Bill Willoughby. Willoughby Way Horsemanship in Pekina, South Australia, Australia | Pet

Bill Willoughby. Willoughby Way Horsemanship

Locality: Pekina, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8658 6072

Address: Booleroo Springs Rd 5431 Pekina, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.willoughbyway.com.au

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23.01.2022 I never tire of watching this.

20.01.2022 Sharing this again as it is the Greatest example of... "building a foundation" "Trust your training" "Follow the process" "Stay calm"... "Believe in yourself" When things go wrong sometimes, all of the above are what let you succeed. As proven in this clip.. And as our beautiful daughter would say.." hold my drink, watch this Mum" #willoughbywayhorsemanship See more

20.01.2022 During a lesson, my student and I were encouraging her reluctant horse to swing freely forward. The mare said she could not, would not preferring to hold back ...from going forward into the bridle, despite being urged on by my voice and the rider’s leg. Lethargic and unenthusiastic, she chugged around in the dust and heat. Rather than pressure this sweet but sucked-back horse, I instructed the rider to slip the reins all the way to the buckle. With the reins swinging in a long arc, I then asked the rider to resume the trot. When this was established and the horse seemed quiet, I ask her to stop posting or sitting. Instead, she was to take up the two-point position as they circled the arena on very loose reins. With her back freed from the weight of the rider and her mouth freed from the weight of the hand this reluctant horse began to stretch downward at the trot. Her back began to oscillate. Her hocks began to smoothly piston. Her shoulders started swinging forward in extravagant arcs. Her neck reached forward and downward and suddenly, this very ordinary horse grew so beautiful that I gasped. She was, as all horses are, poetry in motion. What we did was simply get out of her way so that she could remember her own God-given movement. When this horse’s mind, muscles and joyfulness had returned to their free state, it was nothing to ask the rider to quietly, slowly, inch her way back up the reins. She concentrated on staying off her horse's back and riding with liquid elbows, thinking about a ‘round and soft’ feeling, rather than the word ‘collection’. The results were magical and lasting. Collection, to me, is so often misunderstood that it has become a dirty word. To the human mind, to collect is to gather together, to hold onto, to keep or hoard and so, we fiddle around, nag and pull and take. We end up concerning ourselves with the wrong end of the horse! If your horse is carrying you in a lacklustre fashion, if he or she is needing too much leg or too much hand, try getting out of the way for a while. By getting off her back and off her mouth, with encouragement, she will remember her own natural beauty. The horse you are on may well astound you. I genuinely hope so, for both your sakes. Shown here is Henry with myself on board. He is, indeed, beautiful. I think we sometimes forget that for wellness, even our western horses need to get out and fully use themselves, too! Cattle Cait.

20.01.2022 Sweetpea. Dreaming of being free from her hospital stall. #willoughbywayhorsemanship

18.01.2022 Special memories.Nothing brings greater joy to a horseman than to see just how much influence they have had when teaching/ coaching/ mentoring young people. Congratulations Georgia Anderson Reserve Champion ridden ASH. CHAMPION junior ASH working horse and Challenge winner. Congratulations Willoughby Way Horsemanship could not be prouder of you.

16.01.2022 Absolutely loved using our horses and wagons for this recreation..wonderful transformation .. #willoughbywayhorsemanship

15.01.2022 Memories. Not all days are Sun and laughter for the Willoughby camp. Rain and tourists sure made this day an interesting one. 100 horses in plant, 12 riders. William Creek to Anna Creek yards.

12.01.2022 So many truths in these words. But man oh man the fun we have, and the peace to our souls.

12.01.2022 Pack mules heading out to supply meals to firefighters who are working in remote areas of the #SlinkFire.

09.01.2022 Kids just want to have fun..

06.01.2022 Sharing these words as Bill and Barb could not express any better. Ron Wall you were the heart and soul of horseman in Australia. Friend to many, mentor, teacher, and true inspiration to all. You leave a legacy that will never be lost in the horsemen and woman who were privileged to share time in the saddle beside you. May you never have to sit astride a tough one again, and may every horse in heaven acknowledge a truly great horseman is amongst them.... RIP now dear friend. See more

03.01.2022 Wonderful to have another weekend to support the wonderful, Orroroo Equine Club. Clinic open to anyone. Contact Emily Byerlee or Orroroo Equine Club.

03.01.2022 Learning exactly what your clients do for a profession is so very enlightening. A beautiful lady tells me her job, and I am completely entranced by her work. The methodolgy, science, incredible animal husbandry, human resource management, business skills, marketing knowledge, pay roll structure, work health safety laws and requirements, staffing needs for an incredible number of employees. Phew her list goes on. You never know until you take the time to listen.... To me she is just another delightful lady who is a client.. Monday to Friday her role is a complete different world. Vickie thanks for enriching my knowledge. See more

03.01.2022 Bill and Barb are again happy to offer the choice of a Gift Certificate. These can be to any value from $25 upwards. You choose. **They can be redeemed for Lessons, or clinics, or maybe a little bit off the price of that special bridle or breastplate etc. **They are useable for 12months from the time of purchase. **Those who have received one have loved this as a gift. ... ** Happy to pop in the post FREE.. ** contact us ASAP to make sure you get in time for the special day. See more

01.01.2022 Seems like yesterday. 10 gruelling events. Cross country was in the hills out of Corryong then, not for the faint hearted. Proud of you Bill. A true mountain man from the Desert in S.A.