Equitation Science International RTO TOID 41254
Hello from Rome!! We have arrived in the beautiful Rome and we’ve been swooning over their state of the arc facilities and gorgeous warm weather! Sorry this blog is a few days late but this conference has been absolutely jam packed! Activites from 9am – 11pm leaves little time for me to sit down…
Blog by Sophie Wyllie Hi all, it’s been a long time between blogging! I wanted to share with you another interview with one of our graduates. This graduate was really our very first. Back when the course was the beginnings of what is now the nationally accredited Diploma of Equitation Science. Andrew developed the first…
Last night at the Cork and Fork festival was again another really fun night socialising with people passionate about equitation science. Every time I attend one of these conferences I am always filled with this really satisfying feeling of being a part of a group who are all on the same page. No need to…
After a fun night at the formal dinner on Thursday night, we got back together at 8:30am and started with a really interesting plenary by Peta Hitchins on ‘The power of collaboration: Improvements to safety and welfare in racing’. Racehorse fatalities are prevalent, and not improving, and research shows that racehorse injury is the most…
We arrived at Charles Sturt University last night where we were allocated our accommodation, followed by a welcome by Dr Hayley Randle and a presentation by Dr Andrew McLean on the 10 Principles of Training. No matter how many times I hear that presentation, I still take home a new message which is quite impressive!…
Blog by Sophie Wyllie Jonathan McLean The thing I really love about equitation science is that it’s not discipline specific, or even method specific. People can take ES in all different directions, and our students are a good example of this as they all have a broad range of interests, and have used their…
Blog by Sophie Wyllie Making the hard decision to sell Every now and then I have one of those rides where I question whether or not I want to continue with my current horse. I feel terrible thinking it because I adore her, but it’s something some of us might need to consider. How do…
Blog by Sophie Wyllie If you have ever experienced owning mares, or even considered buying one, then you have heard all of the sayings… In many cases, people won’t even consider buying a mare “Wanted: best horse ever, no mares please”, but why do mares have a bad reputation? My last 3 horses have been…
Blog by Sophie Wyllie A few days ago a friend was telling me that a huge turning point for her and her horse was realising that she could let go of the fear of the unknown…. She could finally feel confident to tackle new things, knowing that her horse would not do anything she couldn’t…
By Sophie Wyllie For anyone who doesn’t know me, I’m Sophie, daughter of Andrew and Manuela McLean, sister to Warwick and Alistair McLean, wife to non-horsey, but best most supportive husband, Alex. I manage ESI and I’m essentially a PA to my parents (the tables have turned since I was young, they must be loving…