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The Horse Report The dangers of Spring and Autumn pastures
By FEEDXL EQUINE NUTRITION
As temperatures warm up heading into Spring or cool down heading into Autumn, you will start to notice your pastures changing as temperature and moisture conditions change.
In Spring you will usually see a rapid growth of lush pasture while in Autumn, depending on the climate you may see a flush of growth similar to that of Spring in warmer climates, or you may simply get a slower growth of lush pasture in cooler areas.
While this new growth is usually a welcome sight and means horses are able to return to or remain out on pasture, this new pasture can present some unique problems for horses.
Spring and Autumn are well known as ‘danger times’for laminitis and it is not uncommon to find more horses with diarrhoea, behavioural problems and colic during these periods. So, what is it about pastures growing during these seasons that make them unique and how can they be managed?
Lush Spring and Autumn pastures can contain as little as 15% dry matter meaning they are up
to 85% water.
Because of the extremely high water content of these pastures, horses need to graze for long periods and eat large amount of pasture to ingest their required amount of 90% dry matter feed. For example, a 500 kg horse grazing a 15% dry matter pasture would need to eat over 60 kg of this pasture in order to consume 10 kg of 90% dry matter feed (equivalent to 2% of bodyweight). If pasture quantity is low (for example your pasture is overgrazed) this is a major challenge and can result in horses doing poorly on lush new pastures, even though on a dry matter basis they are high in digestible
energy and crude protein. There is also very little fibre present in pastures during these early growth stages.
Fibre that remains undigested to some extent as it passes the whole way through the digestive tract is important for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the formation of manure.
Horses that are not given an additional source of fibre when on lush young grass may experience diarrhoea and are at a higher risk of colic associated with a low gut fill.
Young, lush pastures can be high in nitrates.
Nitrate is irritating to the gut and
one of the most common symptoms of high nitrate intake is diarrhoea that may also be associated with mild to severe colic. Grasses in the very early vegetative stages of growth can contain as much as 25 to 30% crude protein on a dry matter basis. While for most healthy horses this doesn’t present a problem, horses in very heavy work may find that the high crude protein level adds to their digestive heat load and will also increase urine production as the body works to rid itself of the excess nitrogen. In situations where water balance is important and water isn’t always readily available (for example in endurance horses during competition), the combination of more digestive heat and increased urination can lead to an increased risk of dehydration. Horses that are stabled overnight or during the day and allowed to graze the remainder of the time may also experience problems associated with these high levels of protein.
Excess protein causes the distinct ammonia smell often detectable when mucking out stables, which in poorly ventilated areas can cause respiratory problems for the horse.
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Spookiness, aggression, and muscle problems
From page 4
Rapidly growing pastures contain high levels of potassium and low levels of magnesium. While not proven in horses, excessive potassium can reduce the absorption of magnesium (possibly through its effect on the DCAD, or cation, anion difference of this diet which can then affect tissue sensitivity to parathyroid hormone) and increase magnesium excretion from the body.
This effect is observed in other animal species including humans.
This reduced magnesium absorption, increased magnesium excretion and an already low level of magnesium in the pasture is thought to cause chronic magnesium deficiency in horses.
Young rapidly growing pastures can also contain high levels of nitrate which also increases magnesium excretion from the body. Other factors associated with some pastures including low levels of selenium and a high phytoestrogen content in clover dominant pastures can also exacerbate magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium deficiency (and the resulting active vitamin B1 deficiency) can cause normally quiet, calm horses to become ‘spooky’, behave erratically and become excited easily, show signs of incoordination, muscle tenseness, soreness or twitching and in severe cases may become dangerously aggressive and exhibit unusual herding behaviour.
Perhaps the condition that has received the most attention in association with spring and autumn pastures is laminitis.
Green pastures use the process of photosyn-
thesis to create non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) from sunshine, water and carbon dioxide.
Under good growing conditions the plant uses these NSCs as fuel for its own growth. However, if the plant is stressed in any way or subjected to temperatures too low for growth to occur over several days, these carbohydrates will continue to be produced and will accumulate in the plants leaf and stem tissue for later use.
When horses with insulin dysregulation who are prone to laminitis graze these pastures with the high levels of accumulated NSC, laminitis can develop.
Other characteristics of spring and autumn pastures may also increase the risk of laminitis for prone horses.
High levels of nitrate have also been suggested as a cause of laminitis in horses and dairy cattle, though the role of nitrates in laminitis is not clear.
Pastures that are subjected to frosts or those that contain capeweed are of particular risk for nitrates, especially following application of nitrogen fertiliser.
Feeding to reduce the impact of spring and autumn pastures
There are some simple management techniques you can use to reduce the negative impact of spring and autumn pastures on your horse’s health, including:
Provide your horses with a supplementary source of fibre in the form of hay, chaff or haylage.
Give them access to free choice hay equivalent to at least 0.5% bodyweight (2.5 kg for a 500 kg horse) every 24 hours.
The extra fibre in these feeds will improve gut fill and manure consistency reducing the risk of colic and diarrhoea and also help your horse to consume the calories he needs when pasture water content is very high.
If high protein intake is an issue, provide lower protein grass or meadow hay or chaff before being turned out onto pasture.
Have your Spring or Autumn pasture tested and use this information together with FeedXLto rebalance any imbalance.
Care must also be taken to provide enough salt to meet sodium requirements as a sodium deficiency reportedly increases the likelihood of a magnesium deficiency in some horses. Manage grazing times to reduce the risk of laminitis.
If NSCs are suspected as causing issues for your horse you should restrict grazing to only the very early hours of the morning, removing the at-risk horse from pasture by 2 hours after sunrise.
If nitrates are suspected (for example on postdrought pastures or capeweed infested pastures) horses should only be allowed to graze in the late afternoon and into the early evening.
Don’t overgraze your pasture.
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Nutrition requirements for foals outside of milk
By FEEDXL
If you are looking at your foal’s diet in FeedXLit is crucial you include mum’s milk. It is a goldmine of nutrients for your foal and must be taken into account.
Forget the milk and you will end up overfeeding, which will then cause problems with growth that is too fast.
OK you say, I will include the milk, but how?
I know right, it’s a bit tricky because the foal just drinks it and you have no way of measuring how much he drinks.
But lucky for you, your mare produces a reasonably consistent amount of milk for her foal, so depending on the age of the foal, you can calculate how much milk he is probably drinking.
It won’t be perfect, but it is a lot better than not including it at all.
Here at FeedXLwe don’t recommend you balance a diet for a foal until he is at least three months of age.
Up until this age, his mother’s milk and stores of minerals in the liver will fully meet requirements.
So even though he will start to eat with his mother as early as a few days of age he doesn’t need this extra feed to meet his nutrient requirements.
After three months of age your foal will start to rely on nutrition outside of milk to meet his requirements, but milk still provides a lot of nutrition, so it must be included in his diet in FeedXL.
Here’s how to include milk in your FeedXL diets:
1. Calculate the amount of milk he is getting from his mother. At three months of age, her milk production will be around 2.5% of her bodyweight per day.
To calculate 2.5% of her bodyweight: 2.5/100 = 0.025
0.025 x BW = amount of milk per day in kg or lb
So for a 500 kg (1100 lb) mare this would be: 0.025 x 500 kg = 12.5 kg per day
(or 0.025 x 1100 lb = 27.5 lb per day)
2. Create your foal in FeedXLwith his correct date of birth and bodyweight. It is so important to get bodyweight correct. The only real way to do this is to weigh your foal (sorry, no easy tricks on this one).
