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Very clever.
06/02/2026

Very clever.

BREAKING NEWS: Local Horse Refuses to Load, Then Casually Walks Onto Float After Owner Cancels Entire Day

“Experts confirm horses can sense resignation from up to 3 paddocks away.”

A local horse has reportedly walked calmly onto a float moments after its owner officially cancelled all plans, following a prolonged loading standoff lasting just under an hour.

According to witnesses, the horse had previously refused to approach the float, citing reasons believed to include “the ramp angle,” “the vibes,” and “absolutely nothing.”

Multiple loading techniques were attempted, including patience, encouragement, bribery, repositioning the float, and standing quietly while pretending not to care.

The situation reportedly de-escalated only after the owner removed the bridle, walked away from the float, and announced, “It’s fine, we won’t go.”

At this point, the horse immediately walked onto the float without hesitation and stood quietly inside.

Equine behaviour experts say this outcome is consistent with long-documented horse instincts.
“Horses possess an extraordinary ability to detect emotional surrender,” one specialist explained. “The moment an owner truly gives up, the horse understands the lesson is complete.”

The owner later confirmed that no destination was reached and the horse was returned to the paddock, where it was observed standing calmly, having successfully reset expectations for future loading attempts.

No further comment was provided.

06/11/2025

Great fun, great kids and GREAT PONIES

Hollyhall Farm this morning. The calm before the storm…..
16/10/2025

Hollyhall Farm this morning. The calm before the storm…..

Hollyhall Farm horsewifely tip. Never go into a paddock without a piece of string. Stop those wardrobe malfunctions befo...
13/10/2025

Hollyhall Farm horsewifely tip. Never go into a paddock without a piece of string. Stop those wardrobe malfunctions before they turn into a totally trashed rug.
These colourful, hard to lose bits of string are off gift bags that are past re-using.

13/10/2025
Over the October long weekend Hollyhall Farm and EQWINE ESCAPES were very excited to host the first Australian Mastercla...
07/10/2025

Over the October long weekend Hollyhall Farm and EQWINE ESCAPES were very excited to host the first Australian Masterclass and clinic by the amazing Dr Janet Jones. Author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain”, Janet combines her neuroscience expertise with years of experience riding and training horses and riders to offer an extraordinary alternative to the traditional idea of the human/horse relationship. Her insights into equine vision, hearing, sense of smell, herd behaviour, instincts and emotions were fascinating. An incredible weekend for the 55 attendees.

Here is Miss Crystal in June with undiagnosed Cushings. Then in August after a wondrous clipping job by Katie Beresford....
23/09/2025

Here is Miss Crystal in June with undiagnosed Cushings. Then in August after a wondrous clipping job by Katie Beresford. Now it’s September and Crystal is putting on weight steadily on Hollyhall Farm grass. Can’t wait to see how she looks in a few weeks!

06/09/2025
And then there was this bit….
01/09/2025

And then there was this bit….

I’ve behaved very well so far, I think. Relatively speaking. Eloise struck up a conversation with the captain’s teddy. S...
01/09/2025

I’ve behaved very well so far, I think. Relatively speaking. Eloise struck up a conversation with the captain’s teddy. Seemed like a nice guy. Jonathon tagged along.

Summer break. It’s 10C; lots of swans here;  rode through a lot of water; my horse was named Leo somethingsomething; our...
18/08/2025

Summer break. It’s 10C; lots of swans here; rode through a lot of water; my horse was named Leo somethingsomething; our gallop on the beach was brilliant, although Leo was leaning on my left leg; very easy to pop him into the bridle; this was supposed to be a tolt but Leo changed to a gallop; loading and unloading Icelandic horses….this instructor was horrified!

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150 Walkers Road
Avoca, NSW
2577

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