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The power of equine bodywork
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Equine bodywork is more than a luxury—it is an essential component of whole-horse wellness.
As horses navigate training demands, performance stress, environmental factors, and natural aging, their bodies accumulate tension, compensatory patterns, and subtle imbalances that can interfere with movement, behavior, and overall health.
Bodywork offers a hands-on, therapeutic approach to help restore comfort, function, and balance in the horse’s body. It goes far beyond surface-level massage, targeting the deeper layers of fascia, musculature, and connective tissue while also promoting systemic healing through circulation, lymph flow, and nervous system regulation.
Whether applied for general wellness, injury recovery, performance enhancement, or emotional support, equine bodywork creates space for the body to reset—naturally and non-invasively.
The benefits of equine bodywork are numerous.
- Enhances performance and
athletic recovery
Bodywork helps prevent injuries, reduces recovery time, and supports muscle function— making it invaluable for sport and performance horses.
- Improves mobility and flexibility
Releases muscle tension and fascial restrictions that limit range of motion, allowing for freer,
- Relieves pain and discomfort
By addressing sore or compensating areas, bodywork helps alleviate discomfort caused by poor saddle fit, conformation issues, overuse, or imbalance.
- Supports circulation and detoxification
Stimulates blood and lymphatic
flow, helping the body remove metabolic waste and deliver vital nutrients to healing tissues.
- Balances the nervous system
Promotes a parasympathetic state, helping horses move from stress and tension into relaxation and healing.
- Enhances behavioral and emotional wellbeing
Many horses store emotional trauma in their bodies.
Bodywork helps release this stored tension, often leading to dramatic improvements in behavior, focus, and trust.
- Identifies and addresses subtle imbalances early
Regular bodywork can help detect physical or postural issues before they develop into more serious problems—making it a powerful tool for preventative care.
- Deepens connection and trust
The gentle, intentional nature of bodywork builds a stronger bond between horse and human, fostering a sense of safety, communication, and mutual respect.
more balanced movement.
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Feeding according to pasture conditions
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As the seasons change, so does the amount of pasture available to your horse.
And as the amount of pasture changes, the other aspects of your horse’s feeding regimen also need to change.
Failure to adjust your horse’s feeding regime correctly with changing seasons could result in an overweight, hyperactive horse or an underweight, tired mount.
But is it as simple as just changing the amount of feed you are giving?
Controlling energy
As the amount and quality of pasture changes in your paddocks, so does the amount of digestible energy (calories) available to your horse.
During cold seasons like winter or periods of drought when very little pasture is available, performance horses often need to be provided with additional energy in the form of hay, haylage, chaff and/or pelleted, extruded or sweetfeed concentrates to ensure their daily energy requirements are met.
In the reverse, when large amounts of high-quality pasture
is available, the pasture alone can often go close to meeting a performance horse’s requirement for energy.
When these high-quality pastures are available, there is little to no need to feed additional hard feed.
In the middle of those two extremes is a situation where either the quality or quantity of available pasture means additional hard feed or forages needs to be supplied to meet energy requirements.
The table (right) shows the energy deficit left in a working horse’s diet when excellent, fair or poor-quality pasture is the only feed provided in the diet. Excellent quality pasture is able
to meet 100% of this horse’s energy requirement, while the poor-quality pasture leaves a 26 MJ/day energy deficit.
The key to knowing when to adjust the amount of feed you are feeding according to pasture conditions is regularly body condition scoring your horse to detect changes in body fatness and taking careful note of your
horse’s behaviour.
If your horse is starting to get too fat or is feeling full of itself, this may indicate you are feeding too much.
If your horse is losing condition or feeling flat during work pasture quality may have dropped and you may need to feed more supplementary feed.
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The Horse Report Foaling down your mare and what to look for
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About a year ago you decided to breed your mare.
It’s now been just over 11 long months (approximately 340 days give or take but who’s counting) and your mare is about to have her baby.
How do you prepare and what do you look for as the day grows closer?
Work out your mare’s due date. If your mare is running with other horses, move her into a paddock either with her close paddock mate or on her own about a month before she is due.
The paddock preferably will be situated for you to be able to keep a close eye on her as she gets closer to giving birth
It preferably has good fencing, has no dams and is clean and rested
Get together a small kit of all the things you may need, your vet can advise you on this. It also good to get a health check of your mare. Your vet can go over certain things with you, check to make sure your mare isn’t caslicked and is tetanus vaccinated.
Here are some signs that your mare is getting close to foaling.
About 2 weeks from foaling, a mare’s udder will start to get larger “Bag Up”, try and check it every day if possible.
As her due date approaches approximately three days from foaling, she will develop a wax-like secretion on her teats. This is called “waxed up”, remember each mare is unique. Amare will loosen up around her vulva prior to foaling, it will appear slightly longer with less wrinkles.
As your mare starts to show signs of labour, it is best to now move her paddock mate, if she has one, to give time for her to deliver her baby safely and bond with her foal.
Signs of labour can be pacing, sweating, getting up and down and even tail swishing. It is important no matter how excited you are, to give the mare some room during labour, so she doesn’t get unsettled. In stage one of labour, your mare may get up and down quiet regularly. This can be because she is a bit uncomfortable or she
could be repositioning the foal. This can last for 1 to 4 hours.
Stage two, which should take between 15-20 minutes, her water will break and not long after you should see a white or grey sack appear, this is the amniotic membrane. As labour progresses a foot will appear, slightly behind that will come the second foot. Between the front legs the nose will start to show.
The shoulders are the next to come and the foal should be slightly angled down towards the mare’s hocks.
After the shoulders have passed the rest should progress rather rapidly and the foal will be fully out
At this stage, if the bag is still over the foal’s nose and hasn’t already broken open the bag and allowing the foal to breath, which should happen within 30 seconds of birth. Try not to move the foal from behind its mother. The foal continues to receive blood from its mother through the umbilicus until the cord breaks.
The cord will break once the mare stands usually 10-20 minutes after birth.
The umbilicus should be dipped in a solution to help prevent infection which your vet can dispense to you for your kit.
The mare may still be a little uncomfortable until she passes her placenta.
Tie the placenta up into a knot or with some string, it will stop the mare standing on it also the extra weight helps it expel.
The placenta should be out within 3 hours of foaling.
Check the placenta for any tears or holes. And most importantly leave the mare and her new baby alone and give them time to bond, just do regular checks to make sure everything is okay.
The foal should be ideally:
- Shaking and responsive within 20-30 seconds after birth.
- Attempt to stand within 20 minutes.
