CK Equestrian

April 2012

frances — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:55:58 +0000

An invitation for Emma and Chesty to attend a clinic with our National Coach, Gilbert Bockman, was a great opportunity to assess our progress. With our goal being to continue to improve flatwork and rideability – the outcome of the clinic delivered the same message. Connection, connection, being able to ride with connection into short …

March 2012

frances — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:59:10 +0000

Shelley has been busy with assisting with the training of the jumpers in between trips to Hobart and soon to the Gold Goast for Conferences. As a member of Exercise and Sport Science Australia I get to attend some wonderful seminars and meet experts in all fields of Exercise Science. At the Hobart conference I …

February 2012

frances — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:48:55 +0000

Rain, rain and more rain. After growing up through droughts on properties in North West NSW I must say I will never say “rain rain go away”. However we have missed not having Jump Club with young horses and new horses looking for an outing. We are forever grateful for our all weather arena as …

January 2012

Frances — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:07 +0000

Happy New Year to all. A very enjoyable Christmas was had with family and friends and it was lovely to have old friends and neighbours visit us over the Christmas period and be able to have time to relax, enjoy and eat and eat!! Shelley had a wonderful time with her dear friends at Coasters …

December 2011

frances — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:13:35 +0000

Well another year has come and nearly gone – they are going so quick now. I do not know if that is just happening or I am getting older and wanting to put the brakes on a little! It has been a really wonderful year for CK, seeing so many of the horses and riders …

November 2011

frances — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:34:19 +0000

A sad month for showjumping, both in Australia and internationally, with the loss of two legends. Our very dear Bob Brook passed away and the magnificent “Hickstead”. Bob has been a true and wonderful servant to our sport and it has been an honour to know him. Hickstead and Eric Lamarze have been true inspirations …

October 2011

frances — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:28:17 +0000

A very positive month for improvement and moving forward to the next level for Vicki and Ziggy, placing at the Australian Championships. Congratulations to Vicki. Bec and Leo are also jumping up and gaining some valuable jumping miles. Erin and Sonny and Joe are continuing with their winning ways, placing at every outing. Not such …

September 2011

frances — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:41:21 +0000

Time of the year again for John to head up to Longreach for the annual R.W. Williams Longreach Muster. All the Snowy boys (or R.M. boys) headed off for this wonderful cattle company event. John took Darcy (Jason’s “Man From Snowy River” horse), who is now enjoying retirement (and the odd lead horse job) at …

Ekka update

frances — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:20:20 +0000

Emma caps off a very successful Qld run with two wins at the Ekka. Ash has come a long way from the very spooky, very suspicious and very reactive horse that he was. Chesty has been very consistent and also gained some nice places at the Ekka, including a 3rd place in his championship class …

July and August 2011

frances — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:17:59 +0000

Time to put horses away and hit the slopes!! Well Emma had her first taste of the greatest fun anyone can have, both vertical and horizontal in her first trip to the snow. Em and her mum Sue had a great few days enjoying the slopes at Perisher and now Emma is hooked. Sue has …