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LodgeRopes - Made by horse owners for horse owners

 

Lodge Ropes

Quality Handmade Natural Horsemanship Equipment

 

Cypress Lodge is our home in the central goldfields of Victoria, Australia, with our kids and our horses and ponys.  We start, train and ride using ‘Natural Horsemanship’ techniques.  We needed good equipment for the job but the brand name ropes were too expensive and some of the cheaper ones were rubbish.  So over the years we have learned to make our own.  Now we only make what we use, if it’s not good enough for our horses we wont make or sell it.

 

 No gimmicks, just good traditional horse gear made from 100% Australian ropes and leather.

 

Please Note: We do not use any wildlife products in our equipment and if asked on the issue, we would say we were opposed to the commercial exploitation of wildlife especially the Australian kangaroo.  The commercial killing of kangaroo for a novelty leather product is the largest slaughter of wildlife in the world.  You can actively do something by not buying anything from anyone that sells kangaroo leather products.

 

 

Please note that Des is not a pet.  Des is a wild magpie that shares our farm with us,

by her choice.  Des is free to come and go as she pleases.

 

If you have the time, say G'day by signing our guestbook.

 

NEW ONLINE HORSE STORE

One of our friends has opened an online store selling horse gear at very reasonable prices.

Tanya stocks rugs and bridles at the moment, but will  be adding more tack, including rider wear, in the near future.   "dont ask for martingales, whips, spurs or hobbles" says Tanya,  she is a dedicated Natural Horseperson and will not stock any tack that is designed to force a horse to follow a cue. 

In email Tanya said  " I want to make an impact on people through my business to make them think differently about how they ride and train."

We can't argue with that, here is a link to her ebay shop, if you need some new gear, check out what Tanya has available    http://www.freewebs.com/expresshorsegear/

 

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LodgeRopes Around the World

Pretty in PINK

This pic just arrived  from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.  This is Alexa with her beautiful Arab Naahla.  It is obvious that Alexa is a big fan of Pink and is happy with her new LodgeRopes Hot Pink Half Bosal Hackamore. 

Have fun & ride safely Alexa,

 

 

 

 

Here is Dylan from the UK, a Traditional Cob, more romantically  known as a Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner.  Jean sent us some pics of Dylan in his Half Bosal Hackamore and one of Dylan earning his oats in the ring.  We are so lucky to meet wonderful people and their horses online, every one has a story.   Dylan is truely a Gypsy Cob as Jean bought Dylan as a 2yo from gypsy 'travellers'.  Imagine the work that goes into getting this lil fella ready for the event ring. 

Jean said in an email..."I love the fact that he is a true Gypsy horse"  We love him too !

 

Vincent from FRANCE  sent us these pics of Oscar  in his Half Bosal Hackamore. 

This jack is HUGE  and is very popular with the Jills we were told...  c'est la vie :0) 

We have made hackamores for a number of Longears over the years but nothing anywhere like the size of Oscar.   So if you are in France, keep an eye out for Vincent out and about on this magnificent Longear.

 

 



Natural Horsemanship - You are Never Alone

Many of the people we meet online are often isolated from other Natural Practitioners.  They work alone from books and videos, never sure if they are progressing or if their horses are really improving from the work.  Self-doubt reaches us all at times.    We try to help and encourage when we can, sometimes mailing photocopies of things that have helped us on our journey. 

Remember, you are never alone.  Kindred spirits are only an email away.  Please click on 'Lodge Links' on the menu for some great sites to visit, including Natural Horsemanship equipment suppliers that have informative sites that you may wish to put in favourites for future visits.

A great  US site for you to visit: LESS is MORE Natural Horsemanship. 

NO WHIPS, NO BITS, NO SPURS. Michael has lots of info on hackamore riding and his training philosophy & methods are sympathetic to most Natural Styles.  

Michaels 12 Training Principles are worth reading and then re reading.

www.lessismorehorse.com



Balmer's Blend

You meet some of the nicest people when you hang around horses. This is a plain and simple unpaid advert for a great product handmade by one of the nicest people you will ever meet.  If you dont have a jar of the balmers blend ABC Gel in the tack shed.....GET ONE!!!!! 

We are so impressed with this product we have put it on our homepage ...logo and all....just to let our friends, customers and visitors know about the ABC Gel and other specialist products made by Balmer's Blend. 

Visit with Don (Mr Balmers Blend), here is his website with all the info you need,

www.thebalmersblend.com.au



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