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Equine Wounds: What to Do in the First Five Minutes
By Gold Coast Equine Clinic
When a horse is injured, the first five minutes set the tone for everything that follows.
Good first aid will not "fix" a serious wound, but it will dramatically reduce contamination, tissue damage, pain, and complications.
Poor first aid, or panicked overhandling, can turn a manageable injury into an emergency.
The goal in those first moments is simple: keep everyone safe, limit blood loss, protect the wound, and get accurate information to your vet.
1. Safety First
Before looking at the injury, stabilise the situation.
* Keep yourself, your handlers, and the horse safe.
* Move the horse to a quiet, safe area if you can do so without forcing it to walk on a badly injured limb.
* Have a competent handler hold the horse calmly while you assess the situation.
Afrightened, painful horse can injure people or worsen its own wound. Calm handling matters more than rushing.
2. Control Bleeding
Most limb wounds will bleed, sometimes heavily at first.
* Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean towel, bandage, or gauze pad.
* Do not apply a tourniquet unless specifically instructed by your vet.
* If blood soaks through, add more material on top - do not remove the original layer, as this may disturb clot formation. Many wounds will slow or stop bleeding with consistent pressure. Pulsating or heavy continuous bleeding needs urgent veterinary attention.
3. Limit Contamination
The dirtier a wound is when your vet sees it, the harder it is to close and the higher the risk of infection or joint sepsis. If contaminated with dirt or debris, gently rinse the area with clean saline or clean running water. Avoid aggressive scrubbing, brushes, or high-pressure hosing.
Do not pour disinfectants (iodine, chlorhexidine, peroxide, etc.) directly into an open wound - these products can damage healthy tissue.
Alight rinse to remove obvious contamination is helpful; "deep cleaning" is the vet's job.
4. Cover the Wound
(If Safe to Do So)
Asimple, correctly applied ban-
dage protects the wound from further contamination and helps control bleeding.
For limb wounds, if the horse will tolerate it and you can apply one safely:
Place a sterile or clean gauze pad directly over the wound. Add a layer of Softban or cotton wool for gentle padding around the limb.
Apply a layer of Combine over the padding for even support. Secure with a cohesive bandage (e.g. Vetwrap) - firm enough to stay in place, but not tight. You should still be able to slide a finger under the bandage. Finish with Elastoplast at the top and bottom edges to keep the bandage from slipping. Avoid narrow, tight bandages that can cut into the skin or compromise circulation.
5. Assess Pain and Comfort
Observe the horse without repeatedly moving it.
* Note whether the horse is weight-bearing, reluctant to move, or obviously lame.
* If the horse is very painful, panicked, or non-weight-bearing, keep it as still and calm as possible.
Do not walk or trot the horse "to see how lame it is" - this can worsen damage.
6. Information Your Vet Needs
When you call your vet, clear information allows faster triage and better planning.
* How long ago the injury occurred.
* Whether bleeding is heavy or pulsating.
* Whether the horse is weightbearing on the affected limb.
* Any obvious involvement of joints, tendons, or tendon sheaths, or if bone is visible.
* The horse's tetanus vaccination status (and date of last booster, if known).
7. When It's an Immediate Emergency
Call your vet immediately if any of the following apply:
* The wound is near or over a joint, tendon, or tendon sheath.
* You can see bone, tendon, or joint fluid.
* Bleeding is heavy, pulsating, or not slowing with pressure.
* The horse is non-weight-bearing on the limb.
* There is marked swelling, obvious severe pain, or rapidly increasing lameness.
* The horse is wobbly, disoriented, unable to rise, or trapped.
* The wound is near the eye or eyelids.
Be ready to report:
* Location of the wound and an estimate of size/depth.
Prompt, calm first aid plus rapid veterinary assessment is the difference between a straightforward repair and a long, complicated recovery.
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Understanding the difference forage verses fibre
Provided by FEEDXL by Samantha Potter MSc
Horse owners often hear the words forage and fibre used interchangeably, but while they’re closely related, they don’t mean exactly the same thing.
Understanding the difference helps you make better feeding decisions and ensure your horse’s diet supports optimal gut health, performance, and overall wellbeing.
Forage: The foundation of the equine diet Fforage is a broad term to describe the edible plant material, composed mainly of leaves and stems, that your horse eats. Forage sources include pasture, hay, haylage and chaff. Horses have a minimum forage intake of 1.5% of bodyweight in dry matter per day.
Forage that comes from non-overgrazed pasture, hay or haylage is referred to as “long stem forage”, and is essential for the foundation of a horse’s diet.
Long stem forage is defined as being more than 2 inches (5 cm) in length and it’s the form of forage that horses have evolved to eat and that most supports natural grazing behaviour.
Short stem forage options, which include chaff (chopped hay) and some hay cubes, provide some benefits of long stem forage; however, they often don’t support natural grazing behaviour and have reduced chewing time compared with long stem forage. In horses that cannot eat long stem forage due to dental abnormalities, these should be used to replace long stem forage.
Long stem forage is essential for several reasons:
It provides the bulk that keeps the digestive system full (reducing the risk of colic), moves dirt and sand through the gut and helps maintain hydration (fibre soaks up and holds water in the hindgut).
It’s the sheer volume of food source and housing that keeps the hindgut microbes healthy and active.
It supplies much of the horse’s daily energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
It satisfies your horse’s instinctive need to chew and graze for many hours a day — reducing stress and the risk of ulcers or behavioural issues.
In short, long stem forage is the main ingredient in every good equine diet.
Fibre: The nutrient found in forage (and other feeds)
Fibre refers to the structural carbohydrates found in plants, which are mostly cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
Other types of fibre found in plants can include pectins, gums and mucilage.
Think of fibre like an essential nutrient to the horse, but the exact fibre requirement for horses is unknown and instead, we supply enough fibre in the diet by looking at the more broadly used minimum forage intake. Horses utilise fibre (via microbial fermentation in their hindgut) to produce energy (and many other by-products) required for body function, maintaining condition and for performance.
Pasture, hay and haylage aren’t the only fibre sources in horse’s diets, with other fibre sources and now commercial feeds based on these fibre sources becoming popular.
Often called “high energy fibres” or “super fibres” because they provide good amounts of digestible energy while still supporting healthy gut fermentation — these are excellent for horses needing extra calories without the starch load from grains.
Examples of these include beet pulp, soybean hulls, lupin hulls, copra meal and lucerne leaf meal or pellets.
