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07.02.2022 ***New Release*** Premium Rug Attachment Tail Bags We’ve all been there; we grab a clean cotton and tail bag and get back to our freshly washed horse only to find the tail bag won’t attach to the rug! ... Gone are those days! Multi fit Velcro Comfortable 10 Width Scalloped Under Dock Fold Over Enclosed Bottom; slide your hand up, settle the tail, pull your arm out and fold over the bottom. Deluxe Waterproof Ripstop Nylon Introductory price of $30ea plus $10 postage (up to 8 per parcel) 13 colours available!

26.01.2022 Back into the swing of things for '22! Tail bag orders are back open and well underway! Premium Rugless tailbags are the superior, waterproof alternative to conventional tie or plait in tail bags. Made from our deluxe Diamond Ripstop material, they have our unique double velcro fastening, double stitched with UV stabilised, rot resistant thread! Manufactured and made to order on an industrial sewing machine, these have been touted by return customers as "the best tailbags I'...ve ever used!" Thanks to Aimee for this great snap of Pep in a Full size model, in Blackcurrant, Plum & Storm! **$10 Flat Rate Express postage on all orders**

25.01.2022 Quick! She’s taking our picture again! There is never a dull moment when you’re spending time with donks! Myra, baby Rosheen and her mum Blossom are just so friendly! Beautiful girls! Baby Rosheen was born on 26th January and features in my profile picture! She’s such a dag! ... A day well spent doing my Midlands Fingal run.

20.01.2022 I’m so fortunate to have the support of incredible owners year in, year out. I truly appreciate the lengths and efforts people go to, to keep me safe and comfortable and by far this owner and client is exceptional and sets the benchmark. 3 different years 2 sparkling bay ponies 1 committed owner... Upon arrival the horses are always ready to go, standing under cover, clean and dry! Now can I get you a coffee, cold drink, is there anything you need? Gosh I LOVE my clients. My next Southern run will be Sunday 7th June, it’s almost fully booked as it is. If you need your horse clipped in the meantime, please contact Jemma at All Breeds Clip'n'Clean Grooming & Paw Impressions Jemma is an experienced horse owner and professional groomer! She’s located in Acton Park however, will travel is required. I love being able to give customers the best alternatives if in the event I cannot provide an appointment. Thank you again for the support! You’re all keeping me so busy!

19.01.2022 An open letter to my clients, Thank you for your ongoing support over the last 3 years, as Prue’s Equine has become bigger then I ever anticipated. To that effect, I have made the heart breaking choice to make big cut backs, and reduce my workload. I cannot continue to work full time during the week, and work 14 hour days on weekends trimming and clipping horses. I have 5 horses of my own here that are not getting the time, care or training they need and this is never what ...I set out to do. I miss family celebrations, all because my diary is so jam packed trying to please everyone and look after everyone’s horses. People neglect to understand or appreciate that I don’t just rock up, trim your horse, take your money and leave. I care lots about each and every horse I see, lay my hands on, pick their feet up and engage with. Just because a horse is not mine does never mean that I don’t care. Some of my client horses have caused me more grief, and sleepless nights then that of my own. To which effect, I will be taking every 3rd and 6th weekend off. These weekends may change from time to time with family commitments, celebrations, horse shows or learning workshops. The end goal is to only trim every second weekend to allow myself time with my young horses in setting them up for a good future. I cannot continue at the rate I am, I have not taken on any new regular clients in the last 10 months and it has been incredibly hard saying no sorry I can’t. I have a full time job that requires the best of me, and I wish to give the best I have. If you are comfortable seeking the services of another hoof care provider, I would love to encourage and guide with that process, I have a list of preferred professionals in the areas I service that are willing to take on my clients. I can do hand overs, provide the client notes (if relevant) and overview of each horse if necessary. I understand that not everyone will feel comfortable with the services of another provider especially if I have rehabbed your horse or pony to some degree or another and that is perfectly understandable, those clients know who they are and I have worked far too hard getting the horses and ponies comfortable and moving to let them fall back to the way they were. I will not be offended if you choose to use the services of someone else, I won’t be upset or angry. Life is too short for that. If you are willing and open to the idea of using someone else, I’m happy to help guide that process and make suggestions based upon your horses needs. Please understand where I am coming from as I simply want to spend more time with my own horses. Thanks to each and everyone of you that had supported me as my business has grown beyond belief.

18.01.2022 After work under lights Hunt clip! An alternative to those who’s horses can be a little sensitive post clip! The below style is $100 plus travel

16.01.2022 With help from my fellow queen of clean, Leanne Barker this dear little unicorn has been touched by the transformation Tuesday fairies. Watch this space! Full video to come!

