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23.01.2022 This little beauty is a must have in your kit! What you need to know- Massaging MangaSol into sore muscles may help to stimulate circulation, promote healing of bruises and injuries ( eg. joint damage and arthritis) and improve mobility. The ingredients such as comfrey leaf, aloe Vera juice and curcuma Xanthorrhiza ( turmeric) also provides soothing, healing offer and anti-inflammatory benefits. ... The inclusion of Tea tree oil and red iodine help MangaSol provide beneficial antiseptic for topical treatment of minor cuts, abrasions and wounds. With a blend of selected essential oils MangaSol also offers relief from pain and inflammation. MangaSol may also provide an analgesic effect which can last up to 4 hours. ( depending on severity) Available in 200ml or 5 L If you would like MangaSol to be sitting in your feed shed or float ready to use, please feel free to contact me

23.01.2022 BUNDLES Bundle 1- THE DETOX Toxin binder- 500g - helps bind harmful mycotoxins, contains prebiotics to support the gut health, non medicated and fast acting. Clean culture- 1L - support gut health, improve nutrient digestion, support intestinal microbes, contains prebiotics... Hepadine - 1L- helps maintain normal liver and kidney function, supports normal detoxification, promotes proper urine mineral balance This is a 10 day detox, great for horses coming in from spelling, under stress ( competition, travel, heavy work loads) and during injury recovery. $160 Bundle 2 - THE WORK HORSE Hemp hulls and hearts- 5kg- 20% quality protein, 9 essential amino acids for building, fueling and recovery of muscles , 20 % oils and almost 30% digestible fibre. Impruval- 1L- promotes normal hormone balance, support normal brain and nerve function, exercise tolerance and recovery. OsmoPlex- 5kg- provides electrolytes, supports hydration, support muscle function and fluid balance. This is a great combination aimed at building, fueling and the recovery for all breeds and ages of horses in work. $155 Bundle 3 - SHINE ON Hump hulls and hearts- 5kg - same as above. This has helped darken and soften horses coats plus helps with skin irritations such as itch. Silica- 3kg - for bone, tissue, cartilage, mane, tailand hoof support. Powerstance- 1.5kg- conditioning supplement for all classes of horses, coat condition, digestive health and stamina, GMO and sugar free. This bundle is all about that unbeatable shine plus a happy healthy horse. $110 Bundle 4 - PET TEC Stay active for dogs- 600g- supports cartilage, ligament, tendon function, joint mobility, blood circulation and muscle function. Tumerical golden gel- 100MI- topical, helps with skin disorders/ irritations, cut and wounds, helps with QLD itch This bundle is for those much loved companions. Fantastic for pets and work dogs $50 Please feel free to message me if you would like to give one of these bundles a try or any information on individual products

20.01.2022 Why we must round our horse backs! Demonstrates this perfectly

19.01.2022 Some new and exciting things going on behind the scenes here. My new red light torch and Equissage are on there way! I am super excited to be also stocking Stance Equitec Feeds for the natural advantage! These amazing products support gut, appetite, hoof, joint and hydration, behaviour and calming, performance recovery, energy and weight gain and so much more for all our fury friends including horses, dogs and cats. For more info please feel free to message me

17.01.2022 UlcaBuf- what is it? Why feed it? Equine Gastirc ulcers can be a painful condition with serious health and performance complications for affected horses. UlcaBuf helps support the protective layer of the stomach and hind gut, which will help prevent ulcers forming. This is a great product for stabled/ intermittent feeding due to lack of forage, stress and much more. This great 1kg bucket is ready to go for $50!!

15.01.2022 Have you ever had or have got a horse that is a gem at home but acts like a nervous reck anywhere else.... it can be extremely frustrating and make an outing uncomfortable for both horse and rider.. Why not give placid rein a try! I have a 1.5 kg bucket here ready to go for a great price of $80!!!