3. Enter your foal’s pasture and/or hay, then add the milk at 2.5% of his mother’s bodyweight using the calculation above.
4. Check the diet to see what is missing and add a balancer pellet or feed to fill in the gaps.
TIP: Use the supplement finder to find a product that will top up the required mineral and vitamin levels.
Pasture + Milk + 600 grams of Balancer Pellet (that I found using the Supplement Finder) –and you are done, requirements met without exceeding digestible energy requirement! Note FeedXLmay warn you that forage requirement is not met. For foals, you have my permission to politely ignore FeedXLon this one as long as
he/she has constant access to pasture and/or hay.
It is so super important to remember the milk.
If you don’t, you run the risk of overfeeding your foal and that will almost certainly cause you to run into issues with developmental disease in the bones and joints.
In addition to feeding your foal properly, you need to make sure the mother has a balanced diet as well.
Read more on how to feed the lactating mare at: https://feedxl.com/46-feeding-the-lactating-mare/
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TIPS FOR MANAGING THE THIRD TRIMESTER
As mares progress to their last trimester, they go through the most changes, this may be daunting and uncomfortable for the mare. Here are a few pointers on how you can support your mare nutritionally through the final stages, before your new four-legged friend hits the ground!
1.Ensure she is meeting her calcium needs. Although nutritional needs should be met throughout the pregnancy, they increase in the last trimester due to this being the time in which the foal will do most of their growing.
2.Understand your pasture. This is a big one as oxalate levels in different types of grasses can cause calcium deficiencies if not supplemented correctly. The same goes for toxins in various grasses which can cause neurological symptoms or damage.
3.Omega 3s are hugely important! Not only for brain development but also for placental integrity. Studies have found mares who had a higher level of omega 3 in their diets were able to maintain placental integrity. Compared to mares without omega 3 supplementation who were more likely to suffer from broken or fragmented placentas. Note: horses are herbivores so ALWAYS look for plant-based omega 3 oils, NOT fish oils! Remember, omega 3s are not high in all plant oils, only flaxseed and chia oils are high omega 3 oils from plant based sources.
4.Probiotics have gained quite the reputation over the recent years especially for equine health. Improving the mares microbial balance will not only support the mare’s immune function, but it will improve the milk and bacteria via the mare’s milk, this will assist in building the foals immune system.
Here are just a few of our tips to help you improve your mares health this year, for strong healthy foal. If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact our Nutritionists on (03) 9775 6422 or enq@hiform.com.au
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HERBAL TUNE UP WHY YOUR HORSE NEEDS A SEASONAL DETOX
By Karyn Campbell Naturopath & Equine Herbalist
WHY DETOX?
Detoxifying your horse at the start of every season with high-quality herbs can offer several benefits, promoting overall health and well-being. Here are some reasons why this practice might be beneficial:
Remove Toxins: Over time, horses can accumulate toxins from various sources such as environmental pollutants, feed additives, and chemicals. Herbal detoxification can help remove these toxins from their bodies.
Boost Immune System: Certain herbs can strengthen the immune system, making horses more resilient to seasonal illnesses and infections.
Support Liver and Kidney Function:: The liver and kidneys are crucial for filtering out toxins. Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion can support these organs, enhancing their function.
Improve Digestion: Seasonal changes can affect a horse’s digestive system. Herbs like peppermint and fennel can aid in digestion and prevent gastrointestinal issues.
Enhance Coat and Skin Health: Detoxifying can result in a shinier coat and healthier skin, as toxins can often manifest as skin problems.
Increase Energy Levels: Removing toxins and improving organ function can lead to higher energy levels and better overall vitality.
WE DETOX
Reduce Inflammation: Some herbs have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and associated pain, particularly beneficial for older horses or those with joint issues.
Adapt to Seasonal Changes: As seasons change, so do the demands on a horse’s body. Detoxifying can help them adjust more smoothly to changes in weather, diet, and activity levels.
It's essential to use high-quality herbs to ensure the best results and avoid potential contaminants. Consulting with a Equine Herbalist before starting a detox regimen is also recommended to tailor the approach to your horse's specific needs and health conditions.
WHY
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Cryotherapy the game changing technology
Cryotherapy delivers intensive long-lasting pain relief as well as accelerated healing to targeted areas.
Cryotherapy uses liquid medical-grade CO2 to cool tissues to 4°C in less than 30 seconds.
The sudden temperature change triggers a thermal shock response, leading to the release of pain-blocking hormones, dilation of blood vessels (to 4 times their usual size), increased blood flow, toxin flushing, and the delivery of oxygenated blood, hormones, nutrients, and activated enzymes to the treated area.
The healing and repair process of damaged and fatigued tissue has now begun.
This advanced treatment can achieve what ice does in 20 minutes within seconds.
This is a 'dry cold' treatment so there is no risk of frostbite burn or soft tissue damage which can happen with traditional icing methods.
decreases the need or frequency to medicate joints, improves overall wellbeing and is non swabbable.
Combined with equine mas-
sage therapy to manipulate your horse muscles, you can address many pain and soundness performance issues with your horse and thereby
improve their performance, biomechanics and. most importantly, their overall wellbeing, prevent injuries and aid in recovery.
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Many horse owners realise the benefits of bodywork for their horse.
Horses will often become sore after riding and training similar to human athletes.
Just like people, horses can greatly benefit from massage therapy to decrease lactic acid build up in the muscles, speed up recovery time, increase range of motion and decrease pain and discomfort.
Holistic Animal Studies offers an online course for horse owners to teach them how to perform several massage techniques on their horse including Swedish massage, myofascial release, Gua Sha massage and other strokes. The course can be started at any time and students can work at their own pace.
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There are in fact many reasons. It all starts with the humble Rosehip, the berry-like fruit of the wild rose bush species Rosa Canina. A wholefood known to be one of nature’s richest sources of natural vitamin C. A superfood containing 8 naturally occurring vitamins (including C, E, B1 and B6) and 23 minerals (including iron, copper, zinc and magnesium), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9),
You may already know rosehips are often fed to horses for immune system support and a
improved circulation and improved digestive function. So you’re probably wondering what makes Rose-Hip Vital® so special?
Rose-Hip Vital® is made from Rosehips manufactured with patented extraction and drying processes which isolate and activate a galactolipid (fatty acid) called GOPO®. GOPO® has clinically proven anti-
The patented processes also concentrate and preserve the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, transforming Rose-Hip Vital® into a product that is both in a category all on its own, and across many; It’s a joint
antioxidant and a nutritional supplement. It delivers noticeable improvements to mobility, mood, condition, willingness to move forward, performance and recovery while reducing
improving general health and wellbeing, and boosting immunity.
Rose-Hip Vital® is a clinically proven plantand rich source of natural vitamin C. There is no product like it. Unlike other joint supplements, Rose-Hip Vital® is 100% plant-
Rose-Hip Vital® is safe for long term use and it does not swab. It can be used alongside conventional treatments and supplements as well as potentially replacing or reducing the medication.
Horses like it so much, even the fussiest of eaters become more enthusiastic about their feed once Rose-Hip Vital is added. So while Rose-Hip Vital Equine has become a highly use, it also has become highly recommended for improving general health and wellbeing, improving performance and maintaining healthy joints.
How does Rose-Hip Vital® Equine lengthen the lifetime of a working horse?