16.01.2022 likesharelove GIVEAWAY TIME! I’m giving away a horse clip for you and a friend! ... To the value of up to $200! That’s a full clip for you, and a blanket clip for your friend! All you need to do is share the original post (click on the picture and share!) like the page like the picture comment and tag any friend who you’d love to share with! don’t want to have your horse clipped, that’s totally ok! Ill give you a $200 Prue’s equine voucher to use over the next 12 months. already had your horse clipped? That’s ok! I’ll give you a voucher to use over the next 12 months. Competition ends Friday May 22nd, name drawn at random. Don’t forget if your posh isn’t public I won’t see it. Be in it to win

15.01.2022 The ever helpful apprentice Hammond, in the shed at 5am helping with rugs!

15.01.2022 When a good mate asks you to make something, and you’re so stoked you don’t want to part company with it! PVC Lariat bag, complete with a mesh bottom to allow the to breathe and for dust to fall out! I love it when the pattern translates from the mind, to the machine and then to the end product!

14.01.2022 Don’t forget! Under a week to go!

14.01.2022 For someone that clips horses, I love nothing more then grooming their winter coats out! I find it super satisfying and it’s great bonding time with your horse. My tool of choice is a tile grout squeegee from Bunnings! Depending on the model you choose, they are all under $10 so definitely affordable and they are kind on your horse. Specialist de shedding tools can cost over $100! This is my favourite little hack! ... Picture from the Bunnings website in the comments below Feel free to share!

13.01.2022 When you’ve come from a farming background you can appreciate a good set of sock savers/sock covers/gators. Whipped up a couple of super duty pairs for a friend this afternoon, made from light canvas with adjustable elastic. Ready for use and abuse!

13.01.2022 If I’ve trimmed your horse lately, you’ve probably seen my little clip lock container with a grey paste, well what is it?! It’s Prue’s Paddock Paste! My own homeopathic remedy that may help reduce the impact and aid in the treatment of thrush in the collateral grooves and deep central sulcus cases. What’s in it?... - French Green Clay - Zinc Oxide - Raw Locally Sourced Honey - Eucalyptus Oil - Tea Tree Oil The beauty of the internet is the availability of information when you go looking for it, and personal research and information about making your own similar products pointed to these ingredients for the following reasons. French Green Clay is commonly used in the beauty industry. It’s benefits include removing impurities, stimulating the skin and increasing blood flow to the epidermis. Zinc Oxide is best known for its capabilities of protecting the skin from UV rays, however boasts other benefits. While lightly astringent, it also has antiseptic properties, it reduces tenderness and inflammation. Zinc oxide also promotes and facilitates the growth of new tissue. Raw honey is best known for it’s antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. It aids in balancing bacteria; the good and the bad and speeds up the healing speed of skin cells. Eucalyptus oil has lots of benefits, it’s antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties are certainly some of its better known benefits second only to its airway cleansing smell! Paired with its cousin, Tea tree, the two boast similar anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Both soothe the epidermis, while tea tree triggers the production of white blood cells. If your horse has some thrush when trimmed, the paddock paste is a consistency that when applied will stay put for atleast 3-5 days, kickstarting the treatment process. This is not a miracle remedy and does not replace a good hoof health and care regime. Thrush can become a serious problem if left unchecked and I strongly suggest consulting a veterinary professional in more serious cases.

12.01.2022 Clipping, a question I’ve been posed with frequently the last few weeks, so to avoid repeating myself I thought I’d give you all an update. Covid-19 is providing a level of uncertainty that none of us could have forecasted. One thing for certain is that I will still be providing my clipping services to the equine community this coming season. ... There will be a few changes, however one thing is easy! If you’re getting hair on you, you’re not maintaining a good social distance. If I’ve clipped your horse before, I’m comfortable to clip them with minimal assistance if any. Pricing; the price for Full clips and comfort clips will remain the same, however I’m dropping the price on partial clips! I will be reducing Blanket and Irish Clips to $80, down from $95! Modified sporting and bib clips will remain on a job to job basis. Travel; I will be charging fair travel rates for areas outside of usual service, quotable per job. Group pricing; I welcome group bookings and multiple horses at one property. Group pricing reduces travel rates and for larger groups, there is a discount of full clips. Serviceable areas; I travel around Tasmania on a regular basis. I have already taken bookings from the South, and will be servicing the North and North West pending travel restrictions. Please note I do work a full time job, so I am as flexible as I can be, within good reason. If you have a suitable undercover area with lights, that provides even better flexibility! Here comes the but Some horses require a little help when it comes to clipping, if you know that your horse requires sedation to be clipped safely, this is your responsibility. I will not under any circumstances administer any sedation, as the owner this is your responsibility. I will not clip your horse if you couldn’t be bothered to wash it. Period. I will not clip your horse if it’s wet. Period. Please be organised, scrub your horse with shampoo, multiple times if necessary. My equipment is expensive, I don’t want to have to replace $800+ clippers because you couldn’t be bothered. I will do a video in the coming weeks of how to wash your horse appropriately for a clip. Remember, the best finish comes from the best start. A clean horse, is a clean finish. Given the current state of affairs, I have no issues with anyone wishing to have a crack at clipping their own horse this year, in fact I encourage it. Please, if you have any queries, do not hesitate to ask. I’m only too happy to help.

