Thunder Ridge Equestrian in Carters Ridge | Horse riding school

Thunder Ridge Equestrian

Locality: Carters Ridge

Phone: +61 472 522 143

Address: Happy Jack Creek Road 4563 Carters Ridge, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 We FINALLY have some good news to report with Bailey. He’s gaining weight and his legs have stopped swelling! He’s also starting to run up again when called for feed which is fantastic. More bloods getting done next week. Fingers crossed

25.01.2022 Today we welcomed 2 more to the team! Beauie is a 16yr old 14.2hh stock horse gelding, nice quiet fellow who’s been to pony club and used for beginners Ruby is a 9yr old TB mare who’s been used for casual riding ... Both are lovely horses! We gave them the afternoon to settle in but look forward to riding this lovely pair later in the week!

24.01.2022 Took the endurance boys out for a night right tonight. Ricky and Joey loved the change of scenery

22.01.2022 Flashback to 2016 when I got to be a part of the incredible Rushoz Endurance team and Ali and I placed first junior and top 10 across the line at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup held in Victoria.

22.01.2022 BELLI PARK CTR! The girls had an absolute blast yesterday riding the undulating 21km course with 10 obstacles along the way. Considering we took 2 young horses for their first outings, Tia and Ivy both did fantastic. We decided that this weekend we were going to let the girls prepare entirely on there own, with packing and getting horses ready. While a few things were forgotten, they were thankful that we were only 10 minutes from home so could go get it! One of the obstacle...s required the girls to sidepass behind a log, while this sounds easy, on a young horse who’s only been on 3 trail rides before this day, it’s not easy. However! Both girls made it looks easy! Tia actually had me tearing up by the end of her turn because she just gave it her all to try and do what emily was asking of her. It truly was an amazing day and a massive learning curve for both riders and horses who returned home very tired with amazing scores. Well done girls!! We love changing the dice up a bit and trying out different events and not just endurance, you really do just learn so much about horsemanship!! See more

21.01.2022 4 and a half hours of lessons and trails done before it even hit 12 o’clock today took a break through the heat and finishing the day off with 2 after school sessions

20.01.2022 Sorry for the lack of updates everyone! We have been super busy with lessons and prep for upcoming events! Here’s a snapshot of a lovely mare I did some work with a few years back. She liked to have a bit of fun on the lunge as you can see! All the horses are doing well~ Bailey is slowing starting to a look a little better and get his energy back which is promising Will talk to you all soon!

20.01.2022 Our half day trail is coming up quick and we are almost out of horses to hire out. Be sure to let us know if you’d like to get your bum in the saddle for half a day and enjoying a load of laughs

19.01.2022 We have had some spaces open up in our kids half day trail plus lunch so be sure to let us know if you’d like to book! It will be terrific fun!

16.01.2022 Had a wonderful trail ride this afternoon! Spartan led the group of young ones out for a 6.6km ride. Ash rode Ivy, Mel aboard horatio and emily on Tia! They all did absolutely brilliant with lovely canters at the end. Smiles all round! Now we are off to the CTR (competitive trail ride) at Belli Park first thing tomorrow morning!

16.01.2022 A massive thank you to those who have donated to help Bailey! So far we have raised $120 through our go fund me and have had $330 donated directly to our accounts! Getting closer and closer to our goal! Thank you all so much

15.01.2022 Newest addition to the team is Carlos! He’s a 10.3hh Shetland x welsh Appaloosa gelding. Needs lots of work but he’s a gem. Approximately 5-6 years old.

15.01.2022 To many this is just a normal everyday pinto mare in a paddock.. but to us? This is the first time in nearly 12 months Bella has been in a 200 acre paddock with endless grass without a halter on to help with catching her. She’s been a tricky egg to crack and was extremely flighty when we first got her. But I’m super proud of how far she has come and all that she deals with

14.01.2022 Best way to start the day Tia, Bella and Ricky

14.01.2022 Some photos of Bella’s progressions! Today we did some work on lunging with the roller at both walk and trot. Introduced the saddle for the first time and she handled it perfectly. I also put a bridle on her, this was her second time with a bridle on but it’s been about 6 months. She was absolutely perfect. So proud of this mare. She’s had 4 days off and was standing at the gate ready to go!

14.01.2022 Guys please help us by donating some money into getting bailey better

14.01.2022 Had the afternoon off so took a nice stroll on Ted and spartan this afternoon with Shaun

13.01.2022 Here’s two out of our four bays... guess who they are

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has helped with bailey so far. After a long 8 days waiting for results we finally got them back today. Bailey has come back positive for hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). Therefore the antibiotics he has been on hasn’t been helping his condition. However, now that we have gone the extra mile with the testing we are able to get him on the right products. We are far from being out of the woods so I please beg anybody that can donate to please he...lp us. Bailey has been moved onto 7 days worth of injections and a further 2-3 weeks of supplementation to help encourage his liver to regenerate and get his metabolism going again. At this point in time we are unsure how the next few weeks will go, we are just taking one day at a time. So thankful we have such a wonderful vet. Ben from Cooroora vet clinic has been fantastic and an immense help with bailey. Anything you’d like to donate will be accepted. Please feel free to donate either directly or through go fund me. Thank you all so much for your support through this difficult time for us. Brooke marshall Thunder ridge equestrian. See more

11.01.2022 CHANGE OF DATE TO 6/12/2020 $20 deposit required to secure a spot. Taking limited numbers.

11.01.2022 Jack had his first ride outside the arena today for a short road ride and what a champ he was. Had lots to look at, including mowers, cars with trailers, flapping tarps and funky letterboxes, he didn’t put a foot wrong and we got some great confident trotting out of him!

