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15/09/2026

It's that time again....
Who's been waiting for us to release our dates??? Well here they are.

🐴 SCHOOL HOLIDAY HORSE EXPERIENCE 🐴

Looking for something different these school holidays?
Give your child a day they'll remember—building confidence, making friends, and learning alongside our beautiful horses in a calm, supportive environment.
This isn't horse riding.
It's about learning to understand horses, work as a team, solve challenges, explore nature and grow in confidence... one small step at a time.
🌿 Horse handling & grooming
🌿 Horsemanship games & challenges
🌿 Nature exploration
🌿 Teamwork & problem solving
🌿 Confidence-building activities
🌿 Shared lunch & relax time

📅 Dates
🐴 Tuesday 22 September
🐴 Thursday 24 September
🐴 Tuesday 29 September
🐴 Thursday 1 October

⏰ 9:00am – 2:00pm
👧 Ages 6+
💲 $99 per child
📍 Widgee
👥 Only 6 places available each day
Bookings are essential.
Send me a message to reserve your child's place. 💙🐴

12/08/2026

A horse doesn't care if you're the loudest in the room, the most confident, or the quickest to get something right.
They notice how you communicate.
They notice when you're calm — and when you're not.
They ask you to slow down, pay attention, try again and become clearer.
And somewhere amongst all of that, kids are learning things that reach far beyond the paddock. 💗🐴
Confidence • Connection • Growth
📍 Widgee

10/08/2026

Before they ride... they learn to lead. 🩵

One of the biggest differences at Hooves & Paws is that we don't start with the saddle.
We start on the ground.

Before a child ever climbs aboard, we help them learn how to:
🤍 feel safe
🤍 communicate clearly
🤍 build trust
🤍 understand boundaries
🤍 lead with confidence
🤍 work as a team with their horse

When children feel calm and capable on the ground, riding becomes the next step—not the first goal.
The horse isn't just following a lead rope. They're responding to the child's body language, confidence, energy and communication.
Those are life skills that extend far beyond horses.

At Hooves & Paws, we're not simply teaching children to ride.
We're helping them become confident, resilient young people—one small step at a time.
Because confidence isn't taught...
It's experienced. 💙🐴

10/08/2026

Some people see a horse following.
We see trust.
Megan isn't tied. She's not being pulled. She's choosing to stay connected.
That's what we help children discover at Hooves & Paws.
Not how to make a horse obey... But how to build a relationship where connection comes first.
Because confidence isn't about being louder. It's about learning to communicate clearly, stay calm, and become someone others want to follow.
Every small moment matters. 💗🐴

07/08/2026

💗 More than horse riding...
Every workshop looks a little different, but the heart of it is always the same.
🐴 Slowing down. 🌿 Connecting with nature. 🎨 Creating. 🤝 Building friendships. 💗 Growing confidence.
Some children arrive bursting with confidence. Others arrive quietly, unsure of what the day will bring.
By the end of the day, they're laughing, leading horses, creating memories and often asking...
"When can I come back?"
Those are the moments that remind me why Hooves & Paws exists.
It's never just about the horses.
It's about helping children discover just how capable they really are. 🩷🐴🌿
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05/08/2026

Sometimes the biggest wins are the quiet ones... 💗🐴

Not every child arrives full of confidence.
Some arrive quietly. Some are nervous. Some aren't sure if they even want to get out of the car.
And that's okay.
One of my favourite parts of these workshops isn't seeing children do something amazing...
It's watching the tiny moments.
The first pat. The first smile. The first time they choose to walk beside a horse instead of behind Mum.
Those little moments are often the beginning of something much bigger.
That's why we keep our groups small. Every child has the time and space to build confidence at their own pace. 💗

03/08/2026

30/07/2026

💗 Some children need a little extra time... and that's okay.
Not every child arrives full of confidence.
Some hold Mum's hand a little tighter. Some watch from a distance. Some almost don't come at all.
At Hooves & Paws, there's no pressure and no expectations. Every child is given the time, space and support they need to feel safe.
Watching this beautiful young girl go from feeling so nervous she almost stayed home, to confidently heading off with Phoebe, is exactly why I do what I do.
Thank you for trusting us with your daughter, and for sharing such a heartfelt review. Messages like this remind me that confidence doesn't happen all at once—it grows through kindness, patience and connection. 💕
🐴 Monthly Confidence Workshops
🐎 1:1 after school sessions
📍 Widgee
💗 Small groups
🌿 Building confidence, connection and lifelong skills through horses, nature and kindness.