14.01.2022 Hemp Hulls and Hearts- Hemp in the human market is fast becoming a super food and has a huge range of benefits! This bag of goodness contains ... Approximately 20% quality protein which supports muscle function, nutrient absorption and important bodily functions. It provides 9 essential amino acids required for the horses health including building, fueling and recovery of muscles during exercise. 20% oil including, omega 3, 6 and 9. These help with anti-inflammatory, support joints and immune system. Low in sugar and starch with useful levels of digestible fibre( almost 30% ). The Benefits! Coat shine and health ( helps with itch and skin conditions ) Wellbeing Mood and willingness Feeding economics ( lots of benefits for only feeding a small amount) Available in 5kg ( $40 ) and 12 kg bags ( $60 ) Please feel free to message me if you would like to give Hemp Hulls and Hearts a try

14.01.2022 ONLINE LESSON 16 July 4, 2020 FOUR WAYS TO BRING YOUR HORSE’S BACK UPAND WHY YOU SHOULD Susan E. Harris Have you ever ridden a horse with a pacey walk or a t...rot like a hammer? Or a high-headed horse that fusses, frets and won’t settle, or throws his head and opens his mouth against the bit? How about the horse that bites when saddled, won’t stand still for mounting, or humps his back and threatens to buck? These horses have something in commontheir backs hurt when they’re ridden, and they’re screaming for help in the only way they canby their behavior. Horses were never designed to carry a human weighing 20% of their body weight on their backs. They do it remarkably well and it’s a good thing we ride nice tolerant horses, not tigers! But we need to understand the problems of asking a horse to do athletic work while carrying us, and especially those affect his back. In order to carry a rider without stress, a horse must engage his circle of muscles (a group of muscles that affect his posture in motion) and slightly lift his back. He allows the motion generated by his hind legs to flow through his moving back muscles and uses his spine, neck and head for balance; we call this a back mover. But with a tight, stiff or hollow back, he can’t engage his hind legs for reach, power and balance, and he moves stiffly and awkwardlya leg stepper. He may move out behind (the hind legs swing further out behind than they reach forward), which is a recipe for a sore back! A rider’s weight on a hollow back hurts, and the horse expresses his discomfort in his behavior and in limited, un-athletic movement. When a young horse is being trained, at first he’s alarmed by a human on his back. As he becomes used to a rider he doesn’t buck, but he has no idea how to move carrying weight on top, so he drops his back, raises his head, and takes uneven, awkward steps. If he’s lucky, his trainer rides in a seat that minimizes the stress on his back and gives him a graduated series of exercises that help him regain his balance under the rider, use his circle of muscles better, and gradually strengthen the muscles he needs to carry a rider well. But some horses are never taught how to carry themselvesothers are forced into a false frame (unnatural posture) with draw reins or other control devices. They protect themselves by acting up or shutting down (ignoring the rider as much as possible) and have poor, un-athletic movement. They can be helped with time, knowledge and remedial training. If you think your horse might be sore in his back or not using his back well, the first steps are: Have a veterinarian and/or equine chiropractor check the horse, especially the spine, but also teeth, legs and overall soundness. Hind leg lameness can lead to back soreness, and vice versa. Check saddle fit, with an expert. Also check adjustment and comfort of the bit, bridle, noseband, girth and saddle pad, and any equipment you use. Check the rider are you in balance and supple enough to let the horse’s motion go through your joints? Do you bounce in trot or canter? Are you uneven or crooked in your body? Do you have trouble controlling the horse or catch yourbalance on the reins? These problems can be solved, but will need an educated eye from an instructor to help, Such riders may be riding over their headriding faster or more demanding activities than they’re ready for, or riding a horse that’s too much for them. If so, they should step down to a level where they