11.01.2022 We teach both kids and adults riding lessons for children as young as 5 right up to 90! We even have kiddie sessions for those that are younger than 5 too! Come have a horse load of fun this school holidays and learn the true how to’s with horse riding! Experienced rider who just wants to go on a private trail? We offer those too!

10.01.2022 Welcome to the team Jack! He’s a 16.1hh, 8yr old standardbred gelding. This big boy was a giveaway we managed to make some room for. He’s enjoying having a round bale all to himself as you can see

10.01.2022 Taking a vote on what you’d like to see us host these Christmas school holidays for the kids ! React for the following : - 2 x kids fun days... - NEW EDITION 1 x overnight stay kids gymkhana camp + 1 x kids fun day - kids educational day + kids fun day - NEW EDITION kids overnight stay gymkhana camp + educational day Tell us what you want and we will make it happen!

09.01.2022 Getting closer!! Don’t forget to enter our draw to win a free riding lesson! Only 259 likes to go and we will choose our lucky winner! make sure you enter through the original post not this one!

09.01.2022 Morning checks on our 3 ponies over on 200 acres. Although they love the grass they’re always very happy to see us!

09.01.2022 The grass is green and the birds are singing! Isn’t it so nice to see some green grass around lately! This is a photo from our nearby forestry. Don’t forget to book a trail ride with us starting at just $70 pp.

06.01.2022 2 horses left for hire in our kids trail ride!

06.01.2022 More shots from today’s ride. 21 year old beau guided Jack around the streets beautifully and taught him how to be a well behaved man

06.01.2022 Last night we went to see the incredible outback spectacular in the Gold Coast for Emily’s birthday. The horsemanship skills demonstrated throughout the night were absolutely beautiful!

05.01.2022 DONT FORGET OUR KIDS FUN DAY JAN 2ND We’re already over half way to our maximum number of kids for this one so let us know if you’d like a spot!

04.01.2022 10 feeds prepped and ready for this afternoon! Very excited as today Tango comes back home and into work after his much needed break and Bella will head into the 200 acre paddock to have fun being wild and young with her friend Tia

04.01.2022 Advertising for a client Roxy, 9 year old chestnut Quarterhorse X mare. 15hh. This mare is an ex polo player, she was the best on her team until they retired her. Are you looking for a confidence booster or a general all rounder? Roxy will be perfect for you. No buck, bolt, rear, pigroot , kick etc. Originally did have shoes on for polo but has been barefoot for 2 years. She is great on trails, in the arena, with or without other horses, good to feed, wash, trim, catch etc et...c. She is a very good doer staying fat on grass at the moment and currently being ridden once per week. She is a lovely sweet natured mare who loves attention and isn’t fazed by much. You can simply ride her on a loose rein out and about and she transitions nicely through all three paces. She’s used to cars, machinery, motorbikes, dogs, cattle etc. This is a very hard sale only reason being sold is that their daughters very dominant pony doesn’t like her which is impossible to manage on a small property. She has the talent to do any field from pony club, to a general hack and pleasure horse. Works her hardest to please her rider 110%. She will only be sold to the best of homes so please only enquire if you’re serious and will give her the love she deserves. Suitable for a confident beginner upwards. Up to date with dental, farrier, Hendra , worming etc. Asking $4,900. Based in Carters ridge 4563. Videos and photos available on request See more

02.01.2022 EDIT- SOLD SOLD SOLD Advertising for a friend. Roxy, 9 year old chestnut Quarterhorse X TB mare. Around 15hh. This mare is an ex polo player, she was the best on her team until they retired her. Then I got her as a confidence booster, after a bad run with a horse I lost all my confidence on. And she has done just that, she has been able to give me my confidence back in the saddle. No buck, bolt, rear, pigroot etc. she did have shoes on for polo but we have since taken them ...off and she does not need them. She is great on trails. She is a very good doer fat on grass. All we feed her is molasses with minerals. She is a lovely sweet natured mare who isn’t fazed by much. You can simply ride her on a loose rein out and about, she’s used to cars, machinery, motorbikes, cattle etc. This is a very hard sale only reason being is that we have too many horses. She has the talent to do any field you want, you just need to teach her, she’s been over small jumps and trot poles and shows that she understands she needs to pick her feet up and collect over them. We do big long rides on trails in the state forest we have next door and she’s always willing to try new things, she wants to make her rider happy. I only want her to go to the best of homes so please only enquire if you’re serious and will give her the love she deserves. She was at the trainer for two weeks earlier in the year who valued her at $5500, however we have reduced the price for a quick sale. While at a trainer she started jumping her 65cm and said she was doing really well and picking it up really quickly. Up to date with dental, farrier, Hendra , worming ect. Asking $4,900. Based near Eumundi. See more

01.01.2022 Well I know everybody has been waiting for an update on Bailey so here it is! He’s doing fantastically. He has progressively been gaining weight well, all of his hair has grown back and he has just started groundwork excerises to help build some muscle! We are so very happy with his progressions. Photo on the left is from October 21st. Photo on the right is him today. We look forward to bringing him back into riding lessons very soon!