- Be standing and walking in 60-90 minutes.
- Suckling between 1 – 2 ½ hours after birth.
- Pass the meconium within 4 hours and urinating within 4-5.
When should you call your veterinarian?
* If your mare starts running milk for any length of time prior to foaling. The first milk will be a yellow colour called “colostrum” and contains the vital antibodies the foal requires after birth.
* Water breaks and no foal appears in 20 min. If the bag appears red instead of white/grey this is called a “Red Bag’birth where the placenta comes out before the foal.
* If the second hoof or nose does not appear after approximately 10-15 minutes.
* If your mare remains painful.
* The placenta hasn’t expelled within 3 hours.
* The foal does not stand, drink or pass manure in the recommended time frame or has any unusual swelling or discomfort.
The joy of a healthy newborn foal is every horse breeder’s dream.
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Foals rejection in mares and what do you do
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With the foaling season underway, its time to discuss all things breeding.
We often talk about nutrition and how to give your foal the best start to life, but we also need to consider what to do when things do not go to plan.
Today we discuss foal rejection in mares.
Rejection behaviour is most common in:
* Maiden mares
* Mares that have been separated from their newborn offspring for several days because of illness or injury.
* Mares that have rejected their foals in previous years.
Mares that ultimately reject their foals are not as likely to express normal maternal behaviours in the early post-partum period, such as licking their foals, nickering to their foals, and standing guard over or next to their foals.
Foal rejection can usually be divided into three categories:
* Avoidance of the foal.
* Rejection of nursing.
* Actual aggression toward the foal. The first type of abnormal behaviour is foal avoidance.
The mare usually will not intentionally hurt the foal.
However, if the mare and foal are confined to a small area, such as a small box stall, the mare might accidentally run over or step on the foal.
Cases of mares not allowing foals to nurse is the most common maternal behaviour problem, which typically occurs with mares that are first-time mothers.
Mastitis or a swollen, painful udder can also lead to this type of behaviour.
Management of these two forms of foal rejection may initially include restraint of the mare by hand, use of a twitch, hobbles or crossties, or by placing the mare behind a bar to allow the foal to have the opportunity to suckle.
In mild cases, distraction of the mare with food may be sufficient to allow the foal time to nurse without the mare becoming nervous and moving away.
If the foal does not or cannot nurse, colostrum from the mare should be milked out and fed to the foal by bottle or by nasogastric tube.
Aggression by the mare toward the foal is the least common, but the most serious abnormal behaviour.
This behaviour is characterised by the mare attacking the foal, kicking, or biting the foal over the neck and back.
For a mare which is aggressive toward her foal, she will need to be restrained to prevent injury to her foal.
Some methods used are cross ties, hobbles, or a bar creating a straight stall to prevent the mare from being able to kick the foal or turn sideways.
The mare often is sedated by a veterinarian under these circumstances.
It may take several days of patient, diligent work to assist the mare to accept her foal.
If the process is unsuccessful the foal may be fostered onto a foster mare.
Mares not allowing foals to nurse is the most common maternal behaviour problem.
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Tips on hand-raising an orphan foal
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While seeing a healthy foal raised successfully by its dam is every breeder’s goal, unfortunately situations do arise where foals are unable to be suckled by their mothers and alternatives must be found.
Whether the foal was orphaned due to complications during delivery, the mare is unable or unwilling to raise the foal or the foal needs to be weaned early to reduce the stress placed on its dam or to allow its dam to travel long distances to be bred, an alternative source of milk and maternal care must be found.
Orphaned foals can be raised by a nurse mare or they can be hand reared using a commercial milk replacer.
The method chosen to rear the foal will depend on the availability of a nurse mare, the age and value of the foal, the expense associated with these options, as well as the time available and the skills of the foal’s carers.
Rearing methods
- Nurse mares
If a nurse mare is or can be made available for your foal it will allow your foal to be raised in the most natural way possible. Once the mare has ‘adopted’ her new foal this method is also less time consuming for the foal’s carers.
While nurse mares will provide an excellent start for your orphan foal, there are some important points to consider before using this option, including:
- You must match the mare’s size to that of the foal’s dam. The amount of milk a mare produces is largely dependent on her bodyweight.
Fostering a foal from a 500 kg thoroughbred mare onto an 800 kg draught mare will mean that foal gets a lot more milk than it otherwise would have from its original dam.
Too much milk can make foals grow so quickly that developmental problems may occur. You must match the foal’s age with the mare’s stage of lactation. As a mare progresses through lactation the composition of her milk changes.
Milk in the early stages of lactation is higher in protein, fats and lactose than milk produced later. If a one week old foal is fostered onto a mare that has been lactating for a few months its requirements for energy and protein may not be met and its growth may be stunted.
If a nurse mare that is in a suitable stage of lactation with a similar bodyweight to the foal’s dam can be located and the expense is justified, this is certainly the most desirable way for your orphan foal to be raised. Not only will excellent nutrition be provided, but the mare will also teach the foal how to graze and ‘be a horse’and provide it with a source of manure the foal can eat in order to populate its gut with beneficial bacteria.
- Hand-rearing
If a nurse mare is not an option the foal will need to be hand reared using a milk replacer. While hand rearing requires patience and time, when done properly with a good quality milk replacer that mimics the composition of mare’s milk it can achieve excellent results. Important points to consider when hand rearing foals include:
- The milk replacer you use must resemble mare’s milk.
Calf and lamb milk replacers are not suitable as they are too high in protein and fat and too low in lactose. Unsuitable milk replacers will cause problems like scouring and stunted growth.
- Foals will suckle from their dams many times a day, drinking their milk in frequent small meals.
When hand-earing foals, this feeding behaviour needs to be mimicked by feeding many small feeds a day. This can be time consuming.
- Abuddy needs to be available to keep the foal company, provide some body warmth and teach the foal how to graze and ‘be a horse’.
Buddies are also important as a source of manure foals can eat to populate their gastrointestinal
tract with beneficial bacteria.
- Ideally the foal’s buddy should be a healthy and calm horse or pony. Hand rearing an orphan foal requires patience and a commitment to the health and nutrition of the foal, however it can be a very rewarding experience.
Here are some pointers to help you successfully hand rear a foal.
Selecting a milk replacer
When choosing a milk replacer you should look for one that will closely resemble mare’s milk.
Mare’s milk is lower in protein and fat than cow’s milk, but higher in lactose.
Mare’s milk replacers should contain around:
18 % – 22% protein, 13% – 15% fat, 50% – 55% lactose and less than 0.5% fibre and should be fed as a 12.5 % solution (meaning you should mix 125 grams of milk powder per 875 mls of water).
