LQ Equestrian

04/08/2025

I am running a 2nd Showhunter Clinic on Sunday 10 August at Waitara Pony Club.

Please text me on 021 759 342 to book your slot.
Details in Flyer attached

19/07/2025

What a fantastic day we had! Next clinic is on the 10th August.
Flyer to come
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I am running a Showhunter Clinic on Saturday 26 July at Waitara Pony Club.
Please text me on 021 759 342 to book your slot.
Details in flyer attached

26/06/2025

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10/06/2025

This is spot on!

Author is believed to be a William Steinkraus
Read , let it sink in, then read again :

“No. 1. Get your tack and equipment just right, and then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.

No. 2. The horse is bigger than you are, and it should carry you. The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.

No. 3. The horse's engine is in the rear. Thus, you must ride your horse from behind, and not focus on the forehand simply because you can see it.

No. 4. It takes two to pull. Don't pull. Push.

No. 5. For your horse to be keen but submissive, it must be calm, straight and forward.

No. 6. When the horse isn`t straight, the hollow side is the difficult side.

No. 7. The inside rein controls the bending, the outside rein controls the speed.

No. 8. Never rest your hands on the horse's mouth. You make a contract with it: "You carry your head and I'll carry my hands."

No. 10. Once you've used an aid, put it back.

No. 11. You can exaggerate every virtue into a defect.

No. 12. Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it.

No. 13. If you`ve given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite.

No. 14. Know when to start and when to stop. Know when to resist and when to reward.

No. 15. If you're going to have a fight, you pick the time and place.

No. 16. What you can't accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow.

No. 17. You can think your way out of many problems faster than you can ride your way out of them.

No. 18. When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around.

No. 19. Don`t let over-jumping or dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying.

No. 20. Never give up until the rail hits the ground.

No. 21. Young horses are like children—give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.

No. 22. In practice, do things as perfectly as you can; in competition, do what you have to do.

No. 23. Never fight the oats.

No. 24. The harder you work, the luckier you get."

Credit believed to be William Steinkraus

01/06/2025

18/03/2025

Wow, I couldn't be more proud of the riders that had me coach them at Defender HOY 2025. It isn't just about the ribbons won but about all the personal goals achieved including but not limited to; Title class placings, Series placings, Pony of the Year placings, and Taranaki Team placings

The coaching relationship I have with all of my riders is built on respect, trust and the journey we go through. It's about honing our communication and instruction skills, studying the horse and rider behaviour which ultimately leads to guiding riders towards their goals.
Congratulations to all of my riders, you made me proud to be your coach.

08/12/2024

Lydia Quay, Kaipara Double Dee 5th in the World Cup