Friendship Horses

17/02/2026

Today was a bit of a slow start but I eventually achieved a bit of work done out in the paddocks with my grandson Degan Elais. We’ve still got lots to do but getting there 😊

15/02/2026

Currently, after losing my Dad and my husband within 3 weeks of each other, my cup is bone dry 🫗. In fact it may have a large crack in it just like my heart 💔
The grief I am feeling is an incredibly heavy weight that I struggle with each day. Simple things like getting out of bed, getting dressed, eating and even having a shower seem like mammoth tasks. Going out in public has become a nightmare for me, where I want to dive into a hole 🕳️ to hide 🫣
I need to find who my “new self” is now, and be sure to have a full cup so I’m able to facilitate the sessions with the horses again. I can’t give what I don’t have at tge moment. I appreciate your patience in waiting for me to do this.
The loss of Brian Binstead has broken me, so now I need to put myself together stronger. I can’t do this on my own. I am normally a very independent person but I am now having to humble myself greatly by asking and accepting help while I need it. Thankfully I have family, friends and my animals to help me.
This morning my trickle into my cup of happiness and love was given to me from my daughter Jess Bendle and my youngest grandson Tobi, then found in a quiet walk in the paddock on my own.

02/02/2026

Due to the passing of my husband Brian Binstead on 24th January 2026, I will be closed for the next couple of months. 💔

13/11/2025

03/11/2025

26/10/2025

***Please be aware that I may not be open for business tomorrow (Monday 27th October).
After the storms ⛈️ this afternoon there’s a number of trees🪾and branches scattered all over the property. I’ll check in the morning to see what else may be around as there’s also quite a few large branches just hanging. 🥺
I will decide tomorrow morning if it is safe enough to work with the horses or if I’ll be spending the next day or so cleaning up. 🤔

Below is a video 🎥 from a quick inspectionthis evening.

23/10/2025

We're walking 100km this October to help fund support services for Australian's living with mental illness.

22/10/2025

Today only Safety Mate will be doubling all donations 💲💲 made so if you are wanting to help a great cause hit that link ⬇️ 👇

To date I’ve completed 89km of 100km walk for the one foot forward challenge organised by the Black Dog institute to raise awareness for mental health.

1 in 5 Aussies experience a mental illness each year and this is my way of helping and reminding those who have or do suffer that you are not alone. ❤️ Together we are stronger.

Together, we can help create better mental health for all.

20/10/2025

Together, we can help create better mental health for all.

11/10/2025

🧠💥 POLYVAGAL THEORY (aka “Why you snapped at your partner, cried in Tesco, and then needed a nap… all in the same hour.”)

Let’s make it simple. Like, ponies-in-a-field simple. 🐴

Because your nervous system? She’s dramatic. She has moods. And she doesn’t always let your brain know what she’s doing.

So let’s meet the three ponies of Polyvagal Theory:

🖤 Fight-or-Flight Pony – jumpy, twitchy, ready to bolt because someone looked at them funny. Will probably scream if you drop a spoon.
(Yes, this is why you couldn't reply to that text. Or got irrationally angry at the slow WiFi.)

🤍 Safe and Social Pony – this pony is vibing. Makes eye contact. Can handle a chat. Will help you carry your emotional bags AND make you a cuppa.
(This is the version of you that’s brushing your horse, laughing with a mate, and actually responding to emails.)

🤎 Shutdown Pony – she’s DONE. Over it. Can’t even. Has entered energy-saving mode like an old laptop.
(Not lazy. Not rude. Just nervous system: unplugged.)

💡Polyvagal Theory says:
You’re not broken.
You’re not overreacting.
Your body is just trying to protect you — sometimes in ways that feel ridiculous (but make total sense underneath).

11/10/2025

07/10/2025

Support Our Walk for Mental Health Research

Today was a tough one in the heat but the kms kept adding up 🚶🏻‍♀️👣👣👣👣

Help us raise more $’s for the Black Dog Institute and Support Our Walk for Mental Health Research by making a donation. Every $ counts 😊

We're walking 100km this October to help fund support services for Australian's living with mental illness.