Welcome by Lee Woodland

Neva Say Neva

Hi everyone, I hope everyone has been having fun with there horses, I know I have been! Having nine horses it is very hard to divide your time, so I really enjoy it when I get a free day to go and pamper the horses. My daughter Breanna joined me and we gave each horse a good brush. . That reminds me of the book ‘Think Like A Pony’ by Lynn Henry. In here you get great pictures on what your horse or pony is trying to tell you. It is a fabulous easy to read book, not just for children but also for adults. The illustrations are fantastic. I really can’t speak highly enough about this book, the first time I read it I was thrilled that finally a book like this has been produced. Lynn Henry is also producing another book called Act Like A Pony, and I will be able to distribute this as well. I recently enjoyed a great day of trail riding with my friend Trish, we joined with the Morpeth Trail Riding Club for lovely local ride. Trish rode her lovely Arab, Sage and I took my (well okay Danny’s) horse, Mate. It was great to get out and just stroll along chatting to other horsey people, the scenery was really nice and it was a great day out. We have a few Trail Riding clubs in our area, and they all cater for different levels of riders. There are some clubs that like to really move along and there are others like the Morpeth club that just take it very steady. I can highly recommend this club. Trish rode Sage in a halter with the clip on sports reins and I rode in a bri-dle with horseman’s reins. We found them to be very welcoming. Well I am just getting ready to head off to the Cutting Camp at Braidwood with Richard Webb and Owen Gwinn. I am absolutely busting to get there! Enjoy this month’s newsletter!

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October 2006 Volume 1, Issue 5

Here I am enjoying the view. This photo was taken while out with the Morpeth Trail

Riding Club

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Last Months Competition Winner

Nobody entered …

So for this months comp I will make it an easy one ☺

Write in about your Natural Horsemanship goals. What would you like to achieve with your horse! Now, I know you must have some goals that you would like to achieve, so I expect there too be many entries ☺

Remember you have to be in it to win it.!

Winning entry receives a- Free Natural Hackamore with your choice of size and colour

Valued at $100.00 Send Email entries to— d.woodl@bigpond.net.au

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We need your help!! !

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On the 6th of October, a good friend and devoted Parelli follower Niki Davidson was killed in a car accident on her way to work leaving behind two gorgeous children and her two wonderful horses. I know that no matter what, Niki would want Parelli homes for her horses and so I thought I’d email you to see if you could help. She had a wee Standardbred mare called Bella, approx 15hh, 13 yrs but with plenty of life and energy. She is a dappely bay with white markings and very pretty. Niki didn't do a lot of riding as she had an accident a few years ago and was doing Parelli to build her confidence back. But Bella has been hacked out before Niki bought her and used to have a 12 year old girl ride her around the paddock bareback. She has been to one clinic where Russell Higgins was the Instructor and has had a bit of ground work done and never seemed to have any major issues with anything. Bella is being sold for $500 ono Harry was her pride and joy!! He is a black Standardbred geld-ing, approx 15.2hh and 7 yrs old. Harry has been to 3 clinics that I know of and Niki did in fact hack him out with me one day and he was just a trooper. He has done half of the level 1 tasks and has an amazing calm about him, even when Niki was stiff as a board on him, legs clenched tight he carried on as if he'd done it a million times. Harry is being sold for $800 ono

Both horses had there teeth done last year and have been naturally hoof trimmed. They both come with their covers. I would say that both Bella and Harry are green horses but have beautiful natures and were always trying when Niki played with them. There is also a practically new 17' wide Wintec saddle with interchangeable gullet, fully mounted with a short girth and girth cover bought a year ago for over $800 and only used a couple of times for sale for $500 Also a package including a Hackamore, Halter, 12 foot rope, 22 foot rope, carrot stick with savvy string and the Part-nership and Harmony pack for sale for $300.

All the money made from the sales will be going into an account for Niki's children Ben and Becky.

Please contact Leanne White in New Zealand

Phone number is (03) 248 6264 and my cell is 027 3598 690

This month I learnt that a lovely lady by the name of Niki Davidson from New Zealand passed away in a car accident. We would like to let her family and friends know that our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time. Leanne has contacted us hoping that through this newsletter we can offer some help. We can do this in a couple of ways, pur-chasing the goods they have for sale or by donating money to the family. I have the bank details for one of Niki’s chil-dren. If you would like to make a donation please email me and I can forward on the bank details to you. Email– d.woodl@bigpond.net.au Lets join together and offer our support!

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DVD - Primary Groundskills by Ken Faulkner Price: $40.00

Ken Faulkner is a leading Australian Horseman who teaches Natural Horsemanship Courses throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan. Through his teaching Ken helps students to build a level of communication with their horses that enables them to move forward as a partnership. This Primary Groundskills dvd demonstrates the three Primary Groundskills: Desen-sitisation, Yield to a Feel and Yield to a Suggestion. These provide the foundations of Ken's teaching. Student Comments - "I made such progress in such a short time." "I was nurtured and pushed when needed - a great atmosphere for learning - it was even fun."

DVD - Secondary Groundskills by Ken Faulkner Price: $40.00

Through his teaching Ken helps students to build a level of communication with their horses that enables them to move forward as a partnership. This Secondary Groundskills dvd continues the foundation for beginning your jour-ney into natural horsemanship.

