Red Gum Equine Services

25/09/2026

I ran the grinder over Penny's feet earlier in the week and this is how she stood to have all 4 feet done 👇👌 She also stands like this when I wrap her fetlocks which I'm currently doing to try and heal some long standing wounds caused by her collapsing due to sleep deprivation. Horses that stand quietly like this to have their feet and other issues tended to sure make life a lot easier.

***Footnote*** before anyone offers..... I do not need advice on how to heal the wounds (have consulted 2 vets) nor need advise on addressing sleep deprivation (goodness knows I've been down many a rabbit hole there). Cheers.

24/09/2026

Dodgy product review on some awesome magnetic hooks I found. This may be 2 minutes of your life you'll never get back or it may be 2 minutes that helps you, who knows. Cheers 🍻

23/09/2026

Move along, nothing to see here....... just 3 horses at a bar and one identifying as a buffalo 🤣 My mates horses chilling out before I grabbed the buffalo to trim her feet.

22/09/2026

Seeking expressions of interest for a clinic with Daryl Crowe in 2027 in Darwin (dates to be confirmed but aiming for sometime in May/June). Places are limited!

This year was the first time Daryl and Beth Crowe had done a clinic in Darwin and wow, what an awesome 3 days it was 👌😁 Every horse and rider left the arena at the end of every session feeling like nothing but a winner and wanting more.

We had quite the range of horses and riders in the arena this year. Daryl and Beth met every combination where they were at and gave them something to work on so they could progress. There was an incredible range of topics and exercises covered limited only by what questions were asked. Horses and riders were challenged but not overfaced and I honestly cannot speak highly enough of the 3 days.

So, if you'd like to join in the fun next year drop a comment below or send me a message and let's get another awesome clinic with Daryl and Beth happening in Darwin in 2027 😁

22/09/2026

12 months ago I measured James and at just over 2 years old he came in a shade under 15.3hh. I can't remember what he was at the rump at the time but was definitely bum high.

A few days ago I measured him again and he's now a shade over 16.1hh at the wither and just over 16.2hh at the rump 😳

What height this big unit is going to finish up at is anyones guess. I'm guessing around 16.3hh and trying not to think that 17hh is a possibility 🤣 In all honesty he could not grow another cm from where he is now and I'd be happy but we can all see that isn't going to happen.

Watch this space I guess 🤷‍♀️ CEN Horse Nutrition certainly providing the right nutrition for him to achieve whatever his potential is 👌

📸 12 months and a lot of growing between pics.

21/09/2026

When I lived and worked in remote aboriginal communities we worked to the theory that if you have an offsider you should always be working to do yourself out of a job. The aim was to always build the skills of those who work with you to eventually take over your role. This theory is something I tried my best to do when I was coaching as well. I do my best to give my students the skills they need so that they don't need me, so that when they get a little stuck they can think their way out of whatever situation they've found themselves in. It doesn't always work out that way but sometimes it does.

A good friend of mine, who I've been working with for a while now, recently bought a cute little quarter horse weanling and has been doing an awesome job chipping away at the groundwork with him. This little man is going to the vets soon for the shnippy shnip ✂️🥜 so Caitlin has been working on getting him loading confidently onto the float. She knows she can call me if she gets stuck but, going by the photos I received today, it appears she's got it sorted 😁

Love it, absolutely love it, well done Caitlin.

20/09/2026

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I was very privileged this weekend to be offered a ride on my good friends horse Kessler and you bet I jumped at the opportunity 😁

I have admired this horse ever since my first trip to Tamworth in 2022. Bec has done an amazing job educating Kessler and he's just a damn nice chunk of equine eye candy.

The 15 or so minutes on this horse taught me a lot. To be able to feel where I need to be heading with my own horses was priceless. It's one thing to see what you need to do and where you need to head with your training but it's a whole other level to be able to feel it as well.

It was also good to confirm with myself that I am quite an educated rider. Sounds strange but I do doubt myself a lot but I was able to find the buttons and ride Kessler without offending him or making Bec cringe and want to kick me off her horse 🤣

Thank you so much Bec for allowing me to have a play on Kessler, he's a magnificent horse and you should be so incredibly proud of the horse he is.

19/09/2026

Nawwww first ride on James 🥰 I'll admit I was nervous but it was so good to do these first few rides under Ant's guidance.

19/09/2026

I've had my mother visiting for the last week and a bit so have taken the opportunity of being at home to put some much needed work into James. It's been awesome and we've made some good progress 😁 This morning I cracked a whip off him for the first time and in true James fashion he really could not have cared less if he tried 🥰 I probably could have done this months ago with the same outcome but meh, things happen when they happen, no rush.

Apologies for the dodgy less than awesome video quality but you get the idea.

Oh and if you're after a good little stock whip I got this one from Nathan “Whippy” Griggs, love it 👌 It's made from hot pink truck tarp (other colours available) and is tough as, cracks well too.