O'Rielly Equestrian Services

06/06/2026

Sometimes it blows my mind that she is even real 🥹

04/19/2026

First real Spring day for Newfoundland today 😍☀️

Ellie was a star today! We had a very successful ride in the arena by herself and then went on her first solo trail ride of the season. She was quite nervous at times but she is constantly getting better able to manage in those moments. We are both very happy we are heading into nicer weather!

04/05/2026

A raw of our course in the mock show this morning to finish off an amazing 4 day clinic with !

Both Ellie and Jet surpassed my expectations over and over this weekend . I am incredibly grateful for both of these partnerships ❤️

This course was a highlight for me this weekend. There are many little wins in this video but my favourite I think is how much she was waiting for me & letting me guide her. Ellie spends a lot of her life running in overdrive. But more and more lately shes trusting me enough that when I ask her to slow down, she listens. & I am pretty proud of that. I’m also incredibly proud of her.

Plus my friend Ruth told me she has “a remarkable topline” and that’s basically the best compliment she could have given me so I’m putting that at the top of my list of wins for the weekend.

Looking forward to next time and to putting everything we learned to practice!

02/08/2026

It’s been a minute! My life has been chaos these past few months but things are starting to settle down a little. I’ve been able to get back in the saddle a bit more consistently so I wanted to do an update.

Sonny is almost finished a course of Adequan and has been feeling better! He’s had a shortness in the hind end to the left for the past little while so he’s been out of work while we sort that out. The past couple of weeks he’s been moving better and is back in light work. He’s quite happy to be moving again!

Jet has been feeling great! He’s only been flatting for the past couple of months because my ankle couldn’t handle a shorter stirrup while it was healing. It’s always nice to focus on flat work for a while anyway! He’s been feeling very supple and strong. I’m looking forward to getting him back over some fences soon.

Ellie has had a rough month. The winter has really settled in here and the cold and wind tends cause her to be very tense and spooky. My only real goal with her has been to get her to relax. This week I started her on magnesium and it really seems to be helping! She felt like her summer self my last 3 rides. I’m crossing my fingers that continues!

I rode all 3 horses in my dressage tack today for a change and they were all stars 😍 Even though it’s still far away, I’m getting excited for the 2026 show season! What are your plans for this show season?

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve when the barn glows low,
And lantern light falls soft on snow,
Three special horses stand so near,
Sharing the magic of this time of year.

Sonny the palomino, shining bright,
Golden coat catching the starlight,
A heart of gold with a mischievous air,
Always stirring trouble with tricks everywhere.
Big personality, curious and bold,
With kindness tucked deep in a mane of gold,
He nudges and pokes, then settles just right,
A steady calm presence on a silent night.

Jet stands nearby with feelings worn true,
Quirky and clever, athletic too,
He loves to jump, to fly, to play,
Racing his friends through the paddock all day.
Big emotions live in his gentle chest,
But cuddles with me are his favorite rest.
Strong and soft in the same deep breath,
Teaching love louder than fear or stress.

Then there’s Ellie, the youngest one there,
Sweet and kind with the cutest stare,
Still learning the world, still finding her way,
With a face that could brighten the darkest day.
She loves to go fast, she loves to jump high,
Sometimes a handful—she won’t deny,
But her heart is pure and her try is true,
And her softness shines in all that she’ll do.

Together they stand, three souls so bright.
Therapy horses, guiding light.
Helping hearts heal, giving strength and grace.
Changing lives in a quiet, powerful place.

So this Christmas night, as the world rests still,
I feel grateful and proud, and I always will.
For Sonny, Jet, and Ellie too,
Mean more to me than they’ll ever know they do.

🐴🎄❤️

Merry Christmas everyone!

12/06/2025

Congratulations to our student Jayne (and Freddie😛) who challenged her rider levels today, and passed level 2!!! We are so proud of you! Keep up the awesome riding! 😎💚

Looking forward to more rider level testing in 2026! Thanks to Stacey & Erin for arranging!!

11/30/2025

Two years ago today this guy landed in Newfoundland and stole my heart shortly after.

I don’t know if everything happens for a reason, but the timing of Jet coming into my life sure makes me feel like it does. I would have gotten through life without him these past two years, but I’m awfully glad I didn’t have to. Thanks for always being there, Jetty ❤️

11/29/2025

Couldn’t be more proud of Jet and Ellie this season ❤️

They continue to impress me every single day. This season was extra special with it being their first carrying a student. Seeing them carry their riders so confidently and safely around the ring was a highlight of my career. I feel so privileged to be a part of their journeys. Can’t wait for 2026 ❤️