DVD - Five Rein Positions DVD by Ken Faulkner Price: $40.00

Through his teaching Ken helps students to build a level of communication with their horses that enables them to move forward as a partnership. This DVD shows the five rein positions Ken uses to teach the horse balance, flexion and softness. Combinations of these rein positions are used to perform high level English or Western manoeuvres.

DVD - Take a Troubled Horse by Ken Faulkner Price: $40.00

Through his teaching Ken helps students to build a level of communication with their horses that enables them to move forward as a partnership. The "Take a Troubled Horse" Dvd covers the journey of a horse known for bucking and running away with his riders. Ken explains various techniques for helping the horse make a change to become a willing partner.

Ken Faulkner DVD’s available from—www.naturalequipment.com.au Or phone Lee at 1800 081 541

Ph 02 4996 5500 or Fax 02 49965513

On the road – The key to driving with your horses on is not slow, but smooth… Know where you are going and have plenty of time to get there. Practice driving smoothly when you aren’t towing. Allow greater distance for braking, and use your gears and trailer brakes more than your vehicle brakes. You should be able to activate your trailer brakes from the brake pedal, without applying the vehicle brakes, by lightly touching the brake pedal. Brake gently earlier, rather than harder and later – you should be just lifting your foot off the pedal as you approach rather than jamming it down! Keep your vehicle in its “rev range.” Every vehicle has a rev range where the engine is working at its best, and really pulls. For example, we have a 3.0 litre Turbo Diesel Navara, and it works best between 2500 and 4000 RPM. So when I am driving, I keep the engine working within this range - I change down a gear as the engine approaches 2500 RPM, and change up as it passes 4000. When I am traveling through speed zones, I am in a gear which al-lows that speed and is within that rev range. Towing in fifth gear (or “overdrive” for automatics) – As a general rule, particularly on the smaller vehicles, towing heavy loads in fifth gear is not recommended, as it increases the load on your vehicle’s engine and drive-train. You’re better off, and will use less fuel, if you tow in fourth gear (“Drive” on an automatic), and you won’t be chang-ing up and down gears all the time. Turning – The longer and wider your vehicle and trailer combination, the more you will have to allow when negotiat-ing corners, roundabouts, intersections etc, to avoid the inside wheels cutting the corner, hitting the curb or dropping off the road. A good way to remember is “Turn more later”. I find that if I have the outside wheels following the cen-tre line of the road, I don’t hit any thing! When you’re cornering, follow the outside of the corner – i.e. turning to the left, follow the centre line, turning to the right, follow the edge of the road. This probably goes against everything you were taught when learning to drive, so it may take some getting used to! But I watch my mirrors, see where the trailer wheels are sitting on the road, and then find some point on the vehicle that lines up with the centre line of the road, and keep this as a reference point. Pretty soon it will become second nature. In my vehicle, I find that if the driver side corner of the bull- bar is following the white line, then my trailer wheels are comfortably inside the centre line when turning left, and another point on the bull bar gives me my reference point to the outside of the road when turning right. Reversing – Everybody’s favourite! Ever wondered why someone reversing a 30 ft gooseneck seems to do it with ease, but someone else reversing a little two horse straight load float is all over the place? A few little tips:

· Small Trailer, small changes, big trailer, big changes. The longer the trailer, or more importantly, the greater the distance from the tow point to the trailer wheels, the more you have to turn the vehicle to move the trailer.

· Use your Mirrors! One of the simplest ways to learn to reverse is to use your mirrors. Place your hand on the centre bottom of the steering wheel, and watch your trailer in the mirrors. If you want the back of the trailer to go left, move your hand to the left. If you want it to go right, move your hand to the right. As soon as the trailer is pointing where you want, straighten up your wheels by moving your hand back to the centre. Remember this and you soon will be reversing with confidence.

· Watch your front, watch your rear. The longer a trailer is from the wheels to the back of the trailer, the more it will swing when you move the steering wheel. Watch the front of the trailer, learn to recognize when the trailer is about to jackknife – that is the drawbar is about to hit the vehicle. If in doubt, get out and have a look!

As with most things, use prior and proper preparation, and practice! Towing a trailer is no different. Spend some time on the road with your trailer without horses on board; learn where it sits on the road. Practice driving smoothly. Get out in a paddock and practice reversing your trailer between some witches hats, around corners, see how far you can reverse in a straight line . Much better to hit a witches hat than the shed, the car, or someone else’s float! The more calm and comfortable you can be with towing your horses, the more calm and comfortable your horses will be with being towed!

Trailer Talk by Andrew Williams Owner of Distinction Horse Floats

This month– On the road!

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INTERESTING WEBSITE WITH NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP FOOTAGE..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow2yDdRK_Zc&mode=related&search

On this website you will find footage of Parelli Instructor Mikey and horse Red Sun, plus there is heaps of other great footage of Pat & Linda Parelli, Quantum Savvy, Honza, Natural Horsemanship Students plus

so much more…

Go and check it out!