Why the difference matters
Not all forage and fibre sources can be used interchangeably in equine diets. For example, long stem forage plays a really important role in maintaining digestive function and supporting natural grazing behaviour.
continued page 6
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Prioritise feeding long stem forage in diets
From page 5
We cannot substitute 100% of this forage with other fibre sources such as beet pulp or legume hulls, despite them both being a source of ‘fibre’— an essential nutrient. The types of fibre these different forage sources contain are different and act differently in the digestive system.
Pasture, hay and haylage are mostly made up of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
Lignin is unable to be digested via microbial fermentation yet plays an important functional role, keeping the gut full, holding water and moving dirt through the system. In contrast, beet pulp, legume hulls and even leafy lucerne provide very little lignin, therefore cannot perform the same job. Instead, these fibres are composed of highly digestible fibre, namely pectin, gums and mucilage.
When they enter the hindgut, they are quickly fermented by microbes and very little of this feed is carried through the remainder of the digestive tract.
The result is likely to be less gut fill, decreased water holding capacity (hydration) and increased amount of dirt or sand collecting in the gut.
The other key differences between the forage and fibre sources, is the amount of chewing required by your horse to process them into small enough particles to swallow.
Stating the obvious, long stem forage takes longer to chew and therefore has the greater production of saliva.
Saliva plays an essential role in maintaining
stomach health, maintaining the pH and reducing the risk of gastric ulcers.
We should always prioritise feeding long stem forage to maximise the time horses spend eating and mimicking that natural grazing behaviour.
Short stem forage and high energy fibre sources can be beneficial in diets for horses, especially horses with higher energy demands that don’t tolerate larger amounts of sugar and starch in diets, but these fibre sources also provide fibre (a nutrient) diversity in diets which is beneficial for hindgut microbial diversity and resilience.
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As well as aiming to feed at least 1.5–2% of your horse’s bodyweight per day in forage, feeding a variety of fibre sources is recommended.
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Fungi love growing in warm, wet conditions and unfortunately this includes the fungi that grow on grass, grass seeds, hay, silage, grains and stored horse feeds, producing harmful and invisible mycotoxins.
Horse health, welfare and physical performance can be severely impacted by eating mycotoxin-contaminated food and pasture. After ingestion, mycotoxins interfere with gastrointestinal function, disrupting the gut lining and the microflora of the digestive tract before being absorbed into the bloodstream where they can impact on many organs, sometimes causing permanent damage.
Because there are many types of mycotoxins which can act on many organs, symptoms can vary widely and may include any of the following:
Itchy skin
Head flicking or uncharacteristic spookiness
Unpredictable or naughty behaviour
"Sunburn" or photosensitivity
Greasy heel or "Summer mud fever"
Lethargy
Dull coat or patchy hair growth
Cough or runny noses
Muscle tightness or swollen lower limbs
Shuffling gait or lameness
Ill-thriftiness despite good feed.
Symptom severity depends on the type and
amount of toxin present and the individual's immunity or tolerance to mycotoxins.
It is not unusual for one horse in a paddock to be much more affected than others on identical feeds.
Remove from any affected feed
With high rainfall and warm days across many regions of Australia this year, affected horses may need the help of a broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder to stay in top health. How to choose the right toxin binder
Although many substances have toxin binding properties, to be effective and safe in animal nutrition a toxin binder must:
be capable of binding the targeted mycotoxins;
hold on to the toxin for the remainder of the journey through the gut;
specifically bind toxins, leaving important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and medications available for uptake into the bloodstream;
be safe as a feed additive and non-toxic to animals;
show scientifically demonstrated efficacy within animals at the lowest recommended dosage.
Continued page 13
When ingested, mycotoxins can interfere with gastrointestinal function.
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Toxin binders - how to choose the right one to suit
From Page 12
The effectiveness of toxin binders can be improved by combining multiple active ingredients to broaden the range of toxins bound in the gut.
They may also provide additional nutraceutical support through the addition of antioxidants, botanical extracts and probiotics. When selecting a toxin binder for your horse, ask for evidence that it doesn't tie up important nutrients including vitamins and minerals.
Reduce the risk of aflatoxin contamination by only feeding forages, grains and feeds that have been well stored.
Discard any damp, stained or smelly feed. If toxin binders do not rapidly assist your horse with mild symptoms, remove the horse from the pasture and seek veterinary advice.
Mycotoxins are harmfulsubstances produced by bacteria and fungithat grow on pastures,hay/silage and grains.Mycotoxins are invisible and cannotbe detected by smellor taste.
Endophytes are fungithat live in a symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship with pasture plants. Many pasture species such as ryegrass and fescue carry endophytes which provide the plant with enhanced resistance to some insectpests,improves seedling establishment,photosynthesis, droughttolerance and increases seed production.Unfortunately,the mycotoxins produced by endophyte fungiare toxic to horses.
Farmalogic Grazaid is a state-of-the-art risk management solution to protect horses against mycotoxins and endotoxins providing multiple modes of action.
It contains synergistically acting ingredients:
Mineral and organic binders which selectively bind adsorbable and polar mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and ergot alkaloids.
Biotransformation agents proven to transform non-polar mycotoxins into nontoxic metabolites.
Bioprotection via live yeast probiotics and botanical extracts to provide immune support and reduce the toxic side effects caused by mycotoxins.
Macrominerals to reduce the risk of grass tetany, muscle tightness and 'grass-affected behaviour' that can occur due to seasonal nitrate and potassium spikes. Scientific investigations have demonstrated that the toxin binders in Farmalogic Grazaid are very specifically targeted to mycotoxins, leaving polar nutrients and medications available in the diet.
Management of severely mycotoxin-affected horses may be enhanced with the addition of antioxidants such as Farmalogic Melox to reduce the negative impact of free radical tissue damage associated with the presence of toxins in the body.
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Horse owners need to be aware of mycotoxin presence on contaminated feeds and hay.
Aging is a complex phenomenon which is a natural part of life, but chronic disease and illness doesn’t always need to be.
The average life expectancy of a horse is around 25-30 years although this is far from an indication of their overall health.
Like people, horses may or may not develop health conditions as they age, depending on genetics, nutritional status, history and fitness.
As horses get older, it is common for things to start slowing down and for them to be not as strong as their younger days.
Their digestive system may reduce in function and absorption rates can drop which can reduce their immunity.
There may be increased breakdown of their joints and muscles, depending on what they have done throughout their life so far.
Chronic systemic inflammation is a significant part of aging which is commonly accepted in people but not usually discussed in horses.
