Track Up Equine

09/09/2024

Here are some of the wonderful services we have to offer at Track Up Equine

04/09/2024

Handsome chestnut gelding looking for a new 🏠

Richard (Rich Doctor) is a 2018 gelding by Rich Enuff, roughly 15.3/16hh and stocky

Richard has been off the track since January of 2023 and given a full year of let down to grow and get stronger.
He has started full work this autumn and is growing by leaps and bounds!

He is a gem to trailer, self loads and happy to stand by the trailer (with a hay bag!). Good to shoe, tie, clip, groom, bathe, etc. Also a pretty easy keeper - loves his food and is currently just on paddock, 1kg CEN and electrolytes.

He's schooled in a variety of arenas, open fields, solo/with others, gone cross country schooling at different venues and ridden on local trails. He has done clinics and lessons with Rebel Morrow. And competed a a local SJ day and dressage day. Hes the same out as he is at home.

Although Ive taken Richard out over xc fences and sj fences, I think he would be better suited to dressage or something like working equitation **AT THIS TIME** until he gets stronger. He is a fantastic jumper, just tending to get tired quickly, so I dont want him to go to a strictly jumping home.
He has good movement and a lovely rocking canter, we've also started lateral movements which he has picked up so quickly.

With all the good things Richard has it is worth noting he is still what I would consider green. Hes learning how to use himself properly and his training has primarily focused on rhythm and relaxation in order to develop his muscles correctly. His whole training with me has been to lay a solid foundation of trust (with himself and his rider) so that his next owner can progress him into whatever discipline they want.
He isnt a spooky horse, but he is looky (he's a green, 6 year old ottb 🤷‍♀️). No bite, buck, bolt or rear.

To note he does has scarring on his left eye from an old ulcer as a yearling (cleared by vets and doesnt bother him).

Richard is best suited to an experienced thoroughbred owner/home - not really a beginners horse. His ground manners are excellent, but he is still green under saddle.

Asking 5🥕🥕🥕, negotiable to the right home (he is still owned by his breeders and lives on property with them so he is a well loved pony). No longer have a towing vehicle so am unable to further his clinical/outing experience and would like to find him a home ASAP to someone that continue his education

Located in SEQLD

31/08/2024

The time has sadly come to find "Alvin" the pony his next (hopefully forever) home.

It's a heart breaking decision as Alvin is a well loved member of the family and herd, unfortunately the little jockey he was purchased for has lost interest and Alvin is too talented and young to be sitting in a field.

Alvin is an 8 year old, 12.1/2hh (unofficial) Welsh B/Australian Riding Pony cross (unregistered).

Alvin was purchased as a barely broken in 4 year old and has become a wonderful and talented little riding pony over the years.

He has taught beginners how to ride and done a few lead line shows, however he has some energy to him (and lovely movement!) so we think he would be best in a home with a rider that wants to get out and compete - either Pony Club, Hacking, Pony Dressage, or even jumping (he's a gun little jumper!). So a confident beginner or intermediate rider looking for a second ridden would absolutely love him. And to top it off he has the looks to turn heads in any ring, he is handsome and he knows it.

He has been out to shows, clinics and in a variety of atmospheres and handles it well. He is regularly handled and worked by younger riders and currently used as an occasional lesson pony. No issues with the farrier or floating, is good to clip (just can be a little nervous, but getting better).

Since owning him he has been very healthy, easy keeper, no foot/metabolic issues.

He is located in Brookfield, QLD
Price is mid/high $🥕,🥕🥕🥕

26/08/2024

Some fantastic info about hoof health in our wet QLD ground

Hi Guys 👋

📚 Seeing as I currently have a lot of down time, I figure I’d put my time to a little good use and try to post some informative posts. Lets see how I go haha! 📚

First up, the bane of many horse owners and farriers' existence – "Seedy Toe”.

What causes seedy toe?

🐛 Seedy toe is caused by a combination of fungi and bacteria that are found in some soils. These keratin consuming microorganisms are anaerobic which means they thrive in an oxygen free environment; this information becomes important when we talk about the management and treatment of seedy toe.