The Heart of a Horse When your day seems out of balance And so many things go wrong... When people fight around you And the clock drags on so long... When most folks act like children, And fill you with remorse, Go out into your pasture... Wrap your arms around your horse. His gentle breath enfolds you, As he watches with those eyes He may not have a PhD, But he is, oh, so wise! His head rests on your shoulder... You embrace him good and tight; He puts your world in balance, And makes it seem all right. Your tears will soon stop flowing, The tension will be eased. The nonsense has been lifted, You are quiet and at peace. So when you need some balance From the stresses in your day... The best therapy you can seek... Is out there eating hay

Author unknow. Sent via email.

Two Handed Cutting Comp in Nov Wodonga Albury Cutting club

There is a 3 day cutting comp on the 17th. 18th and 19th Nov.

If anyone is interested in competing in a two handed cutting comp held by the Wodonga-Albury Cutting Club.

Email Bruce and Bev: bmcam@dragnet.com.au

Instructor Wanted…

…In Wagga for three children, aged 11, 10 and 8. The family are newcomers to pony owning and need an instructor for regular lessons. Please call Melanie (02) 4684 1917 or 0403 813 839

Steve Baird Bogong Horseback Adventures www.bogonghorse.com.au P.O. Box 230, Mount Beauty, Vic, 3699 P 03 5754 4849 M 0427 544 849

Knowing when to stop/quit is critical; otherwise the experience can be less than satisfactory. Picture this: You attend a party. There is lots of music, dancing, food and drink. As more and more guests arrive and settle in, the mood of the party livens up. They all get into the food, drink, and dancing, plus high-pitched con-versation over the ever-increasing din and merriment. (Because the DJ has to increase the volume of the music to overcome the increasing din of the conversation. Sort of like inflation and wages or a shouting argument.) More food appears and the booze seems to be endless and abundant quantities are consumed. At some stage the party reaches a ‘peak’. Most if not all the partygoers are having a really good time. If you or I were at the party, this point in the proceedings would/could be a really good time to leave. To quit. But how many of us would do that? There is still more food, booze, dancing, and people to catch up with. Without realizing it, after the party ‘peaks’ there is one way to go. Down. Things start to go off the rails. The good time begins to decline. The first negative emotional outburst is expressed and witnessed by bemused onlookers. Someone drops a full glass of red on the carpet. A plate of food is spilt and a halfhearted attempt is made to clean it up with the remnants on the floor being ground in and spread throughout the venue. Someone makes a pass at someone they shouldn’t have. The first chuckup is made in the toilet. And that’s only the beginning of the decline of the party. I could go on but I hope you get may drift. Leaving at the peak of the party would have been a good option unless one needs to see adults behaving badly. I witnessed a similar scenario the other day in a dressage arena. I came upon the scene just prior to the peak. The horse was moving freely, willingly, and from a dressage point of view, beautifully. He was young and willing. His human was observing this from the ground as another competent dressage rider rode this beautiful young horse through some nice movements and paces. It peaked. The ground-based observer was ecstatic, hardly able to con-tain herself witnessing what this horse and rider were displaying. I felt ‘now’ would be a great time to quit and mum-bled something about ‘when is it a good time to reward a horse?’ See I’m new with horses and my learning curve is very steep and my opinion base about something I know very little about is small. Or to put it another way, this horse was like a tube of toothpaste. When full, the toothpaste flows freely and with little effort, just like the horse’s willingness, ability and energy. But all of these are finite resources. As they get used up, the effort required to extract the desired amount has to increase. You know, things like folding the toothpaste tube or rolling it. More and more effort is needed to get the last bit out of the tube. One really has to push very hard with a thumb or finger right up into the outlet to get that ‘last’ bit out of the tube. Finally we give up, and dump the empty tube in the bin (or stable, and don’t get me started on that!) Toothpaste is put on the shopping list. The good thing though about horses, is that they are a self-renewing resource. The bad thing is that they remember being squeezed for that last bit of performance. Anyway, my comment about quitting was lost in the joy of the observer’s mood. Things went to pot from that point onwards. The horse up to this stage was complying really well with the requests being asked of him. ‘Is this what you want?’ ‘Am I doing OK Boss?’ ‘I am trying to be really good’. The only reward he got was to be asked for more. ‘Hey, I would like a break!’ ‘Not just yet we have more to do’ ‘But I just gave you the best I had’. ‘We can do some more other stuff’. ‘Bugger you mate, obviously I didn’t do the right thing because I wasn’t given a break or a reward so I’ll try something else, I’ll start tossing my head and see if that makes you happy. No. I’ll do a couple of pigroots. Nope that didn’t work either. Hey get out of my mouth you brute handed human or I’ll really resist. Ouch that hurt! You bastard. Thanks for nothing!’ So the party ended on a sour note. It went for way too long and there was just too much everything apart from rest, reward and comfort. Knowing when to quit is a real art. © Glenn Wilson August 2006

When to Stop (Whoa!) By Glenn Wilson

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Wanted- Horse/Large Animal Clippers.

Good working order, extra blades preferred. Contact Adele at adelejago@bigpond.com

or on 0416 118 070

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“DRESDEN” For Sale:

Bay Gelding – 9 years – Approx 15.3hh to 16hh

A safe schooled intelligent boy. Easy to C.S.F.& R. Suit mature rider looking for a predictable fun mount or a teenager

moving from PC to Performance Horse. Untapped talent. An absolute confidence builder!

