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Amanda Wilson
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2022
Hey everyone!
I am Amanda Wilson, a World Cup showjumper, wild horse trainer, horse starter, jumping coach and human trauma coach, based in New Zealand.
I specialise in helping horses and humans overcome stress and trauma by utilising almost a decade of study on how stress and past traumatic experiences effects us and how to overcome it!
I want to share my journey as I work towards some big goals to one day represent New Zealand on the world stage in showjumping, as well as progressing towards being the best horse woman I can be.
There are many highs and many lows in the sport and many times we don’t get to see the behind the scenes, so I hope to give you some insight into what happens here at Blackstone Farm, what it takes to pursue a career at top level, how to handle the many failures and mistakes along the way and lots more.
Thanks for popping in and I hope you can find some of this content relatable!
I am Amanda Wilson, a World Cup showjumper, wild horse trainer, horse starter, jumping coach and human trauma coach, based in New Zealand.
I specialise in helping horses and humans overcome stress and trauma by utilising almost a decade of study on how stress and past traumatic experiences effects us and how to overcome it!
I want to share my journey as I work towards some big goals to one day represent New Zealand on the world stage in showjumping, as well as progressing towards being the best horse woman I can be.
There are many highs and many lows in the sport and many times we don’t get to see the behind the scenes, so I hope to give you some insight into what happens here at Blackstone Farm, what it takes to pursue a career at top level, how to handle the many failures and mistakes along the way and lots more.
Thanks for popping in and I hope you can find some of this content relatable!
Scout Training Series | Broncing and Pain Issues
🎥 To watch Scouts dissection findings subscribe to my website www.amandawilsontraining.co.nz 🎥
Scout's training series has been uploaded and it's a fascinating watch! We could never have expected the findings we found, but they were certainly enough to have made him a very miserable horse.
Putting him down was not an easy decision, I get very emotionally attached to my horses and I was so worried that we would open him up and find nothing wrong, or worse, find something wrong that I could have fixed.
Yet deep down, I felt that despite my best efforts, he was suffering. I'd had him well checked over by professionals, and had put him through a short training series but although he improved a lot in that time, there was no true relaxation in his work and his pain eye continued to persist; a classic symptom of something far greater going on beneath the surface.
So I made the decision and had him put down, and I cried through his passing and the beginning of his dissection. But as we started to find problems, that grief started to change to relief because I realised how much discomfort he must have been in.
I believe that we can help so many horses through good care and training, but there are some horses that cannot be fixed. It's a hard reality but it is important to understand. Trying to 'train' out issues, or allowing a horse to suffer, even in retirement, is not fair on the horse. Sometimes, a hard choice has to be made; it's not easy but as owners we need to make them. As they say, there is a far worse fate than death.
On my farm, I have three of my young horses retired from paddock injuries, who are the opposite to Scout. They have bright eyes, are safe to handle and they absolutely love hooning around the paddock and play fighting. And so they will stay in retirement, because I believe they are super happy. But even in the paddock away from humans, Scout was always hyper-vigilant and was never able to let down and enjoy his life.
In order to make these tough choices, we need to understand horse behaviour - there are obvious signs between a happy horse and an unhappy one. If we can help the unhappy ones become happy, then we should do everything in our power to do so.
Having them ulcer scoped, seen by a chiropractor or body worker, blood tested, put on toxin binders for at least four weeks, x-rayed by vets, seen by a reputable dentist and given six months off (time heals a lot of problems) should be the first boxes that we have ticked. If things still continue to persist, I highly recommend getting veterinary advice on what action to take next.
Scouts training series is available on www.amandawilsontraining.co.nz. I have several more training series coming in the next year consisting of more case studies and behavioural issues which will be super interesting to watch.
Scout's training series has been uploaded and it's a fascinating watch! We could never have expected the findings we found, but they were certainly enough to have made him a very miserable horse.
