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Black Orchid Stud

Locality: Wellard, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 449 931 772

Address: 9 Nella Place Wellard, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 It's the weekend! Don't forget to check in with your friends! <3

25.01.2022 Anna Thompson is one of the few people in Perth with quality stallions that live cover. Anna is also a professional trainer and knows how to get the job done property and safety. If you are looking for a WB close to home or for training, give Anna a bell. She is not the cheapest but youll appreciate the investment when youre in the saddle!

24.01.2022 As expected for a breed with a long working life, the American Saddlebred takes a little longer to mature! Generally ready to start somewhere between 3 and 4 years of age for most lines, they still continue to grow both in height and much more noticeably in substance and width until well into 5 and 6 years old. Pictured here is Tropical Storm (by Fames Nitro) - at 12 hours old, 3 months, 12 months, 18 months, 28 months, and as a maturing 5 year old. If you look closely, you can see the different growth stages - back end growing high then the front catching up. You can also see her grow into her front and chest as the pointiness disappears :)

23.01.2022 I dont care what anyone says, minis are demon spawn.

23.01.2022 Please note while we have a new stallion, we have made the decision this season we will NOT be shipping semen. This is because logistics across the country are becoming highly unreliable especially airfreight. Bookings are being cancelled without notice, delayed, and the shipping rates are jacking up. Please take care this season with transport across country and be clear with your stallion/mare owner on what happens with delayed and spoilt shipments and who covers costs

23.01.2022 Have a great Sunday!

23.01.2022 Now available in Perth - $55 for a pack of 6 I’m not affiliated in any way, just looks like a super useful item when medicating hooves!

22.01.2022 When’s it due? Mares don’t have a due date as much as they have a due ‘range’. From ovulation, a mare will on average give birth between 320 and 360 days. It’s important to remember that this is a NORMAL range, and that foaling closer to 320 days is not premature, and to 360 days is not late. A 40 day range seems like a big window (and it is, when you are on foal watch every night!), but it is normal and expected. ... If this is your first time waiting for a foal to be born, we wish you the very best And if you can’t stand the wait any more, don’t forget a surefire way for your mare to drop her foal is when you go shopping Photo: Vision’s High Society at 351 days, she foaled a week later

21.01.2022 The truth about chestnut mares (and mares in general) We've all heard the jokes about chestnut mares - they're hot, they're unmanageable, they're difficult! And if you've been around for while, you will have heard the sage wisdom that if you want a reliable horse, pick a gelding rather than a mare. In a group, many will nod along as the unreliable behaviour of mares in general is discussed.... Except, it's a complete falsehood. Human stereotypes have been applied to horses for centuries. Just as women were once assumed to be naturally inferior in ability and mental capacity, the mare was also unconsciously assigned these attributes as well, and quite unfairly. While we have managed to prod society out of the dark ages, this unconscious bias continues into the 21st century, with assumptions about the character of mares being set in stone without any factual basis. In fact, most studies show no difference in learning abilities or training outcomes between mares, geldings or stallions. Further studies show a clear gender bias when people select a mare, gelding or stallion of equal ability and temperament for a rider, based on age. There was also a clear bias towards geldings being selected, despite no difference in the ability of the available horses. So raise a glass to our deserving girls, especially the red heads. They have been brilliant individuals in my personal experience, and deserve far more than being relegated to the back seat. Cheers! Pictured: Wantadilla Serenade, Saddlebred x Arabian mare, and a rescue - green broken. Now a loved show horse for a young lady <3

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20.01.2022 Pretty paddock polony Those ears! That kissable nose

19.01.2022 As horsepeople we all know the hassle of certain rings getting caught on stuff, or having to remove jewellery because it gets gunked up and then losing it (or is it just me!). My brother in law Paul is a master jeweller here in Perth, and amongst many other things he does an exceptional job of designing or customising rings for practical everyday life. Making rings hard to catch on things, or easy to clean, is quite do-able. Just changing the setting can give you some peace o...f mind when out in the stables with your bling! If you are in Perth give his page a cheeky follow in case you would like his services sometime down the track. Unlike jewellery stores, he deals directly with you and is not limited to what a store chain provides. And, hes a pretty nice guy too. https://www.facebook.com/Fine-Design-Jewellery-101192411630538/

18.01.2022 Any volunteers? Pretty sure those are meant to be white

18.01.2022 Saddlebreds: Putting the hee into your haw :D :D :D

16.01.2022 When you watch this video, keep in mind that he was eventually sold as a youngster to a family for their little girl. He was quite happy to stick his head down while she worked out how to put a halter on all over his face :) Show horses can and should have the very nicest manners <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drlB-029Rws

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Cally’s new owner! After a love affair from afar for some years, she finally decided to make Cally her own It’s been an amazing 7 years since this incredibly beautiful American Saddlebred mare stepped off the truck and into our hearts. Cally is the epitome of what a horse should be: kind, sweet, forgiving and loving. Tears were shed but they were happy ones knowing she was going to the perfect home. ... Please join me in wishing this new pair the very best happy travels :)

16.01.2022 Its the weekend! Dont forget to check in with your friends! <3

13.01.2022 Time for a new sport?

13.01.2022 ‘Saddlebred chestnut’ always looks like the most richly polished, gleaming mahogany

13.01.2022 Whens it due? Mares dont have a due date as much as they have a due range. From ovulation, a mare will on average give birth between 320 and 360 days. Its important to remember that this is a NORMAL range, and that foaling closer to 320 days is not premature, and to 360 days is not late. A 40 day range seems like a big window (and it is, when you are on foal watch every night!), but it is normal and expected. ... If this is your first time waiting for a foal to be born, we wish you the very best And if you cant stand the wait any more, dont forget a surefire way for your mare to drop her foal is when you go shopping Photo: Visions High Society at 351 days, she foaled a week later

12.01.2022 Its spring! Time to dream of warm nights, buttery sunshine and sweet flowery breezes

12.01.2022 Reason parcel was not delivered: Guard horses on site

11.01.2022 Ban horseracing - it's done enough damage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDsbWoWPn9U

10.01.2022 Electric fencing - a good solid earth station, proper clasps and a quality energiser go a long way towards keeping even the most determined polonies in! 9kV on this system Ask me how I know thats quite a boot!