Lovely to handle, sweet calm nature. $2000 ono

Ph: 0411191106. Newcastle area. Photo’s Available.

My Most Memorable Day by Jo Ravan I have been "natural" now for about six years, and have not looked back. Therefore since going natural I have had many memorable days. Such as the first time playing the catch me game having my horse follow me around, and first time playing the circling game at liberty in the middle of the paddock. But this one sticks with me. My little filly (whom I bred and have been playing with since she was born) was about six months old, she was in a paddock with her mother and another mare. On this day I heard galloping hooves and then a constant calling from the paddock, I looked out to see my little filly looking over to the house (where I was) and whinnying, once I came out she was still calling and looking very worried. When I go over, I realise that one horse is missing, as I start walking down the pad-dock, Honey (my filly) takes the lead and leads me through some bush to the bottom of the paddock, where there was a break in the fence, and from there you could see the missing horse right down in the bottom paddock. She knew that if she called me I would come, and that I was the person to fix her problem. It was such a buzz to know that she sees me as someone that she not only trusts, but as someone who will help her if she has a problem. She is almost two now and each time I play with her I come away knowing that she is going to be the best horse that I have ever had.

Thanks Jo Ravan

Thanks Jo for sending this in, I am glad that last months entries inspired you to write in.

As there were no entries to last months competition, yep yah gotta be in it to win it, I will be sending Jo out a ‘free’ Think Like A Pony Book. Cheers, Lee

JINDABYNE EQUESTRIAN RESORT

Cnr Kosciuszko Highway and Hill Top Road Jindabyne NSW 2627

Tel: 02 6456 7333 Fax: 02 6456 7334

Email– Enquiries@EquestrianResort.com.au

Website: www.EquestrianResort.com.au

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YOUNG HORSE/ FOUNDATION COURSE HELD @ EXETER FARM IN SEPTEMBER 2006

by Camilla Davidson

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The second YHF course was run at Exeter Farm on the weekend of the 23rd September, with 7 students attending the 3 days. We had great weather on two days with one day blowing a gale as many of you know Braidwood can. A Credit to both horses and students that all stayed calm and actually enjoyed the day. During this windy day Camilla gave demonstrations in the covered round pen. Using the students horses and dealing with the issues students were

having with their individual horses. With all students watching and gaining great un-derstanding from each sessions. All students talked at the end of the 3 days, to say how much their horses and them-selves benefited from spending three uninterrupted days with their horses, with like minded students on a beautiful cattle property that has been set up for positive pro-gressive learning of Natural Horsemanship = Good Horsemanship. In these three days students learnt exercises using the 7 games to build their horses confidence that build their horses agility and suppleness, which then builds the stu-dents confidence which = safety and agility which keeps everyone safe. The students learnt that these basic yields and exercises are a natural foundation to continue on into higher level training, with a confident safe & athletic horse. The 3 days was a great success with all students leaving, with a new level of confi-dence within their horses and themselves. Contact Camilla if you wish to join in on one of these courses or would like to know more of what's coming up in the southern tablelands, South Coast and the ACT. Camilla’s Email address- jembaicum@aapt.net.au

Trish & Belle

Yolanda & Carbie

Grace & Dione

Oncore getting a scratch - Kate Gwinn

Helen & Lilly Jill with Matilda Helen & Impi

Jill with Matilda on Tyres Deanna & Brea

Trish with Belle

Janette & her lovely horse

Southern Tablelands NH Fun & Support day The October Bungendore NH Fun & Support day was held on the 7th October at the Bungendore show grounds with 17 regular NH students attending and 7 newcomers. All very interested and inspired in what we did throughout the day. I took this opportunity in taking my young 9 month QH Filly for her first social outing amongst other horses and away from her usual herd of 6. Two horses from her herd, Augustus and Chips, accompanying her. Everyone one had a great day playing with their horses in the morning. I did a short

demonstration with the young filly for the new comers. Then went and spent time catching up with a little relaxation at lunch time and then riding out in groups in the afternoon. The next Bungendore Fun & Support day will be held on the 9th December, ( No November day ) @ the Bungendore show grounds, starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm. All interested people very welcome. For more information on the NH Fun & Support days and other up coming NH courses contact Camilla Davidson Kind Regards Camilla Davidson Natural Horsemanship 02 48461002 0429 461 002 Email: jembaicum@aapt.net.au

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Its nice to be able to chat & to meet new

Come along and join us!

Lunch Time & Bearly the ever present Black Dog

Book Review by Cynthia Cooper

HORSES AND HEALING – by Pam Brownlie

This spiral bound glossy full colour book is a wonderful field guide and reference for anyone wanting to treat horse health problems naturally. It presents easy to use procedures for treating horses by using herbal remedies, L.E.D. Therapy or Acu-pressure and includes clear charts for the relevant acupuncture points to treat five main areas. These being First aid, the Immune System, the Respiratory System, Arthritis and Soreness. This handy guide also details several case histories and has a good reference section for further more detailed reading. Definitely a book to keep in your first aid kit that is easy to work from in the field. It is available through online ordering from www.naturalequipment.com.au .