Using a milk replacer that is too high in protein or fat and too low in lactose can lead to problems like scouring and stunted growth.
Vet prescribed low lactose milk formulas are not suitable for foals.
Emergency milk replacer
It might take you some time to source a suitable milk replacer, but in the interim you can use the following formula which we have with many foals with good success:
125 gSkim milk powder
125 gWhole milk powder (you can use calf milk replacer, but be sure to make sure it is safe for foals)
1.75 LWarm water
Feeding milk replacers
Using a high quality mare’s milk replacer will only be effective if it is fed correctly.
Feeding too much, too little or large meals of milk replacer will cause problems like stunted growth, a pot-bellied appearance and scouring or diarrhoea. Following the guidelines below will give you the best results: How much to feed
The following table provides a
guideline:
If a foal is not achieving the weight gain you want, increase the amount of milk being fed to a maximum of 2.5 litres per 10 kg of bodyweight.
If a foal is gaining too much weight, reduce the amount of milk being fed until his rate of growth is at a more appropriate level.
All foals must have constant access to clean fresh water lucerne hay or chaff as well as grass hay or pasture available.
Mixing Guidelines
Mix 125 grams of Mare’s Milk Replacer per 875 mls of of fresh, warm water and mix thoroughly with a whisk until dissolved (follow manufacturer directions if they differ from this).
Be sure to keep all mixing and feeding equipment clean.
Wash buckets and teats in hot water after every use and clean with soapy hot water at least once a day.
It is best if milk is mixed fresh for each feeding.
However if time is a constraint, the foal’s daily ration of milk can be mixed ahead of time and kept covered in a cool area or refrigerated until it is used.
Any milk that is not used after 24 hours should be discarded.
Feedingfrequency
Foals drink milk frequently in many small meals from their mother.
Feeding milk to orphan foals in large meals causes the milk to rush through their stomach and small intestine undigested. This will result in the foal getting very little nutritive value from the milk and also means the sugary milk will be fermented in the foal’s sensitive hindgut. This will lead to scours and may also cause the ‘pot-bellied’ appearance so common in poddy fed animals.
Continued page 9
Hand raising an orphan foal can be challenging but also rewarding if you follow the right steps.
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Guides to raising a healthy orphan foal
From page 8
To avoid these problems, orphan foals must be fed milk replacer in as many small meals as possible. The following table should be used as a guide to the number of times a foal should be fed each day.
AGE NUMBER OF FEEDS
NewbornColostrum
1 – 3 days 12–16 times/day
3 – 7 days 8–12 times/day
1 – 2 weeks 6–8 times/day
3 – 4 weeks 4–6 times/day
1 – 2 months 3–4 times/day
3 – 4 months 2–3 times/day
The foal’s daily milk intake should be divided equally into the number of meals it will receive per day.
These feeding frequencies should be used as a guide only. Feeding this frequently is time consuming and difficult if only one person is involved. If feeding this frequently is not possible, feed as often as you are able, with a minimum of four feeds per day being acceptable after the first week.
The more frequently you can feed, the better the results.
Getting your foal to drink from a bucket will allow your foal to feed frequently without you needing to be there.
Feeding methods for milk
Orphan foals are best introduced to the milk replacer through bottle feeding and then taught to drink from a bucket once they are used to not suckling from their dam and accustomed the taste of the milk replacer. Bucket training can start from 27 days of age.
Where possible in the first one to two weeks, milk should be consistently fed at body temperature. After this time it is acceptable to feed milk at the foal’s environmental temperature.
Asmall bottle fitted with an infant’s or lamb’s teat is ideal for bottle feeding.
When bottle feeding, it is important to keep the bottle at a height so that the foal’s nose is below the level of its eyes.
In this position, the foal can swallow easily and the risk of milk being inhaled into the foal’s lungs as it sucks is reduced. The bottle should also be shaken occasionally during feeding.
Once the foal is readily drinking the milk replacer, the foal can be taught to drink from a bucket. It’s best to begin when the foal is hungry. Offer the foal milk in a wide dish and stimulate drinking by allowing the foal to suck
on a milk-wet finger. Gradually draw the foal towards the milk so the foal’s mouth is in the milk.
Take care to keep its nostrils out of the milk.
Once the foal starts to take in milk, remove the finger. Repeat this process until the foal learns to drink on its own.
This may require some patience, but it is worth the effort.
Once the foal is drinking from the dish, begin feeding from a light coloured plastic bucket, 30 cm in diameter and 20-25 cm deep. To stop the foal from standing in its bucket or tipping it over, secure the bucket to a wall or fence at a height that is below the foal’s chest. Alternatively, build a small hay bale barrier with bales on four sides of the bucket to allow the foal to easily reach the milk but stop it from tipping over the bucket.
Once the foal is used to drinking from a bucket and is regulating the amount of milk it drinks in one meal you can leave milk constantly available to the foal so it may drink its milk in many small meals.
If you do leave milk constantly available, be sure not to exceed the foal’s total daily allowed intake and replace the milk with fresh milk and thoroughly clean the bucket at least twice per day in winter and four times per day in summer.
If you find that your foal is drinking all of the milk you are leaving out in one or two large meals you will have to continue providing milk in as many meals as you can manage in one day, using the table on this page as a guide. Allowing a foal to drink large meals can result in stunted growth and scouring.
Creep feeding
Ahigh quality creep feed specially formulated for foals can be introduced to supplement milk intake starting at two weeks of age. Providing foals with a creep feed has been shown to improve the growth and development of young foals.
Afoal creep feed should contain 16 to 20% high quality protein with good levels of the essential amino acids lysine and methionine from milk and plant sources like soybean.
It should also be fortified with minerals to support sound bone development and vitamins to support muscle growth and a strong immune system. Unrestricted access to clean, fresh drinking water should be provided near the feeding area and Lucerne/alfalfa hay or chaff as well as grass hay or pasture must be made freely available. Rearing healthy orphan foals If you are concerned about your foal’s state of health you should always contact your local vet. Some important aspects of raising a healthy orphan foal are outlined below:
Colostrum
Colostrum is the first milk available to the foal from its dam and contains high concentrations of antibodies (immunoglobulins), protein, energy, minerals and other essential nutrients necessary for foal survival, well-being and resistance to diseases in early life.
The newborn foal has little active immunity against disease and must absorb antibodies from the colostrum through the wall of the intestine to gain protection. Antibodies are complex proteins designed to combat infection.