can ride in balance and without tension while developing safe, effective foundation skills. There are four basic ways to bring a horse’s back up; within each of these there are many different exercises. They are: Get the horse to take longer steps with his hind legs, reaching more forward under the body. This engages his belly muscles and activates the chain of muscles that runs from the back of the hind legs, up over the hindquarters, through the back and neck to the poll. Riding with a following seat (see Lesson # 2, Following Seat) enables and encourages this. To lengthen the hind stride in walk, apply a brief leg aid as the horse’s belly swings away from the leg. (As the belly swings to the right, use left leg.) This asks the horse to take a longer step with that hind leg. As he takes longer strides, allow your seat to go with his motion and allow his head and neck to stretch. Get the horse to stretch his head and neck forward and down, lowering his poll. This engages the dorsal ligament system, which pulls on the center of the spine and lifts the back, using the bones and ligaments to carry the weight of the rider. It’s good for young horses who haven’t yet strengthened their muscles. This is seen when a jumper makes a bascule (arc) over a jump, and in stretching down. It must be voluntaryit CANNOT be forced by devices, bits, manipulating hands or extreme postures like rollkur. Forward and Out" (Lesson # 6) is a good way to develop stretching down in walk or trot. If you spiral out on a circle by asking the horse to take forward and out steps with his inside hind leg, you will feel him stretch out and down and his back rises in a good stretch, his back feels like a whale! If his back is up, his trot is sittable, but if you or he stiffen, bounce or lose the feeling, immediately recycle to a posting trot. Never try to sit a trot on a hollow back! Don’t expect him to hold a stretched posture too longreturn to a normal gait, then repeat the stretch. Bending correctly, using the hind legs (see Lesson # 11, Bending), and/or taking lateral cross-over steps with the hind legs uses the belly muscles, shifts the ribs over, and engages the back muscles. When the hind leg takes a cross-over step, the head of the femur (thighbone) pulls backward and outward on the end of the gluteal muscles, which connect to the long back muscle (longissimus dorsi.) This can activate that muscle, causing the horse to lift his back, drop his head and neck and relax his mouth by chewingreward him! Many lateral exercises, especially forward and out and turns on the forehand, can help bring the back up. They must be ridden correctlymaking a horse step sideways if he’s stiff, tense or forced into a correct position won’t help and may make him worse. Touching the horse on the abdominal muscles (rectus abdominus muscles) can activate them to lift the back. This can be done from the ground (belly lifts or back lifts, which can be practiced during grooming, saddling, and after riding), especially for older horses whose backs drop as they age. If done mounted, this requires an expert rider with correct timing, sensitivity and fine leg control. Improper use of this technique, especially with spurs, can teach a horse to hump up and refuse to move freely forward, or to buck. To do a back lift from the ground, reach under your horse and stroke him at the back of the girth area, on the center line. (Be carefulask him if you may touch him there!) Then scratch with your fingers, scratching more strongly if necessary. When he tightens his belly muscles and lifts his back, remove your hand, pat and praise him. Feeding a treat close to the ground as you ask him to raise his back helps him learn this as an exercise, not being poked or annoyed. Some other techniques for developing the circle of muscles and lifting a horse’s back are teaching him to stretch down while lungeing (NOT forcing his head down with side reins, bitting rigs or other devices!), riding over cavaletti in 2 point position, riding in a light seat or a 2 point seat in the open over rolling terrain, and developing your balance and springs so that your horse can keep his back up comfortably whether you are in posting trot, 2 point position, or most demanding of all, sitting trot. Enjoy the comfortable feeling of the lift and swing of your horse’s backand know that he’s comfortable, too. Susan Harris