Chronic low-level inflammation throughout the lifespan can occur from a myriad of environmental, genetic and nutritional causes and can contribute to the onset of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, Cushing’s Disease, gastric ulcers and laminitis, just to name a few.
So what can we do about it?
We can look at the areas which we can change, nutrition being the easiest to manipulate. If we start to look at the horses’diet and assess what may cause inflammation, this can be anything that is un-natural for a horse to eat; from bi-products/waste-products, to animal products such as whey and fish proteins.
Significant reduction of inflammation can also be achieved through feeding the horse a natural diet and increasing the levels of beneficial nutrients and vitamins which are involved in these processes.
By feeding your horse a high roughage diet (quality hay, long-stem chaffs and pasture) including what they would naturally consume, you will be significantly reducing the levels of inflammation.
Similarly, if we were to support our bodies with nutrient-dense wholefoods instead of processed foods.
Although it may be enticing to feed your beloved old friends a warm porridge-like meal, this often does more harm than good. Although we have domesticated horses over time, their digestive system remains in its original format of requiring a high roughage content.
For most of the horse’s life, its teeth continuously emerge through the gums to replace what is worn away by chewing. There is approximately 2-3 inches of replacement tooth under the gum line.
However, when the horse reaches its mid20s, the reserve is often depleted, leaving them at risk of tooth loss.
Tooth loss compromises digestion and their chewing ability, this is the only time where dampening their feed may come in handy as well as choosing softer hays and smaller chopped chaff, so they are able eat easily.
This in combination with regular dentist check-ups should keep your horses happy.
Nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements can play a role in improving health and well being of the horse.
As the horse ages, their ability to absorb nutrients declines, therefore supplementation with good quality nutrients can be beneficial in maintaining appropriate levels.
Omega 3 fatty acids can play an important role in reducing chronic inflammation.
Although the horse’s natural diet has a higher omega 6 (pro-inflammatory) to omega 3 ratio, it is important to note that we have domesticated horses to do things they wouldn’t otherwise do in the wild, that may increase their levels of stress and therefore inflammation.
This is where supplementing with omega 3s may be beneficial in reducing systemic inflammation.
Flaxseed/linseed oil and chia seed oil are the best plant-based sources for horses, it is best to get a nutritionist or veterinarian opinion to see if this may be suitable for your horse. Just be sure to steer clear of any marine based oils.
Increasing antioxidants; vitamins A, C and E as well as selenium can assist in decreasing inflammation by improving the rate of detoxification and prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body.
Although horses’manufacture their own vitamin C, studies have found that as they age their natural levels of vitamin C decline.
Although more research needs to be completed to investigate why this occurs, it gives us more insight into the importance of supplementation.
Continued page 17
As horses get older they slow down and are not as strong as in their younger days.
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Managing your horse’s health and longevity
From page 16
Horses over the age of 12 are more likely to experience pain at a higher level.
As horses age, there is a higher risk of injury and pain related conditions, including degenerative joint disease, hamstring injuries, tendon ligament damage, back pain and muscles soreness, to name a few.
Managing these pain-related issues is essential to avoid the escalation of other problems. Every horse should be given assistance to prevent and manage pain.
This can be achieved by regular massage, Bowen, acupuncture, equine tension relief and natural products which may include some herb and plant extracts.
Always look for products that have science behind them and are produced in a HCCAP, Feed Safe facility to ensure quality control and GMP.
Products such as the ProflamAid Plus and EquiGesic Plus are a safe and effective way to manage pain.
When at an event, I always watch the horses, as there is so much you can learn from their body language, which can be very strong or very subtle.
Many horses at competitions appear to have soreness issues ranging from mild to chronic, some horses can manage pain better than others.
Just remind yourself that pain is common, and it should be treated seriously, take the pain away no matter how mild and see for yourself how much improvement there is in a happy, pain-free horse.
Although the musculoskeletal system of the horse loses strength as they age, if your horse isn’t showing signs of slowing down, then there is no reason to send them into early retirement.
Exercise like nutrition is one of the easiest ways we can improve our horses’health. Not only does exercise keep our horses (and ourselves) fit, there are also many other benefits it provides.
Studies have found consistent low exertion exercise to be the most beneficial for older horses due to the changes in the type of muscle fibre away from the type that assists
with endurance exercise.
There have been findings of improved insulin sensitivity; this is extremely important to note if your horse has insulin resistance or diabetes.
As well as improved immunity and cardiac health in older horses in consistent low intensity exercise.
Both diet and exercise can play a pivotal role in your horse’s health and longevity. It is important to always consult a qualified and reputable nutritionist or veterinarian before starting your beloved companions on a new feed regime for individual dietary advice.
Low level exercise can be beneficial for older horses, many of our older horse go on to pony club homes teaching new little riders the ropes.
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Tips & tricks for keeping horses cool
By THE HORSE HERBALIST
To keep you horse cool during the day, ensure there is good shade and airflow available throughout the day, whether natural or manufactured.
Tarps and shade sails can offer respitewhether strung up or draped. If the horses are in stables or barns, use misters or fans. Work as early in the day as possible or later in the evening if the temperature has dropped.
After work, or if the horse is hot in the paddock, hose down with cool water paying particular attention to the jugular veins in the neck and the saphenous veins on the inside of the hindlegs.
Always scrape your horse down after hosing as even a light coating of water acts as an insulator to retain body heat. Repeat this if necessary.
Shade, hosing then scraping, with a breeze or a fan reduces core temperature quickly. Offer fresh cool water and water containing electrolytes. Let them choose which they prefer.
Days when humidity is high are even worse as humidity keeps the sweat from evaporating so the horse's natural cooling system can't be effective.
Overweight horses have a harder time dealing with high temperatures and humidity as added body fat acts as insulation. If you can't avoid working or competing in high temperatures do all of the above. Give homeopathic Glonoine to clear any head congestion bought on by heat and exertion. Hand walk for 15 minutes to stop muscle cramping.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Rugs have their place but it is not on a horse on hot or humid days. The rug as acts as an insulator, trapping the heat and exacerbating the situation.
The horse's core temperature increases and the heat cannot escape or sweat evaporate (horses prefer to be naked).
Do not leave the horse sweating under a rug. Sweat serves an important purpose for both horses and humans - as the moisture of the sweat evaporates, and the skin cools.
After work, or if the horse is hot in the paddock, hose down with cool water
WHAT
IS HEAT STRESS?