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THE WHOLE HORSE WORKSHOP “Your guide to caring for and teaching horses, naturally”

Saturday & Sunday the 4th & 5th of November 2006 At 46 Wattle Lea Lane, Golden Valley

9.30am to 4.30pm. Only $75 (Enq. for family/couples discount)

Learn the most advanced approach to horses in the areas of:

Horse Health – looking after horses naturally Hoof Care – barefoot trimming & conditioning

Saddle & Tack fit – treeless saddles/bitless bridles Horse Psychology – how do horses think & why? Education – basic horsemanship principles.

Bookings and enquiries to Cynthia Cooper on 63 695177 or email me:

cynthiac@vision.net.au www.naturalhorseworld.com

Registration Form Name/s: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Address: ……………………………………………………………… P/code: ……………. Phone: ………………………………..Email: ………………………………………………. I am enclosing payment of $………. To cover …….. people for the workshop.

Please make cheque/money order to Natural Horse World Pty Ltd. & post to: Cynthia Cooper

46 Wattle Lea Lane, Golden Valley. TAS. 7304.

More info next page..

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Workshop Topics Horse Health – looking after horses naturally

How to provide the ideal living environment for your horse. How to feed your horse as economically as possible. Alternative and complimentary health treatments available such as herbal, muscle therapy, chiropractic, homeopathy, supplements etc.

Hoof Care – barefoot trimming & conditioning.

Why go barefoot and the benefits of doing so. Where to start when learning to trim your own horse. The conditioning process and use of hoof boots. Why hoof care and feeding have a vital link.

Saddle & Tack fit – treeless saddles/bitless bridles

Saddle fitting made easy to understand. Types of alternative saddles available now. How bitless bridles can solve many problems.

Horse Psychology – how do horses think & why?

The differences of instinctive and learned behaviour. How horses communicate with each other – reading expressions. How horses learn best – different methods available to teach.

Education – basic horsemanship principles.

Communication with your horse is easy when you know the language. Ground work is the key to safety and should be relevant to riding. Riding your horse naturally for fun and competition.

Various presenters will talk and demonstrate in their field of specialty.

It is not necessary to bring your horse to this workshop as we will be discussing topics and observing demonstrations so that you can gain a solid understanding of the principles. By attending this Whole Horse Workshop you will know which skill specific work-shops would be suitable for you and your horse to learn so much more.

www.naturalhorseworld.com

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We love our Distinction Gooseneck. We had it made Reverse Angle and our horses love it! Lee & Danny Woodland

Have you seen our business cards? Well if you have I am sure you will agree Louise has done a fantastic job. Go and

have a look at her other great items!

So who is … David Stuart

“Dilkera Station,” Nebo 4742, Qld, Australia Email djs@e-horsemanship.com

In growing up on my family’s cattle property in Central Queensland Australia, horses and livestock were, and have continued to be very much a part of every day life. A successful completion of a 2 year rural training course at the Emerald Agricul-tural College in Central Queensland, then gave an opportunity to stay on at the col-lege through the attainment of a scholarship, to study advanced horsemanship, which included attending a Ray Hunt course in 1986 and the completion of a horse masters diploma course with the Australian Academy of Equitation. An involvement with Pat Parelli began as a participant on a 9month agricultural ex-change programme to the United States in 1989, riding cutting horses and starting all the young horses. Through my involvement with the Parelli organization, over a time frame of 15 years, extensive training was given in the areas of horsemanship and horse train-ing and the teaching of people. As one of the first instructors to be endorsed to teach under the umbrella of Parelli, and through a period of cumulative training and experience, in 2004, becoming one of the most senior and accomplished Parelli Professionals. In 2005, in a new position as director of programme development for Equine Ethol-ogy U.K., I facilitated an accreditation process for an educational programme that would help to meet new criteria and legislation that equestrian federations within Europe would introduce in the foreseeable future as well as enabling Equine Ethol-ogy to become a part of the much broader equestrian world within Europe. In my work as a teacher and trainer I travelled and taught all over the world and vis-ited the continents of Australasia, North America, the U.K., Europe and the United Arab Emirates. My work has involved amateurs, professionals and professional or-ganizations within the equestrian industry and has enabled both amateurs and pro-fessionals to become more competent around horses and to do so in a safe man-ner. The last 20 years of experience and the meeting of horseman like Ray Hunt, Pat Parelli, Mike Bridges, Craig Johnson and Martin Black and the horse and people training received from the Parelli Corporation. Have enabled myself to not only teach around the world but also to give and be a part of demonstrations held at in-ternational equine events like Burghley Horse Trials, a 4 Star international 3 day event held in the U.K. and also demonstrations given to her majesty the Queen of England at the Royal Mews Buckingham Palace and demonstrations given to the Dubai Royal Family.

