Australian Equine Disease Alphabet
Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of each condition, and management tips, if applicable, are given below....
View ArticleThink Energy When Feeding the Racehorse
When it comes to nutritional requirements, racehorses are in a class of their own. Broodmares need large quantities of high-quality protein and minerals to grow a large healthy foal during gestation...
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Facts About the Super-Fibre Sugar Beet Pulp
WHAT IS BEET PULP? Beet pulp is a by-product of the sugar industry. After the sugar has been extracted from sugar beets, the fibrous portion of the sugar beet is dehydrated. Dried beet pulp shreds have...
View Article5 Equine Nutrition Disorders Horse Owners Should Know
According to a recent survey*, most horse owners or caretakers have a good knowledge of the basics of equine nutrition. They are, however, less sure of how dietary requirements change if a horse is...
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5 Minutes with Tiffany Joyce
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? My passion for horses, 100% came from my parents. Both my parents have been extremely interested in horses since a very...
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5 minutes with Maree Tomkinson
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I started riding at 7 years of age. Horses and riding are just something I have always wanted to do. What is your...
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5 minutes with Sue Hern
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I have been riding for most of my life. I started out at pony club and had a passion for Show Jumping. How did you choose...
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5 minutes with Sarah French
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I have ridden horses for as long as I can remember. Mum had a Shetland in the paddock waiting for me when I was born. She...
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5 minutes with Patricia Wettenhall
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I have been riding since a child and have always loved the horse, I was definitely born with a passion for this amazing...
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5 minutes with Nicole Blanks
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I’ve been riding since before I could walk! My passion for horses definitely came from my Mum who got the whole family...
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5 minutes with Belinda Short
Where did your passion for horses come from and how long have you been riding? I have been passionate about horses since a baby. At 6months old I spent hours on my rocking horse! I was raised on a...
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5 mins with Cruize and Marley Heale
How old are you both? Cruize I’m 6 years old Marley I’m 3 years old So, are you going to Kindy Marley? And have you started school Cruize? Marley doesn’t go to kinder she stays home with her mummy and...
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5 minutes with Megan Jones
We recently caught up with Olympic Silver Medallist and two time Olympian Megan Jones to chat about all sorts of things, like what’s it’s like to be a champion rider to her most embarrassing moment,...
View Article5 minutes with Emma Piltz
We recently chatted with Emma Piltz, the newest member to join the Barastoc Junior Squad. Here’s what she had to say… Barastoc: Hi Emma. Welcome to the team! Can we start off with you telling us, how...
View Article5 minutes with Rohan Luxmoore
We recently caught up with Equine Veterinary Surgeon, Rohan Luxmoore. We asked him what the secret to a beautiful, healthy horse is, and here is what he had to say. Thanks for taking time out of your...
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5 minutes with Lauren Cocks
We recently chatted with Lauren Cocks, the newest member to join the Barastoc Junior Squad. Here’s what she had to say… How old are you? I am 14 years old. How long have your been riding. I have been...
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5 minutes with Alyssa Greening and Ava Harrington
Congratulations girls and welcome to the team! Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity for us to join the Ba rastoc Junior Squad! We are so excited and proud to have been chosen. Can we start...
View ArticleEnergy – My Horse is Flat what do I do?
This is a common question we hear this time of year after we start to emerge from our winter hibernation and expect our horse to pick up from where we left them at the end of the season. Nutritional,...
View ArticleCoat Condition
As we emerge out of winter and start getting the rugs off our horses, something we immediately notice is the condition of their coat. The condition of your horse’s coat certainly provides us with...
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