Vital is comprehensive. There are in excess of placebo controlled clinical trials on people, dogs and horses mainly focusing on antithe unique compound GOPO.
To many people, antioxidants and anti-aging go hand-in-hand. Antioxidants are talked about as the antidote to cell-damaging free radicals. Exercise and the associated stress and increase in oxygen consumption are linked to an increased production of free radicals. When the production of free radicals overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defences, oxidative stress can occur with subsequent
research shows horses need natural vitamin C to help block toxic free radical activity, which causes damage throughout the body including joints and cartilage.
Some white blood cells in the body contain granulocytes which enable them to ‘clean’
bacteria in it. Too many of these white blood cells wear down tissue cartilage. In large numbers they can also produce chemical enzymes and toxic freeradicals which cause even more tissue damage. Excess accumulation of white blood cells combined with the release of chemical substances cause’s joint pain
The more becomes, the more the white blood cells are attracted to it –a painful cycle.
protects cartilage. This means it helps to delay the onset of arthritic changes or slow down further cartilage degeneration if it already exists.
In short, if you want to extend the lifetime of your working horse, feed it a natural antirich source of natural vitamin C. Rose-Hip Vital® Equine is your only option, and the results speak for themselves.
BONE Gold nutritional bone joint and collagen supplement was formulated to provide some of the essential amino acid requirements of collagen type I, II and III (found in bone and connective tissue) in addition to supporting the nitric oxide pathway which has been found to assist in the formation of bone callus postinjury.
Veterinary surgeons have recommended that Bone Gold may assist with sore shins, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, osteoarthritis and post-surgery in horses and polyarthritis, geriatric osteoarthritis, and post-surgery in dogs.
Here is a veterinary radiographic report on a horse with a fracture evident on the medial toe and after treatment and feeding Bone Gold during this period. More information on these products can be found at www.vetgold.com.au
VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT
HORSE: "XXXXXXXX"
DATES OF EXAMINATION: 26TH AUG, 21ST OCT 21 & 17TH NOV '21
PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM
XXXXXXX's left and right front feet were radiographed on 26th Aug, 21st Oct (8 weeks) and again on the 17th Nov '21(12 weeks).
RADIOGRAPHS:
26.08.21: Right Front: Large P3 solar margin fracture evident on medial toe 32.6mm x 4.1mm with approximately 1.4mm separation from parent bone as below left image.
21.10.21: Right Front: Fine residual 4.2mm fracture still evident, approximately 90% resolution
17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Radiographic results as of the 17th Nov '21 show total resolution of the original fracture.
XXXXXXX was reshod today utilising off an alloy shoe with a toe clip - inner circumference seated out to avoid any sole pressure.
The horse can return to training. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries
COMMENTS:
Solar margin Type IV fractures of this magnitude have well-documented internationally published healing rates of 7 - 12 months. Full resolution of these fractures is rare as most often the fracture fragments are resorbed.
Full resolution in a 3 month period was not anticipated.
The horse was on Bone Gold 3 x scoops fed once per day for this period.
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“BYE BYE FLY”
QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE
ALLERGIC DERMATITIS are names for distressing skin conditions which affects horses in spring and summer months throughout Australia and around the world.
The usual cause is a hypersensitivity to the bites of flies (in particular sand flies or midges).
While the bite of the flies are an irritation, some horses develop sensitivity to the bite and will rub themselves so much that they cause injury to their skin.
Research shows the cause is an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the saliva of the midges (as with humans).
Not only that, but once or twice a day, stable lies come to the horse, feed vigorously for a minute or two, and then return to the shade to digest their food. These bites can cause intense irritation in some horses. The bites appear as small raised lumps with a central scab.
The effects on the horses can be dramatic. They suffer intense pruritus (itchiness) on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, resulting in biting, rubbing, hair loss, self-trauma and a change of temperament. They become miserable and irritable.
KURITCH has been specially formulated to help assist this problem effectively, in a number of ways:
Firstly, it repels the biting insects using the combination of the natural repellent “Citronella Oil” and a highly effective repellent “DEET”. Secondly, it soothes the irritated areas thus relieving the horse from biting and rubbing, which in turn allows the normal healing process to begin.
Also rugging, hooding or stabling your horses between the hours of 4pm – 7am during spring and summer will limit the contact of the flies.
Should your horse already be suffering from the effects of allergic skin dermatitis, ensure you use QUIT ITCH to treat and relieve the effects of insect bites.
Since the 1970’s, QUIT ITCH has been an essential weapon in the fight against skin disorders in horses.
It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and Camphor oil” which naturally relieves itchy skin.
These significant benefits are also enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can also be applied to surface wounds, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help prevent irritation and possible infection by nuisance insects.
Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extensive field experience has proven KURITCH to be a most effective solution for both preventing and healing distressing skin conditions caused by biting insects.
As well as KURITCH as a repellent, environmental management will also assist in protecting your horse.
Midges breed near stagnant water. As they don’t fly more than a few hundred metres from their breeding area, housing or paddocking your horses more than 500 metres from those areas will reduce their exposure to the flies.
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DECEMBER
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8 Hillier, SA
27Cooma, NSW
BREEDS
OCTOBER
6 VEC Annual All Breeds & Hack Show @ Kempsey showgrounds
12-13 NSW State ASH Championships
26-27 Qld Dilute Champs @Laidely
NOVEMBER
2-3 Arabian HOTY@ Gatton
2-3 Top of the Range Arabian Show @ Gatton
10 Qld Riding Pony Pageant @ Toowoomba
16 Emma's Show Horse & Breed Champs
DECEMBER
1 NSW State Riding Pony Show @ Windsor
CAMPDRAFTING/CUTTING /TEAM PENNING
OCTOBER
3-6 Barkly Gold Rush Campdraft
4-6 Camboon Campdraft
4-6 High School Percentile Cup 2024
5-7 Goondiwindi Campdraft
5-6 Annual Boonah Campdraft
10-13 Condamine Bell Open Campdraft
11-13 Noccundra Campdraft
15-19 Chinchilla Grandfather Clock Campdraft
18-20 Tenterfield Campdraft
19 Hamilton Draft
21-27 Warwick Gold Cup
26-27 Tooloombilla Campdraft
NOVEMBER
2-3 Gidgeefield Campdraft
9-10 Glen Elgin 53rd Annual Campdraft
9 Hamilton Draft
16-17 Red Range Campdraft
16-17 Dardanup Campdraft and SWWAZone Final
23-24 Guyra Timepiece Campdraft
23 Powranna Draft
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12-13 Tweed Valley Equestrian Group Power of Pink
13 Caboolture Dressage Group QSEC
13 Cooloola Dressage Association
13 Equestrian Gold Coast Southport PC
17- 20 Australian National Dressage Championships @ SIEC