If a foal does not receive enough antibodies from colostrum in the very early stages after birth its
risk of infection will be high and chance of survival low. Afoal’s ability to absorb antibodies from colostrum is highest immediately after birth and declines in the following 24 hours.
Regardless of which rearing method is chosen, it is important for foals orphaned at birth to receive an adequate intake of colostrum prior to being placed on a foster mare or given a milk replacer.
It is important to provide the foal with at least 750-1000 ml/10kg of bodyweight of colostrum within 12 hours of birth.
Ideally a foal’s level of immunity and resistance to infectious disease should be assessed at 6 to 10 hours of age by testing for serum IgG antibody levels.
Navel disinfection
The navel of a newborn foal is the simplest and most likely site for direct infection to enter the foal. To prevent navel infections, the umbilical cord stump should be soaked for several seconds in a 1% povidone-iodine solution twice daily for 3 days. Observe bowel action
Meconium (first faeces) should be passed by the foal within one-half to 6 hours after birth. If you notice a foal repeatedly getting up and down, straining with its tail up and an arched back, switching its tail and making repeated attempts to urinate or defecate without passing meconium, seek veterinary advice.
Scour prevention and treatment
Foals suffering from diarrhoea can become dehydrated and depressed within hours and therefore appropriate and rapid treatment is vital and it may be necessary to seek veterinary advice.
Internal parasite control
Foals can be drenched with a foal-safe deworming medication at 6 to 8 weeks of age.
Vaccination
Foals should be vaccinated for tetanus. If the colostrum the foal received was from a mare that was not vaccinated for tetanus in the last trimester of pregnancy or from a mare whose vaccination history was unknown, the foal should also be given the tetanus antitoxin at 1 to 2 days of age.
A rewarding journey
Raising an orphan foal is a labour intensive and at times difficult task. But, when done well you can achieve near normal growth rates.
Guidance in hand raising a foal will result in a healthy horse.
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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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Shin soreness is a training injury that commonly affects 2-year-old racehorses throughout their introduction to racing.
While mainly seen in young racehorses, it can also affect equestrian performance horses especially those putting added pressure on the fore limbs.
As the name suggests it involves the shin (cannon bone), which is the main weight bearing bone of the forelimb.
Shin soreness, more often than not, will occur simultaneouslyin both forelimbs; however, it may be greater in their leading leg (i.e. the right limb if racing clockwise)
Bones naturally undergoremodeling, as a response to intensifying activity.
Remodeling is a normal part of development which thickens the bone to build strength and density.
However, the point at which shin soreness presents itself is where the remodeling process consumes bone tissue faster than the rate at which new bone is laid down.
This leads to structurally weak bones which cannot withstand the stress placed on them by high intensity work.
How do Irecognise shin soreness?
Shin soreness can arise suddenly and present with a combination of the following symptoms.
Some of these symptoms may be observed directly following intense exercise:
- Lameness of the front legs
- Shortened strides
- Stiffness
- Pain and tenderness when the cannon bone is palpated
- Swelling over the cannon bone
- Heat overcannon bone
How can we manage shin soreness?
Regular monitoring can be used to identify the onset of shin soreness, whilst veterinary examination with diagnostic imaging is required to confirm the degree of severity. The aim is to keep the horse comfortable and reduce swelling. Care programsmay include:
- Areduced workload, with hand walking
- Rest; either short term stall rest, or moderate term turnout depending on severity
- Cold therapies including icing hosing
- Bandaging to reduce swelling
- Leg poulticing to reduce swelling
- Changes to feeding programs, with potential supplementation increases ofbone minerals, such as calcium
- Anti-inflammatory medications
If left untreated, the bone can be subject to developing microfractures and even hairline fractures.
Severe cases that have resulted in fractures may require surgical attention and a longer spell from training or work.
Returning from shin soreness requires a gradual re-introduction to work.
Apoorly recovered horse can be just as likely to suffer a reoccurring episode.
How can we prevent shin soreness?
Correct skeletal development starts from the day they are born.
Adequate conditioning for growth and development as well ascorrect nutrition that prioritises bone minerals is first and foremost.
Additional on-farm management practices, such as terrain selection, can also expose young horses to earlier bone remodeling triggers.
Introduction to speed or intense work should be gradually built up to.
Programs should involve sufficient rest periods and emphasise overall fitness and conditioning to best prepare for the process of bone remodeling.
Younger horses require an increased level of bone developing minerals especially when being introduced to an increased work load, this can be overlooked in early development. Calcium, as well as phosphorus and magnesium, are not only required in ample supply, but they must also be correctly balanced in order to achieve desired nutritional ratios.
Calcium: Phosphorus in the ration should ideally meet a 2:1 balance. This is the same ratio in which they are found in the bone. High grain diets can easily skew this ratio with their natural phosphorus loading. Thus, tailored mineral supplementation, such asFolactin Blue andPower Formula are ideal for meeting these needs.
Supplementation can start well before they enter the stables and can continue during spells with the likes ofFolactin Red, which is formulated to compliment pasture-based feeding.
If you need assistance with your young horses diet, reach out to our nutrition team or submit your diet for an evaluation.
For more information visit www.ranvet.com.au
Shin soreness can arise suddenly and present with a combination of numerous symptoms.
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Medication for horses and the effects on digestion
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Question: Does gastric ulcer medication reduce nutrient digestion in horses?
Answer: Yes
Research shows that starch from grains that were exposed to equine stomach fluid before being digested by small intestinal enzymes was between 17% (extruded rice) and 104% (cracked triticale) more digested than starch that wasn’t exposed to the stomach fluid. While the research can’t say how much of this increased starch digestion was due to the stomach acid and how much was due to the protein digesting enzymes that are present in the stomach fluid, the stomach fluid was having a definite positive influence on the digestion of starch.
It’s important to remember that the protein digesting enzymes in a horse’s stomach fluid rely on the stomach acid to activate them, so regardless of whether the improved digestion was due to the avid itself or the protein digesting enzymes, if you stop acid production using ulcer medications you will lose both the acid and the enzymes.
If you use gastric ulcer medications for horses like ranitidine and omneprazole to reduce gastric acid secretion, you are very likely reducing the digestion of at least some nutrients further down the gastrointestinal tract. What should you do about this?
If your horse has ulcers, treating and getting rid of the ulcers as quickly and effectively as possible is by far the most important consideration.
However, once the ulcers are gone, it is rec-
and hay, and gut-supporting supplements will help promote a healthy gut and good digestive health.
ommended to use good management practices to keep your horses chewing, their stomachs full and buffered with saliva, and their minds calm instead of constantly using medication to prevent ulcers.