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Described by Ray Hunt as one of the most talented horsemen he has met. Who’s approach

to horsemanship through understanding horse behaviour is second to none

David Stuarts Australian tour brings him back to Australia from Nov 06 to March 07 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to advance your knowledge in the journey for language & leadership through understanding of horse behaviour. The Course offered at Orara is an advancing workshop, with the chance to critique your skills individually for both horse & rider. Course Dates: February 23rd, 24th & 25th Location: Orara Valley House Karangi, Mid North Coast of N.S.W. *We are offering an Early bird rate $400, Book & pay in Oct * Booking & Deposits of $100 required to secure position Course cost 3 Days $ 495 Camping by the river: $15 per night Ground & horse yard levy: $10 per night This wonderful retreat will be a great setting for the summer course; we will start early, be able to rest and swim in the middle of the day & with day light saving hours be continuing later in the afternoons.

Course to be finalized by end of November.

To book please contact-

Deb Collins PH: 02 66528798 or Email pshop@hotkey.net.au

David Stuart Raising the level of horsemanship around the world.

Chief Instructor

Master class tuition & demonstrator Young & difficult horse trainer

5* Premier instructor

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Course Dates for Dave Stuart 2007 Tour

Should you wish to reserve a place then please contact the venue host

• Queensland , Dysart, January 20,21st

Course Type: Intermediate

Contact :Wendy Davidson, ph: 0749582 729, Mobile: 0400434811

• Tasmania, Feb 10 ,11th

Course Type: Beginners

Contact: Jacqui Smythe,Ph: 62481795, Mobile: 0409 928 393,

Email: jacquismythe@ozemail.com.au

• N.S.W., Hunter Valley, February 17,18 th ,

Course Type: Private ,

Contact:Juliette Rodowicz

• N.S.W. , Karangi, February 23,24,25th

Course Type:Advanced,

Contact :Deb Collins Ph:02 66528798 email: pshop@hotkey.net.au

• Victoria March 3,4th

• Queensland, Bundaberg March 10 ,11th

Course Type: Beginner

Contact:Helena Botros, Ph:07 41534299, email: helena@basas.org.au

• New Zealand Course Venues are still to be confirmed

dates are from the 14th until the 26th March

Contact: Sarah Tunnicliffe email: sarahjtm@xtra.co.nz

• Queensland, Mackay March 31st,1st & 2nd April

Course Type : 2day Beginners and 1 day Intermediate

Contact Kiley Tolson email: arawakstud@optusnet.com.au

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January 2007 Beach Residential Camp at the Oaks Resort Ranch – Mossy Point

5 Days / 6 Nights 15th – 21st January 2007

Indulge yourself – a 5 day course with not one but two International Natural Horsemanship Instructors.

Birger Gieseke (from Germany) is a former 5* Parelli Instructor and rated as one of the best Natural Horseman in Europe. Prior to joining PNH, Birger achieved success in the performance arena, becoming European Champion in Pleasure and Reining. He has a keen interest in Cow Working and is passionate about helping his students achieve results and gain success in their horse-manship. Tony Lander (from Australia) is a former 4* Parelli Instructor who has taught in all states of Australia, both islands of New Zealand as well as USA and Germany. Prior to PNH, Tony achieved success in performance including the Arabian show ring, Dressage and Endurance. Tony’s passion is to help people enjoy their horses and to help people’s horses enjoy their human. This camp will be a unique opportunity to combine a family holiday with a multilevel Horsemanship Camp. Located at Mossy Point, on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, 2 klm from the Beach on 300 scenic acres you will have access to trial rides, the river, swimming pool, golf course.

You will benefit from: - 5 Days of fun, focus and feeling. 5 Days to totally immerse yourself in your horse’s world 5 Days to raise your horsemanship to new levels The formulae for this fabulous, full throttle, focussed feast of fun is – 2 world renowned Horsemen to lead you + 3 meals per day fully catered + 5 days of focussed horsemanship with your horse + 20 like minded, horse lovin’, fun sharing people + 9 holes of golf course, (you can bring your partner if you want!) +1 swimming pool, + Tennis Court + River + 300 acres minutes from the beach + Tons of fun, relaxation, enjoyment + Kids Playground EQUALS One very special event that will start your year exactly the way you want, accelerating your horsemanship!

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January 2007 Beach Residential Camp at the Oaks Resort Ranch – Mossy Point

During the five days of horsemanship, Tony & Birger will encourage, support and challenge you at your level. They will tailor the course to your particular requirements, so that you can go away with your thoughts, concerns and questions clarified. The general outline of the course will cover topics including

Plus Lots of time to ask questions of both Tony & Birger Inter-twinned into all the above will be Birger’s European formulae for success with horses. He has enthralled audiences all over Europe during his fabulous demonstrations with his stunning Quarter Horse stallion Lenas Paul. Let him enlighten you on how to load a horse into a float while sitting as a passenger in a moving car towing that float.

View of the beach at Mossy Point & Broulee

For more information and to confirm your position please ring Debbie or Tony Lander on

(02) 6366 8815 or mobile 0417 688 644 FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT— http://www.naturalequipment.com.au/newsletters.shtml

On-Line – whether you are on the 12’, 22’, 45’ or savvy string

• How to get more respect than you thought possible

• How to build gait changes • How to use your phases like a horse

might • Does your horse see you as a leader?