25- 26 DQRSC QSEC
27 Samford Equestrian Group
27 Northern Districts Hack and Dressage NOVEMBER
17 Fig Tree Pocket
DISTANCE RIDING
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DRIVING
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5-6 Carriage Driving Ashes & Nations Cup Bundanoon NSW
12 NSW Dressage Championships Hawkesbury
20 Australian Show Driving Championships Serpentine Pony Club Grounds, WA NOVEMBER
9 NSW CDE Championships Moonbi
24 NSW Show Driving Championships Bundanoon NSW
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OCTOBER
5-6 National Capital Ride
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INTER SCHOOL
OCTOBER
13 Dressage Oxenford Pony Club APRIL
22-25 2025 State Championships @ SIEC
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www.pcansw.org.au
www.ponyclubqld.com.au
www.ponyclubvic.org.au www.ponyclub.asn.au
REINING
www.reiningaustralia.com.au
OCTOBER
26-27 Picton Show
27 Bungendore Show NOVEMBER
5-6 SQRHAReining on the Downs
5-6 TRHAShow - Tamworth
12 QRHARibbon Show and Clinic QSEC - Caboolture
RODEO
www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au
www.prorodeo.com.au
www.pbraustralia.com.au
OCTOBER
5 The Gem Hotel Bull Ride
11 Casino Show Bull Ride
12 Grass Roots Bull Ride
12 Malanda
12 Bell
12 RGGS Tough Enough Bulls & Barrels
19 Oberon Bull Futurity -
26 Alstonville Show Bull Ride
26 Tiaro November
2 Wandoan
9 Lowood
6 Caboolture
29-30 National Finals Rodeo
SHOWJUMPING /EVENTING
www.qld.equestrian.org.au
www.nsw.equestrian.org.au
www.vic.equestrian.org.au
www.sa.equestrian.org.au
www.wa.equestrian.org.au
www.nt.equestrian.org.au
www.tas.equestrian.org.au
OCTOBER
5 Glen Innes Spring Showjumping
5-7 QLD State showjumping champs @ Maryborough
5 Tropical North Championships & OTT Spectacular with Frosty Mango Finals
12 TVEG The Power of Pink Show
Jumping @ Murwillumbah
12 Quirindi Eventing One Day Event
17-20 Stonewall Grand Prix Show
19-20 North Qld Show Jump Club Champs
NOVEMBER
3 Pan Pacific Masters Games - Show Jumping @ Mudgeeraba
6 VEC Annual All Breeds & Hack Show @ Kempsey showgrounds
11-12 Casino Show -
11-12 Leeton Show
12-13 Taree Show
13 Corowa Show
17-19 Lismore Show
18-19 Cowra Show
18-19 Cootamundra Show
19-20 Morisset Lake Macquarie Show
25-26 Alstonville Show
26 Carcoar Show
26 Junee Show
1-3 NSW Regional Show Horse Champs @ AELEC
1-3 Albury Show
1-2 Murwillumbah Show
8-9 Dungog Show
8-10 Mullumbimby Show
9 Neville Show
9-10 Queanbeyan Show
10 Qld Riding Pony Pageant @ Toowoomba
15-16 Bulahdelah Show
15-16 Bangalow Show
15-16 Murrumburrah Harden Show
22-23 Dorrigo Show
24 Minto Show
TRAIL RIDING & CTR
Australian Trail Horse Riders Association0418 438 807 www.athra.com.au
Alligator Creek 0407 117 998
Beaudesert Shire 0429 443 237
Beechmont & District 0419 737 253
Bouldercombe 0418 715 837
Breakaway 0408 712 851
Brisbane Valley 0428 750 145
Border Country Trail Riders 0409 224 605
Cairns Trail Horse Club 0408 727 616
Calen Trail & Sports Club 0412 804 974
Cooloola Trail riders Ph 07 5482 8436
CTHC-Caboolture ph 07 5498 6068
Curtis & District 0438 111 091
Dayboro Trail Riders to 0432 186 200
Email - dayboro.trailriders@gmail.com
Ipswich & District 0457 881 012
Logan River Redlands 0418 715 786
Mudgeeraba & Hinterland 0407 902 754
Nth West Qld Trail Riders 0429 309 280
Rathdowney Trail Riding 07 5544 1177
Richmond River Trail Horse Riders Club 0447 668 953 / rrthrc@gmail.com
Saturday Horse Activities 0408 361 215
SCATER www.scater.com.au
Ph: 07 5478 8676 or 0417 612 061
Somerset Trail Riding Club - 0418 438 807
Sunny Coast Trail Club - 0428 176 557
Tweed-Byron Trail Riders 0418 400 047
Toowoomba Trail Riders 0419 614 426
Toowoomba's Cumburrie 0429 663 397
Trail Riding Australia 0458 342 067
Wide Bay Trail Riders 07 4126 3456
WESTERN
www.aqha.com.au
OCTOBER
5-6 Pioneer Country QHA- "A" Show
6-7 Burpengary Western Perf Club - "AA" Show
13 Orange
19-20 Maryborough & Dist WPC
19-20 Spring Spectacular Double AA@ K Ranch
19 West Gippsland QHA
26-27 WAQHARocktober - "AA" Show
26 Sunshine Coast QHPC - "A" Show
NOVEMBER
2-3 South Australian State Show
3 Burpengary Western Perf Club - "A" Show
9-10 Northern Vic QHA
Keep cattle ticks out of NSW
Cattle tick is notifiable in NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) and animals that carry cattle tick can only enter NSW if they meet certain inspection and/or treatment requirements before entering NSW.
There are legal controls on the entry of cattle tick carriers to NSW. These entry requirements are called ‘risk minimisation requirements’ and are prescribed under Division 2 Subdivision 1 Cattle tick—carriers in the Biosecurity Order (Permitted Activities) 2019 (BOPA), available at www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
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QLD cattle tick zones & accredited certifiers for cattle tick https://www.business.qld.gov.au/
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The importance of trailer maintenance
Most horse owners don’t think about their horse float until something goes wrong. But a horse float, like a car, requires regular attention to keep it running effectively and to ensure it is safe to carry your precious equine friend.
Horse floats are often abused as much as they are used: they get kicked and bitten, they get left outside in all weathers, driven on gravel and dirt tracks and, to add insult to injury, they get regularly covered in manure and urine.
Ensure regular maintenance and services are arranged.
Trailer and caravan manufacturers recommend that wheel bearings and brakes are serviced every 10,000km or 12 months. Take time to clean your float.
If hosed out, park your float on a descent to ensure run off water can drain.
Sweep out horse urine and manure - these must be cleaned out after every use and not left in the float for extended periods of time. All walls and surfaces should be kept in good clean order.
Cleaning your float, not only sets up a more comfortable ride for your horses, but highlights any areas needing attention.
The wheel bearings should be checked and re-greased six to 12 months after purchase, then 12 monthly thereafter.
Wheel nuts should be checked to ensure tightness after the first 200km and than six monthly intervals thereafter.
Suspension grease nipples must be regularly
checked and re-greased every 12 months. Check that the lights and indicators are all in good working order get underneath your float and have a good look at the floor and suspension – you might find a torch helps with this.
You are looking for obvious signs of fatigue such as: cracks in the welds and frame, rust, bowed or bent support beams, cracked or sagging flooring, broken brake lines and frayed wiring.
Then have a good look at the tyres and ensure they are safe and are wearing evenly. Tyre pressures should be checked regularly and should read 40 PSI.
Now get inside your float and if you can, pull up the back edge of the rubber matting – check for signs of deterioration in the floor and rust in the frame where the tailgate attaches to the float.
The external surfaces should also be cared
for as you would your car.
For longevity try to wash and wax your float regularly especially if the float will spend extensive periods outside.
It is also important to check your float windows and access points for any water leaks that may appear due to movement of the float and normal wear and tear.
If a water leak is found, it is important to rectify this straight away to avoid any damage to the paintwork or structure of your float.
Normal silicone sealant is fine for this. Preventative maintenance and care is the key factor in keeping your float looking brand new, as well as safe
If you service your float annually and conduct regular visual safety checks you should get years of reliable and safe use from your horse float and be comforable knowing your “passenger” is safe.