Putting him down was not an easy decision, I get very emotionally attached to my horses and I was so worried that we would open him up and find nothing wrong, or worse, find something wrong that I could have fixed.
Yet deep down, I felt that despite my best efforts, he was suffering. I'd had him well checked over by professionals, and had put him through a short training series but although he improved a lot in that time, there was no true relaxation in his work and his pain eye continued to persist; a classic symptom of something far greater going on beneath the surface.
So I made the decision and had him put down, and I cried through his passing and the beginning of his dissection. But as we started to find problems, that grief started to change to relief because I realised how much discomfort he must have been in.
I believe that we can help so many horses through good care and training, but there are some horses that cannot be fixed. It's a hard reality but it is important to understand. Trying to 'train' out issues, or allowing a horse to suffer, even in retirement, is not fair on the horse. Sometimes, a hard choice has to be made; it's not easy but as owners we need to make them. As they say, there is a far worse fate than death.
On my farm, I have three of my young horses retired from paddock injuries, who are the opposite to Scout. They have bright eyes, are safe to handle and they absolutely love hooning around the paddock and play fighting. And so they will stay in retirement, because I believe they are super happy. But even in the paddock away from humans, Scout was always hyper-vigilant and was never able to let down and enjoy his life.
In order to make these tough choices, we need to understand horse behaviour - there are obvious signs between a happy horse and an unhappy one. If we can help the unhappy ones become happy, then we should do everything in our power to do so.
Having them ulcer scoped, seen by a chiropractor or body worker, blood tested, put on toxin binders for at least four weeks, x-rayed by vets, seen by a reputable dentist and given six months off (time heals a lot of problems) should be the first boxes that we have ticked. If things still continue to persist, I highly recommend getting veterinary advice on what action to take next.
Scouts training series is available on www.amandawilsontraining.co.nz. I have several more training series coming in the next year consisting of more case studies and behavioural issues which will be super interesting to watch.
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NEW HORSEMANSHIP SERIES COMING SOON!
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Two New Additions at Blackstone Farm!
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Dealing with Competition Nerves!
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I used to struggle so badly with competition nerves but I learnt a few tricks that really helped a lot. The last thing you want to do is take adverse emotions into the ring with you, you've got to learn to separate yourself from them and focus on the job at hand, or else it just becomes too overwhelming and unenjoyable! The rider I was coaching at Equifest managed to take on this tip and jumped...
Meet the Team!
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Equifest 2022 Update!
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My Horsemanship Journey and a Reflection on Road to the Horse!
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This video delves into my horsemanship journey and some pivotal moments along the way that have shaped so much of my growth. There is also some reflection on the Road to the Horse Wild Card Compeititon and also our TV show which aired in 2015!
Welcome to my New Channel!
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Hey, I'm Amanda Wilson. I have competed to World Cup level and am currently rebuilding my team of jumpers, with the goal to one day represent New Zealand on the world stage in showjumping. I want to share my journey and the realities of what it takes to reach the top of the sport; including all the highs and the lows and everything in-between. For me, horse riding is more of a mental sport than...
your recent videos are good. with some strategic editing. they have the power to attract wider audience. and generate more engagement.
Your recent videos are good. With sOme strategic editing, tHey have the poteNtial to attract a wIder audience And generatE more engageMent.
Hey Amanda, I was just wondering if you will be attending the 2024 equifest? ❤
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Not quite done maybe!
He was so adorable when you were scratching his muzzle!!
Really seriously can I take him home
Great video ❤😍🥰
Free horses !!
So, what were the findings? What did the vet discover was wrong??
She is so cute
What a cool mare! She’s also quite a stunner
You are such an inspiration and this is so exciting!
