Wild Thyme Horsemanship

25/06/2025

To receive feedback like this is so heartwarming. The best thing we can do for our horses is give them the skills to navigate the world and be good citizens.

Well done Tappy I'm so proud of you.

Thank you Magestic for taking good care of her.

Her owner also sent me these feedback:

'We have had a great first week. She seems settled, is eating well and getting on well with the other horses. I have been brushing her, picking up her hooves and doing a little walk around the property with her each day. She’s always the first one waiting at the gate for me and no issues haltering her even in the big paddock'

😍😍😍😍

Recently, we had the privilege of transporting Tappy — a beautiful Kaimanawa filly.

Tappy was mustered at the end of April and completed her initial training with Ellie Harrison at Wild Thyme Horsemanship. Ellie did a phenomenal job, with our drivers reporting that Tappy “travelled fantastically,” and her new owner describing her as a “very chilled wee filly” who unloaded calmly and walked quietly to her paddock after her big interisland journey.

The Kaimanawa horses continue to amaze us with their courageous and trusting natures. We’re incredibly grateful to their owners for entrusting us with these precious journeys to new homes.

18/06/2025

Do you have your copy of The Foundation Rider Magazine yet?

SNEAK PEAK: Ellie Harrison Liberty

At Wild Thyme Horsemanship, Ellie Harrison is changing the way people connect with their horses, no ropes, no tack, just trust.

In our latest story, we join Ellie and her mare Memphis for a powerful introduction to liberty training:

🤍 No pressure.

🗣️ Pure body language.

🫶 Deep connection.

“Liberty isn’t about control,” Ellie says. “It’s about creating a space where your horse wants to be with you.” 💬
Watch as she guides Mikayla, a first-time student, through the magic of moving together like dance partners, proving that sometimes, doing less says so much more.

✨ Curious about liberty?
This is your sign to explore it!

📷Photos by Evoke Media Ltd

📖 Read the full story in the Winter Issue of The Foundation Rider—out now! 👉 https://www.thefoundationrider.co.nz/shop

Or buy the online digital article for just $3! 👉 https://www.thefoundationrider.co.nz/product-page/horsemanship-liberty-digital-article-winter-2025

17/06/2025

Are you following the journey to domestication of the Wild Kaimanawa Horses that we have in for training? We have been posting the updates to our stories.

As stories don't hang around long don't worry if you have missed them as you can still catch up. We have created story highlights on both Instagram and Facebook.

With hundreds of photos and videos grab yourself a cuppa and follow along on the 7 horses that are being trained at Wild Thyme.

02/06/2025

When applications closed, 99 horses were still waiting—waiting for a home, a future, a second chance.

But we have incredible news:
The deadline has been extended!

This is our moment to make a difference. To rewrite the story for these final horses. To give them the love, care, and purpose they deserve—and to give you the chance to be part of something life-changing.

If you wished you had applied… if your heart is tugging at you now…
This is your sign.

Applications are now open until 15th June.
Let’s make every placement count. Let’s not leave a single one behind.

Thank you to everyone who has already applied or donated towards the Kaimanawa Horses. Together we can do this!

https://kaimanawaheritagehorses.org/muster-information/

15/05/2025

Ellie Harrison is a talented horsewoman and skilled liberty trainer. In the Autumn Issue 🍂 of The Foundation Rider Magazine, Ellie from Wild Thyme Horsemanship talks us through how her approach to horsemanship has been deeply shaped by her own experiences of learning and personal growth.

The core message of her business “Fall in love with the journey”, reflects this, signifying that the journey itself, rather than the destination, is where the true growth happens.

"I love what I do, seeing the light bulb moments in between horse and owner is very rewarding. Just knowing I was able to give them just a little piece to help them out that changes everything between them, is incredible.”

Images shown taken by Evoke Media Ltd 📸

Get your copy or subscribe 👉 www.thefoundationrider.co.nz

01/05/2025

Your Journey, Your Timeline

To everyone working with a Kaimanawa from the latest muster—whether it's your first or your fifth—this is your gentle reminder: your journey is yours.

It’s easy to scroll through social media and see someone else’s horse already wearing a halter, picking up feet, or going for walks, and start to question yourself. But don’t. Every horse is different. Every person is different. The timelines you see online are snapshots—not the full picture.

Some horses need time. Some take the lead right away. Some days will feel like magic; others might feel like you’re going backwards. It’s all normal. What matters most is trust, kindness, and consistency—not how fast you get there.

Celebrate the small wins. Be proud of showing up. And remember, you're not behind—you're exactly where you need to be.

Fall in love with the journey

27/04/2025

We have four new faces here at Wild Thyme. These four have had a massive 48 hours having been mustered in from their home on the Kaimanawa ranges and split from their families to end up on a truck for a few hours before finally arriving in our covered yards.

They will be here for their first part of their education to domestication before heading to their homes with the owners who applied for them.

Stay tuned for more updates and follow our stories for photo and video spam.

26/04/2025

Montanas next stage in the feet handling process.

We are not ruling out ulcers, or pain in his body either and have a plan in place to address these as possible causes of his anxiety.

25/04/2025

BALANCE

My favourite equine related word as I believe it can be associated with most things equine related.

🐴 Balanced riders seat.
🐴 Balanced Nutiriton
🐴 Balance of horses needs vs humans needs
🐴 Balance of physical, emotional and mental
🐴 A Balanced hoof
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There will be heaps more - can you fill in the blanks?

Or maybe you have your own favourite equine related word?