Regularly check float floors and wheel bearings to ensure the safety of your horse.
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Young Horses are a huge responsibility
By TANJA KRAUS
"Quiet kids Pony. Bobby is green broken".
These words taken from an actual advertisement. Please understand that "kids pony" and "green Broken" do not belong in the same sentence.
The thing with quiet horses is that a non confident rider, or even a confident rider without the right skill set can turn them into a spooky horse in a matter of weeks, if not DAYS!
How many stories have you heard from people who bought a "bombproof" horse only to find they were no longer bombproof in a short period of time. I know we all want to blame the big bad trainers, and the sellers, but I can give you a newsflash - they aren't all drugged! Young horses are a huge responsibility, and our biggest role in their life is preserving or developing their confidence. We all understand and probably relate to the developing part of that sentence, but what we don't understand is that a horse that is confident by its very nature needs that confidence preserved by a skilled rider and owner.
Learning together is some next level romantic bullshit too-- learning is so much easier and more fun when you have a great coach, leader, trainer, mentor--the
same goes for your horse--can a green horse and green rider learn together--yep they sure can, but when shit hits the fan and you both don't know what to do-you've let your horse down, because you are the one who is supposed to know what to do to keep him, and you, safe.
Don't buy kids green horses, and don't buy a young horse to learn together. Buy an amazing, confident, older, wiser horse--sure thing, he may need a little less work and a bit more love to look after his ageing joints, but boy what that old guy will teach you (or your kid)--priceless.
Our role in the life of a young horse is developing their confidence
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The Horse Report Quality catalogue released for GC Horses in Training Sale
Supplied by MAGIC MILLIONS
The 2024 catalogue for Australia's top winner producing breeze-up style auction, the Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale, is now online. Aquality line up of 210 lots has been assembled for the popular international auction to be held at the Gold Coast Sales Complex on Tuesday, October 22.
"We are delighted with the quality line up of stock we've had entered," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.
"We are fortunate to have the finest equine educators preparing horses for the sale. They have proven track records for first class horsemanship - unearthing future track stars for their next connections."
"This sale is a target each and every year for vendors who have sourced top prospects and educated them ready for that next step on the racetrack."
"Last year's sale has already produced a swag of winners led by Group Two Spirit of Boom Classic winner and Group One JJ Atkins Stakes runner-up Bittercreek."
The 88 individual sires represented in the catalogue include Alabama Express, All Too Hard, Better Than Ready, Capitalist, Farnan, I Am Invincible, Justify, Pierata,
Snitzel, So You Think, Spirit of Boom, Starspangledbanner, Street Boss, Tagaloa, Tassort, Toronado, Trapeze Artist, Vancouver, Written Tycoon, Yes Yes Yes and Zoustar.
In a sale which continues to evolve and adapt in response to the demands from our buying bench, this year's Horses in Training Sale will also include a select group of 22 untapped three-year-olds.
Magic Millions is also proud to confirm that industry leading technology will again be a part of the breeze-up process for the auction across both twoyear-old and three-year-old breeze up categories.
"Last year we introduced industry leading TripleS data with electronic chips providing interested parties with raceday quality data on stride length, frequency and speed,"
added. "This innovation will be back again."
There is an abundance of incentives for prospective buyers with 77 lots nominated to the Magic Millions Race Series, while 116 two-year-olds are BOBS eligible and six threeyear-olds are nominated to BOBS Silver.
Some 17 lots are nominated to VOBIS Silver, four lots nominated to VOBIS Gold and 33 lots are the progeny of VOBIS Sires. No fewer than 63 lots are QTIS Fully Paid.
To view the online catalogue for the 2024 Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale click te link below.
https://www.magicmillions.co m.au/calendar/2024-goldcoast-horses-in-training-sale/ It can also be downloaded via the Equineline Catalog App.
IMPORTANT DATES
* Thursday 26 September Seymour (Vic) breeze-ups from 10.30am
* Wednesday 2 October Newcastle (NSW) breeze-ups from 10am
* Thursday 3 October
Gold Coast (Qld) breeze-ups from 9am
* Friday 18 October Gold Coast (Qld) breeze-ups from 9am
* Saturday 19-Mon 21 October Inspection Days, Gold Coast Sales Complex from 9am
* Tuesday 22 October
Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, Gold Coast Sales Complex from 12pm
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Flexi-Fibre®
Flexi-Fibre
Fibre provides root structure, similar to grass roots in turf, to existing or new sand-based riding surfaces. Fibre improves the surface stability, therefore the horse will work ‘on top’ of the surface rather than ‘through’ it.
Our Flexi Fibre is a mixture of polypropylene, polyester and nylon Fibres which are the base material to all of our surfaces worldwide and similar to all other top surface suppliers. We
Australian conditions and manufacture here in Australia, enabling us to produce at very competitive rates.
• Improves preformance
• Improves stability of new or existing sand surfaces
• Enhances drainage
• Long lasting
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By Paula Anthony Photography
Photos by Hoofprintz photography
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RIDING PONY QLD OFFERS TWO SHOWS
The RPSBS Queensland Committee will hold a new event this year The 2024 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant to be held in sunday 10th November at Toowoomba showgrounds. The new event is offering another great program that includes Yearling, two-year-old and three-year-old Sweepstakes Futurities with cash prize pools trophies futurity sashes and rugs. Asenior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits. Progeny and exhibitor group classes newcommer series qualifier classes, dual-registration led and ridden classes.
Programs are available at www.rpsbs.com.au/qld/qld-events/ and entries will be via www.rpsbs.com.au - login
How to Enter
Go to the website www.rpsbs.com.au
Click on Studbook - Click Login on right of black Menu bar - Enter your Membership Number & your password - In Menu bar click Home, Click Shows, Using the scroll down button click on the 2024 RPSBS Qld HOTY Show, Click Schedule and complete the entry steps. For enquiries contact Susan Poultney Email: suz.p@icloud.com
LISMORE SHOW
The North Coast National Lismore Show will be held over 3 days 17-18-19 October 2024 at the beautiful Lismore Showgrounds.
Thursday - there will be an Australian Stock Horse Feature show
Friday - Breed classes LED and Ridden including Thoroughbreds, Standardbred, ANSA, Arabian, Australian Saddle Ponies, Unregistered Ponies, Riding Pony, Stud Book, Australian, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh, Palominos, Appaloosa, Paints, Pintos, Buckskins, Quarter Horses, Baroque, Heavy Horse, Gypsy Cobb
Saturday - Maiden, Novice, Intermediate, Lismore LGAHack Classes, Open Hack, Hunter and rider classes, plus Off the Track Classes, Open Hack Hunter, Galloway Showjumping will be Friday and Saturday with approximately $6000 in prize money on offer
Champion Hack will receive the Verdun Smith Memorial Trophy and $100. Supreme Champion Rider will receive the Peggy Fryer Memorial trophy and $100 and Supreme Champion Hack will receive the Noel Chittick Memorial trophy and $150. For further information Email: entries@northcoastnational.com.au or visit www. northcoastnational.com.au
Keep cattle ticks out of NSW
Cattle tick is notifiable in NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) and animals that carry cattle tick can only enter NSW if they meet certain inspection and/or treatment requirements before entering NSW.