Know the signs:
* Rapid shallow respiration, flared nostrils
* Look of anxiety
* Confusion
* High temperature
* High Heart Rate
* Excess sweating or no sweating
* Dehydration - do pinch test*
* Lack of coordination
* Trembling
* Pinch the skin (normally on the neck although shoulder is also recommended), if it springs back to flat rapidly, there is no problem.
But if it is slow to restore (more than 3 seconds), your horse may be dehydrated.
In extreme cases call the vet.
For homeopathic treatment give homeopathic Aconite 6c. and Glonoine 6c. to reduce above symptoms - repeat dose every 15 minutes. The homeopathics will not interact with any veterinary treatments which may be given. Stop dosing immediately when the horse shows improvement.
While waiting, use iced water, paying particular attention to the jugular vein in neck, the saphenous veins on the inside of the hind legs, behind the ears and face.
Hose - scrape down - fan, repeat these steps every 15 minutes until vital signs are normal and he's cool to touch between the front legs. Hand walk for 15 minutes to minimise muscle cramping then put in the shade with a breeze, mister or fan.
Check frequently.
Severe heat stress can lead to:
Muscle cramping, Colic, Diarrhoea, Collapse - shock and death
Useful herbal teas to make and give the horses in hot weather are:
These can be added to water buckets and offered as an option.
These teas all have diaphoretic properties encouraging sweat, the sweat evaporates enabling the body's natural cooling system to be effective.
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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
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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.
The Holistic Horse Herbal, written by Victoria Ferguson, is a beautiful book which features a magnificent Brumby stallion known as "Sultan", pictured on the cover by photographer Ian Brown, a supporter of brumbies.
Victoria Ferguson grew up in Central Queensland mustering and competing at shows since she was 5, competing hacks, campdrafters, showjumpers, eventers and dressage horses which cemented her love for horses at an early age.
Victoria completed her Diploma of Herbal Medicine with Dorothy Hall and in 1997 and soon after established her Equine Herbal Business providing herbal remedies and natural diet programs to horse people all over Australia.
The Holistic Horse Herbal offers a wealth of knowledge on understanding herbs for horses, covering herbs to use to treat common ailments and is designed to educate and empower horse owners and cares to take responsibility for the health of their horses providing them with reliable, practical information and natural health philosophy.
It includes the history of herbal medicine, the pharmacology of herbs and covers herbal first aid, natural feeding, vitamins and min-
erals, parasites, worm resistance, fecal testing and types of worms.
There’s dentistry with some interesting observations about the health of brumbies’teeth from Leith Ryan, an Australian international horse dentist.
It has case histories that focus on the power of herbs for healing, especially two cases where the horses were about to be put down - Aussie Bob and Three Hooves in the Grave.
The book covers herbs and swabbing myth busters, flower essences, essential oils and a concise Equine Materia Medica con-
taining a list of useful herbs and their uses.
Early in the book, Victoria talks about feeding for optimum health with a natural diet and discusses solutions for many of the problems caused by incorrect feeding such as anxiety, poor hoof quality, githiness and excitable behavior just to name a few.
There is a section on what every horse owner should know about their horse that includes details on the horses vital signs and how to read them.
It also covers basic ailments like colic, coughs and colds, wounds, scouring, hoof problems, insect bites their symptoms and treatments plus much much more. Victoria’s aim is to empower horse owners with the practical knowledge they can trust to feed naturally and heal naturally.
For book purchases or for more information visit https://walkenny.com.au/theholistic-horse-herbal/
Victoria Ferguson’s new book
THE HOLISTIC HORSE HERBAL
Sharing 30 years of knowledge & experience
FEATURING
How to heal all common equine ailments such as gut ulcers, arthritis, abscesses & more - using tried and true herbal treatments
• How to use herbal first aid to treat colic, wounds, allergies & more
• How to design VF natural diets for preventive nutrition to optimise your horses’immune systems.
• Over 350 pages of detailed information, case histories & colour photos
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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"
30 Showjump Summer Series - Leg 2 Waterford Pony Club
SHOWHORSE
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DECEMBER
4-6 EAAustralasian Show Horse & Rider Championships @ Werribee
7 North Coast Equestrian Club TShirt Hack Show @ Nana Glen
JANUARY
4 Macclesfield Horse Show
9-11 Equestrian Queensland Youth Development Camp @ Toowoomba24-25 2026 Equestrian Tasmania Show Horse and Rider Championships at CVEC
17-18 Albion Park Show
23-24 Kiama Show
30-31 Berry Show
30-1 Bundarra Show and Rodeo
30-1 Stanthorpe
FEBRUARY
6-7 Tenterfield Show
6-7 Nowra Show
7 Uralla Show
6-8 Allora
6-8 Barastoc Horse of the Year Show 2026 Werribee
13-15 Clifton
13-15 Gundagai Show
13-15 Glen Innes Show
13-15 Maitland Show
14 Dunedoo Sho
20-21 Killarney
20-21 Cessnock Show
20-21 Guyra Show
21 Cooyar
20-22 Canberra Royal Show
27-1 Bega Show
27-28 Inverell Show
27-1 Newcastle Show
28-1 Bell
28-1 Millmerran
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 www.aqha.com.au
DECEMBER 13 Lithgow Ranch Horse Association December Show
JANUARY 17 Sundance Ranch Versatility
Christmas Gifts Ideas feature
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Holiday ideas for the festive Holiday ideas for the festive season season
HOLIDAY HOOVES
Holiay season is nearly here and if you are planning on going away on holidays and worried about your pets and horses and what to do with them.
Amy Leigh from Holiday Hooves amy be the answer to your prayers.
Amy offers a horse sitting service for you while your away servicing the Hawkesbury and Kurrajong area and areas near by. She will care for your horses just like they were her own.
Services include:
Daily feeding & rugging.
Thorough check of horse for injury or illness with treatment if necessary.
Cleaning paddocks, boxes and waters daily Provision of Lunging once a day if required. She is now taking booking for the Christmas holiday period
For further information contact Amy on 0479 012 848
Email: Holidayhoovescare@outlook.com
PONY CLUB CAMP
Need to occupy the kids in the school holidays? Do you have your own horse and are a member of pony club? The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding their annual three-day camp on Thursday, Friday, Saturday January 22-23-24, and gymkhana on January 25, 2026.
