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Oct 06
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Spending time with horses

By Counselling, Equine Assisted Therapy
The gift of simply being with horses   Somewhere along the way, I think many of us became very good at being busy. There is always somewhere to be. Something to organise. Someone who needs us. Another notification. Another job. Another thing we really should have done yesterday. Even our time with horses can become another list. Feed. Rug. Ride. Train. Improve. Prepare. Achieve. Next. Often though, horses remind me that perhaps we don't always…
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Aug 31
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The unique role of horses in equine therapy

By Counselling, Equine Assisted Therapy
Why horses? It's a question I'm asked often. And it's a good one.   What is it about standing beside a 500kg animal that can offer something so different from sitting together in a counselling room? For me, part of the answer lies in something horses do remarkably well.   They notice. Horses experience much of their world through non-verbal communication. They notice movement, posture, breathing, attention and changes in what's happening around them—and they…
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Aug 05
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The quiet power of Equine Assisted Therapy

By Counselling, Equine Assisted Therapy
What if the most powerful conversations didn't require words, but instead began with horses, presence and connection?    In a world that seems to get louder every day, we're constantly encouraged to speak more, do more and move faster. We're surrounded by notifications. Opinions. Deadlines. Conversations. To do’s. For many of us, genuine connection feels harder to find than ever. It’s one reason why I love my horses, because they ask something very different.  …
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Jun 08
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The best horse riding coaches never stop being students

By Horse Riding Crystal Creek NSW
Why I believe riders benefit from competitive coaches who are still learning too.   Over the years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about what makes a great coach. Not just a good rider. And not just a knowledgeable horse person. A great coach. And the longer I've been around horses, the more I've come to believe that one of the most valuable things a coach can do is continue being a student themselves.…
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May 04
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Consistency (not intensity) builds confidence

By Hiddy and Co Horses
Why steady riding creates stronger, calmer, more capable riders   I think there’s a common belief in riding that confidence comes from doing more. More lessons. More intensity. More pushing through. But in my experience — with young riders, returning women, and even competitive riders — confidence doesn’t come from intensity.   It comes from consistency. The Quiet Work No One Talks About Confidence isn’t only built in the big, exciting moments. It’s also very…
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Mar 31
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When riding feels harder than it should

By Horse Riding Crystal Creek NSW
There are seasons in horse riding where things just feel … HARDER.   You’re giving it everything. You’re showing up. But some things feel off. Your confidence feels thin. And suddenly you’re wondering, “Why am I struggling with this?” If you’re a young rider navigating big feelings, or a woman returning to the saddle after time away — this is for you.   Because here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Riding feels harder not…
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Mar 08
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The long road to the Junior showjumping rings

By Hiddy and Co Horses
From Pony Club kid to the Junior showjumping circuit. A mother, a coach, and the journey to competitive showjumping   There’s a moment in every young rider’s journey when things begin to feel different. The ponies get bigger. The courses get more technical. And the sport starts asking more of both horse and rider. Our daughter Willo has been riding in the Junior (1.20m to 1.30m) showjumping ranks in Australia for a few years now.…
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Feb 02
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It’s never too late to ride again

By Horse Riding Crystal Creek NSW
 I hear from so many women, and there’s a beautiful moment I often experience and hear — a soft, almost whispered confession: “I used to ride … and I’ve always wanted to come back.” Maybe life swept you in a different direction. Maybe kids, career, or a thousand tiny responsibilities filled the corners where horses once lived. Maybe confidence slipped away quietly, and you’re not sure if you still “have it.” But here is the…
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Jan 13
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Horse Riding Murwillumbah

By Horse Riding Crystal Creek NSW
If you’re looking for horse riding near Murwillumbah that feels calm, consistent, and genuinely supportive, our $100 midweek private lesson packages at Hiddy & Co may be just what you’re looking for.   Based in Crystal Creek, just outside Murwillumbah in the Northern Rivers, we work with riders who value steady progress, thoughtful coaching, and a regular rhythm with their horse — without pressure or rush. Midweek Private Lesson Packages — A Simple, Supportive Option…
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Dec 10
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Hiddy & Co horses gathered calmly in morning light.

You’re exactly the rider you’re meant to be

By Horse Riding Crystal Creek NSW
There’s a truth I wish more women heard when they ride: You don’t need to be fearless, competitive, or “naturally talented” to be a beautiful rider.   You simply need to show up — as you are. With your heart, your questions, your nerves, your wisdom, your softness. Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond bring something special to horses: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a deep desire to connect rather than control. And that’s…
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