13.01.2022 Massage, Equissage and Red Light therapy treatment today on these beautiful boys! Love helping horses relax and reach full potential.

13.01.2022 Are you feeding 5 different feeds and supplements hoping to achieve better top line? Have you tried every supplement to achieve that glass shine on your horse? What about that horse you love to ride but can’t take it past your property without it giving you grief? or having your horse tucked up after a long day or week of an intense work load? Looking for products that are a realistic and affordable price range? ... Well I may have something for all of the above and more! I have tried lots of different feed regimes and supplements to achieve these kind goals with our own horses... and I have finally found it! I can also do a quick questionnaire based on your each individual horse or dog to find out the best supplements to suit their needs so you receive more bang for your buck! At the moment I have these incredible products ready for you! Feel free to send me a message or give me a call if you would like to give one of these a go. I am organising another box so if would like to get in quick it can be here next week

10.01.2022 Grafton Area Treat your horses this Saturday the 1st of August with a full body massage + Equissage. Spots still available so please feel free to send me a message if you are interested.

08.01.2022 Spotlight on IMPRUVAL What is Impruval? Impruval may be beneficial as a pre and post event recovery supplement. Impruval may also offer benefits for hormonal mares by supporting normal hormone balance. ... During periods of intense activity, particularly during multi-day events, a horse’s nutritional requirements are significantly increased. This includes a greater demand for vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and energy. If these demands are not met, horses may suffer stress which may lead to ulcers, build up of lactic acid in muscles and poor recovery time. Impruval contains a mixture of herbal and mineral supplements which may support digestion and mineral intake, normal stress levels and normal recovery time. Impruval may also support the horse’s normal endocrine system. About the Ingredients Liquid Sea Minerals are a natural product containing over 40 sea minerals and trace minerals; including potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium. Moorlife is a natural compound, rich in bio-minerals, vitamins and amino acids; made from herbal compost, containing herbs, plants and flowers. Seaweed derived calcium is sourced from the sea bed near Iceland. It provides a bioavailable source of calcium and magnesium and may be used as a digestive aid buffering supplement for horses prior to stressful conditions. Fulvic Acid is an electrolyte used to create cellular balance. It may support normal digestion, health and vigor. Salmate is a powder containing Omega 3, EPA and DHA which may support general antioxidant benefits, heart rate and oxygen flow to muscles. Gamma Oryzanol is a plant sterol which may support muscle mass, strength, energy and normal stress in horses. Available in 1L ($60) and 2.5L ($90)

08.01.2022 Results speak for themselves

07.01.2022 Some new and exciting things going on behind the scenes. I now have a new red light torch and Equissage on their way! I am also now stocking Stance Eqitec Feeds for the natural advantage! Ranging from gut, hydration, hoof and joint support to behaviour and calming, energy and weight gain, performance recovery and immune and respiratory support. I am so excited to be able to stock these amazing products. If you would like more info please feel free to message me

05.01.2022 If your after quick, easy to feed supplement with a huge range of benefits, than VitaStance is the supplement for you and your horse. VitaStance is a fantastic addition to any feed regimen to fill in the missing gaps. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and essential fatty acids helps keeps animals in peak condition and maintain General healthy of all ages and breeds. ... Available in 200g ($12) 3kg ($45) 6kg ( $70) 10kg ($ 120)

04.01.2022 Quick question! ! ! ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR HORSE AT RISK OF GASTRIC ULCERS? DID YOU KNOW... Riding your horse on an empty stomach is one of the leading causes of ...gastric ulceration? As humans, we think our horses are just like us For us, running on a full stomach is uncomfortable, so we think it must be for our horses too. But the opposite is true! Working a horse on an empty stomach is painful and over time will cause ulceration! WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW AND TAKE THE ULCER RISK QUIZ TODAY >>> https://feedxl.com/ulcerquiz Find out in 2 minutes flat if your horse is at risk of gastric ulcers ! ! !

03.01.2022 Massage and Red Light Therapy today on one of our own horses. He was holding so much tension along his back, this was the result of the release and relief!