PONY CLUB CAMP
Instruction will be provided in jumping, sporting, show riding, dressage, mounted games, horsemanship and scary obstacles. There will also be theory lessons, fun with games, trick riding and vaulting and more. To attend the camp, you need to be a financial member of a pony club for 2024, have your own horse and pre-nominate via www.pcajustgo.com
This year, adult riders will be welcome to join in at the camp so long as they are financial riding members of a pony club. Nominations are essential to attend both the gymkhana and camp.
For further information or to receive a nomination form contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com
KYLLARIE RETREAT
Looking for some great activities with horses in the holidays? Contact Kylie at Kyllarie Retreat to book in for some lessons, trail rides or fun holiday activities. Kyllarie is a family-owned horse riding school based in Murwillumbah offering equestrian experiences to all ages. At Kyllarie Retreat they offer group or single horse lessons, weddings, photography shoots, birthday parties and group activities for kids through the school holidays. For information and bookings 0438 126 830 or email: kyllarieretreat@gmail.com
information and bookings 0438 126 830 email: kyllarieretreat@gmail.com
Christmas Gifts Ideas feature
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Gift suggestions just in time for Christmas
Yes, it’s that time of the year again and The Horse Report has some gift suggestions for those wondering what to get your equestrian friends.
NEW BOOKS
Agreat gift for Christmas is a book. There are loads of books to choose from but a few that The Horse Report recommends are:
HORSES WHO HEAL
All her life, Sue Spence has found solace and companionship with her horses. After a brush with cancer in her late 30s, the family opted for a tree change. As a result, she was able to fulfill a longheld dream - to work with horses every day. Her horse training and compassion for others quickly turned into a business, Horses Helping Humans™ – giving people a chance to learn from these intelligent, soulful creatures. Horses Who Heal is the story of one woman’s deep love for horses and the powerful life lessons they’ve taught her along the way. Sue’s equine team is inspiring oth-
ers on their own journey of healing, helping thousands of people – from juvenile offenders to company CEOs – discover the power of communication, using more than just words. For more information visit www.horseshelpinghumansaustralia.com
LESSONS FROM HORSES
THE HOLISTIC HORSE HERBAL
The Holistic Horse Herbal, written by Victoria Ferguson, is a beautiful book which features a magnificent Brumby stallion known as "Sultan", pictured on the cover by photographer Ian Brown, a supporter of brumbies.
esting observations about the health of brumbies’teeth from Leith Ryan, an Australian international horse dentist.
The Lessons From Horses series of books written by Tanja Kraus are a must have for any horse owner. They offer an insight into the horse’s mind, body and emotions that will elevate your partnership and relationship with your horse. These and other books including Joanie, Not Just APony, a beautifully illustrated children’s book containing a very special and important message and the Our Journey Horse and Pony Journal for recording registrations, microchips, farrier and vet visits, feeding and training notes and events and results are all available on her website www.horsemanshipforoerformance.com
The book offers a wealth of knowledge on understanding herbs for horses, covering herbs to use to treat common ailments.
It has case histories that focus on the power of herbs for healing, especially two cases where the horses were about to be put down - Aussie Bob and Three Hooves in the Grave. It covers herbs and swabbing myth busters, flower essences, essential oils and a concise Equine Materia Medica containing a list of useful herbs and their uses.
It includes the history of herbal medicine, the pharmacology of herbs and covers natural feeding, parasites, worm resistance, fecal testing and types of worms. There’s dentistry with some inter-
Book available now
Victoria’s aim is to empower horse owners with the practical knowledge which they can trust to feed naturally and heal naturally. For more information visit https://walkenny.com.au/the-holistic-horse-herbal/
HORSES HORSES WHO HEAL WHO HEAL
Horses Who Heal is the story of one woman’s deep love for horses and the powerful life lessons they’ve taught her along the way.
Everyone loves great photos and what a great gift they make.
The Horse Report magazine has taken and published many great photos from events held over the years. If you have seen one you like in one of our magazines, we will still have them on file.
If taken by ourselves, we can have the photo printed for you or you can purchase an email copy and have it printed yourself.
Email cobakibob@bigpond.com or Ph 0413 733 294
MARBELLA EQUINE EQUESTRIAN WEAR
New to the market and now available.
Sticky bum stylish equestrian riding tights with superior full seat and inner leg silicone grip
High and wide waistband with belt loops Pockets on both sides to carry your phone and other accessories available in black, white, maroon and navy.
Competition colours for show and dressage coming soon
Comfortable and affordable the ideal christmas gift for the equestrian. Order now or purchase a gift card to give as a gift www.marbellaequine.com.au or Ph 0475 202 071
A NEW FLOAT
I'm sure we would all love a new float for Christmas. Do you want to get your next float with less hassle, stress and at a great price?
Then we know you will love Only Floats!
For many years, float dealerships in Australia have been paying high prices to list their floats on websites. And ultimately, this expense gets passed onto the customer.
At Only Floats, we recognised the inherent unfairness in this and wanted to create something better our customers and dealers.
Only Floats is a simpler and smarter float buying process. You can browse thousands of used float listings throughout Australia from the comfort of your home. If you're looking to sell your own float, you can list it on Only Floats for a low one-time fee.
Gone are the days of having to organise your finance and insurance separately. With Only Floats its all organised for you. Saving you time and money! www.onlyfloats.com.au hello@onlyfloats.com.au
Christmas Gifts Ideas feature
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Gift suggestions just in time for Christmas
PHOTOS & FRAMES
Everyone loves great photos and what a great gift they make. The Horse Report magazine has published many great photos from events held over the years. If you have seen one you like in one of our magazines, we will still have them on file.
If taken by ourselves, we can have the photo printed for you or you can purchase an email copy and have it printed yourself. If taken by a professional photographer that contributes to our magazine, we can put you in touch with that photographer so you can arrange to make the purchase.
