Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Saturday, 9 June 2012
June Agility 2012  |
| First time participating at horse agility for horse and owner |
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| A challenging side pass over a sizeable log |
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| The beginnings of trotting through an enclosed tunnel |
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| The first time for this participant's horse to place all four 4 feet on the pedestal |
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| First participation in horse agility for both horse and owner |
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| Young horse training |
Friday, 16 March 2012
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Horses handled with love
A WOMAN'S love of horses taught her there's a better way of relating to them than breaking their spirit.
She teaches her techniques, imparting confidence and self-esteem.
Suzanne Bellette, of Arcadia, is petite with big ideals.
Growing up in Tamworth she had a typical country upbringing.
``There was a local riding school where I was taught all the dos and don'ts of horsemanship but from day one it was walk or gallop and just surviving,'' she said.
Coming to Sydney as a teenager after her father's death ended her dream of horse ownership, she found horse heaven in The Hills.
``I probably bought the worst combination of horse you could buy which was a fearful, claustrophobic, panicoholic Arab mare,'' she said.
``I lost count of the times she would shy and I would fall off. Basically I didn't have the leadership qualities she needed.''
Ms Bellette describes her search for answers as ``a long journey''.
``[Everyone] dealt with the horse physically but not mentally and emotionally.''
Then she saw a horseman called Wayne Banney start a young horse. ``He took off the bridle and still had control,'' she said. ``And I thought how can somebody ride a horse without actually holding onto its head?''
Her experience led her to become a teacher of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, which dealt with the psychology of the horse.
``I learned how to read horses and basically have strategies which I didn't have before.
``I aim to help horses be more emotionally fit so they are safer to ride and help students understand how that's achievable. Confidence really grows out of developing leadership skills and being able to effectively communicate with the horse.''
Suzanne Bellette, of Arcadia, is petite with big ideals.
Growing up in Tamworth she had a typical country upbringing.
``There was a local riding school where I was taught all the dos and don'ts of horsemanship but from day one it was walk or gallop and just surviving,'' she said.
Coming to Sydney as a teenager after her father's death ended her dream of horse ownership, she found horse heaven in The Hills.
``I probably bought the worst combination of horse you could buy which was a fearful, claustrophobic, panicoholic Arab mare,'' she said.
``I lost count of the times she would shy and I would fall off. Basically I didn't have the leadership qualities she needed.''
Ms Bellette describes her search for answers as ``a long journey''.
``[Everyone] dealt with the horse physically but not mentally and emotionally.''
Then she saw a horseman called Wayne Banney start a young horse. ``He took off the bridle and still had control,'' she said. ``And I thought how can somebody ride a horse without actually holding onto its head?''
Her experience led her to become a teacher of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, which dealt with the psychology of the horse.
``I learned how to read horses and basically have strategies which I didn't have before.
``I aim to help horses be more emotionally fit so they are safer to ride and help students understand how that's achievable. Confidence really grows out of developing leadership skills and being able to effectively communicate with the horse.''
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Natural Equestrian Horsemanship
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