10.01.2022 Dearest Willow was the first pony to guinea pig my skills. The video speaks for itself. She’s much more comfortable with the DIM and casting. I’m so happy that I chose this path to venture down to up skill. ... For the love of the horse

10.01.2022 Got to love getting parcels in the mail! New blades Blade wash ... Blade wash caddy Clipper Oil All prepared for my super busy day down south tomorrow! Fully booked and ready to roll! Can’t wait to see some clients tomorrow!

09.01.2022 A long time user of my tailbags and good friend gave this feedback on the new Diamond Ripstop So light but feels so robust, I can’t believe they feel so strong but so weightless! It’s official, the new material is spot on!

09.01.2022 I’ve had my delivery arrive from Happy Horse! If you’ve been waiting on -Microbug -Skinbalm ... -Fortify You are in luck! Just send me a message and if we can cross paths over the weekend I shall get some to you. This time of year MicroBug is my absolute favourite go to product for use on hoof thrush! When preventative measures are implemented for hoof care, everyone is happier. Thanks again to Nadine and Nathan for producing such an incredible product range!

09.01.2022 Only 2 weeks late but here we are! And the winner is.... Jackie Goeldner! time to clip a pony for you!

08.01.2022 Our transformation video on the unicorn misty. Misty is an aged kids pony, and this had been done for the benefit of the pony to be comfortable. Thank you to Misty’s owners who have allowed us to do this and entrusting Leanne and myself with the care, cleaning and grooming of misty over the last few days. ... Enjoy!

08.01.2022 A La Niña weather event has been declared for the coming Spring and Summer, so what does that mean for you, your horses and your horses welfare and wellbeing? A La Niña will see a wet Spring with increased growth, horses already at high risk and grazing on stressed pastures will be even more at danger, maintenance is key. Shorter trim cycles, keeping intake at a moderated constant, and getting the diet right is imperative. ... What else does it mean? Well it’s going to be warm and wet. A horse is better to be without a rug, than to be in a rug that leaks or a rug that you they won’t breathe in. A horse that is sweating or in a leaking rug is at higher risk of developing rain scald. Look after your horses, get their management right. Talk to your practitioners around you and get the advice that keeps your horse healthy and happy. There is not a one size fits all approach, every horse is an individual and should be treated that way.

07.01.2022 With limited shows on the foreseeable immediate horizon, our float got dropped into Trayco Metal Fabrication in Launceston for some routine maintenance and a couple of minor repairs. So often do we take the safety and integrity of our float for granted. A good maintenance program, and atleast a yearly service and check over is best for float longevity and reducing the risk of those cheeky unexpected breakdowns! Don’t forget to keep an eye on the age of your tyres. While they possibly won’t run out of tread, they can become old and brittle increasing the risk of a blow out exponentially!

06.01.2022 Understanding equine nutrition is far beyond punching figures into feedXL. Equine nutrition is understanding how individuals metabolise nutrients, vitamins and minerals, understanding interactions between key elements of a horses diet and what this means for your horse. Don’t be bluffed by sales pitches, pretty bags, and clever marketing. ... Ask the questions of the right people, seek the answers for your horse.

06.01.2022 Gut health. The big white elephant in the room. What are you doing to help your horse this spring and long term. It’s no secret that I preach low starch, high fibre, omega 3 enriched diets. Australian made from Australian Organicly grown hemp seed. Hemp is a relatively untapped potential for the use in equine health, but the health benefits for humans and companion animals is proving hugely beneficial. ... If hemp is something you would like to try, don’t bring afraid to reach out and get in touch with myself or Black Horse Naturals. There are big things happening in this space and I would love to tell you more about the benefits of hemp for your horse.

