by jannie | Nov 4, 2025 | journal
Over the years Ivanhoe has had issues with his feet, we never seem to get past his separation. I tried on several occasions to trim his feet myself under guidance of other professional hoof trimmers, I bought books and watched video’s. It is very daunting to...
by jannie | Oct 7, 2025 | journal
My trainer Jossy Reynvoet from Bittles Art of Riding (BAR) asked me a question in regards the Debono Moves, what I think was a great question and answer to share with you all. Jossy:“How do you know when a movement is healthy or not? What do you base this on. The...
by jannie | Sep 2, 2025 | journal
My trainer Jossy Reynvoet from Bittles Art of Riding (BAR) asked me a question in regards the Debono Moves, what I think was a great question and answer to share with you all. Jossy:“How do you know when a movement is healthy or not? What do you base this on. The...
by jannie | Aug 5, 2025 | journal
Mary Debono has created a concept what she calls the Debono Moves. The Debono Moves is Movement (Re)Education and is influenced by the Feldenkrais method. Mary is a Feldenkrais practitioner (for humans) and has also been working on dogs and horses (and other animals)...
by jannie | Oct 2, 2021 | journal, Uncategorized
I was pleased to see so many people sharing my post on Skeletal Maturity. If you haven’t read it yet here is a link: https://janniesmit.com.au/skeletal-maturity/ As for most, riding is the main goal with their horses but if we can’t ride them before they get close to...
by jannie | Oct 2, 2021 | journal
I am disappointed to see that still horses as young as two years old are started under saddle, despite the clear information on the detrimental effects on starting horses too young is readily available. I am very aware there are many different opinions on when to...
