Speewah Equestrian Centre

18/01/2024

I don't post on here since I changed my business however, as so many of you - very rightly - loved basil, I thought it would be only fair to let you know that Basil will be laid to rest on the 25th of January.

Basil is now 25 and is unfortunately not coping with the continued weather we have Been having. The decision was made to let him go before his quality of life deteriorates.

Basil in the 11 years we had him, taught many kids and adults how to ride, from a child who is blind, to autistic kids, to experienced riders. He has been exceptional

We will miss him greatly and our hearts are broken

16/03/2023

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Coach

16/03/2023

My new page for my current services will be up soon.

Watch this space :)

26/01/2023

My apologies, we are having issues with our email and phones. Please text 0437708270
We provide coaching for you on your horse. Our appointment books are currently full.

20/10/2022

🐎 Why are Equine Nutrition Consultations with an Independent Equine Nutrition Consultant an investment in your horse’s health?

⚖️ Nutrient quantities and ratios tailored to the individual’s needs. There is no such thing as one diet/feed/supplement suits every horse. If someone is telling you this, they probably have a vested interest in said product or they haven’t studied enough about equine nutrition.

🌾 Species-appropriate is a term I throw around frequently but what does it mean? It means giving consideration to what best supports equine physiology. High fibre, good quality proteins, and non-structural carbohydrate totals that aren’t excessive relevant to the individual’s workload, metabolism, and health.

🧾 Simplified and streamlined dietary components. If your feeding regime resembles a shopping list, it’s probably not one I support. Over-complicating diets, feeding multiple sources of the same nutrient (vitamins, minerals), and the waste of so much time and money are common themes I see when assessing diets. The more your horse is expected to digest and utilise, the less capable they are going to be of achieving this.

🌱 What you feed is far more important than how much you feed. 2kg of one type of feed could provide less calories than 1kg of another type of feed. If meal proportions are exceeding the horse’s digestive capacity, they will not digest and utilise the nutrients you think you are feeding. More is not necessarily better and meal proportions can be make or break when it comes to weight and muscle maintenance.

🐴 To wrap all of that up into one:

✨ An Equine Nutrition Consultation allows a comprehensive evaluation of an individual horse’s nutrient requirements and takes the guesswork out of producing a species-appropriate and nutritious intake that supports their specific needs. In this day and age, there are hundreds, if not thousands of feeds and supplements on the market and I often see horse owners pouring money and time into over-complicated diets that don’t support equine digestive health or physiology. Marketing is my personal pet peeve as it is all too easy to use terms such as ulcer-friendly, laminitis-safe, cooling, calming, non-heating, balanced, low sugar, and low sugar to catch the attention of people who simply want to do better by their horses. Employing the services of an Equine Nutrition Consultant who is not affiliated with any feed or supplement companies means that you will receive unbiased and science-supported recommendations that do not have a hidden agenda. I understand that paying a fee for a professional service can be off-putting; however, many of my clients have been able to simplify their feeding regimes and reduce their expenses while improving their horse’s overall health, appearance, behaviour, and performance so the service often pays itself off quite quickly.

🌼 Pictured below is a 2 week comparison of a very handsome gelding who is approaching his senior years. His owner engaged in an Equine Nutrition Consultation to ensure that no stone was left unturned when it came to his dietary intake and digestive health.

📲 Facebook: Stable-Ised Equine
📧 Email: [email protected]
💻 Website: stableisedequine.com.au
📞 Phone: 0407 573 577

20/10/2022

I will have openings for lessons with your horse from the end of November.

My place or yours.

My lessons are designed to help you create a better relationship with your horse - show prep and show lessons also available

09/10/2022

I believe in continuing to educate myself in order to help others with their horses, to the best of my ability.

This weekend I was gifted the amazing opportunity to work with Dr Shelley Appleton at a clinic held on the beautiful grounds of crystal cascades horse park.

I took along my 6yr old riding pony, Fergus (Whitmere Coronation). During the two days I learnt a lot more about him and his needs, with Shelley helping me see the things I had previously missed.

Shelly has a really cool podcast - Canter Therapy.
I encourage you to take a listen