LIVING HORSE TAILS JEWELLERY
COUNTYSADDLES
Living Horse Tails creates beautiful equestrian jewellery and precious keepsakes with your horse and pet hair, so you can always have a part of your heart horse close to you, wherever you go. They use a variety of materials including your horse hair, and a range of other materials like leather, silver, gold, pearls to create special memorial pieces of horses that you may have lost, or still have with us today. These unique pieces make a beautiful gift. For further information visit www.livinghorsetails.com or contact Monika 0478 171 430
For over 20 years the Waller Family have been breeding, training and competing thoroughbreds, show and dressage horses. Mel is an Accredited International MSASaddle fitter and County Saddlery Specialist and has worked as a Qualified Saddle fitter for the past 10 yrs and offers her clients unparalleled experience and knowledge when it comes to saddles and saddle fitting. So why not spoil yourself this christmas with a new saddle. Contact Mel and have a saddle
www.livinghorsetails.com
custom made to fit you and your horse or visit the online store and purchase a new saddle pad, saddle cover, new girth or stirrup leathers, leather care products or a county gift care for a friend or family member. For more information Email: mel.waller@countysaddlery.com Phone 0417 711 445 or visit www.countysaddlery.com.au
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Gift suggestions just in time for Christmas
CAPRIOLE CREATIVE
Capriole Creative can custom make your matchymatchy rugs, hoods, hay bags, bucket bags, sherpa boots and saddlecloths in any colours your like - a great Christmas gift idea for kids and adults that love horses. They also offer an embroidery service to personalise your belongings for that special touch. So looking to spoil your horse and personalise your horse gear or a special gift for Christmas, give them a call on 0412 594 660 or visit www.capriolecreative.com.au
KWIKWRAP - the bandage alternative
Looking for an alternative to bandages and pads or boots to exercise your horse in. Then Kwikwrap is the product for you. Australian made and designed by Gold Coast equestrians with years of experience in show horses and showjumpers, Kwikwraps are available in 3 sizes and in black or white.
Pony size 3 strap for ponies, Pony size 4 strap, perfect for large pony to small Galloway and Full size 4 strap. Also availble with Velcro attachment to pillow pads (pads sold separately). For further information
Email: kwikwrapaustralia@gmail.com or Ph 0417 425 881
DEVINE EQUINE BROWBANDS
Devine Equine Services offers custom-made quality show horse browbands and accessories. From work browbands, name browbands, pony club browbands, miniature pony browbands, hunter browbands to Royal Show browbands, they offer an easy to order, fast custom service with the bonus of Afterpay, Paypal or Eftpos. For further information contact 0412 747 401 or email: info@devineequine.com.au or visit www.devineequine.com.au
The Horse Report Your Horse Deserves A Better Ride...OzGlide
What is the Oz Glide?
* Premium towing solution;
* Enhances stability, safety and control for tow vehicle;
* Minimises vibrations and impacts generated by travel -for tow vehicle and float;
* Improves longevity of vehicle and float chassis;
saving $ on your investment
* Provides a smoother, more stable and comfortable travel experience for your horse;
Less stress related behaviour, less fatigue, less anxiety
* 100% Australian owned and manufactured;
* Guaranteed to work - or your money back;
* Simple installation
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Getting a new horse is an exciting time
By TANJA KRAUS
Welcoming the new horse is an exciting time for all involved, and with us welcoming Diablo to our family this month, I thought I would share how we have welcomed him.
Diablo is an off the track thoroughbred who Phil has taken on, to work with him as a western prospect (Ranch or Cowboy Dressage), and he is sharing his journey on his facebook page - Phil Monaghan Jaquima AFreno Day 1
Firstly, Diablo arrived late at night, so we first secured him in a stall, to ensure he didnt run around, get stuck in a fence, or fight with the other horses. He had no nose to nose contact with our herd on that first night - so step one, make sure they are safe from injury in those first few days. Secondly we gave him water, hay and a small feed - enough feed and water for him to feel comfort, but not so much to make him ill after transport. We had also confirmed with
his previous owners what food he was on, so we could feed him the same, to avoid upsetting his stomach.
Training. Phil worked with him at liberty on day one - liberty to allow them both freedom to 'get to know each other' but 'work' or 'training' in
a yard to set the stage for what his new life is going to be likethere is no point in lying to him by giving him a vacation for a month, and then pulling him into work. In fact, with an OTT who is used to being in training, he would have felt comforted to be 'in training'.
Having said that the first session was at the walk and trotnothing serious, and enough to start the conversation. Day 2 was much the same, liberty first with then the introduction of 'lunging' Phil will work in this first week to set up some training for trainingteaching Diablo how the lessons work, showing him how to ask questions etc. As soon as training was finished on day one we put him in a large, but individual paddock, he will have his own paddock with horses nearby for the first few weeks, allowing the other horses, and him to get used to his presence, then we will slowly introduce him to Jo, and buddy them up, before putting them in the herd.
Phil will continue to slowly work with Diablo daily, to build trust and confidence in the relationship, mental health before all else!
Keep up to date with Diablos journey - facebook page - Phil Monaghan Jaquima AFreno
Diablo an off the track thoroughbred taken on by Phil
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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
Champion Ridden Over Height Show Riding Pony Bayview Gold Class
Supreme Ridden Senior Show Hunter pony JARegal Tempest
Supreme Novice Kensington Royal Flush
Supreme Led Senior Show pony Lyndhurst Zampatti shown by Rhys Stanley with Judge Amanda Jeffreys
2yo futurity winner Lyndhurst Bolshoi shown by Rhys Stanley with Judge Amanda Jeffreys
Supreme led show hunter. Karrington Park Whistler
Reserve Champion Led Overheight Show Hunter Tremayne Dance with me
Supreme Champ Show hunter youngstock Lyndhurst Wembley
Runner up owner rider Hunter Hack Thamesbury Contendress & Sophie Wood
Champion Child’s Galloway Sirrah Silence ridden by Anastasia Blanch
Fancy Dress is always a big hit
Wideacre Pom Pom exhibited by Tyler Buchannan
Supreme led Exhibit Belmomt Rockstar exhibited by Tyler Buchanan
Champion Palomino exhibited by Katy Painter
Champion Junior Rider Addison Rides
Champion Led Riding Pony exhibited by Leanda Scott
Reserve Champion Novice Galloway Tremayne Dance with Me exhibited by Charlee Anthony
Winner of the Childs Galloway
Reserve Champion Galloway exhibited by Adam Oliver
Champion Led Pony
Champion Galloway Belmomt Rockstar exhibited by Tyler Buchanan
Champion Senior Rider Nelly Brindley
Champion Arabian exhibited by Peter McDonald
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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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Australian Para Dressage Championships
Provided by Equestrian Australia
The 2025 Australian Para Dressage Championships held at Boneo Park recently brought together Para Dressage and Virtus riders from across the country for a full program of tests across CPEDI3* and CPEDI2* levels. Across all three days, combinations demonstrated consistency, accuracy and musicality as they worked through the Grand Prix Aand B tests before closing with freestyles.
The championships began with solid performances across the CPEDI3* and CPEDI2* divisions.
