March 2nd, 2010 by Alida Woodland
The Australian stock saddle is suited to the long days we spend in the saddle. It is always an adjustment to ride in a saddle other than your own, but the stock saddle is an easy one to get used to. The thigh pads and deep seat hold you in, which can come in handy when riding in the bush.
Although we have used traditional stock saddles for years, I have found the cross breed saddle to be very comfortable as well. A couple of years ago I finally let myself order a custom made saddle from Kent Saddlery. Turns out it was one of the better decisions I’ve made! My saddle has a ’stock horse’ tree and fits all but two of our horses, both of which are very high withered and difficult to fit with saddle anyway. The saddle also fit me perfectly from the get go.
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February 28th, 2010 by Alida Woodland
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February 16th, 2010 by Alida Woodland
http://travelinsider.qantas.com.au/horse_treks_do_the_ride_thing.htm
Here’s some information on trekking down south in Victoria, New South Wales, and of course here in the East Kimberley with us (our horse trekking business name for several years was ‘Kimberley Pursuits’).
This catchy article by Julie Miller appeared in the Qantas in-flight magazine a couple of years ago. Helen Packer’s part of the world is also spectacular, and she is an incredible cook (we know because she often spends a month or two with us during the Dry Season, feeding us truly delicious meals).
Helen cooking up brekkie for us
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February 11th, 2010 by Alida Woodland
Our 2010 schedule for our horse treks is posted and ready for folks to sign up! Check out the schedule on our horse trekking page.
Our 11 day trek is proving to be very popular, with only one space remaining. The 7 day treks, which are abbreviated versions of the 11 day trek still have plenty of openings.
This season will be an exciting one, exploring some new country from our previous treks. Roderick reckons this is some of the best country in the East Kimberley.
Hope some of you can join us on one of our rides.
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February 3rd, 2010 by Alida Woodland
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January 29th, 2010 by Alida Woodland
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January 15th, 2010 by Alida Woodland
Along the King River
Waterhole near Singh's Garden
the Duke
Wuggubun to Dillon Springs
Waterhole with lilies
Home again home again
Back at Diggers
Thanks for a great trek.
Hope to see you back at Digger’s Rest one day.
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October 21st, 2009 by Alida Woodland
Wobby, aka Paul, caught this 95cm barramundi just a few weeks ago (click to enlarge)
We are into the ‘Build Up’ now, meaning hot and humid days, and better barramundi fishing. The clouds are starting to gather during the day, and the afternoon wind mostly blows them away, also cooling things off a bit for the evening.
The fishing is on the upswing, so locals, travellers and tourists are getting out the rods n reels. Folks have been catching some good barra keepers (55cm t0 80cm), catfish and even a stingray!
Categories: Fishing
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September 19th, 2009 by Alida Woodland
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August 12th, 2009 by Alida Woodland
Halls Creek Cup Race 2009 - Coming round the bend (click to enlarge)
We had a great Sunday at the Wyndham Races on August 9th. Coming up this Saturday is the Wyndham Cup Day. Join the crowd for an exciting day at the races.
Stay on for live band performances including Dr. Elephant, all held trackside for the ‘Wyndham Race Ball’.
Dust and sun at the Wyndham Races - Crossing the line (click to enlarge)
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