standing at 18.1HH... #velirockequineeducation #heavyhorseheaven #clive

11.01.2022 #Safeathomeandcanstillshow - Are you sad about missing out on the show season? - Or perhaps you usually cannot compete because you don't have transport to get your fur babies to the competition. ... This online photo comp is perfect for anyone in any situation. So grab out your phone/camera and enter. We're looking forward to entering this show with our personal horses and the bonus is it is for such a good cause. Cannot wait for the program to be released. Safe at home and can still show.

10.01.2022 Sometimes it’s the most difficult horse that has the most to give you.

10.01.2022 I was recently party to a conversation during which a mutual acquaintance was accused of "doing nothing" with her equines. We've all been there and experienced ...the opinion that horses need to be ridden to justify their place in the world. As it happened the person who was the subject of the conversation had rescued the equines in question, rehabbed them to become accepting of humans, provided them with a happy home in which their autonomy is highly respected, shaped the behaviours that are needed of them (basic handling for vet/hoof/dentist care) via positive reinforcement, provides enrichment and collects armfuls of "weeds" to add variety to their diet. They all have a lovely relationship and clearly thrive off each other's company. All apparently "nothing". Similarly the foster ponies that I currently care for could be considered to be doing "nothing". They are beautiful field ornaments for whom I provide enrichment, access to a varied diet of mixed plant species and browsing, cuddles and scratches and a limited amount of training in basic handling. Watching their personalities, confidence and autonomy soar over the last 6 months has been an absolute joy and they are clearly psychologically healthier for it, something that will be of great benefit when they are eventually rehomed. The equine industry fails to see the benefits in doing nothing. We are told that is a "waste" and that horses need to be doing something. Even if that "something" is so often spending hours standing in a stable waiting for the human to come and engage in some activity that no horse in his right mind would genuinely choose. So give your horses a scratch or a treat and revel in the joys of "doing nothing". "Nothing" is of far more benefit to your horse...

09.01.2022 Weekly Wednesday Post 3 Canter into Confidence For many people lacking confidence they also have a fear of judgement and criticism. This is certainly relevant in the horse community, although at times it is great, it can also be horrible. ... We are all well aware of just how judgmental the horse industry can be and because of this I’m urging everyone to think about the following.. Every individual person thinks what they are doing with their horse is right. Nobody sets out to do the ‘wrong thing’. So remember this when watching someone else with their horse, or the next time a judgmental thought crosses your mind. Everyone is doing what they think is the best and right thing for their horse/s. Whether or not you agree - they are trying their best and doing what they think is right. I encourage you all this week to support, praise, and complement someone in the horse community because everyone is trying their best and trying to do the right thing. #weeklywednesday #canterintoconfidence #positivevibes #encourageanduplift #horsecommunity #nighttimerides

09.01.2022 ~ Weekly Wednesday Post 2 ~ Canter into Conference - Brooke Meir Equine Education journey and evolution. Brooke Meir Equine Education (BMEE) initially started because I absolutely loved working with horses. I loved re-educating troubled horses with issues just as much as I enjoyed schooling young horses. I would travel around with all my gear working horses, both on the ground and in the saddle, for their owners. This naturally progressed into me sharing tips and skills with... owners who struggled with their horses. I could write a page listing the variety of reasons why these owners had difficulty with their horses but the overarching theme throughout most of these cases was a lack of confidence both in their ability and for some a fear of falling off ‘again’. Due to this my sessions progressed into lessons with me coaching horse owners, both on the ground and in the saddle, through situations and scenarios they struggled with and in riding as a whole. BMEE ended up receiving more and more requests from clients to ‘teach me how to ride properly’. The thing I’ve come to notice is these people can and could ride but they didn’t believe themselves, back themselves, they were filled with self doubt in their ability and lacked confidence. As such, lessons turned into a 45 minute session of me trying my hardest to instil confidence in these riders whilst working across varying disciplines and I absolutely loved it! After a few years of this I’ve decided that I want to do more and help more people. I believe that this lack of confidence starts from before you even go and catch your horse which is why I’ve decided to bring this online, enabling me to help more people no matter where you’re located. My hope is to build a really supportive network of horse owners and riders and a safe place to share and ask questions. Once we have enough people interested in this I will open a private group for ‘Canter into Confidence’ members as a platform to gain information and support as well as to start sharing their story. I also hope to start Skype or FaceTime sessions with existing and future clients. I invite you to share this post with your horse community friends who might be interested.