This way allows their gastrointestinal tract to function the way it was designed and allows
Equine performance oils
At Canterwell & Co, they are dedicated to providing the highest quality equine supplements.
Their journey began with a passion for horses and a commitment to their well-being.
They believe in the power of natural ingredients and their ability to enhance the health and performance of horses. Why choose Canterwell & Co?
Their supplements are meticulously formulated to meet the specific needs of horses. They prioritize excellence and integrity in every step of their production process.
Always upping or introducing new feeds, unsure what is safe to use? Wanting to add condition, weight and shine without blowing your horse’s feet off?
Canterwell equine performance oils have a high omega-3 content and is safe choice for horses with laminitis, EMS and metabolic issues when fed correctly as it is sugar and starch free.
Horses with the above problems usually have grazing times limited, and may not get sufficient omega-3s, leading to imbalances in their diet. To address this, horses on restricted grazing can be supplemented with omega-3 source with a cold pressed flaxseed oil like Canterwell.
Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects and can help improve insulin sensitivity, which can be beneficial for horses prone to laminitis.
Why Omega-3s matter:
Omega-3s have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects and supporting skin and coat health, hoof health.
It's important to ensure a proper balance of omega-3s and omega-6s in the diet, as some sources like grains and vegetable oils are higher in omega-6s.
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the digestion process to be as effective as possible.
For more info on feeding to prevent ulcers, read the article from FEEDXL- ‘Avoiding Gastric Ulcers’at the following link: https://feedxl.com/8-avoiding-gastric-ulcers/
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What makes Rose-Hip Vital Equine stand
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
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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.
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Australian Trail Horse Riders Association0418 438 807 www.athra.com.au
Beaudesert Shire 0429 443 237
Beechmont & District 0419 737 253
Bouldercombe 0459 451 967
Breakaway 0408 712 851
Brisbane Valley 0428 750 145
Cairns Trail Horse Club 0429 008 707
Calen Trail & Sports Club 0428 849 529
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
Gympie Region Horse Trail Riding Club
0488 015 673
Ipswich & District 0457 881 012
Logan River Redlands 0412 655 613
Mudgeeraba & Hinterland 0407 902 754
Rathdowney Trail Riding 07 5544 1177
Richmond River Trail Horse Riders Club 0431 486 354 / 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
Townsville Horse Trail Club 0407 117 998
Toowoomba Trail Riders 0419 614 426
Toowoomba's Cumburrie 0438 933 032
Trail Riding Australia 0458 342 067
Wide Bay Trail Riders 07 4126 3456
WESTERN
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OCTOBER
1-6 Ranch Horse Nationals @Scone
12 PQHAOctober Show
18-19 Burpengary Show
18 Pioneer Country QHA
25-26 Sunshine Coast QHPC Maleny
NOVEMBER
1 Western Perf Club Of Tas - VR Show
2 Paint Horse Society of SA
4 PVQHACup Day Show
8-9 Northern VIC QHA
8-9 Sunshine Coast QHPC - "A" Show
9 Circle C WRC - "AA" Show
15-16 WAQHASummer Sensation Show
19-23 Victorian State Champs Tatura Park 29-30 Burpengary
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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.
It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and Camphor oil” which naturally relieves itchy skin.
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.
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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Radiographic proof in clinical results
By Dr ANDREWWATTSBVSc Equine Veterinarian
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.
"Go to our webpage or scan the QR Code to see more Bone Gold Radiographic results"
Champion Child's Show Hack Most Important exhibited by Clare Fedrick
Supreme Champion led Riding Pony Melody Park Royal Symphony
Champion Childs Show Hunter Galloway Firefly Peri & Willow Scotson
Champion Rider 25 Years and Over Riley Kent riding DANSON DEJAVU
Champion Large Galloway of the Year over BELMONTROCKSTAR ridden by Tyler Buchanan
Third place Lead Rein Show Pony not exceeding 12.0h DARAPARK TOYTROOPER ridden by Sophia Quast/Handler Adam Russell
Champion Large Show Hunter Galloway CAWDOR PARK STATESMAN ridden by Melissa Sambrooks
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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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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
The Horse Report Trans-Tasman Test Series 2025 Wrap-Up
By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA
The 2025 Trans-Tasman Test Series came to a thrilling conclusion at Willinga Park, showcasing the strength of both Senior and Young Rider teams across three legs.
In the Senior Series, Australia Green Team delivered under pressure in the final round, jumping clear to secure overall victory.
Led by Chef d’Equipe David Sheppard, the team comprised of Phillip Lever and Billionaire NZPH, Jamie Winning-Kermond and Tulara WAT Colblensky, Gemma Creighton and Dada Des Brimbelles Z, and Billy Raymont with Caprino. Their consistency across the three events proved decisive, and ultimately claiming the win.
The New Zealand team of Sophie Scott and Normandy GHP, Emma Gillies and Lafayet Ego Z, Samantha Whale and Fleur DeLacour, and Logan Massie and Bravado Ego Z, performed well for second on a combined total of 16 after winning the second leg at Tamworth
World Cup Show a few weeks back.
With the Australian Gold team comprising of Clem Smith and Oaks Calypso, Anneliese Wansey and Texas, Sam Overton and Cha Cha Blue GHP, and Mattea Davidson with Checkamour D, finishing on a combined total of 16, but they were left behind New Zealand based on time.
In the Young Rider Series, New Zealand proved too strong, taking out the final test at Willinga Park and sealing the series win.
The Australian teams delivered determined performances throughout, but New Zealand’s depth and composure ensured they claimed the title.
The Series highlighted the importance of international team competition in building experience, camaraderie and resilience, with riders from both nations gaining valuable exposure that will no doubt inspire future Trans-Tasman rivalries. for full results visit https://online.equipe.com/sho ws/74024
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Pictured above is the winning Australia Green Team, L-R: Phillip Lever and Billionaire NZPH, Gemma Creighton and Dada Des Brimbelles Z, Jamie Winning-Kermond and Tulara WAT Colblensky, and Billy Raymont with Caprino.
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RIDING PONY QLD YOUNGSTOCK SHOW
The RPSBS Queensland Committee will hold the 2025 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant show to be on Sunday, 9 November offering a great program for Riding Pony Youngstock that includes Yearling, two-year-old and threeyear-old Sweepstakes Futurities with cash prize pools. This year we will also include an improved Senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits. Progeny and exhibitor group classes and dual-registration led and ridden classes. Plus as an added bonus we will be running a extra ring open to all breeds and non members catering for open hacks child's classes and beginners.