These microorganisms invade the white line through small cracks, separation or other weaknesses on the bottom of the hoof. The organisms generally (not always) track upwards towards the coronet band, consuming keratin on their way leaving a “hollow” in the hoof. Its important to remember that despite the name, it does not only occur in the toe.

So why are we worried about seedy toe?

🏥 Best case scenario, we resect a small amount of hoof wall away and apart from the cosmetic effect, light weakening/unbalancing of the hoof and the owner having to treat daily - life pretty much continues as normal. Worst case scenarios I've witnessed include pedal bone fractures and movement of the pedal bone that mimics laminitis. This will mean months of box rest, vet bills, intense treatment from the owner, remedial shoeing/trimming and considerable time off work for the horse. As well as the risk of supporting limb laminitis in the other limb. This is why it is so important to get on top of the problem ASAP and while it isn’t such a large problem.

Often when farriers resect a seedy toe tract, there's a line of black, soft “dirt” that the organisms have left behind. It's important for owners to realize this black tract is not the organisms themselves, but the byproducts left behind, resection must occur beyond this tract to remove the actual organisms. Remember how these organisms are anaerobic (dislike oxygen)? For me, this is one of the key reasons resection is important, not only to open the area to allow cleaning and treatment, but the simple act of getting oxygen into these areas will assist with killing the bugs causing the problem. This is also another reason I like to keep the area open till the microbes are eliminated (no further traveling has occurred in a 2 week period) and treated with a liquid (spray) rather than medicated mud/packing to allow the oxygen in.

💸 Resection by the farrier and 2 x daily treatment by the owner is often enough to get the problem under control. If your farrier is unsure on how far the resection is going to go or it is going to cover a large area, they’ll likely ask for x-rays to confirm how much of the hoof is going to need to be removed, before they start. From there, vet and farrier will decide on a shoeing/treatment plan based off those findings. This often can include barefoot intense treatment in heavy sawdust stable until all the microbes have been killed, followed by packing the areas with an acrylic (often mixed with copper sulphate) and application of a shoe like a heartbar to support the pedal bone while the hoof wall is so compromised.

There are hundreds of treatments on the market for seedy toe and most of them work, so long as the owner is diligent on treatment. Farriers often get lumped with full responsibility of hoof care, which is just ridiculous, we see your horses once every 4-6 weeks, all the time in between it is an owner's responsibility to care for the hooves. If an owner has truly been treating seedy toe daily and there's still no improvement it's time to call in a vet to take a swab of the area and find out exactly what microbes we’re trying to kill and what will eliminate them.

✅ Keeping your horses on a short trim/shoe cycle, in a clean environment (please minimize crusher dust/small rocks in yards and paddocks!), keeping good nutrition protocols, cleaning out hooves regularly and treating as recommended by your vet and farrier team are your best bets at keeping seedy toe at bay.

🤐 I could go on and on... but I feel I’ve covered the main points and have probably lost most people by now. My inbox is always open if you have any more questions or would like clarification on anything.

👍🏼 If you’ve enjoyed this post, please give it a “like” and if there’s a specific topic you’d like me to cover please comment it below!

23/08/2024

Foggy competition mornings 🌫🩵

21/08/2024

We have a handsome new face here at Track Up Equine 🥰
This handsome boy finished racing on Friday(!), he decided he racing was not worth his energy anymore. His name is Freddie (yup, that's his full name!) and he is by Holy Roman Emperor, out of a Bradburys Luck mare. AND he happens to be Fella's nephew 💕, can you see the family resemble?
He will be letting down for the next few months and then will begin his retraining. Very excited as I last some him as a very awkward looking 3 year old and now he is all grown up, handsome, and a lovely little good mover.

06/08/2024

Finally updated my page after way too long. I think I deserve a nap.

06/08/2024

I've had a bit of a business break to focus on a few things (including my own skills!), but I'm back and eager to start helping riders and horses improve themselves!

