Epona Fields Equine

05/11/2025

This morning I decided to give the boys a mini Bowen session each in the paddock with no halters 🐴

Thumper was over due for a session and my yearling hasn't had any bodywork.

Things I observed with Thumper during the session:
💚deep breaths
💜being absolutely still
💚moving with me for some of the movements
💜flared nostrils
💚sighs
💜deep slow blinks
Afterwards:
💚being absolutely still
💜 had a big roll
💚yawning
💜went and pestered my yearling for some grooming
💚 had a nap once he got the picture the yearling was too tired to groom! 😴

Things I observed with my yearling during the session:
💜 he moved away from me part way through to have the most massive drink I think I've ever seen a horse take and then walked back to me for the rest of the session
💚 some deep breaths
💜 being still,
💚 muzzle twitches
💜 lowered eyelids
💚 flared nostrils
💜 a small snort
Afterwards:
💚 went on a random slow aimless walk around the paddock
💜 poo'd 💩
💚 had a standing nap
💜 yawned and chewed
💚 laid down for a nap once Thumpy stopped pestering him

These two got off to a pretty rough start, with Thumpy not taking well to the baby, but now they are best of best mates, and its super cool when I have some time (which I don't have much of at the moment) to spend time with and observing them, especially after their little mini sessions today, it just makes my heart sing! 💚🦄💜

(you might say I have a type 🫣 and you'd be right, but I actually bought them for their characters, the coat colours were just a bonus!) 🤣

05/11/2025

Hope everyone has a safe next week or so with fireworks... always a stressful time of year 😟

What's your go to things for keeping your beloved 4 legged friends safe during guy fawkes season? 🤔
Doggie 🐶 / Cat 🐱 or Horsey 🐴 Tips/Go To

Mine is to move the boys into a safe paddock with solid and highly visible fences and nice and close to the house for checks 💚✔️💚

30/10/2025

One added bonus when I'm out seeing horses 🦄 and riders 💆‍♀️ are the beautiful landscapes I get to see and sometimes get to enjoy momentarily 😅 featuring today's brief stop off 🌊

21/10/2025

🏇Monday 3rd November🏇
Whangarei to Waipu I have limited availability for gentle yet effective full body Bowen Therapy Sessions for horses and/or riders💆‍♀️🐴
If you've been thinking of booking yourself or your horse in for some bodywork, flick me a message today to secure your spot! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️📲

07/10/2025

Everyone That Has Sat In On My Pony Club Talks Will Have Heard Me Talking About How Important Bridle Fit Is! 😉

When riders think about comfort in the mouth, the focus is usually on the bit. But here’s the truth: a bridle that doesn’t fit correctly can create just as many problems as the wrong mouthpiece.

🔹 Browband too short? It pulls the crownpiece into the base of the ears, creating constant pressure where there are sensitive nerves.
🔹 Noseband too low, high or too tight? It can interfere with breathing and compress delicate facial structures.
🔹 Cheekpieces uneven or too tight? They can alter the bit’s angle, changing how it sits in the mouth. Too high they sit on a bunch of nerves.
🔹 Crownpiece shape + padding? Comfort here matters more than most people think, a heavy crownpiece sitting across poll nerves can make a horse resistant before you even pick up the reins.

The bridle should work with the bit, not against it. Together, they distribute pressure evenly so your horse can focus on listening to your aids instead of fighting discomfort.

👉 Next time you adjust your tack, don’t just check the bit fit. Take a hard look at the whole bridle. Your horse will thank you with softer ears, a happier mouth, and better rides.

01/10/2025

Had A Absolute Blast Yesterday Afternoon With Maunu Pony Club Talking All Things Ponies And How We Can Best Help Them Feel and Perform Their Best! 🦄💚

Lots of fun and learning had by all! 🤗
Next Stop Parihaka Pony Club tomorrow night! 👏😁

A HUUUUUUUGE Thank You Needs To Go Out To The AMAZING Lindsey Field of The study of the equine hoof For Her Incredible Generosity Of Gifting Me All The Bones I Am Bringing To All Of My Talks! 💚💜

29/09/2025

It Was Such Great Fun Giving My Pony Club Talk, The Connected Horse Yesterday At OTP PC!🤗

Everyone (parents included!) came away with some new knowledge and helpful tips for looking after their ponies! 🦄
OTP is the 2nd Pony Club I Have Been To So Far, Kamo PC was the first and I have another 2 booked in for this week! Exciting! 😁

I keep forgetting to take photos but promise to try be better this week! 🫣😉

19/09/2025

Sorry I've Been So Quiet Lately! Been super busy with work, rearing our calves and finishing my The Connected Horse Pony Club Talk! 😁

My first talk is going to be at Kamo Pony Club, this Wednesday! Exciting! 🤗

Hopefully I'll be back up and running with more regular posts again soon! 🤞

09/09/2025

This ⬇️
I have personal experience with Kissing Spine and the rehabilitation of KS and in time I will be talking about my own experience and journey and have some exciting plans and ideas behind the scenes related to not only kissing spine but also core strength and posture for all horses whether they are affected by KS or not !

🤓 Did you know?
In a study of 310 horses with back pain, 68% were diagnosed with kissing spine. Not that surprising, right?

🤯Well here's the shocking part…In the same study they found that out of 70 horses with NO history of back pain, 39% still showed signs of kissing spine on X-rays....

👉So, kissing spine doesn't have to be a career ending diagnosis. With proper, treatment (medical and non-medical) and training, a lot of horses can go on to be successful riding horses.

🧐It is my personal opinion, and the longer I do movement training the more certain I become, that kissing spine is frequently a posture problem.

Posture can be changed but what affects it goes way beyond just conformation.

Mental and emotional state are the big and often times overlooked influencers of posture, and changing that takes time and patience. Which is probably why so many people fail at retraining their horses.

❤️It requires you to look deeper at your horse but it also requires you to step back and take a look at yourself...

02/09/2025

🦄 Friday 19th September 🦄
I have a spot or maybe two for the afternoon for anyone wanting a bodywork session for your horse or yourself if you're based in Whangarei down to Waipu 🤗

Get in quick if you want to book in 📲

26/08/2025

📣🦄❗️PONY CLUBS HERE'S YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT❗️🦄📣

I'm super excited to be offering a ❗️FREE❗️ The Connected Horse; Body, Comfort and Care Talk To Any Pony Clubs Within The Warkworth, Wellsford And Whangarei Districts! 🤗

Check Out The Flyer And Get In Touch 📞Today To Secure Your Date, You Don't Want To Miss Out As This Is Set To Be A Fun and Interactive But Educational Talk For All Pony Clubbers! 😁

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