03.01.2022 Australia is a warm country but in winter we can have a wide variety of temperatures between states! Horses do not feel the cold the same way humans do - so ho...w do you know what rug, if any, to choose for your horse? Horse owners have varying opinions when it comes to rugging their horses correctly, multiple considerations need to be accounted for including temperature, rain, humidity, sun, wind and protection from insects. Horses actually manage cold conditions much better than hot/humid conditions, and horse owners can mistakenly believe that horses need to be rugged up at night as soon as a slight nightly chill hits. The Thermoneutral Zone is the temperature range where the horses body temperature can be maintained without any excess energy wastage. A horses Thermoneutral Zone range guide is between 5-25C therefore horse generally will only feel cold when the temperatures drop below approx. 5C and will only feel hot when temperatures reach in excess of 25C. The natural regulation of a horses body temperature is maintained by the warmth generated from the digestion process within the body and fermentation within the hind gut. The horse’s core temperature is generally between 37.5-38.5C and this is regulated by their body. Humans in comparison have a much narrower Thermoneutral Zone, ranging between 25C and 30C. This means while we are shivering outside in the "cold", our horses will still feel comfortable due to their broader Thermoneutral Zone, therefore we must take the climate, conditions and our horses age/condition into account when deciding to rug our horses. Factors to take into consideration before deciding to rug your horse are: - Horses naturally move around in the wild and their paddocks to generate warmth and will get colder if stabled - The horse's coat is natural insulation and is removed if clipped, clipped horses therefore will require heavier rugging - Some breeds acclimatise better to weather extremes than others - A well covered horse will handle the cold conditions better than an underweight horse - It is essentiel to remove heavier rugs in the morning on clear sunny days as a heavier rug disrupts the horses ability to naturally regulate heat. - Rainy weather can also be very humid weather. It is sometimes better to leave a horse unrugged in the rain or with a breathable unlined canvas rug on than to leave a heavier or no breathable synthetic rug on causing the horse to sweat on a humid rainy storm. Remember a horse can run around or eat roughage to generate body warmth but if the horse is over rugged it is unable to remove its own rugs to cool itself down. Rugging Temperatures (Celsius) Below is a rugging guideline - a general rule, if your horse is not clipped and in healthy shape: - Negative 10 to 0 degrees 1200Denier with 300gram polyfill rug with a quaity cotton or fleece rug underneath is recommended. Make sure you use a combo rug. - 0 to 5 degrees 200gram polyfill, medium weight rug. - 5 to 10 degrees LightWeight rug, 100-150gram polyfill. (No fill during the day if Sunny). - 10 to 15 degrees Light cotton rug, nothing or zero fill. - 15 degrees and up No rug required - a mesh/flag/cotton rug can be used for protection of sun or insects. Please note these are a guideline only, as with all things horses there are always exceptions. Please also consider your horses age, body condition, living/shelter arrangements, access to roughage and general health before deciding on your rugging requirements.

03.01.2022 Did you know just 2% dehydration can cause loss of performance...and can take 72-96 hours for a badly dehydrated horse to fully recover. OsmoPlex is a specific blend of minerals designed to supply osmotic balance and normal cellular pH. OsmoPlex provides electrolytes, supports hydration, muscle function and fluid balance. It can be added to every feed or just as needed. Horses that are sick, traveling, heavy sweaters, high physical activities, hot/ humid climate and horse ...that have trouble drinking in a new environment will highly benefit from OsmoPlex as it encourages the horse to drink. Available in 500g ( $12) ,5kg ($52) ,10kg ($90) Please feel free to send me a message or call for any more information

02.01.2022 Photo shoot morning The Benefits of feeding the correct and suitable feed and supplements are starting to pay off This mares coat has never been so dark, feels like velvet and in a better mood! ... She is fed Stance coolcopra Hemp hulls and hearts - high quality protein (20%) - 9 essential superior amino acids - more than 20% oil - antioxidants Clean culture (10 days)- gut support- nutrient digestion- intestinal microbes-prebiotic. See more

02.01.2022 Photoshoot morning Need sunglasses to look at this guys shine Such an improvement in this geldings coat colour, shine and overall health. He is now also recovering from his work day much easier and faster. ... This big guy is taking 2 cups of hemp hulls and hearts ( contains omega 3 and 6, 20% natural oil, almost 30% fibre and 20% protein plus 9 essential amino acids) and 1/2 cup Impruval ( helps promote natural hormone balance, enhances exercise tolerance, supports normal recovery time after strenuous activity). Please feel free to send me a massage or call if you would like any more information.

01.01.2022 POWERSTANCE What is Powerstance? Powerstance contains 70% natural coconut oil a source of medium Chain Triglycerides (MTCs)... High Energy (29.4MJ/Kg) Supports coat, mane and tail condition may support normal muscle glycogen Assists in supporting appetite and digestive function Why feed oils? Oil is 2-3 times more energy dense than cereal grains- so you can feed less oil to give the same amount of energy ( useful for performance and weight maintenance) plus supporting coat, mane and tail health/ appearance. Coconut oil is a saturated oil which is absorbed directly into the portal blood and provides a ready source of non glucose energy. Available in 150g ( $18) / 1.5kg ( $50) / 5kg ($150) Feel free to contact me for any more info