In the Grade II CPEDI3* Grand Prix A, Bridget Murphy and Penmain Promise led the way on 73.218%. In Grade III, Claire Graham and Furst Olli 3 achieved 71.111%, in the Grade IV Zoe Vorenas and Salmour took the win with 70.741%, while in Grade V, Lisa Martin and Vilaggio recorded 71.966% notably all over 70%.
In the CPEDI2* classes, Felicity Weal and FTF Florita delivered 70.873% in the Grade III Intermediate A, putting forward a confident start to their campaign.
Riders returned on day two for the next stage of competition with further lifts in quality. In the CPEDI3* Grade V Grand Prix B, Lisa Martin and Vilaggio posted 74.781%, with Mietta Innes-Irons and Sir Helmut following on 72.281%.
Across grades, athletes built on their opening performances, with several securing two consistent days of results. For Bridget Murphy and Penmain Promise, another score above 73% reinforced their position as one of the consistent combinations across the weekend. Freestyles Bring the Championships to a Close Freestyle day provided a final chance for riders to showcase expression and technical control.
In the CPEDI3* Grade V Freestyle, Lisa Martin and Vilaggio scored 77.375%, the highest freestyle score of the championship, while Mietta Innes-Irons and Sir Helmut delivered 74.833%.
In the CPEDI3* Grade IV Freestyle, Helen Batson finished on 75.283%, and in Grade III, Claire Graham achieved 71.489%.
The CPEDI3* Grade II Freestyle saw Maddison Cooke and Byalee Magic II finish on 69.678%.
In the CPEDI3* Grade IV Freestyle Helen Batson and MSJ Tia Fortuna delivered the standout performance to win on 75.283%.
At CPEDI2*, the Grade IV
Freestyle was won by Kirsty Van Loon and Nero Ron 71.525%, while Grade III went to Felicity Weal and FTF Florita on 68.878%.
2025 Australian Para Dressage Champions:
CPEDI3* Para Grade II
Maddison Cooke (VIC) Byalee Magic II – 103.0
CPEDI2* Para Grade III
Felicity Weal (NSW) FTF Florita
CPEDI2* Para Grade IV
Kirsty Van Loon (SA) Nero R–105.0
CPEDI3* Para Grade III
Claire Graham (VIC) Furst Olli 3 – 105.0
CPEDI3* Para Grade IV
Zoe Vorenas & Salmour
CPEDI3* Para Grade V
Lisa Martin & Vilaggio
The 2025 championships demonstrated increasing depth across all grades, with riders consistently delivering strong technical work and thoughtful freestyle presentations. As combinations now look ahead to the next stage of their campaigns, the performances at Boneo Park provided a clear indication of the progress being made in para dressage nationally.
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SUPER ANGEL
Price: $20,000.
Height: 15.2hh
Reg: Thoroughbred, SHC, Equimillions
Eligible
Colour: Black/Brown Mare
Sire: Super One
Dam: Bangal Angel
Quality Small Thoroughbred Show Mare
Madge is a rare find — a small TB mare with a lovely temperament, correct conformation, and genuine show-ring potential. She is soft, sweet-natured, and very straightforward to handle both on the ground and under saddle.
Aconsistent and reliable ride, Madge is at the very beginning of her showing career but already boasts impressive results — including winning at her first Royal Show under extremely challenging conditions without putting a foot wrong. Her most recent results include winning her novice and open hack 15-15.2hh class at Brisbane Royal 2025.
She would suit a capable teen rider or an adult looking for an uncomplicated and honest mare to enjoy and produce. However is not a beginners horse and does require a confident rider still. With limited outings due to work commitments, she’s only been lightly shown and would thrive in a home with time to bring out her full potential. Easy to handle in every way
Contact Lillian Mills Ph: 0429 916 767
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
PAULGREN PARK VALHALLA
Price: $45,000.
Height: 15.1 7/8 hh
Reg: SHC, EA, Part Welsh, Riding Pony, ANSA, Arabian Riding Pony
Colour: Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Paulgren Park Victory
Dam: Death Stalker
Prince is well educated and competitive, consistently placing in the top of the line up. He is qualified for GN 2026 and all Royals.
Prince requires little work down even at the biggest shows, is unfazed by rides and show jumpers, but does require a confident and capable rider to get the best out of him.
He has been competed by my 13 and 15 year old daughters who are capable child riders.
Prince is fine to be taken to shows on his own or in company. Easy to prep, shoe, float etc.
Some recent result highlights:
Winner of novice at Sydney Royal Easter Show 2023
Runner up Small Hack - Dubbo hack championships 2024
Winner of open small hack and child’s hack - Toowoomba Royal 2025
Contact: Nicola Grubisa Ph: 0408 494 511
DP BELIEVING
Price: $20,000.
Height: 16.2 ½ hh
Reg: SHC & EA
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2012
Sire: Bel Esprit
Dam: Hypatia
Sailor is a very competitive large hack that has been shown all over Australia.
Ridden in child’s classes by a competent teen and has given his rider the opportunity to learn how to ride and handle his first OTT. Sailor is now ready to give another rider the opportunity to show a large hack. Price is neg to right home.
Contact: Shauna McClean
Ph: 0478 191 171
The Horse Report
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
WINDASON PARK ALLADIN
Price: $15,000.
Height: 13.3 hh
Reg: Riding Pony
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2018
Sire: Kamilaroi Song Of Flame
Dam: Belmore Stars
Beautiful newcomer Hunter pony.
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
LANGTREE FLEET STREET
Price: $8,500.
Height: 13.1 7/8 hh
Reg: Riding Pony, Part Welsh, SHC
Colour: Chestnut Gelding
YOB: 2018
Sire: Langtree Destiny
Dam: Langtree First Love
It’s time for our little Flynn to move on to new beginnings with another lucky person.
We have owned Flynn since 3 years old and he has been a pleasure to do anything with. He’s easy to wash, trim, load and float, happily stands at the float all day when out.
He’s been shown in hand and under saddle at many shows and always comes home in the ribbons.
Flynn will make a great child’s show and rider mount, he happily sits in a natural frame and moves over the ground beautifully, he is also suited to a small adult to enjoy as well.
Flynn is a much loved family member and will be very missed, because of this home is most important and price can be negotiated if the home is right.
Contact: Jacquie Ph: 0409 621 917
Has been shown at 2 shows with success. Took everything in his stride. No lunging required, just get on and go. Would be best suited to a teenage rider or small adult at this time to further his education.
Registered Riding Pony, SHC, Part Welsh and AHHAalso eligible for Saddle Pony. Videos available on request. Price is negotiable. Will only be sold to the best of homes.