08.01.2022 Hello everyone, Thank you for your understanding with my serious delay in getting back to all your messages. Please Note: There are currently some time available this Sunday (13 October 2019) for lessons in Canberra and surrounding regions. PM me for pricing and times. Your horse, your property - travel to you.

08.01.2022 Brooke is currently available weekdays and occasional weekends for both lessons and working horses. Travelling between Jugiong and Canberra most days. Limited availability for taking on client horses for training on the property. Contact the page for more details and availability.

08.01.2022 Introduce yourself and share your equine friends (Name, # of horses, and a bit about yourself)..Introduce yourself and share your equine friends (Name, # of horses, and a bit about yourself)..

08.01.2022 We are fortunate enough to have some really incredible horses at the moment and for this we thank our lucky stars #mondaymotivation #mally #feelthedemon #offthetrackstandardbred... #blackmare #blackbeauty See more

08.01.2022 ~ That some achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it as well ~

07.01.2022 Night is longer than day for those who dream & day is longer than night for those who make their dreams comes true.

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05.01.2022 VELI ROCK EQUINE EDUCATION Canberra ACT, Jugiong NSW and surrounding regions. Formally known as Brooke Meir Equine Education (BMEE) owned, operated and managed solely by Brooke herself for over 6 years. Veli Rock Equine Education now offers the same great services and expertise combine with the knowledge and help of Patrick Beer. ... With over 40 years combine horse riding experience. Handling anything from unbroken horses to experienced competition horses. A multitude of disciplines, including but not limited to: Dressage Hacking/Showing Mounted Games Polocrosse Pony Club Show Jumping Sporting Team Sorting/Penning Specialising in assisting nervous riders or those with confidence issues and ‘Off the Track’ horses, in particular Thoroughbreds. We offer a number of services - Coaching and Lessons, Training and re-educating, Working horses for sale, and Equissage treatments. Prices vary. Message us for more details See more

04.01.2022 As we’re nearing the end of the polocrosse season it’s time to start turning our mind to the show season. Over the next few weeks we will be transitioning the polocrosse horses out to spell and bringing the show horses in from spelling. Looking forward to continuing to share our journey with you. ... Keep an eye out as we will have a few lesson spots available over the coming weekends.

04.01.2022 Time for big boy school for these two - #hhhclive is having some retraining and #hhhrudi is being saddle trained by the wonderful Brooke from Veli Rock Equestrian. Exciting times ahead!! #heavyhorseheaven #schooldays #timeforlearning

04.01.2022 Too funny not to share! Do you struggle with 20 meter circles on your horse? Let me know if you’d like some tips and tricks to improving your ridden circles.

02.01.2022 Who doesn’t love smooching client horses. Feeling all the love today from Mr Clive the 18.1HH warmblood x Clydie.

02.01.2022 Lovely Lessons A gorgeous Sunday morning spent with client and good friend Casey. Was lovely to meet her new standardbred mare Paris, who was rehomed through Heavy Horse Heaven. Started off with fitting a few saddles to Paris, followed by some ground work and finishing off with some ridden walk/trot circles. ... Paris hadn’t been ridden in a few months and was an absolute angel . Super excited to see this partnership blossom. #lovelylessons #brookemeirequineeducation #supersunday

02.01.2022 Clive #heavyhorseheaven

02.01.2022 Life is a balancing act, sometimes we can stay on top, other times we need a little help. :) www.facebook.com/ALittleHorseSense

01.01.2022 Tuesday Tip Take a moment to look at how far you’ve come and what you have achieved. Be proud! Write down some goals for the future and break them down into smaller goals. These small goals become the steps to achieve anything. Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years. - Bill Gates... Where are you going to be in a year? Where will you be in 10? #tueadaytip #brookemeirequineeducation #canterintoconfidence #goals *photos are me around 10 years ago

01.01.2022 Follow the leader. #heavyhorseheaven #velirockequineeducation #rudi

01.01.2022 We are super excited to announce the arrival of our new business cards. If you would like one feel free to ask at your next session with us or message the page.