Freestyle – halter, bridle, carrot stick, string, bridle less

• Let’s see if we can extend the speed, distance and stopping ability

• Get the go to mean go; and the whoa to mean whoa

• Gaining confidence on horseback at speed • Backup better than ever • Jump, what jump? How to jump

Liberty – • More “come to me” and “stick to me” • Is your horse “with you” or “away from

you” in the round yard • How to be more accurate without being

more critical

Finesse – • The beginning of concentrated reins • Progression into soft feel and collection • More concentrated manoeuvres • How does sideways develop into sidepass,

shoulder in and other manoeuvres

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What’s New at Exeter Farm! Steve Byrne in 2007!

The new year will kick off with an addition to our program that we are very excited, and very proud, to announce. Steve Byrne will present a Colt Start and Horsemanship clinic from February 17th to 25th. Steve’s very fine website (www.stevebyrne.com ) gives his story, his horsemanship journey, as well as where he’s up to now. We feel blessed to have a person and horseman of Steve’s caliber choose to join the other fine teachers who share their knowledge at Exeter Farm. In a relatively short time in the life of a horseman, Steve has dedicated him-self to seeking exceptional mentors and teachers, and his exceptional development reflects this. For this Camp you will book in through Steve; Email: steveabyrne@bigpond.com or phone him on 0427 190 271 Almost surely 2007 will bring more Cow Camps, more Smooth Moves, more Foundation Courses with Camilla (isn’t she doing a great job! I hear great feedback from happy students;) and another Cutting Camp with Richard. To all, again we acknowledge you for your support of yourselves, your horses, and Exeter Farm.

Our best to you, Kate and Owen

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Hi again and Welcome to the warmer weather.

As you might recall, I ran a competition 3 months ago with the prize being FREE coaching and my 6 week Lose Fat, Gain Health Program. Well … I have some news from the people who are in the final stages of that program. (I have withheld their names to “Protect the Inno-cent”) I am really pleased with their commitment to their health and the re-sults that this has afforded.

Nikki, my horse, would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen Hall for a fitter, healthier, happier owner. Nikki says, “she use to be such a grouch, with her chronic digestive problems, obviously they don't bother her so much any more. She rides more fluidly - thank goodness- must be that she is more relaxed and fitter, she also feels lighter! All great news for me.”

I definitely get up with a much better spring in my step and are more clear headed throughout the day. My clothes are looser so something has happened. My most favourite thing with the program so far though is that it's sustainable! I mean every diet type thing I've every tried, as much as they say it's not a diet it's a lifestyle, they are NOT sustainable. For me, anyway. The information I've been given I'll be digesting for awhile but it does make sense. The mineral balancing, the types of foods, I'm not really going without at all. I enjoy eating within the guidelines. I'd recommend it for anyone you has a fridge full of non-fat foods! The other really good thing that I am finding super is the fitness/exercise thing. I HATE deliberate exercise..... But it's heaps easier to stay within a heart rate (that a thing beeps at you and tells you what it is anyway) than get out there and push myself so I'm hot, tired, starving and dreading doing it again. I just liked this program as I do really see it changing quite a few lifestyle things for me. I feel like I'm putting as much effort and thought into feeding me as I do my horse now. Thanks

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Playground Equipment for your horse!!! By Pat Miller

HOW TO MAKE A SEE SAW!!! Materials needed: 3 x 2.4mt 200mm x 50mm treated sleepers 7 mts 75mm x 50mm H4 treated pine rail 2 lengths 600mm 75mm x 45mm H4 treated pine 2 packets of 14-10 x 75mm Bugle Head Batten screws 1 packet of 14-10 x 100mm Bugle head Batten screws 1 x 600mm - 700mm length of 150mm Koppers log. Instructions: 1. Place the sleepers side by side and clamp together tightly. 2. Measure the centre at 1205mm and mark out a section 160mm wide (80mm each side of the "centre" line.) 3.Cut the H4 treated pine batten to 600mm lengths to brace the underside of the sleepers and join them together. 4. Place the 2 600mm lengths of 75mm x 45mm treated pine on edge on the outside of the 2 lines marked 80mm from the "centre" line. Place a 600mm batten up against each of these, to strengthen them. This part will hold the Koppers log in place. Screw it all together from the underside, place log in the centre position, and then turn it over into the finished position. The finished product is VERY heavy, so best to build it where you are going to use it!

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Playground Equipment for your horse!!! Cont.. By Pat Miller

And look the See Saw in action!!!

Next issue: learn how to make this piece of playground equipment.

Pictured below..

That is one cute picture This horse is so lucky to have such a loving owner.

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Equine Touch Courses in Australia With Jock & Ivana Ruddock www.theequinetouch.com

Level 1 course in TAS 24th,25th & 26th January 2007 Course being held at Browns Road, North Lilydale Contact Mary Hitchcock Ph 0428 627959 Email- equessence@yahoo.com.au or Liz Stanfield Ph 63951590 ON SOON….. Level 1 course in NSW 16th, 17th &18th November 2006 Course being held at Glen William (near Dungog) Contact Lee Woodland Ph 02 4996 5500 Email– d.woodl@bigpond.net.au

Level 1 course in WA 19th, 20th & 21st January Course being held at Perth Hills, Darlington Contact Linda Yoxall Ph (08) 9299-6021 or 0407 090 166, Email: chrislinda@iinet.net.au

Level 3 course in NSW 16th, 17th,18th &19th November 2006 Course being held at Glen William (near Dungog) Contact Lee Woodland Ph 02 4996 5500 Email– d.woodl@bigpond.net.au

Equipment Special for the Month of November

Rein Leathers $50.00

Save $10

All four styles available.

