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Blue Metal Equestrian caters for all levels of riding and coaching and hosts regular clinics with reputable coaches. We are particularly passionate about human and horse health & well-being and create coaching programs around functional movement, "horse centred" horsemanship and building positive equestrian community.

The Ladies Rest & Reset Retreat is a safe and nurturing space in which to explore awareness around how your body moves with your horse and its effect on balance, rhythm, feel and connection. It is also a little time out from the daily labour of being, to enjoy a beautiful landscape, delicious food and some laughs with some other friendly women.

Group coaching will be led by Amanda Kennett, an EA Level 1 accredited coach in General Riding and Dressage. Her background encompasses study in Applied Science with Equine Major, Natural Therapies, Yin Yoga, and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). She has over 40 years experience with equines and ran a successful catering business on the mid north coast for 25 years.

The human movement component of this retreat will be run by Bianca Clayton of Banksia Movement. Bianca is a Chiropractor and DNS practitioner. DNS uses the very framework of movement and posture that we developed over the first year of life as an infant. We begin by observing our posture through movement and create more awareness of how we are moving. We can then relearn more stable, functional movement patterns. For horse riders this means better balance and alignment in the saddle.

The horse movement component of this retreat will be run by Isabelle Chandler of Fusion Equine. Isabelle uses a combination of techniques in making observations and assessments of form and function of each horse and then supports their return to functional movement. She uses tools such as Equine Muscle Release Therapy, a gentle, non invasive manipulative procedures to help correct misalignments, restoring balance on both a physical and mental level. EMRT concentrates on the fascia, which is the connective tissue covering all organs, muscles and nerves. It involves stimulating the fascial tissue at key points to create a circuit within the body to free congestion and enable self healing to take place.

This will be a small retreat with a maximum of 8 participants. The set fee of $590 covers all group sessions and all meals (BYO alcohol) from the 5th - 7th December.

You will be able to select your accommodation and stabling from the following options. Each option is limited and first in will be best dressed !!

• Private Queen bedroom $65 / night (shared bathroom facilities)
• Shared dorm style retreat accommodation $50/night
• Powered camping $35 / night
• Unpowered camping $25 / night
• Stable with turn out $50 / night
• Grassed yard $30 / night
• Portable yard $20 / night

Massage is an optional extra at a cost of $120. Please select the massage option if you wish to book one and bring cash for payment on the day.

BME at Possum Brush is a family owned and operated boutique equine facility on the mid north coast of NSW. Offering coaching, clinics and protocol days to provide education, support and encouragement, we are committed to help you reach your riding goals. Come join us and improve your Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jump riding in small groups or private lessons with accredited coaches. Nestled in the beautiful Manning Valley on 600 undulating acres that weave through forest, creeks and open plains and backing onto state forest; this well-appointed facility boasts a landscape for equine training and fitness. Established facilities include a Flexi Fibre 60 x 40 dressage arena with a 20 x 40 extension; a contoured grass jump pad; stables with turn outs; grassed yards; wash bays; bathroom and rider’s retreat and an extensive cross country course.