Programs will be available at www.rpsbs.com.au/qld/qld-events/ and entries for Riding Ponies will be via www.rpsbs.com.au - login Entries for ring 3 will be via www.nominate.com.au For enquires contact rpsbsqld@outlook.com
LISMORE SHOW
The North Coast National Lismore Show will be held over 3 days 16-17-18 October 2025 at the beautiful Lismore Showground.
Thursday - There will be an Australian Stock Horse Feature show along with the western and coloured breed classes.
Friday - Will have the Open Show & Show hunter Led Classes for Ponies Galloways & Hacks, Stud Book Pony, Australian Saddle Pony, Shetland, Welsh, Unregistered Pony, Brumby, Baroque, Warmblood, Arabian & Arabian Derivatives, Gypsy Cob, Heavy Horse, ANSA, Thoroughbred, Standardbred classes, Supreme led & supreme ridden Breed and The annual Champion of Champions sponsored by Horseland Lismore.
This year’s show will help celebrate 50 years of the Australian Riding Pony with a Feature Riding Pony Show with winners of these classes qualifying for the Jubilee Show to be held in conjunction with the 2026 Canberra Royal. The feature will cater for Youngstock, Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, Over Height Show and Show hunter, Leading Rein, First ridden, child’s ridden classes with Champions in each section and a Supreme Champion Show Riding Pony and Supreme Champion Hunter Riding Pony
Saturday - will see the Maiden, Novice, Intermediate, Lismore LGA Hack Classes, Open Hack, Hunter and rider classes, plus Off the Track Classes. 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.
Showjumping will be Friday and Saturday with approximately $3000 in prize money on offer
For further information Email: entries@northcoastnational.com.au or visit www. northcoastnational.com.au
NORTHERN NSW SHOW DATES
CASINO SHOW 11 October office@casinoshowsociety.com www.casinoshowsociety.com.au
LISMORE SHOW 16-17-18 Octboer entries@northcoastnational.com.au www.northcoastnational.com.aua l. com. au
ALSTONVILLE SHOW 25-26 October Office@alstonvilleshow.com - 0477 477 289 www.alstonvilleshow.com
MURWILLUMBAH SHOW 1 November secretary@murwillumbahshow.com - 0427 725 507 murwillumbahshow.com.au
MULLUMBIMBYSHOW 7, 8 & 9 November mullumbimbyshow2@gmail.com www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au
BANGALOW SHOW 14-15 November bangalowshow@outlook.com www.bangalowshow.com.au
SUNDAY9 NOVEMBER
LAIDLEY SHOWGROUNDS
Yearling, 2 year old and 3 year old Sweepstakes Futurities
Senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits, Newcomer, Novice , Leading Rein and First Ridden classes, Dual registered and home produced Trophies Rugs Garlands and awesome prizes to be won RIDING PONY PAGEANT RING3
Entries via www.rpsbs.com.au - login Show entry queries to email: rpsbsqld@outlook.com
CHILD’S / BEGINNER / OPEN HACK RING OPEN TO ANY BREED Day membership $10 enter for this ring via www.nominate.com.au
North Coast National Lismore Show
16 - 17 - 18 October 2025
Thursday - Australian Stock Horse Feature show, Palominos, Paints, Appaloosa, Pintos, Buckskins, Roan, Quarter Horses, Miniature Pony, Miniature Horses, Small Horses, Little Horses, Supreme western or coloured exhibit Stock Horse Challenge (open to ALLBreeds)
Friday - Open Show & Show hunter Led Classes for Ponies Galloways & Hacks Stud Book Pony, Australian Saddle Pony, Shetland, Welsh, Unregistered Pony Brumby, Baroque, Warmblood, Arabian & Arabian Derivatives, Gypsy Cob, Heavy Horse, ANSA, Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Supreme led & supreme ridden Breed CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - SPONSORED BYHORSELAND LISMORE RIDING PONY STUD BOOK FEATURE SHOW - JUBILEE QUALIFIER
Youngstock, Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, Over Height Show and Show hunter Leading Rein, First ridden, child’s ridden classes Champions in each section Supreme Champion Show Riding Pony -- Supreme Champion Hunter Riding Pony
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 $3000 in prize money
VERDUN
Email: entries@northcoastnational.com.au www.northcoastnational.com. au
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MURWILLUMBAH PONY CLUB CAMP
The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding a two day camp on 910 October 2025 including our annual club ribbon day. Instruction will be provided in show jumping, sporting, showriding, dressage, obstacles and lots more.
The program offers something for riders of all ages and interests from the lead line under eight riders up to associates rider 17 yrs and under 26 yrs, plus a special section for adult riders of any age. The club operates out of the Murwillumbah Showgrounds and offers great facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors and friendly, helpful members.
Nominations are essential to attend the camp. For further information contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com
HOLIDAY CAMP
They offergreat facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors, friendly helpful members. Murwillumbah Showgrounds, Queensland Rd, Murwillumbah
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We recommend speaking with one of our authorised officers on 0429 185 136 or email cattletick@dpi.nsw.gov.ua prior to bringing animals into NSW.
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DORCHESTER
Price: $ 15,000.
Height: 15.1 5/8 hh
Reg: Thoroughbred, SHC, EA
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2015
Sire: High Chaparral (IRE)
Dam: Whitehousewhispers
It is with a very heavy heart that I have to sell my beautiful boy Dave. He was always my dream horse and I never wanted to part with him, but reality has set in and with university he does not get the time he deserves. Dave has been very lightly shown over the past 3 years and has a lot to offer the right person. He has a big personality and a heart of gold. Dave is a very good doer and easy to keep with no soundness issues.
Dave will thrive in the right home, he has no dirt in him at all but will require a competent teen or adult to bring the best out of him. He needs someone who can put the work into him that I just do not have the time to do.
I love this horse with all of my heart and this is not an easy decision. Accepted for Sydney Royal and qualified for all the upcoming royals in 2025. Eligible for Equimillion.
Contact: Vienna Smith
Ph: 0438 121 438
VAST KAMA
Price: $10,000.