05.01.2022 The importance of salt in the horses diet. With the cold winter weather creeping in, it’s a timely reminder about the absolute importance that salt plays in a horses diet especially in the winter. Salt, Sodium Chloride; the key often missing in horses diets, especially in the colder months. ... So what crucial part does salt play in your horses diet? Let’s break it down. Sodium is a key chain in the functional efficiency of the central nervous system! What does that mean? Well when salt, more specifically sodium, depletes in the circulatory system, so does water. Blood volume decreases. In addition to blood volume decrease, when circulating sodium decreases, as does the thirst indicator of a horse, therefore a horse can dehydrate faster. So why is salt important again? Well, in winter time we often feed our horses more bulk and coarse roughage. Roughage requires more water to digest fully, therefore a higher water intake is required to process this additional roughage we feed to keep our horses warm. But I’m not riding my horse through winter so I don’t need to feed salt or electrolytes? Winter time is when you need to be most vigilant of feeding salt as reduced water intake, leads to dehydration which can also lead to impaction colic. How much salt should I feed? 15g per 250kg of body weight is a sensible amount. Not hard feeding? Horses with ad lib access to salt blocks ie coarse granules, lick blocks or rock salt, should on average consume around 1kg of salt per month. If your horse is in work, it is worth considering adding a base electrolyte to your horses ration. Kohnke's Own Cell Salts is a cost effective electrolyte concentrate. It doesn’t contain a salt filler, and is therefore fed at 1:1 Cell Salts:rock salt. You should expect to pay around $30 for a 2kg cylinder making it very affordable! If your horse is a heavy sweater or suffers from anhidrosis, then consult the qualified team of Equine nutritionists at Kohnke’s Own for a customised ration to suit your horse, your situation and your exercise regime. So this winter, don’t forget to pass your horse the salt!

04.01.2022 How’s your Sunday? First Clip for the day Superstar young horse... Sparkling Clean Cracking View! Thank you Karen and Lily

03.01.2022 ***Stud & Promotional Photography Packages**** The Tasmanian 2022 Magic Millions yearling sale catalogue went live online yesterday with the printed copies soon to be distributed. In the new year, I will be offering my photography services to Tasmanian Thoroughbred Studs and breeders.... High quality, professional photos are an investment in your brand, breeding program, showcase your stock, generate interest and ultimately, deliver a better result come sale day. Patience, knowledge, understanding and experience matter when it comes to showcasing and photographing stud stock at its best. Introductory pricing offered for this season and happy to accomodate any Stud or Vendor of any size anywhere in the State. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please share or feel free to tag. Tasbreeders

03.01.2022 The post I’ve written, and deleted many times. Today someone said to me gosh you must give off the right vibe, my horse is never this relaxed! A little bit of horsemanship goes a hell of a long way. By far, my favourite quote. I can’t tell you who I heard say it or who said it first, but it has always spoke volumes to me. ... I’ll be honest, I’m not a Parelli fan, previous super fans put me off long ago but I’ve met some people lately that have helped me to reconsider. No, I’m not going to sit here and tell you that you need to become the next Parelli expert, but what I will tell you to do is go out and learn. But why Parelli? It is a great learning resource that is so readily available, someone you know may even have it. Level 1 & 2 covers what I feel are Horse ownership pre requisites I want people to learn and understand what makes horses, horses. Why you need to be conscious of your energy, focus,and most important your agenda. Don’t talk to your horse with negativity, don’t scream at your horse, choose to make a positive difference, learn how to be a leader and be constructive with your energy. It doesn’t matter who you choose to learn from, just be proactive. Make the conscious choice to do better and be better, not only for you, but your horse will thank you too.

02.01.2022 The L plates are going up as I pull on my learning cap! I’ve officially gone down the rabbit hole of composites, glue ons and casting. I’ve just placed my first order of casting tape, glues and impression material. Please bear with me while I start on this journey. Another feather in the cap, and another beneficial service that can be provided to our equine friends. ... Thanks must go to Innovative Hoof Care Australia - with Sarah Snyder, who has been a world of knowledge across the ditch and to Daisy Alexis Bicking who’s been a world of knowledge across the globe! I am SO EXCITED. Watch this space.

02.01.2022 This podcast; every time I listen to it, I take something new from it. Here are some key highlights - Iron overload - Laminitis ... - Making the hard choices It really is such a good pod cast that all owners should listen to atleast once. The Humble Hoof, a very informative podcast channel. https://podcasts.apple.com///the-humble-hoof/id1459600791

01.01.2022 When it’s a sunny Saturday morning and everyone wants to just chill! Thanks to Caitlin for having immaculately clean ponies. Loved hanging out with the herd