There are legal controls on the entry of cattle tick carriers to NSW. These entry requirements are called ‘risk minimisation requirements’ and are prescribed under Division 2 Subdivision 1 Cattle tick—carriers in the Biosecurity Order (Permitted Activities) 2019 (BOPA), available at www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
A record of movement (ROM) must be submitted prior to entry into NSW - https://appcattletick.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Show entry queries to Susan Poultney Email:suz.p@icloud.com
North Coast National
17 - 18 - 19 October 2024
Friday - Breed classes LED and Ridden including Thoroughbreds, Standardbred, ANSA, Arabian, Australian Saddle Ponies, Unregistered Ponies, Riding Pony, Stud Book, Australian, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh, Palominos, Appaloosa, Paints, Pintos, Buckskins, Quarter Horses, Baroque, Heavy Horse, Gypsy Cobb
Saturday - Maiden, Novice, Intermediate, Lismore LGAHack, Classes Open Hack, Hunter and rider classes, plus Off the Track Classes, Open Hack Hunter, Galloway Showjumping - Friday and Saturday Approximately $6000 in prize money VERDUN SMITH MEMORIALTROPHYFOR CHAMPION HACK - S1OO
northcoastnational.com. au Thursday - Australian Stock Horse Feature show
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MURWILLUMBAH SHOW
The Tweed River Agricultural Society will hold its 122nd Murwillumbah Show on 1 & 2 November 2024 at the Murwillumbah Showground, 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah.
The Show will commence with a huge evening of entertainment on Friday 1 November, including a rodeo, bar, food, live music & sideshow alley. All horse events and other traditional show events and exhibits, together with a terrific entertainment line-up, are jam-packed into Saturday 2 November. Gate 8 will open at 5.30 am on @ November for horses, and Centre Ring commences at 7.30 am. The popular All Breeds Youngstock classes start at 7.30 am sharp, with great prizemoney on offer to winners of the Yearling, 2yr Old and 3-Year- Old classes. There are breed specific classes for many breeds, from miniatures to heavy horses and everything in between. Winners from the various breed classes will vie for Supreme Colt or Stallion, Supreme Mare or Filly and Supreme Gelding garlands, with those three Supreme winners competing for the coveted Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trophy. This year the program will include 3-CHANCE HACK/HUNTERSHOW offering the complete Hack/Hunter program in 3 rings, allowing competitors 3 chances, under 3 different judges, to qualify for Championships and Supreme Hack/Hunter of the Show. Showjumping will be on throughout the day, and Sporting Events will occur on saturday afternoon. There will also be a Paddock Pony ring for beginner riders under 15. Entries, stables and camping online via www.nominate.com.au. Horse schedules available on Nominate, the TRAS website: www.murwillumbahshow.com.au or the TRAS Secretary E| secretary@murwillumbahshow.com P| 02 6672 5507 M| 0427 725 507
OCTOBER HOLIDAY PONY CLUB CAMP
The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding a two day camp on Wednesday & Thursday 2 & 3 October 2024. With a mini ribon day to finish on Thursday afternoon
The Murwillumbah Showgrounds offer great facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors and friendly helpful members. New members are welcome to join the club and join in the fun but riders from any club are welcome to come along. All nominations will be via www.justgo.com For further information contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com
Allbreeds Yearling Youngstock Class
Allbreeds 2 Yearold Youngstock Class
Allbreeds 3 Yearold Youngstock Class Led & Ridden Breed Classes
3 Chance Hack Show
3 Chance HunterShow
RiderClasses, District & Shire classes Western, Heavy Horse & Brumby Classes Showjumping
Sporting Events
Paddock Pony Ring forbeginnerriders under15
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MULLUMBIMBY SHOW
The 2024 Mullumbimby Show will be held over 3 days from 8th till 10th of November. Exciting changes for the always beautiful main arena of the Mullumbimby show have been made for our Horse section entrants. New timetables will be trialled to alleviate disruptions. The Main Ring will have hack, hunter and breed classes including Youngstock feature classes. Get your creative ideas ready for the fun of the Fancy Dress class, anything goes class for horse and rider/handler. We are hosting our Australian Stock Horse Feature ring which has handler, hack and working classes for junior and senior registered Stock Horses. Our ever-popular Show jumping program will be run on Saturday & Sunday with great cash prizes from our generous sponsors for the great selection of events. Trotting displays are again generously sponsored by Garrards Horse and Hound. One lucky driver will go home with a new RIO gig donated by Garrards. To help with new timetables within the Main Arena we ask for all trotting drivers to prenominate their entries - contact number for the trotting is John Ward 0418 254 695. To avoid delays on competition day waivers can be downloaded at www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au to have ready to hand in on the day. Tickets for will be available for purchase on-line shortly. Tickets purchased on-line are $12 per day for Adults and $5.00 per day for children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry. We are introducing a 2 day pass available for purchase on-line. The 2 day pass for the 2024 Show is $20.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry. Gate prices on the day for the 2024 Show are $15.00 per day for Adults and $5.00 per day for Children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry. Programs and further information about all sections of the 2024 Mullumbimby Agricultural show can be found on our website www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au from early September 2024 or via email to mullumbimbyshow2@gmail.com
2024-25 QLD DILUTES CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2024-25 Queensland Dilute Championships will be held at Laidley showgrounds on October 26 & 27.
This year it includes the 55th OLD All Palomino Show that, each year, is celebrated as part of the Branch Dilute Championships. The committee is encouraging all palomino owners & exhibitors to join with us in celebrating this major milestone for the Branch.
To mark this occasion, Palominos will be awarded special prizes: Grand Champion Junior & Senior Led Palomino over 10.2 hands will have some extra bling on their Grand Champion Sash.
Supreme Led Palomino Exhibit in both heights will receive a garland. Champion Palomino Under Saddle over 10.2 hands will receive a garland. In any classes where all entries are in together, competing against each other; if a Palomino wins the class, they will receive a special prize to mark the occasion.
Help us to make this year’s Championships a huge success by coming along with all of your dilutes, especially the palominos, to make it a show to remember.
Don’t forget that everyone who pre-enters goes into the draw for a $100 cash prize.
Hi Point Palomino of the Show in both heights will receive a Beswick Palomino figurine with a garland of an emerald bracelet around its neck.
For further information email: Qld_Branch@dilutesaustralia.au
The Program and entry forms are now available on the website and can be downloaded, visit www.dilutesaustraliaqldbranch.weebly.com
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New-look schedule for Summer Carnival finale
By Magic Millions
The 2024/25 Queensland Summer Racing Carnival will reach a thrilling crescendo with a newlook schedule poised to anchor its biggest days.
The Friday night meeting on the eve of The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday will be replaced with a turbo-charged twilight meeting a week earlier.
As a result, the final two meetings of the Summer Carnival will provide an incredible $20.55 million in prize money and bonuses across two feature 10-race programs conducted at the Gold Coast.
In the lead up to The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday, the penultimate Summer Carnival meeting on Saturday, January 4 swells from $1.6 million to $6.05 million and includes the new $3 million TAB Magic Millions Sunlight (3YO) slot race. Additional enhancements include the scheduling of the $1 million TAB Magic Millions The Syndicate, the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden Plate (1400m), a $250,000 Sunlight Consolation (3YO) and a new $250,000 Magic Millions Class 6 Plate (1200m).
On the same card, prize money for The Wave doubles to $500,000 and the race will be run exclusively for Magic Millions Race Series nomi-
nated horses in 2025, however, it will no longer be age restricted, with the 1800m weight-for-age feature now available to three-yearolds and up.