Track Up Equine offers -
- Coaching
- Horse training
- Sales, show prep, and campaigning
- Equine management and nutritional advice
- Rehab and medical management (bandage changes, medication administration, body work)

My main focus at Track Up Equine is the overall well being of the horse to improve not only their physical ability, but their confidence as well. I am also helping riders understand their horses better in order to bring out the best in both themselves and their horse. It doesn't matter if you ride for fun or competitively, the partnership is the most important.

My background is in english riding, primarily eventing, but I have knowledge and experience in all disciplines as I believe in being a well rounded equestrian. I'm confident and kind with young horses, green horses, off the track horses, and horses with "problems". I currently compete and train ottbs around the SE QLD area - so I understand the needs of competition horses. And because of my background in veterinary nursing I am able to look at the whole picture of the horse and offer riding/training plans to reduce soreness, increase comfort and improve willingness.

**NOW EXCITED TO OFFER**
Working with your veterinary team, I am now offering rehab services and medical management - this includes (but is not limited too):
- Groundwork and in-hand strengthening exercises
- Rest and gradual rehabilitation of injuries/surgeries
- Wound management and bandage changes
- Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, and eye medication)
- Bodywork

Get in contact today to see how we can help you and your horse track up!

18/04/2024

Currently offering clipping services!!

Prices are starting as below for hunter clips, full show clips (full face and legs) are additional:

$120 mini horses/shetlands
$140 ponies under 15hh
$160 horses
POA for drafts/horses over 18hh

Add ons -
$30 hot oil bath post clipping
$25 mane pulling/trimming

Ability to do full clips, hunter clips, trace clips, etc depending on your needs.

If your horse has been clipped before and was not tolerant (kicking/striking) you will need to organise sedation through your vet.

*All horses must be bathed (especially under the belly!) and be dry before I arrive. I wont clip a dirty or wet horse*

Also offering mobile nursing care for large and small animals:
Bandage changes
Medication administration (oral, IM, IV)
Medical grooming
Medical bathing/soaking
Foot wrapping
Eye meds
Equine Nutritional Advice
Etc.

10/04/2024

Took a few quick shots of the handsome boy today (though he thought it was just nap time). And had a quick ride - he was super good despite the rider 🙈 Im still struggling to breathe trying to get over this virus 🤒😷

01/04/2024

Handsome chestnut gelding looking for a new 🏠

Richard (Rich Doctor) is a 2018 gelding by Rich Enuff, roughly 15.3hh and stocky

Richard has been off the track since January of 2023 and given a full year of let down to grow and recover from some physical issues he had due to track work (nothing that will effect his future career and happy to discuss further with interested parties).
He has recently started full work and is growing by leaps and bounds!
He is a gem to trailer, self loads and happy to stand by the trailer (with a hay bag!). Good to shoe, tie, groom, bathe, etc. Also a pretty easy keeper - loves his food and is currently just on paddock, 1kg CEN and electrolytes.
He's schooled in a variety of arenas, open fields, solo/with others, gone cross country and local trails. We recently went to our first show (with only a few rides off property under our belt) at FTP showjumping day where we did the x-rail class. He handled the huge day very well.
Although Ive taken Richard out over some xc fences and sj fences, I think he would be better suited to dressage or something like working equitation (he just doesnt seem overly enthustic about jumping - but that could change). He has good movement and a lovely rocking canter, we've also started lateral movements which he has picked up so quickly.

With all the good things Richard has it is worth noting he is still green. Hes learning how to use himself properly and his training has primarily focused on rhythm and relaxation in order to develop his muscles correctly. His whole training with me has been to lay a solid foundation of trust (with himself and his rider) so that his next owner can progress him into whatever discipline they want.
He isnt a spooky horse, but he is looky (he's a green, 5 year old ottb 🤷‍♀️). No bite, buck, bolt or rear.

To note he does has scarring on his left eye from an old ulcer as a yearling (cleared by vets and doesnt bother him).

Richard is best suited to an experienced thoroughbred owner/home - not really a beginners horse. His ground manners are excellent, but he is still green under saddle.

Asking 3.5🥕🥕🥕, negotiable to the right home (he is still owned by his breeders and lives on property with them so he is a well loved pony). Price will go up with continued schooling/showing.

He is still eligible for his 10 free QOTT lessons too!