10.01.2022 Black Orchid Stud produces youngstock only by arrangement. If you would like to consider a purebred from one of our mares, please get in touch. Prices start from $4000 and include mare care, foaling down and foal handling/weaning Edit: Someone asked why we arent breeding stock for sale. The reality is there are so many horses available, and horses in need of rescue, that as responsible breeders we dont want to add to the pile.... We want to know we are breeding our girls to provide someone with a special baby that they really, really want <3 Welcome to the future of our breeding programme :)

10.01.2022 Nitro babies.... whats not to love? <3

10.01.2022 Paying tribute to the great black horsemen and women who helped fashion the American Saddlebred into the breed it is today, we present "Out of the Shadows: Bringing to Light Black Horsemen in Saddlebred History". Full of interesting stories and historical facts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXH6ByafBf8

08.01.2022 Now available in Perth - $55 for a pack of 6 Im not affiliated in any way, just looks like a super useful item when medicating hooves!

07.01.2022 Have to agree some of the best quality, handmade canvas rugs in the world, made right here in WA. And you can get a custom fit, an embroidered name, extra drop, you name it! These rugs last for many years

07.01.2022 Me, looking for the weekend! Its Friday

07.01.2022 While the warmblood breeds are heavily marketed for dressage today, 60 years ago you could find a huge range of breeds in the arena. The warmblood temperament is not for everyone, and where controversy exists today in regards to WWF wrestling your horse in the arena, other breeds respond to a lighter touch. The American Saddlebred as a hotblood breed has a history as a dual purpose ride/drive horse. This gives it a versatile confirmation and mindset, along with a strong soun...d hindquarter. Saddlebreds are forward thinking horses who will happily keep on trucking with the lightest of encouragement, often verbal only needed for them to redouble their efforts for the rider they are bonded to. The will to work, coupled with a natural gift for quality and easily moulded movement, and a forgiving nature, makes for a very capable dressage horse that suits an ambitious non professional rider. It should be no surprise that Saddlebreds have competed to Grand Prix level, with dressage masters such as the piaffe maker Albert Ostermaier singing their praises. pictured: Jody Swimmer and her lovely American Saddlebred George

06.01.2022 Me, looking for the weekend! It’s Friday

06.01.2022 It’s spring! Time to dream of warm nights, buttery sunshine and sweet flowery breezes

05.01.2022 Thinking about putting together a video or two to help pass on what we know about young horses. Possibly on mare care, foal basics, handling, being a good human citizen? Anything you might like to see information on - would like to know what may be of interest. We arent geniuses but if it helps someone always worth the effort

04.01.2022 Time for a break from bad news :)

03.01.2022 Nitro babies.... what's not to love? <3

03.01.2022 Who likes a chestnut Saddlebred?

02.01.2022 Serious grandpa talk <3 Photo by Sabuny Photographics

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Callys new owner! After a love affair from afar for some years, she finally decided to make Cally her own Its been an amazing 7 years since this incredibly beautiful American Saddlebred mare stepped off the truck and into our hearts. Cally is the epitome of what a horse should be: kind, sweet, forgiving and loving. Tears were shed but they were happy ones knowing she was going to the perfect home. ... Please join me in wishing this new pair the very best happy travels :)

02.01.2022 Our contribution to the Tropical matriarch line, continued from its origin in the USA... Three full sisters - by Fames Nitro (imp USA dec.) and out of our head broodmare Visions High Society (dec.) Tropical Storm... Tropical Punch Tropical Grace I am sure they will continue to have an impact on Saddlebred breeding in Australia for a long time to come :)

02.01.2022 Sadly not coming to OZ! Lovely sort

01.01.2022 The truth about chestnut mares (and mares in general) Weve all heard the jokes about chestnut mares - theyre hot, theyre unmanageable, theyre difficult! And if youve been around for while, you will have heard the sage wisdom that if you want a reliable horse, pick a gelding rather than a mare. In a group, many will nod along as the unreliable behaviour of mares in general is discussed.... Except, its a complete falsehood. Human stereotypes have been applied to horses for centuries. Just as women were once assumed to be naturally inferior in ability and mental capacity, the mare was also unconsciously assigned these attributes as well, and quite unfairly. While we have managed to prod society out of the dark ages, this unconscious bias continues into the 21st century, with assumptions about the character of mares being set in stone without any factual basis. In fact, most studies show no difference in learning abilities or training outcomes between mares, geldings or stallions. Further studies show a clear gender bias when people select a mare, gelding or stallion of equal ability and temperament for a rider, based on age. There was also a clear bias towards geldings being selected, despite no difference in the ability of the available horses. So raise a glass to our deserving girls, especially the red heads. They have been brilliant individuals in my personal experience, and deserve far more than being relegated to the back seat. Cheers! Pictured: Wantadilla Serenade, Saddlebred x Arabian mare, and a rescue - green broken. Now a loved show horse for a young lady <3