Hey dude! I just stumbled across this video and wanted to say how excited I am! I didn’t realise you had a channel over here, and was delighted to see you in my recommended. I adored reading the biography-esque books that your sister wrote, and can’t wait to see how this series goes. I’ve been occasionally (and a bit rustily/nervily) mucking around with a 5yo warmblood (pretty chilled out for his age), Monty, that has the basic basics down. My uncle has been trying to get him going in a more dressage-focused direction, but from my understanding, Mr Monty doesn’t have the dressage spark. Hence why I am very excited to see what this series has, hoping this will help me understand and learn a bit more about horsemanship, so I can be more helpful in either figuring out what Monty enjoys and then helping to produce him in that, or in building a solid foundation and producing him as an adult riding club/allrounder horse. Looking forward to seeing what you cover, and if you have any tips around building balance- for both horse and rider :)
Hey thanks so much! I'm really excited to launch it this afternoon and hopefully there will be lots of good videos to help you on your own journey :)
Congratulations, I'm so excited I missed you doing you TH-cam Videos.🥰😍❤️
That's supposed to say second to none
That is such a commitment and then to share it with everyone is amazing. Your openness and honesty is second banana I really appreciate that about you and your commitment to the horses unbelievable thank you so much Amanda
i love this channel and i was just wondering if you were going to equifest
Hi Amanda I love your videos of the Wild Mustangs you are so cool!🤠
And then you came to Christchurch in December and gave us your all. Entertainment plus thank you.
I loved Strider’s one
Absolutely LOVE this Amanda! Just what I and I’m sure many others needed to hear. Great video! Best wishes Emx 🇬🇧
When my children were growing up I hung a poster on the toilet door so they couldn't miss reading & thinking about it. It said "Dreams come true for those who work while they dream". I still think of that when getting fed up with my projects and it spurs me on. I'm 71.
Excellent video Amanda ... 'Man becomes what he thinks about all day long' ...
Hi Amanda ❤😊
Thank you for sharing Amanda, I know I definiatly get those nerves too! Can't wait to catch the video and listen to your wisdom😊
I was there ❤❤❤❤
Look forward to learning more. Thanks for sharing 🤩
Love your honesty Amanda!! FAIL ... F... First A... Attempt I... In L... Learning
Yayyy have always wished there was a TH-cam account !!! Gonna be awesome
It was so awesome to watch your demos and clinics at Equifest! So much fun and I can't wait for next year :) Thank you so much for these videos Amanda they are so insightful, educational and fun to watch
I watched the whole 3 days of the clinics with Springsteen and loved it!
One more thing if I wasn't in the US I would have definitely been there to watch
If you could see me right now I got a big smile on my face and I giggle through that video it was cute and very fun I can't wait to see what you signed up for I think you said anyway keep up the good work but don't work too hard you always got to take time for yourself thank you again Amanda
Thank you Amanda for all that you gave at Equifest, a natural on the microphone ... as well as on an equine. Loving these Bloggs.
Not that you need my rubber stamp or anything but I too believe you did the best at road to the horse your horse seem to calmest and most easy going horse you could tell he wanted to learn just as bad as you wanted to teach. I already love your new channel I can't wait for what's coming next I know I have much to learn even though I no longer have horses I'm still learning from what you have to teach it applies to all parts of life I feel thank you so much for what you've been sharing keep up the good work look forward to the next one thank you so much Amanda
Loving your openness and honesty Amanda 💛
So looking forward to following your channel Amanda 😍 The sharing of the good, the bad, the journey!! Well done you 💛
So excited for this Channel!
Well done Amanda, I'm sure what you have to say will be so helpful to so many.
Yes! I relate to some many of the things you are saying 💯
Good on you Amanda for sharing your experence and expertise. The Mental Health aspect of dealing with failure and challenge is so important and it sounds like what you plan to share will be really valuable for many. Looking forward to following along. ❤️
Can't believe that you have got your own TH-cam I have watched this last night
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Brilliant look forward to following you. I’m really enjoying your book currently so awesome timing!!
yay! im so excited, i love hearing about all the different wilson stories! this is gonna help me alot cause when something doesnt go to plan i think i am terrible at it when really it was just one or two times and the rest r fine😅 but anyways, this is a really good idea, thanks alot ❤!