08/02/2024

Local horsey friends I need your help - my landlords have decided to try and move on their lovely thoroughbred mare Bella and I was hoping someone may have (or know of a good home)!

Bella was bred by them and raced for a few years before retiring about 4 years ago. She has enjoyed an easy life the past few years, going through retraining, several outings, a small show, lots of trail rides, etc. She's proven to be a lovely little try-hard with a heart of gold.

However, and this is a big however, we think she is more suited to a non-ridden home (either as a broodmare, companion, or even a led show horse). She has some anxiety under saddle that has never gone away since her racing days. A lot of the anxiety comes from her trying so hard to please, so its engrained in her. She deserves a happy life and her own person and we are hoping to find her a forever home with less stress 💕

She is 11 years old, about 16hh, bay, a bit of a chonk currently (loves her food!), utd on everything. Shes good to lead and has great ground manners. Does prefer to cross tie over straight tie, and would prefer a slant load trailer to a straight (but loads easily). Havent needed to body clip her, but is fine with clippers near her bridle path, tail and legs. Very friendly and loves a good groom.

Happy to answer any other questions about her - there isnt anything the owners dont know since shes been with them forever.

22/11/2023

Eventing dream come true! Lucinda Green Succeed XC Masterclass #1 was even better than I thought it would be, despite a last minute change in horse power.
Fella decided to opt out of the clinic by injuring a hind tendon playing in the field - however huge thanks to Ash Benjamin for offering up her new little ottb as a ride.
He was a bit greener than we all expected 😅 but I learned so much with him, gained a heap of confidence, and got some lovely comments from Lucinda (and from the fence sitters when I stayed on after some hairy moments 🤣). It wasnt always pretty, but the effort and honesty this guy gave was tremendous (even if the honest answer from him was sometimes "Nope" 🙃).
Over, under, or through...or in our case sideways!

02/09/2023

at the SEG Spring Classic Show Jumping weekend ☺️

31/08/2023

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09/08/2023

This legend of a horse completed his 6th 80cm event! He's getting stronger, keener, and more confident with each outing - I couldn't be prouder of how far we've come in a year!
Nothing beats a good thoroughbred 🏇

30/07/2023

I know it's been ages since I've managed to update this page - unfortunately social media is not my strong point. Life gets too busy and I get distracted (probably too easily).
But between getting on with life, work, and other less pleasant things, Fella and I have been slowly chipping away at our training and eventing career. It hasn't been without it's bumps in the road, but I finally feel like I can say I have a confirmed 80cm eventing horse after a year of training off the track.

And my brain is still struggling to process how amazing that is.

On paper it may not look or seem that impressive, but the confidence and character I've seen come out of this horse in the last year, even more so in the past few months, has been amazing. He keen to fences, trying to understand dressage (aren't we all, haha), and playing in the field with other horses. He has come out of his shell and I hope he never goes back into it!

This pride in how far he's come and all that he is doing has been a long time in the making, but it has come to a head this weekend after attending the Eventing Queensland Youth and Development clinic. A last minute spot opened up and I joined on a whim. And I will always be so thankful that I did

14/07/2023

The best ginger ninja at RM Equestrian ODE last weekend!
He was a different horse than even a month ago at Warwick. We had a lovely, relaxed dressage test (though the score wasnt reflective of what he felt like), one of our best show jumping rounds to date (steady & forward) even with a rail, and then a smashing xcountry round. He was so bold amd forward we actually went too fast 🫣 even with a walk into and thru the water. So we finished in the top 10 for the first time since starting 80cm!
I think every section we finished I was just grinning like a mad woman.
Was it perfect? No. But did I feel like I had a confident partner I could work with? Heck ya!
And thats all I aim for at the end of the day, a happy, healthy and willing horse - and Im so glad we are growing ❤️

Hugee thanks to Mandy for letting me cuddle in her trailer when we didnt have power for the heater. And thanks to Golden Equine Therapy who gave Fella a little treatment Saturday afternoon (I reckon thats why he felt so good and forward on Sunday 😅), and huge thanks to RMs for putting on a lovely show - Ill be back for the next one!