The $14.5 million The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday on Saturday, January 11 also boasts a raft of enhancements headlined by the Magic Millions Cup doubling in prize money to $2 million.
The Racing Queensland Magic Millions QTIS race will also receive a $500,000 increase to $1.5
million.
"The Magic Millions is the pinnacle of the Queensland Summer Racing Carnival and it's imperative that we provide certainty to participants and attendees," Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott said.
While the Magic Millions The Debut races were divided for colts and geldings and fillies this year, the unique $500,000 feature for two-year-olds will be run as an open race for first starters at The
Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday in 2025.
However, a $250,000 edition of Magic Millions The Debut, open to colts, geldings and fillies, will also be programmed at the Gold Coast on Friday, December 20, which is poised to be run as the club's first night meeting.
"This new schedule for Summer is the best outcome for everyone - for participants, horses and punters," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.
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NSW legislation www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
QLD cattle tick zones & accredited certifiers for cattle tick https://www.business.qld.gov.au/
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Dynasty Park Indiana
Price: $POA
14.0 hh
Reg: Riding Pony, Part Welsh, API
Arabian, EV, SHC
Bay
Mare
YOB: 2012
Sire: Kolbeach Royalty
Dam: Dynasty Park Dash
Indy is a lovely soft mare to ride, due to having a foal she has come back in work to be shown with success for 2023. Indi won her novice show hunter pony under saddle at 2023 Canberra Royal. She has not been beaten at any qualifying of the Ag shows. All the hard work is done, and she is ring ready. Indy will only be sold to the right home as she can be bossy handling on the ground . She has a slight injury to one side of her nostrils, but would suit show/dressage pony. 2024 Canberra Royal won part welsh 13 2 hh / 14 ‘ won mare open show hunter 13’2 / 14 hh. Photos with her previous owner.
Contact: Debbie Thies
Ph: 0499 263 147
DP Believing
Price: $ 30,000.
16.3 hh
Reg: SHC, EV, Thoroughbred Bay Gelding
YOB: 2012
Sire: Bel Esprit
Dam: Hypatia
After a ten year break from riding, Sailor has given me the experience of going from an OTTthrough to an Open Royal Show and HOTYwinner. He is elegant and refined and greatly admired. Sailor is an enjoyable horse to Show and gives a comfortable and athletic ride. He would suit an ambitious and dedicated rider who wants to consistently be in the winner’s circle.
Sailor is 100% drug free and sound and a vet check is welcome. Sailor is a very mild wind sucker however it doesn’t affect his condition or performance.
Contact: Dale Plumb
Ph: 0419 344 987
Milford Park
Price: $8,000. includes transport to Melbourne
13.3 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Chestnut Gelding
YOB: 2021
Sire: Royal Anarchy of Hannaley Dam: Owendale Gem
Rising 3 yo gelding, standing currently at approx 13.3hh with some growing left to do. Bred in the purple with both parents holding Royal and HOTYtitles.
Henry is eager to learn and takes everything in his stride. Quiet to handle. Currently lunging with roller, bridle and side reins.
Henry will be an asset to any show home and will only be sold to a knowledgeable home where he can reach his full potential. Video available to genuine people.
Contact: Hannah
Ph: 0457 319 189
Soloman
Price: $15,000. Firm
16.3 hh
Reg: TB | SHC | EA Dark Brown/Black Gelding
YOB: 2013
Sire: Duporth
Dam: Scavire
Solly is in full work and looking for his new partner. He is currently competing, attended youth clinics as well as interschool’s. His list of accolades include RU large hack at EANationals as well as 4th large hack at Grand Nationals.
Sol has been with us for 2 years, taught my daughter an incredible amount and this is a very hard sale due to my daughter focusing on her career and getting out of horses.
Solly needs to find the perfect experienced home, he does have a couple of quirks which I’m happy to discuss with serious buyers and is priced accordingly. All his gear, wardrobe, Euro 2HALfloat (available after Sol sells) etc. are also available. More pictures and videos available.
Contact: Cindy Fullerton
Ph: 0411 878 084
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Haven
12.3h 4th gen Australian pony mare rising 6yo reg ea shc vps . Ishka is a big moving mare with bonus colour that stands out in the ring. She has just finished her newcomer year with some fantastic wins.
She’s competed at royals and many Ag shows, doesn’t need ear plugs or working down. She doesn’t care about fireworks. Super easy to shoe, float. She’s perfect out with others or by herself. She’s currently qualified for all royals. She will also make a fantastic child’s mount. Please feel free to message me this is a really hard post to write. She won’t be sold to just anyone. Home is paramount.
Contact: Ami Munro
Ph: 0451 166 815
Whitmere Cosmopolitan
Price: $8,000.
13.1 ¾ hh
Reg: Riding Pony / Part Bred Welsh Chestnut
Gelding
YOB: 2018
Sire: Beckworth Rising Command
Dam: Whitmere Top Model
Cosmo is full of character and easy to have around the stables. Easy to show prep, trim, wash, float etc. He requires confidence from his riders as he can be abit reactive to his surroundings at times. He has had limited outings due to school and work commitments.
Contact: Marlene Kinder Ph: 0484 690 881
Contact: Rachel Langley Ph: 0428 829 440
Location: Middle Swan WA-6056
Mandaley Tranquility
Price: $12,000. neg
12.3 5/8 hh
Reg: SHC, EA, RPSBS
Brown Mare
YOB: 2014
Sire: Fernleigh Front Page
Dam: Fairley Tranquillity
Lulu is genuinely lovely pony in all aspects. Her temperament, movement, and breeding. Lulu has been so much fun for our girls who have done everything with her. She can be left for days and just get on a ride away, she has been ridden trail riding and mustering Lulu is easy to clip, wash, shoe, travel/float and loves every minute of being a show pony.
Lulu isn’t horse shy, matey, marey, spooky doesn’t shy and is happy to be ridden alone or in a group. She would be a fantastic second pony for a child wanting to have a bit of crack everything. Inter school, dressage, trail riding, pony club and showing.
Lulu is a genuine pony who is looking for her new little rider.
Contact: Catherine Hay Ph: 0429 777 661
Price: $13,500.
14.0 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Bay Mare
Sire: Kensington Diamond Jubilee
Dam: Langtree Just a Jewel
Ally has been owned by 13yr old daughter for the last 2 year and is only being sold as she is moving onto a bigger horse. Ally has taught my daughter so much in this time and it's now time for her to continue shining with her new rider. Ally always comes home with ribbons and will suit a capable child or teenager that’s going to love her like we do.
My daughter competes in interschool and show horse but Ally is a great all rounder and would also excel in pony club, dressage, is a great little jumper and enjoys trail rides. Ally is a pleasure to take out, loves attention, not much fazes this pony.
Ally is easy to catch (always meets u at the gate), bath, rug, shoe, prep for shows and travel. This pony requires minimal work before and after a ride even after having a short break. She has been fully handled by my daughter the whole time we have owned her.
Jan 23 National Interschool Show Team - Vic Runner Up SupremeLilydale Show 2022.
Baxter is the ultimate Childs small hack, taking his nervous rider to many championships and building her confidence over the past 12 months.
Gentle and kind, he is an absolute pleasure to handle on the ground.
No work down or lunging required, Baxter will happily stand and be prepped all day long, going straight from the float into the ring and can be ridden in both a snaffle and double with no fuss. No kicking / bucking/ rearing and loads onto the float or truck easily.