Contact: Prisilla Cuell Ph: 0447 096 588
PICKWICK PARK THE LITTLE PRINCE
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
DRUMEDEN ROYAL ACT
Price: $33,000.
Height: 14.1 ½ hh
Reg: RPSB, WCPS, EA, SHC
Brown Gelding
Sire: Beckworth Command N Conquer
Dam: Whistlejackets Winter
Louie that one in a million true child’s/adult rider galloway, safe, sane and honest, National Quality Small Galloway.
Louie is beautifully educated with all basic lateral work well established and competing official pony novice dressage, and could easily step to Elementary. Louie has qualified for Nationals and Grand Nationals every year we've had him competing. He has no health issues. The easiest guy to handle, own and prep. No work down or lunging. Atruly beautiful soul who needs an equally beautiful family. This boy would never be offered for sale except for my daughters change of circumstances, now working full time and having 3 horses in full work, something has to give, and Louie has so much to teach another lucky person.
He is not stressy, needy or matey. The easiest boy to float, fabulous feet (no shoes) all vet work and dental work up to date.
Can be sold with all of his custom made to measure show gear.
Located in Western Australia, transport to East Coast included in his price.
Serious enquiries on this very special boy, please no time wasters, very hard sale of a much loved family member.
Contact: Trudy Ph: 0407 646 350
LENDENE SKYFALL
Price: $12,000.
Height: 14.2 hh
Reg: AHSA, WPCS, Dilutes
Colour: Palomino Gelding
Sire: Ablue Moon’s James Blond
Dam: Marwans Fortune KP
With beauty, movement, and an enviable show record, ‘Tucker’is a superb coloured Galloway who will shine in a competitive show home. Triple registered, he is 4yo and has recently measured just under 14.2hh. Lightly shown with enormous success as a halter horse, Tucker’s accolades include Australian National Champion, Supreme at the Melbourne Summer Horse Show, and Supreme at Barastoc HOTY, with numerous other Champion and Supreme titles to his credit. These already impressive achievements offer only a taste of what is ahead.
EP ROYAL HEIRESS
Price: $20,000.
Height: 14.2 hh
Reg: RPSB, AHSA, WPCS, ANSA, SHC, Saddle
Pony
Colour: Bay Mare
YOB: 2019
Sire: Keira Park Cascade
Dam: Allegra - Warmblood (Dicavalli/Jaybee)
Piper is a true hunter type that covers the ground beautifully and is in her newcomer year, an exciting up & coming saddle prospect
Up to height small Galloway and is an easy measure.
Successful at limited outings for broad sashes & garlands , we have put her in many different situations and she is a genuine quiet ride.
Ridden by small female & competent youth.
She has what it takes to be successful in the showing , pony dressage & potential interschool.
We are looking for a fantastic loving home to continue on her journey
Currently located in Moree NSWwith trainer
Recent footage available on request
Contact: Amanda Phillips Ph: 0422 855 101
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.
Professionally broken in by the Lee sisters at Tamrie Park, and ready to go on with, Tucker’s height, movement, and temperament make him a superb prospect for a ridden home. Kind and willing, with absolutely no dirt, he has taken everything in his stride and has proven to be very quiet under saddle. Elegant and scopey, with beautiful length of rein, a gorgeous face, and expressive eyes, He is easy to do anything with, great to catch, rug, trim, wash, clip, float, etc., and has a lovely, people-oriented nature. He is available to a loving show home where he will have the opportunity to fulfil his potential, and we welcome your enquiry. $12k firm - Video available on request.
Contact: Tamara Lee Ph: 0409 182 938
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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TRINCADA BEEZ NEEZ
Price: $ 5,000.
Height: 11.3 hh
Reg: SHC, ASPA, WPCS, AHSA, APSB
Colour: Grey
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2021
Royal & National quality small pony who has been shown extensively for multiple Supremes and Royal wins. Professionally broken in and turned out and is now ready for a career under saddle in the best of homes.
Contact: Rhonda Ph: 0407 959 993
EARLSLEY PARK QUEEN of POP
Price: $12,000.
Height: 12.1 hh
Reg: SHC
Black Mare
Sire: Naruni Park Class
Dam: Earlsley Park Heiress
Beautiful, big moving pony. Lightly shown with success inc. qualifying Grand Nationals in her first season with child rider. Lovely pony to ride with no issues and is willing to learn. She loves kids and will make a future child’s mount. Must sell price neg.
Contact: Caitlin
Ph: 0413 952 066
BORDERSHOW GERONIMO
Price: $15,000. neg
Height: 11.2 hh
Reg: EA, SHCA& RPSB
Sire: Bordershow Electric Blue
Dam: Robarie Emya
**NOWEANATIONALS OPEN QUALIFIED**
Started in the 2025 SHCQ Newcomer Season as of the 2nd of June. Gerry as he is affectionately known at home, is one of those ponies you don’t come past often. With three lovely paces, Gerry has what it takes to be a top child’s pony. Gerry was broken in by an 11 year old girl under professional guidance, and continued his training with professional rider and trainer, Emma Adams. He has had the very best possible start, which now shows in his work ethic and willingness. With now four shows under his belt including two Grand National Qualifiers, EANationals qualifier and one ag show, he has shown that nothing seems to phase him. At his first Grand National Qualifier and first attempt at lead rein he was placed third receiving a first placing from one judge. Gerry has been ridden and handled by children of all ages including as young as five. He is easy to do everything with including all the basics like rugging, clipping, floating etc. Aserious national quality leadrein prospect Gerry is only offered for sale due to his owner having many horses of her own and children that aren’t that interested, otherwise he would be staying. Gerry is available for viewing at the upcoming Grafton Hack Champs.
Contact: Jess Reinke Ph: 0401 828 770
MP PRINCE of POP
Price: $10,000. Price Updated
Height: 12.2 hh
Reg: Riding Pony, SHC
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
YOB: 2021
Sire: Whitmere Marquess
Dam: Rosedale Pop Secret (GN Small Pony Winner)
Charlie has the attributes to be a super competitive child’s mount. Beautifully balanced, correct and eye catching. He has a solid education on the flat, ready for someone to take the reins and let him prove his quality in the Ring. Charlie has a great work ethic, loves the attention. Loves a cuddle and being dragged around by kids. Exposed to farm life, cows, sheep, tractors etc. Qualified for GN Childs Small Pony 2026 eligible for EA& SHC newcomers $15k transport will be taken into consideration.
