Kersbrook Equestrian Centre

30/07/2026

Available online and in bookstores.

27/07/2026

ONLY THREE PLACES LEFT.
Registrations are now open for this clinic. It's the last time we'll see Manu this year. All levels and spectators are very welcome.

✨ South Australia 2-day Clinic with Manuela McLean ✨

Whether you’re looking to improve your connection with your horse, refine your training approach, address problem behaviours and improve competition scores, this clinic is a great opportunity to learn and progress.

Date: 5-6 October

Venue: Kersbrook Equestrian Centre, 2311 Kersbrook Rd, Kersbrook SA 5231

Organiser: Nicki Stuart

Contact: 0407 559 690 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Spots are limited, so book early to secure your place 🗓️

13/06/2026

Forage... Freedom ... Friends

https://thehorse.com/1145269/combating-the-equine-welfare-consequences-of-isolation/?lid=44930gnli7dk&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=TheHorse%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2020260612%20Reader%20Favorites&uuid=66f50f08c6f066b6f0eb31f4 #

"Horses, by nature, don’t want to be alone. Even when they appear comfortable with isolation, their welfare can be compromised by prolonged separation from other horses."

"Long-term isolation can also increase aggression toward both humans and horses."

“Human psychology research shows that isolation is one of the most important factors in mental disorders.”

Horses are social animals, and isolation can take a toll on their mental and physical health. Scientists continue to uncover the effects of social contact on horse welfare.

20/02/2026

Agistment available for a gelding, from August 10th. Full care (all feed & hay 24/7 included), free and full use of all facilities (indoor included). Training packages available with Nicki Stuart - ESI accredited coach. Direct access to forest trails and a friendly community! Visit www.kersbrookequestian.com.au Message this page for details or call 0407559690

17/11/2025

Now available to book on Nominate!
https://nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=D5CFC9F49EBA41C59D9D41271DC556CF&eventlist=2

04/11/2025

Congratulations Jamie Melham on your Cup win. From pony camps at Kersbrook Equestrian Centre to making history at Flemington. Brilliant!

03/11/2025

We have an agistment vacancy becoming available for a gelding. Full care, free and full use of all facilities, training available with Nicki Stuart ESI accredited coach, friendly community. Message this page for details.

23/09/2025

Helmets are just as important on the ground!

💡 Despite the high risk of head injury in equestrian activities, helmets are still under-utilised by adult riders - and the risks are many, including life altering eye injuries.

A retrospective study recently conducted at a major academic medical institution in the southeastern United States identified 73 horse-related ocular injuries from 50 patients, with a mean age of 37 years, between 2015 and 2023.

The most frequent cause of eye injury was being kicked by a horse, which accounted for 50% of the cases. Falls represented 28%.

The spectrum of injuries included orbital fractures, which appeared in 58% of incidents and constituted the most commonly encountered trauma.

Eyelid and periocular lacerations made up 16% of cases, while traumatic optic neuropathy and corneal abrasions each covered 5%.

Severe open globe injuries were the least common injury, and these usually resulted from horse kicks.

Due to the mechanism and severity of these injuries to the face, nearly one-third of affected patients required surgical intervention, and many experienced long-term complications, such as chronic pain and vision loss.

Despite the clear risk when working with horses, helmet use and compliance with protective gear in equestrian activities remains low, with only about 9% of adult riders (Stanfill et al., 2020) consistently reporting helmet use.

❓Has working with or handling horses ever resulted in an eye injury for you or someone you know? Would protective gear have helped prevent this injury? Share your experience in the comments below.

📑 Cullen Moran, Maya Harrington, Jonathan Barnett, Laura Wayman, John Bond.Horsing Around: A Retrospective Study of Equestrian Related Eye Injuries in the Emergency Department (2025).