Brook Cottage Farm Stay and Equestrian

15/06/2026

Walking the Talk…..

After an inspiring weekend working with motivated riders and their trusty steeds, I was keen to get back to the farm to my own horses.

When reflecting on these training weekends I often come home and take the time to practice the techniques I talk about - its important to me to “walk the talk” 🤔

I also love watching riders take steps outside their comfort zone and this inspires me to do the same. 🤞

This is me stepping outside my comfort zone and walking my talk ➡️

First canter under saddle 👏👏

……feeling very proud of my little horse 🙏🐴

24/04/2026

This ➡️ video is what the training and mindset is all about 🧩

This beautiful rider has worked extremely hard on all the training, float loading and her personal growth in confidence to FINALLY take her horse off her home property for the first time in years 👏👏 to ride at another place with strange horses and new people.

What’s is so significant about this? 🤔

😎 this is a huge deal for this rider and something that is extremely important to her and has been a huge goal for the longest time.

✅ the rider DID THE WORK
✅ stepped outside her comfort zone
✅ engaged her support crew
✅ trusted herself, her training and her horse
✅ exceeded her own expectations
✅ had FUN 😁

Thanks to Charmaine for the kind use of her lovely property, her time and kindness to share the space with Banana pony and accompany Scarlett and Devine for a wander down the drive after a great ridden session in the arena.

Also big shout out to Devine for keeping her head together when the resident horses did a number of laps of the paddock at speed (was terribly exciting apparently 🤣) when we arrived.

So impressed with this pair! They did not miss a beat 🙏

Having a sound plan is part of the success - this includes horse training, support and mindset.

You don’t need to do this alone, find your support crew - you may be surprised at what you can achieve!

Scarlett and Devine April 2026

20/04/2026

What a week!

We hosted two groups this week - our first group came for some R & R with a couple of lovely horses to enjoy the facilities and the beautiful east coast. I get to meet some amazing people here!

The second group came for the weekend to do some training, expand their boundaries and have a great time with like minded people. The ladies had a load of fun and really made the most of all the equestrian options the farm has to offer - indoor arena, obstacles and the farm trails, quite a jam packed weekend!

There is something for everyone here - if you are looking for a getaway to the beautiful east coast where you can bring you horse, or would like to access some training or just come and ride in a quiet private setting, Brook Cottage may be the place for you.

Take a look 👀

19/04/2026

Finding common ground 🤔

In our journey with our horses, we come across many varied opinions on how we should be doing things.

There is SO much information ℹ️ out there - it can be overwhelming! How do we decide what is right?

I have a set of very clear principles that guide my equestrian and life path and I am thankful for the clarity this brings. I also know that being open minded enough to evaluate new information is definitely a skill, particularly if it appears to be in conflict with what we already believe - a skill that needs practice 🧐

I am working hard to be better at this 🤞and find the common ground - we can always learn something from everyone if we take the time to listen and consider.

I have been very fortunate in my journey with my young horse to have a number of people appear seemingly just at the right time ⏰ to help me along the way ✅

These have been visitors to the farm that have very generously offered their time and skills to help me along the way, how lucky am I?

Support can be a little scarce when you are isolated so being open to all perspectives is really important for progress.

The common ground appears when we are open enough to listen, evaluate and consider these sometimes alternative ideas - no strings attached!

You may just be surprised by how much common ground there is - if you take the time to look 👀

This week I have added some under saddle rides, first trot and first group outing for Pandora.

🙏 thanks to all the lovely people who have helped me achieve this without having to leave home.

Denise, Morgan, Ian, Angie, Lou & Pip. Great week!

15/04/2026

Mindset 🧘

I want to share this small clip of a lovely combination finding their groove - what changed for them? 🤔

It’s wasn’t some magical epiphany or mystical new technique, it was mindset!

This is a sensitive, green horse and a very capable rider who just needed the right mindset to do her thing - she already had the skills and had put a lot of time into her groundwork and preparation. ✅

The final piece of the puzzle was her mindset 🧩

Awesome rider, awesome horse 🐎 now having fun, and that’s what it’s all really about 😁

09/04/2026

Are you interested in learning more about training using the principles of Equitation Science? 🐎

What does this actually mean? 🤔

Training made simple, methodical and safe 🦺 easy to learn and understand for both you and your horse ✅

Take a look at this short video 👀 and message me for more information 😇

05/04/2026

What might your time at the farm look like? 🤔

Here are a few snapshots from the last few days 📷

this lovely combination has ticked off some goals over the Easter break ✅

➡️ Training 🐎
➡️ Education 📖
➡️ Recreation 😎
➡️ Relaxation ⛱️

Making the most of their time and utilising the facilities to the fullest!

What goals do you have?

30/03/2026

Want to know more information about our farm stay options, where we are exactly or how much is costs to bring your horse?

Take a look at the information package - it has all the details you may want to know.

15/03/2026

Guess what happens when you show up for your horse, and do your homework??

You get fantastic results!

Angie’s horse was stalling approaching the float, moving off her line and not loading easily.

We looked at the lead forward aids, turn and slowing signals - cleared up any confusion and problem solved.

This was trained initially at home before asking for this behaviour in a new environment.

This video shows Shari loading at a new location - this is “proof” training, anywhere/any time - and not only does Shari load easily, there was only one repetition required with a little more guidance before she could load calmly without support.

https://youtu.be/pthDz03i9ug?feature=shared

This is was good training is all about:

✅ identify any deficiencies in the basic responses of go/stop/turn

✅ re-train these to be clear, calm and relaxed

✅ test these responses in a new context, in this case loading on to the float

✅ start this training in an environment the horse is comfortable in before testing in more challenging places

Methodical training done extremely well!!

Super job Angie and Shari, thanks for allowing me to share your success. 🥇

If you want to know more about this easy to follow process, send me a message 😊

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15/03/2026

Working Equitation

I recently completed an online working equitation challenge series held by a group called Equus Training, which is a UK based organisation.

This involved riding 10 working equitation obstacles each month over a 3 month period. These were submitted via video and I received back a test sheet with feedback after each month. The obstacles were judged according to each riders home countries rules with entries from USA, GB, Canada and Australia.

I have always enjoyed using obstacles to assist with my training and this was a great way to test myself and get some great feedback. I really enjoyed the series and would encourage anyone who enjoys this type of training and discipline to explore online competition options… particularly in this time of high fuel prices!

Poppy and I were successful in winning this challenge series 😇😁 and learning some new things along the way.

I am very proud of this little horse of mine and thankful for the training that equitation science has given me - clear, evidence based training that is non-discipline specific. 😎

Oh and I won a cool prize…..