Currently happily enjoying the paddock most the time and is a great paddock friend. Stabled only leading up to big comps.
Sadly his current rider has moved onto a dressage warm blood recently and won’t be competing at GN so we are searching for a new home for Baxter.
Contact: Allysse Smith Ph: 0430 089 42187
Game Maker FF
Sire:
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Yarramie Park Magician
Price: $ POA.
15.1 ¼ hh
Reg: SHC & EA
Brown Gelding
YOB: 2014
Sire: Fernleigh Front Page
Dam: Coverpoint
Beautiful Small Show Hack, always ridden/handled/prepared by child. Lovely to ride, very easy in every way.
Been to royal, qualified for Grand Nationals in Child's numerous times. Still relatively undiscovered as we haven't taken him far. Potential to win at Grand National level.
Extremely sad sale, we bred this horse & will be devastated to see him go. End of an era for our 3 daughters have grown up & moved on & this horse is far too good to waste in the paddock.
Entered & can be viewed at this year's Adelaide Royal Suit capable child or adult for showing at a high level, is also happy to pop around a jump course. Genuine sale of a lovely horse, vet check welcome.
Contact: Danielle Crosby
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Malibu Park
Top This
Price: $8,800.
13.1 7/8 hh
Reg: SHC, Part Welsh, Riding Pony
Bay Gelding
YOB: 2015
Sire: Llanarth Topcat (imp UK)
Dam: Penny Pot Heavenly Blue (imp)
Kenny is a forward moving pony with an expressive trot. He is an easy pony to handle and no dirt to ride. He does require a small work down at the Royal shows.
Has been ridden by my 9 year old and 12 year old daughters but I would say would benefit from an older rider to get the most out of Kenny.
Kenny did qualify in the Open large pony for the 2022 Grand Nationals.
Kenny is currently in paddock condition which is reflective of the price. Kenny is a high calibre pony that will be highly competitive at the highest of levels. For sale as my daughters cannot give him enough time due to polocrosse, stock horse classes, camp drafting and cheerleading
Contact: Rachael Ph: 0413 139 773
Some of Tommy’s achievements - Bred and shown in the east coast and shown with great results, his 2019 season in WAhas been a dream year for him APSB State Show - Hi Point Ridden Shetland Gosnells Summer Showoffs - Supreme Led Shetland, Champion Ridden Shetland, Supreme Ridden All Breeds SHC Classic Champion Child's Shetland SHC Western Stars Champion Child's Shetland SHC Gosnells Masters (GN Qualifier ) Champion Child's Shetland EWAHOTYChampion Child's Shetland EWAWinter Gala Champion Child's Shetland SHC HOTY(GN Qualifier) Runner Up Child's Shetland Qualified Grand Nationals 2020 and 2020 Southern Show Horse Spectacular. 2021 SHC HOTYChilds Shetland Winner, SHCWAHOTYWinner Lead Rein Shetland and Tiny Tot Rider, 2023 SHC WAHOTYChilds Shetland Winner EAWAHOTYWinner Childs Shetland, WINNER Gosnells Masters Childs Shetland WON the Shetland Pony Race at Ascot Racecourse WON the Shetland Pony race at Toodyay Racecourse Won the EAWAHOTYShetland Pony Steeplechase Had been out show jumping and won working Hunters Tommy Turtle will only go to the best of homes. Too many wins to list Contact: Tanya Croker Ph: 0409 121 018 Contact:
Hallmark Aries
Price: $20,000.
13.2 hh
Reg: Riding Pony, SHC & EA Chestnut Gelding
YOB: 2017
Sire: Tuscany Royal Jubilee (IMP)
Dam: Halcyon Minuette
With my girls changing direction in their riding, Hallmark Aries is ready to find his next little rider. Acompetent child rider has taken him out and successfully started his show career; he is now ready for his next family.
He has previously qualified for grand nationals and royals easily. Aries is a straightforward, stunning pony with a presence in the show ring
Agenuinely quiet and sweet-tempered pony that is easy to have in the stables with children. Price is slightly negotiable to the perfect home. Plenty of footage is available.
Reg: Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Australia SHCWAAPSB EAWA Palomino
Gelding
YOB: 2020
Sire: Wendamar Ffanciful
Dam: Wendamar Nuzzle
Levi was Runner Up Lead Rein Show Pony at the 2023 SHCWAHOTY. Runner Up Newcomer Welsh Ridden Pony Gelding WAAll Welsh Show
Runner Up Lead Gelding Levi is currently used in the Wexford Park riding School.
Contact: Tanya Croker
Ph: 0409 121 018
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Malibu Park Top Class
Price: $25,000.
14.1 7/8 hh
Contact: Suzie
Reg: EA,EV, SHCV, RSPB, ASPB, EAPony Dressage
Bay
Gelding
YOB: 2017
Sire: LLanarth Top Cat
Dam: Malibu Park French Kitten
Patch is wonderful to train & work with. Patch is still a full novice small Galloway for Royals & Completes at open level.
Completed at Barastoc/SHCVHOTYshows, Adl,Geel,Melb royals. Is fully qualified for all 2024 Royal shows.
3rd supreme performer class
3rd Small Galloway led class
Has many champions in led & ridden. Has done 2 pony dressage tests with 62.3% & 80.5% & reserve champion jackpot. He needs a confident & soft rider. His gear & rugs are available @ extra cost. Horse is located in MORNINGTON, VICTORIAWhis rider & trainer.
Contact: Sharon Ph: 0477 157 638
Renaissance of Sefton
Price: $ 15,000.
14.3 7/8 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Chestnut
Gelding
11 years old
Sire: Kolbeach Rembrandt
Dam: Xcellence of Sefton
Billy is an absolute character around the stables he loves attention he is a very easy horse to produce and ride. He is very uphill, light and comfortable suit a teenager or lady wanting a fun competitive horse.
Winner led and ridden. No vices very sad sale as I have too many clients horses in work. Qualified Adelaide Royal.
Contact: Sam Kennedy
Ph: 0417 837 082
Yarramie Park
Rockstar
Price: $ 25,000.
15.0 hh
Reg: SHC & EA
Liver Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Ascot Toy Soldier
Dam: Coverqueen
Large Child's Galloway, always handled/ridden/prepared by children.
Big moving, well educated, beautiful natured. Easy to do everything with. Always qualified for royals, many champions & Supremes.
Always placing at royals, including child's classes. Previously qualified for Hoty in Child's Classes.
Heartbreaking sale as we have bred this horse, absolutely love him, he's like a person but his riders have all grown up & moved on, end of an era for our 3 daughters & he is too good to waste in the paddock.
He is qualified for all royals.
Entered & can be viewed at this year's Adelaide Royal. Genuine sale, absolute best of homes only, vet check welcome.
Contact: Danielle Crosby Ph: 0408 504 590
Beechwood Simply Caste
Price: $9,000. 14.1 hh
Reg: Riding Pony, Arabian Derivative, SHC
Bay Mare
YOB: 2018
Sire: Wesswoods Raven Caste
Dam: Wesswoods Star Caste
Rising Star Small Galloway! Eligible Newcomers 2024 season!
All the hard work has been done and she is now ready for a capable child or adult to start her show career. Sally has 3 beautiful paces, and is a joy to ride.
Easy to handle in every way! She is very quiet with absolutely no dirt and she aims to please with every ride. Sally is barefoot, has no health issues and has clean blemish free legs.
