Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud

14/09/2026

Sooo. We’ve cracked the case 🕵️‍♀️ His tail isn’t actually falling out. The damned crows are helping themselves to it. I am assuming for their nest.
Little feathered thieves.🐦‍⬛🤬

02/09/2026

An exciting opportunity for someone that would like to take part in the C**t Start Clinic!

🐴 C**T START CLINIC – COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY | BUNDABERG 16th - 20th September

Want to experience a C**t Start Clinic with Donal Hancock and learn his methods firsthand, but don’t currently have a suitable horse to bring?

This could be the perfect opportunity.

We have a client with a suitable horse for our upcoming Bundaberg C**t Start Clinic who is unfortunately unable to attend themselves. We’re looking for the right person to partner with them and take the horse through the clinic under Donal’s guidance.

This would suit a competent, confident and experienced rider/handler who is genuinely interested in developing their c**t-starting skills and learning Donal’s methods from the ground up.

💰 The horse owner will cover 50% of the $2,000 clinic fee, leaving the successful applicant to contribute $1,000.

It’s a unique opportunity to gain hands-on c**t-starting experience with a suitable horse, at half the usual clinic fee.

Please note: This opportunity is subject to conditions and isn’t simply first-in, best-dressed. The successful applicant will need to be approved by the owner to ensure they are the right fit for the horse and the clinic.

Interested? Contact Sharon 0412 675 219 to discuss.

09/08/2026

I’ve been a little slow at getting this out there this year but here it is! 💕🎠

A little peek at what is planned for the ladies retreat this year. - Most of all horses, relaxation and fun. 🤩

07/08/2026

🐴 **HAVE A HORSE THAT NEEDS BREAKING IN THIS YEAR? DON’T SEND THEM AWAY JUST YET!**

Get your horse started, learn how to continue the training yourself, and potentially save thousands compared with sending your horse away for a full break-in.

🔥 5-DAY C**T STARTING CLINIC 🔥

📅 September 16–20
🐎 Donal Hancock – Hancock Horsemanship

This is your opportunity to bring your young or green horse along and learn the foundations of a correct, soft and confident start alongside an experienced c**t starter.

Donal Hancock is a World Title C**t Start Reserve Champion, multiple campdraft and performance horse competitor, and highly respected c**t starter known for his calm, horse-first approach.

Over five days, you and your horse will work through:

• Ground control, softness & desensitising
• Rein communication & mouth education
• Soft stops, lateral work & lightness
• Saddling & first-ride preparation
• Initial ridden work
• Developing walk, trot & canter
• Understanding how to continue the training at home

# # # WHY SEND YOUR HORSE AWAY WHEN YOU CAN LEARN TO START THEM YOURSELF?

Get the important foundations established under Donal’s guidance, while learning the skills and understanding you need to continue the education at home.

A great option for anyone with a horse that needs starting this year — and a much more affordable alternative to a full training program.

🐎 Limited places available

# # # BOOK NOW — DON’T MISS OUT!

Message us today to secure your place and receive booking and payment details.

31/07/2026

Check out these girls. They’re wondering if we have their dinner on our mind. 🤣. The big question is…… are they in calf??🤔

26/07/2026

A couple of snippets from the Hancock Horsemanship liberty clinic over the weekend taken by Whispers of the Outback

08/07/2026

If you’ve been wondering if your existing saddle fits correctly or looking at a new one now’s your chance to work it out. Book with Horseland Bundaberg. Jessica Conway will be at Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud for discounted Saddle fitting 24 July. Details below. 🐴
Let’s face it. A correctly fitted saddle is important for both rider and horse.

🚨 Saddle Fit Day Alert! 🚨
Coming to an Arena near you!

🐴 Here at Horseland Bundy, we are lucky to have our very own ASFA Accredited Saddle Fitter!

Jess will be at Sunrise QH Stud at Cordalba, on Friday the 24th of July.

We have very limited spaces available, and will be offering DISCOUNTED saddle fits with FREE TRAVEL for all bookings for this Event.

Contact Alyssa at Horseland Bundaberg on 07) 4152 5196 to Secure your Place!

06/07/2026

Two of the girls patiently waiting for dinner tonight. 💕🐮Morag just wondering how long this is going to take before she gets fed 🤔

29/06/2026

Linda Shore back at Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud 10-12 July.

Linda's next clinic at Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud at Cordalba Qld is confirmed going ahead 10 to 12 July 2026. We still have lesson places available for private lessons on all days and the 4 lesson option for saturday and sunday.
Book now thru nominate
https://www.nominate.com.au/EquestDN/Event.aspx?e=43A28F4E20C34017B4C696A186F39109&eventlist=30

01/06/2026

🐴 2 Day Liberty Clinic – Cordalba, QLD 🐴TAKING BOOKINGS NOW

What if your horse wanted to be with you, not because they had to… but because they chose to?

Join Donal Hancock for two immersive days exploring the art of liberty — building a willing partnership based on trust, communication, feel and connection.

Liberty isn’t about tricks. It’s about understanding how horses think, creating genuine engagement, and developing a relationship where your horse looks to you for guidance, confidence and leadership.

Whether you’re starting with a young horse, rebuilding confidence, or wanting to take your horsemanship to the next level, this clinic will give you practical tools you can take home and apply immediately.

✔ Suitable for young, green and unstarted horses
✔ All experience levels welcome
✔ Kids welcome (7+)
✔ Supportive, encouraging learning environment
✔ Camping available on-site
✔ Spectators welcome

Over two days you’ll learn:
🐴 How to develop connection and engagement without relying on pressure
🐴 Reading your horse’s body language and responses
🐴 Building confidence, trust and emotional control
🐴 Improving groundwork skills that carry through to every aspect of training
🐴 Creating a horse that wants to be with you, not just one that stays because it’s contained

📍 Sunrise QH Stud, Cordalba QLD
📅 25th & 26th July 2026
💰 $470 per participant

Whether your goal is liberty, groundwork or simply a better relationship with your horse, it all starts with connection.

For bookings and enquiries contact Sharon:
📞 0412 675 219
📧[email protected] 🐴🤎