Weownna Lodge Equestrian Training Centre

23/06/2026

Head over to Park Ridge Active Riders to watch the AOR on Sunday

PRARG sincerely thanks Tamborine Tilt Trays for their generous sponsorship and ongoing support of PRARG.

21/06/2026

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29/05/2026

Amen!

Hold your head high. 💙

You don’t need anyone else’s approval to be worthy, valued, or enough.

Be confident in your voice, your choices, and the way you show up, because that’s where your strength lies.

If you or someone you know needs support, our Bullying Support Line is here to help.

Call 13 DOLLY (13 36 55)

28/05/2026

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26/05/2026

He was always the star for me. Who was yours?

Nobody talks about him. Nobody knows his name. But without him, one of the most breathtaking scenes in Australian cinema history simply would not exist.

His name was Denny — a buckskin bred for the mountains, owned by legendary cattleman Charlie Lovick — and if you've ever watched The Man from Snowy River (1982) with your jaw on the floor, you have this horse to thank.

That scene. You know the one. The brumby chase. The moment where the rider plunges headlong down a slope so steep it looks like the earth itself gave up trying to be flat. Most people assumed it was camera tricks, clever angles, or some kind of cinematic illusion. It wasn't. What you were watching was real — raw, unscripted, breathtaking real — and Denny did it not once, but multiple times.

Here's what makes that even more extraordinary: Denny carried not just actor Tom Burlinson down that mountain, but the stuntmen too. This horse didn't blink. He didn't hesitate. He committed completely to what was being asked of him, on terrain that would have made most horses — and most humans — refuse.

Think about the nerve that takes. Think about the trust. Think about what it means for an animal to willingly charge down one of the most perilous descents ever captured on film, over and over again, while cameras rolled and the world watched without ever knowing his name.

Every great film has its unsung hero. For The Man from Snowy River, that hero wasn't a director, a stunt coordinator, or even the lead actor. It was a buckskin horse from the high country, with a heart bigger than the mountain he conquered.

Next time you watch that descent, look a little closer. Because now you know — the real star of that scene had four legs, a quiet courage, and a name the credits never showed you.

Share this so Denny finally gets the recognition he deserved.

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14/05/2026

What a beautiful relationship.

11/05/2026

Tuesday Tip!

What’s your favourite pole exercise? 🤔

Mine has to be raised walk poles!

10/05/2026

What are you working on with your horse?

We are working on fitness, with a cross country training session planned for later in the week.

07/05/2026

✨ WEOWNNA LODGE POLE DANCING SESSIONS ✨

Start your Wednesday mornings with great company, quality riding and productive polework training 🐴☀️

Our Pole Dancing Sessions are designed to help horses and riders improve confidence, coordination and way of going in a relaxed and supportive environment.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕗 8:00am Start
☕ Morning tea provided after the session
💲 $40 per horse

Benefits include:
✔ Improved engagement & impulsion
✔ Better rhythm and consistency
✔ Increased flexibility & body awareness
✔ Stronger connection between horse and rider
✔ Confidence building for young or green horses

Suitable for a range of horses and riders. Limited places available each week.

Message the page to book your spot 🤍