Height: 16.0 hh
Reg: Thoroughbred
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2017
Sire: Spirit of Boom
Dam: Silks
Boom is the ultimate ladies/child’s hack. If you are a busy mum after a horse that does not require a lot of work is something you can do everything by yourself with take away to competitions by your self have a fun enjoyable day then he is the one for you. If you want something you can trust to have your kids around without worry Boom is definitely that. Threw out his entire career both on the track & off his been knowing as the safest easiest going horse with a temperament second to none. Super easy to keep in show condition his just a genuine non fuss horse. He was dashed Reserve Champion TB gelding and Champion TB in Training at the 2025 Brisbane Royal. His a fresh face on the scene only starting his career this year, his attended 4 Ag show so far for 4 qualifiers as well as good placings under saddle at Brisbane Royal.
His by far been the easiest horse I’ve had OTTto re-educate and will definitely excel in a range of disciplines. Boom is extremely safe, honest and reliable. Ahonest genuine horse that won’t disappoint. Genuine enquires only please, as this is a hard enough sale for his owners.
Contact: Kirsty Ph: 0410 894 349
DIGNIFY OF SEFTON
Price: $ 10,000.
Height: 15.1 hh
Reg: Thoroughbred x Australian Riding Pony
Colour: Brown
Sex: Mare
YOB: 2014
Sire: Xemplify of Sefton
Dam: Maliana App
Dignity of Sefton Aka Birdie is a joy to own and ride, she is a 15.1hh Riding Pony TB. Having only ever owned geldings Birdie made owning a mare so easy, albeit she is a windsucker, but this is controlled with a collar. Birdie’s quirky nature makes owning her a lot much fun, she easy to shoe, clip, catch and float. Birdie requires minimal work down before any outside and will happily just stand in the line-up. Birdie has 3 beautiful paces with a fantastic sitting trot that makes her a wonderful rider class mount.
Contact 1: Kate King (Trainer) Ph: 0467 733 088
Contact 2: Louise (Owner) Ph: 0403 698 232
CALIBRE
Price: $ 6,000.
Height: 16.3 1/2 hh
Reg: SHC
Colour: Liver Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2010
Sire: Tale of the Cat
Dam: Shalimar Lara
Ollie is a liver chestnut, 14yr old thoroughbred gelding, officially measured at 16.3 ½ hh and is registered with the SHC and has an OTTB passport. Perfect to float, clip, shoe and show prep. He is well behaved off property and loves the show environment.
He has had a successful 2024 season, winning champion or reserve at most outings. Some of his past placings include Runner Up Large Show Hack at the 2024 SHCWAClassic qualifying him for the SHC Grand Nationals. He competed at his first Perth Royal Show 2024 winning Novice Hack over 16.2hh and the Open Hack over 16.2hh. Due to his size, he would excel with a confident rider and handler. Ollie has had a break over Christmas and will be coming back into work in the coming weeks, ready for the 2025 season. He is located in Upper Swan, Perth.
Contact: Jess Knight
Ph: 0455 235 393
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Kolbeach
Holly’s OpaL
Price: $ 15,000.
Height: 13.1hh
Reg: SHC, EA, Riding Pony, Saddle
Pony
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
YOB: 2018
Sire: Kolbeach Holly’s Gold
Dam: Holly’s Gemstone
Burnewang Diamonds and Roses
Price: $ 3,500.
Approx 13.0 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Black/Brown
Mare
YOB: 2020
Sire: Janlyn Spirit of Holly
Dam: Burnewang Satin Rose
Frankie is a beautiful modern type of show pony with an absolutely amazing temperament, nothing seems to faze her – side shows, fireworks, chainsaws etc. She is a great sand and mud runner and is excellent to ride bareback and on trail rides. Frankie is a pleasure to own, extremely easy to prepare for shows, clip, wash, great traveler and not marey, matey or horse shy.
Frankie is for sale as we now have several ponies in the one height class and more young ones coming through. Please no time wasters – No photo/video collectors please!
Contact: Catherine Ph: 0429 777 661
Hanley Park Cutie Patootie
Price: $ POA
13.3 7/8 hh
Reg: SHC & EA
Grey Gelding
Sire: Imperial Placido
Dam: Amaranda Catalina
Champion Childs SHC 2023 Champion Childs EA2023
Champion Childs Northern NSWHack Championships 2023 Grand National Top 10 Childs Large Show Hunter Pony 2023 1st Show Hunter Gelding EKKA2024. Many Champions, Reserves & Supremes at Ag shows Placed at every Royal he’s been entered in.
The time has come for Karl to find a new family to love him like we do. He will make a perfect interschool pony. He loves to jump and is very successful in the show ring. Loves a trail ride. Ridden bareback & loves a beach trip.
This is a very sad sale for Rubee but due to having a Galloway now and schooling commitment’s it’s time for another family to enjoy him. He’s easy to clip, shoe and float.
Current x-rays available Vet check welcome
Lots of photos and videos available on request. Only genuine enquiries as this is a hard sale for us.
Contact: Amber Ph 0416 172 205
Rose is a sweet, pretty, light across the ground mare, ready to be broken in. Successfully foal shown. Comes from a family of very well performed ponies. Video available. For sale by breeder. In paddock condition.
Contact: Rosie Ph 0408 573 033
Price: $30,000.
Height: 14.0 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Colour: Black/Brown
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2019
Sire: Royalwood Boy Soprano
Dam: Debanlay Mademoiselle
ARare Opportunity to Own a Grand Nationals Qualified & Royal Quality Large Pony Meet Prince, a stunning true black-brown open pony with three elegant, even paces. He boasts a beautiful, affectionate personality and a kind heart, making him a pleasure to handle and work with.
Prince has had an exceptional start to his show career and is qualified for Grand Nationals 2026 and performed for all 2026 Royals. This rare opportunity is being offered only to the very best of homes. This reluctant sale is due to personal circumstances.
Contact: Jessica Stalling Ph: 0421 483 920
The Horse Report
ALPINE PARK HIGHLIGHT
Price: $ 25,000.
Height: 14.1 1/2 hh
Reg: Riding Pony & Part Welsh
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2019
Sire: Alpine Park Royal Glance
Dam: Roseagle Spring Show
Alpine Park Highlight (Barci) is a young genuine gelding with a promising career ahead of him. He has 3 beautiful paces, a very kind quiet nature with an easy trainable temperament. Barci has no dirt or vices, correct conformation, with clean straight legs. No lunging required prior to riding. He has just commenced his Show Ring career under saddle at Agricultural Shows with outstanding results qualifying for Royal Shows. Also Champion in hand in Open & Breed Ring classes.
He travels very well and is a pleasure to handle in the Show Ring environment. Barci is currently being prepared & campaigned by a 16 yr old girl. He would suit a Lady looking for a highly competitive mount or experienced teenager. Video available. Can be viewed at Heath Hill - VIC.