07/07/2023

Maybe Fella secretly wants to be a cow horse 🤔

14/06/2023

Shoutout to for these lovely gifts for newly off the track horses in Queensland as part of Queensland Off The Track Program.
Also great to see the muscle cooler cam be used on us riders as well! 😂
As a rider, retrainer, and lover of these versitle horses its been excellent to see all the support these wonderful organisations have in the transition and continuing careers of the OTTs.

27/05/2023

Thoroughbreds are go! Such a great movement but Australia in the aftercare of our versatile horses 🐎

This great magazine show comes direct from Australia, and turns its focus to off-the-track Thoroughbreds: how the racing industry can support them in their second careers, how best to manage the transition, and much, much

16/04/2023

Took the handsome ginger to his first show jumping day. No ribbons, but lots of experience and good times.
We are currently gearing up for our next ODE at Fraser Coast

07/04/2023

Who doesn't love a shiny chestnut? 🤩
This handsome man is finishing up his post racing career spell and retraining before he goes on the market to find his perfect home. Looks, talent and just the right amount of attitude 😎 he'll be winning ribbons in no time 🏅

03/04/2023

Such a wonderful program to support the future of one of the most versatile breeds

It is here - today is the day we launch 🚀 our exciting new initiative, the QOTT Clubhouse 🎉

The QOTT Clubhouse is for anyone who lives in Queensland and owns and loves an OTT Thoroughbred or Standardbred horse. Your OTT horse does not need to be a Queensland horse - any OTT is welcome! 💖🐎

As well as the QOTT Clubhouse for all Queensland OTT owners, we are also offering a 'New OTT Owner Welcome Pack' 🎁 for all eligible Queensland OTT horses who have retired from the racing industry within the last 12 months. The pack is valued at over $550! 💸

The QOTT Clubhouse and the amazing benefits on offer would not be possible without the support of QOTT's wonderful 🤩 partners:

🎈 PETstock
🎈 Equitation Science International - ESI
🎈 HorseRecords
🎈 Poseidon Equine
🎈 Cavalor Equicare
🎈 Equestrian Queensland

Please support these wonderful companies who are helping support our beautiful OTT horses in their lives post racing 🐴

Click here to be taken to the QOTT Clubhouse 👉 https://bit.ly/3lZBDGH

The first 100 eligible applicants who join the QOTT Clubhouse will win a QOTT prize pack that contains a limited edition QOTT grooming kit and a $50 gift card from PETstock 🥳

Please click here to read the full terms and conditions 👉 https://bit.ly/40PQ2nE

Per Facebook rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Facebook.

12/03/2023

The biggest pats for the best boy following our first 80cm show jumping round.
I love the trust and confidence this horse has given me.
Thanks for the lovely shot 📷

03/03/2023

Fella is less than impressed about being dolled up for the Warwick horse trails 😆

20/02/2023

First event of the season is in the books.

The weekend was filled with a roller coaster of emotions - Friday we wound up at the vets for a swollen hock, but he was safe to compete. Then on saturday we were coming in 1st after dressage in a large and competitive field, but as eventing is never just a dressage competition we had some niggles in the jumping phases. On sunday a green horse rail in show jumping and then a run out (more like a run by due to what Fella thought was a VERY interesting jump judge) knocked us down to 10th.

But a top 10 finish in a big class at Fellas second completed event is a positive. And the feeling Fella gave me, especially the 2nd day, was so enjoyable - good rhythm, responsive, forward and just so willing.
Such a pleasure to ride the ginger ninja 🤗

Bring on 2023 Eventing!

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18/02/2023

Not a bad view at the end of the day of our first comp of the season.
Fella stayed steady in our test and we are sitting in 1st after dressage. But its eventing, the real challenge starts tomorrow 🐎 (our 2nd time out xc).
Heres to hoping Fella has (water) wings tomorrow.
Seriously though, there are 2 water jumps and the ginger ninja is not fond of getting his toes wet 🥲

17/02/2023

Launching into the weekend 🚀

14/02/2023

Handsome boy 😍

Thats all. Sometime you just need to step back and appreciate the gorgeous ponies in your life.