Pictured from left to right- Working.

Black Country (also comes in Brown) Western

The quality of the leather in these is fantastic. Order from www.naturalequipment.com.au or give us a

call...1800 081 541

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Stallion—Romerito SO473 Pure Spanish Andalusian By Poderoso (Justiciero IV Imp/Corveta Imp) out of Romera (Encantador/Ordinara Imp). Sire of multi national champion pure and part andalusians. Passing on his calm, intelligent gentle nature, straight movement, trainibility and magnificent colour. Service Fee $660.00inc Chilled Semen available Viewing by appointment More photo’s available at this site... http://www.horsepoint.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?ItemID=2111044&TabID=3434&Alias=horsepointau Contact Trish Buchan 0418 600 742 Dubbo NSW tinshed@hwy.com.au

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP GROUPS & CLUBS… Central Coast Natural Horsemanship Group Our group meets monthly at Warnervale NSW with a NH instructor. Please contact Karen on 02 4362 3859 for further details. Upper Murray Horseman's Association meets on the 1st Saturday of each month for Natural Horsemanship clin-ics at the Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre at Thurgoona NSW. Bookings essential. Ph Coral on 0260712855 or email: moreilly@dragnet.com.au NH Play Days held at Lobethal Polocrosse grounds, Kuitpo forest or Tilling Hill in the Adelaide Hills, SA Contact Michelle on 08 8339 2759 or michellewhelan@optusnet.com.au to be added to the mail out list. Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Club– Contact Secretary Cheryl Hasson– Ph 02 6569 3244 or Email alatell@nor.com.au Central West Natural Horsemanship Group Inc. Our Group meets at the Geurie Racecourse at Geurie, NSW. Contact Trish via email– CWNHG@hwy.com.au Southern Tablelands & ACT Natural Horsemanship Fun & Support Days - Run By Camilla davidson @ Bungendore show grounds, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th All welcome, come along and join in with us in having Fun with our horses and friends whilst learning & being in-spired by each other. Contact Camilla jembaicum@aapt.net.au Natural Horsemanship Fun & Support Day News: SOUTH COAST For the South Coast students, be looking out for the Milton and Cobargo N. H Fun & Support days to be held soon. We ran the first fun/support day at Milton in late June @ Tracey Wakefords place with 8 students attending, we all had a great day and looking fwd to more with new students attending, if you are interested make contact with Camilla at jembaicum@aapt.net.au South Coast Cobargo NH Fun & Support day is on Saturday the 18th November followed by a NH riding dynam-ics workshop on the Sunday the 19th Nov. contact Camilla for more information and to book in, e-mail: jembaicum@aapt.net.au

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Natural Hoof Care Book have JUST ARRIVED from the U.S. ‘Making Natural Hoof Care Work For You’

by Pete Ramey. Written in down to earth language and chock full of photos and drawings. A perfect companion to Jamie Jack-son’s H.O.G. Horse owners will find countless bits of useful information in this book to make their hoof care programs more suc-cessful. 192 pages. RRP $42.00 AUD + $5.00 P&P ‘Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care’ by Jamie Jackson. The ‘bible’ of the Natural Hoof Care movement. Step by step instructions for the Natural Trim. For horse owners wanting to do their own hoof work or improve their understanding of Natural Hoof Care, for farriers wanting to transition to Natural Hoof Care, how to make the successful transition from shod to unshod. 320 pages. RRP $45.00 AUD + $5.00 P&P The Natural Horse By Jamie Jackson. Vivid accounting of wild horses and their natural habitat. The model for true natural horse care. 192 pages. RRP $$40.00 AUD + $5.00 P&P Founder: Prevention and Cure the Natural Way Step by step guidelines to natural healing for foundered horses to bring them back to complete soundness with beautiful naturally shaped and functioning hooves. Extensive discussion of diet and management issues. 156 pages.$32.00 AUD + $5.00 P&P

For orders please send cheque or money orders to Glenn Wilson (Hooves Naturally)

149 Waterfall Creek Rd, Tallangatta Valley 3701 Ph 02 6071 0210 Email waterfallcreek@bigpond.com

MICHELLE WEINMobile; 0401 447 329

Email; miska_w@hotmail.com

Also;Nutrition Consultation

Exercise/Training PhysiologyConformation/Locomotion Analysis

Hoof/Health Care/Saddle Advice

Like humans, horses get tired, sore and torn muscles, tendons and ligaments

Wanted

Short Term Agistment

Preferably in the Clarence Town, Glen Oak,

Seaham Area

Please phone Sandra on 49963047

Camilla Davidson

Teacher of

Natural Horsemanship

Trained in the art of Natural Horsemanship

Camilla teaches in the Southern Tablelands, South Coast of NSW and ACT area.

Horse Starter, Problem Horses and Instructor

Contact Camilla on-

Ph: 02 48461002 Mobile: 0429 461 002

Email: jembaicum@aapt.net.au