Contact: Dianne Faye Proctor
Ph: 0408 842 655
SHELDENE ZAREEM
Price: $ 15,000.
Height: 14.3 hh
Reg: Arabian x Riding Pony
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2013
Sire: Glyndebourne Belafonte
Dam: Sheldene Zenelle
Introducing Sheldeen Zareem. Tommy has been in the show ring his whole life and had a proven track record of success in various disciplines.
Tommy has had plenty of exposure in the show ring competing at your local hack days, Agricultural shows and Brisbane, Toowoomba and Canberra royals. Always walking away with a ribbon. He has also competed at Inter school State Championships for show horse and dressage. Tommy has exceptional ground temperament, making him suitable for a confident teenager or adult rider.
He is a forward moving horse who has established 3 even paces. Super easy to float, shoe catch and bath. No nasty behaviour. Tommy is a fuss free horse who is an absolute gem to have in your stables. For sale as no fault of his own, rider has outgrown him and ready to move onto a hack. Tommy is now ready to find his new home whether you are looking to compete at high level or your local shows.
Contact: Shilah Morris Ph: 0438 237 785
Braefoot Park Silkflower
Price: $ 25,000. 14.3 7/8 hh
Reg: Part Welsh, RP, SHC , EA, ANSA, Arabian Deriv.
Bay Mare
Sire: Braefoot Park Royal Occasion
Dam: Class Wisteria
Diva has a lovely soft mouth and sits in a nice frame with minimal contact. She has 3 balanced paces, and a BEAUTIFULLengthen trot. Easy to take out on her own or in a group. Diva has been extensively shown and attended pony club and dressage comps.
Diva has already tried her hand at jumping, pony club, shows, dressage & games. Diva has attended pony club camp and competed successfully at gymkhanas and shows always coming home with broad ribbons and in the supreme lineup both led and ridden.
Diva is an exceptional Rider class mount. she has carried her rider to many state and national titles. Diva has taken everything in her stride and is now ready for her next capable rider to continue her success with.
For sale as we have outgrown her and moved onto a hack. we also have other babies requiring our attention. Diva is best suited to a capable rider or a lady’s mount to continue to bring out the best in her.
Contact: Lynda Blanch Ph 0408 411 191
LILY'S COMPOSER
Price: $25,000.
Height: 14.2 hh
Reg: EA, SHC & RPSB
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2020
Sire: Kolbeach Holly's Gold
Dam: Karanah Park Harmony
Lily's Composer (Kolbeach Holly's Gold x Karanah Park Harmony SOD Oakvale Serenade)
5 year old Riding pony gelding, current EAand SHC measure 14.2 reg EA, SHC & RPSBS.
An exceptional opportunity awaits to purchase a beautiful big moving small show galloway. Ned was bred by Lily's stud, educated and campaigned by Margot Haynes for his first season.
Great to trim, worm, float and handle in general. Ned is young and forward moving and would be most suited to an experienced rider due to this.
Contact: Tamara Cooper
Ph: 0416 138 285
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SIRRAH TRADITION
Price: $ POA.
Height: 12.0 hh
Reg: SHC, EAand Riding Pony
Brown Sex: Gelding
Sire: Rising Sovereign of Beckworth
Dam: Robbanie Ribbons of Velvet
George is one of those ponies that does not come around often for sale as he is a true mother’s dream! He has done so much in his first season qualifying for all his classes for 2025 grand nationals and also now qualified for lead rein, first ridden and his open for 2026 Grand Nationals.
George is fully qualified for Adelaide Royal.
George at his first Grand Nationals qualifier carried my 6 yr old in lead rein and first ridden to win and also carried my 4 yr old in the tiny tots rider. At his first ag show sienna was riding him around. He requires minimal work, can go with others or on his own. He has been ridden by ages from 4 to 14 completely at shows. George has the best temperament and would be one of the easiest, nicest natured ponies I have been around, the kids can do everything with him and I have never had to worry. He is very honest and so kind. He is amazing to float, clip, tie, shoe. He has no vices and is sound, full vet check is welcome. He loves the Beach, and a jump. This is a very hard sale, and we do not mind if he doesn’t sell.
Contact: Naomi Karutz Ph: 0425 198 277
WOODVIEW TUXEDO
Price: $5,000.
Height: 10.0 hh
Reg: APSB
Colour: Pinto
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2022
Sire: TBA
Dam: TBA
Teddy has a quiet nature and has recently been professionally broken in. He is great around kids but not ready for a small child rider as he needs to become more established with a competent rider to further his education. He will make a top saddle Shetland or would even make a super harness pony. Teddy is a top quality Shetland and will have a huge future in the right home.
Contact: Chris Symmons
Ph: 0499 498 866
PAULGREN PARK VICTRESS
Price: $ 7,500.
Height: 13.3 hh
Reg: Part Welsh x Arabian Riding Pony
Colour: Palomino
Sex: Mare
YOB: 2020
Sire: Paulgren Park Victory
Dam: Ramana Park Diva
4 yr old Palomino Show Pony
Part Welsh, ARP, APSB, NSWPalomino Society and Australian Saddle Pony registrations this stunning mare is offered for sale. “Prinny” is a beautiful 4 year old with three lovely paces and turns heads wherever she goes.
She has done in hand showing as a yearling and competed successfully at the Sydney Royal. She has now been started kindly under saddle and is working well. Prinny is bred to perform and will make a competitive show or dressage pony.
Contact: Zoe Stokes Ph: 0421 420 393
RIVINGTON TIZZ N TONIC
Price: $ 17,000.
Height: 11.3 7/8 hh
Reg: EA, SHC, WPCS, ASPA, APSB Black Gelding
Sire: Rivington Spring Rain
Dam: Elargee Tiz Thyme
Tony is a top show hunter pony that will make a huge star in the future. He has outstanding movement, and is very comfy and easy to ride. Tony has been shown by both an adult and a 10yo, and competed in leading rein, qualifying for EAnationals in his first season.
Tony has competed successfully in dressage, loves to jump and go on trail rides. My 2yo son rides Tony on the lead and he is very sensible. He has huge potential to be an amazing child’s/first ridden/leading rein pony with more education and exposure.
Although Tony has a lovely nature and easy to do everything with, we feel Tony would be best suited to a family who has a small adult, older child or rider that is able to further his education and make him into an amazing child’s pony he is already becoming. Because of this, he will not be sold to any beginners or inexperienced homes.
This is a heartbreaking sale and Tony is only for sale as my son isn’t overly interested, therefore we feel Tony is being wasted, when he should be loved by another family.
