Rodeo doesn’t just have an American History; but a strong Australian one too! It has been part of the Australian outback life since the 1850’s, and is colloquially known as ‘rough riding’. The U.S. increased the popularity of Rodeo in the late 1800’s with their travelling circuses and Wild West shows. The most reknowned from […]
This particular piece is very dear to my heart, because my Pop was a Drover/Saddler. He inspired me immensely, and will always be a hero that I love. This piece is dedicated to him. Without Droving and Overlanding in the 1830s, when the continent opened up; there would not have been any effective movement of […]
These wild creatures have roamed the Australian Outback since the 1800s. They have been the subject of many Australian poems, ballads, stories, books and films, and also caused quite controversy towards their management. Banjo Patterson’s poem ‘The Man From Snowy River’ and Elyne Mitchell’s ‘Silver Brumby Series’, unfortunately don’t romanticise the Brumbies enough for some […]
A creation that Australia remain extremely proud of, The Australian Stock Horse is a result of what happened when a Colonial purpose – bred horse was put under harsh conditions. The Ancestors of the Australian Stock Horse were shipped here in unforgiving conditions, where only the strong survived to the mainland to be bred from. […]
Thoroughbred Racing definitely divides society these days as to whether it’s purpose is viable, however it is a sport that came with the British Colonies of Early Australia; and one that has been much loved by many people and horses. The first official Race Meeting was organised by Governor Macquarie to maintain order in the […]
It makes sense to begin with the namesake of what we are, and the governing body of our Industry. From it’s origin in 1900, the 3 “Equestrian” Disciplines have always been: Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. Now this is not to say that the many other disciplines and those that participate in them, are not […]
We as people know how much we appreciate being around good people, and those who compliment our personalities. Horses are no different! They prefer to be around horses that they are happy to be stabled or paddocked next to, and compliment their respective personality types. Sometimes with limited stables or paddocks, it can be difficult […]
Did you know that horses will not graze the grass within a 1 metre diameter of their manure for up to 300 days ? Horses will poo up to 8 – 9 piles per day. Particularly on small acreage, this can become an issue if an effective Manure Management System is not in place. The […]
Is there such a place? Not necessarily one of pure ambient opulence; because we all know that that is close to impossible in this chilvarous universe we call home. However surely a place of an ordely; “reasonably normal” life exists amongst all the uncertain risk and anxious waiting that we partake in. Maybe even if […]
Being able to see a horse for more than a large four – legged mammal is one thing; loving them for being your trusty steed is another; but being able to tune into their spirit and create a bond is the epiphany of pure magic. Each horse has this magnetism about them. Each field is […]
