Balance Equine Services

24/11/2024

Update!

We won’t be taking Deirdre to compete at Tamworth this week - with a nasty abcess that only blew on Friday, plus the 6 days off while I was at Equitana, it’s just not fair on her. She will be fine and would be different if travelling an hour, but it’s an hour and half to where she’s get on the truck and then about 7 hours south - not ideal this week…I love this mare so damn much and we will head out in 2025 with my awesome friends!

Thank you again to Kane Masters who went above and beyond to try and get me there and Harvey and Tamicca at who have been on end of many phone calls this week!

But it’s not just Deirdre who isn’t 100% ready for competition this week - my ribs have flared up again today after a slight tweak yesterday, so red light and rest for me (and a visit to the physio!)

I may be able to do some Red Light sessions this week for those desperate - please reach out and I’ll let you know!

22/11/2024

Both Deirdre and I have been out of action this week - she has an abcess (great timing with comp next week 🫠) and my ribs were declared free from cracks with an xray (thank the gods!).

Deirdre has burst her abcess, but still 50/50 if we will go to Tamworth next week - I’ll decide over weekend (and know that her wellbeing is my highest priority!).

My amazing farrier, Kane Masters, has been all over this for me and I’m very grateful for his help and expertise!

If we don’t go, I’ll update Sunday night and will reschedule my clients from this past week where I was out of action (physio approved!)

So there - who’d have horses (or ribs?!)

Happy Friday! 🐴

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19/11/2024

FOR SALE 🤍
Are you an experienced rider looking for a quiet/reliable yet competitive mount?
Cruz, 13yo 16.1hh ottb, is looking for his next best friend. He’s done it all, dressage/jumping/pony club/trails/etc, totally no fuss to handle and ride, with gorgeous big movement.
Priced way below his value at just $5k 🤯🤯

📍Tamborine, QLD

Our Paramount horses are:
Treated by
Transported in
Shod by Jayden Bromiley
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19/11/2024

🤍 Sadly offered for sale is our super gorgeous and genuine “ Mcarthurparc Premonition “ 🤍

14.1hh , 5 year old gelding , fun and easy to ride, Jospeh will make someone a fantastic competition Galloway !!

For more information please call or text Tamicca 0434393891 or Harvey 0439648895.

Videos available upon request.

18/11/2024

Update in comments below! ☺️ 👇

Unfortunately I am having issues with my right pec and shoulder, while I am regaining my strength and muscle tone slowly, I am at a point where I need to stop my treatments for a couple of weeks and let it heal.

6 days off while at Equitana has provided little relief, so I’m now proactively taking care of myself (yes - red light for me!).

Off to physio and GP again tomorrow, but have been advised to lay low for a couple of weeks with physical work and as I use my right arm as my dominant working arm, that means red light as well as massage.

Everyone affected has been contacted and I believe I’ll be back to normal from start of Dec 🤞

I have colleagues who can help in meantime, if you’re desperate so please holler if I can help you get in touch!

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18/11/2024

The Dream Team! 💫

What a bunch of legends! So grateful to work alongside such a wealth of knowledge for such a wonderful family owned and fun company!

Also a privilege to meet and learn a lot from Tim Price (Team Price) in his demos - yes, he’s an eventer, but lots to take away with basics for all levels of rider. Watch out Deirdre and Trent - raised trot and canter poles will become more in regular programming! 🐴

16/11/2024

Come see Tim Price today at 3pm to win some amazing prizes!

16/11/2024

Two days left at - come see me to talk all things and come by at 3pm today and tomorrow to meet the awesome Tim Price and win some amazing prizes! 🐴🙃

15/11/2024

Come see us at Benchmark Horse Feeds ! Tim price will be with us after his mini masterclass at the Stallion Rail Arena!

Tim is here at 3pm today for Q&A Sessions - come and get selfie with Tim - and don't forget the prize draws. We'll be drawing Thursday and Friday winners straight after the Q&A sessions.

11/11/2024

The most wonderful, beautiful, kind Burrabong Trent is 19 today.

From second place at DWTS as a 5yo with me, to safely piloting Mum to many wins at Ag Shows and Dressage comps up to elementary, to teaching Liam to ropes and now ready for his first Medium starts with me in 2025 - he’s a legend.

Trent helped me through the horrors of my cancer journey - from those rides where Tim had to dress me, catch and saddle Trent and I’d just walk for 10 mins, to my first competition back with him 3 weeks after completing chemo., he always looks after me.

The most special boy who we love dearly and are grateful for 💙

10/11/2024

Beautiful Deirdre (Pier Gynt Donatella) is 4 today! What an exciting future she has and I am grateful everyday to have such a special horse in my life 🤎

09/11/2024

How and why did Feel Good Doggo start? Read a little below and feel free to contact me about product information for your doggo! 🐶 🐕

Feel Good Doggo® and how it all started...❤🐶🥰

The development of our Feel Good Doggo® range of supplements has been a passion project for our family, kick started by the quite remarkable health benefits that we observed in horses being feed our Benchmark Horse Feed products.

Our business is personal, and we take great pride in our relationships with users of our products and the health and performance benefits that our feeds provide for their horses, so when we got regular feedback from customers about how their dogs thrived when eating the spillage around their horse’s feed bin, we took notice.

One of the major factors in the success of our horse feed range is the positive impact combining highly digestible dietary fibre and high quality pre and probiotics has on digestive health. We believe that good health starts with a balanced and fully functioning microbiome, and it is a principal that applies just as much to our canine companions.

It became very apparent that digestive and metabolic issues experienced by many dogs can be alleviated by supplementing with a targeted formulation of supportive nutrients and high quality pre and probiotics, encased in highly digestible dietary fibre. Fibre is lacking in many modern canine diets and there is no better way to improve fibre levels than by adding Feel Good Doggo® to your dogs feed bowl.

We invite you to have a close look at our range of Feel Good Doggo® products and select the appropriate one for your companion. If there is an issue with your dog, the health and wellbeing benefits can be profound 🐶💛

Head to our website or message us for more info or advice
www.feelgooddoggo.com

08/11/2024

Getting our dancing shoes ready for Deirdre’s first competition at end of November! I’m excited! Who else will be at Tamworth Dressage Club Champs?

And just a reminder - I’m basically booked until the end of the year now…You may get lucky with an appointment if you check in with me, but I can’t guarantee it. If not, I do have some great options of local therapists that I use myself for my horses if need be!

Stay cool in this heat, QLD - keep those ponies hydrated and happy! 🐴

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04/11/2024

Veterinary maintainence day for Deirdre today with the fantastic Dr Christine Perry from TRH Equine Vets!

All four hooves x-rayed to ensure our super farrier can help her as best he can with shoeing angles and her 6 monthly dental work done!

Next is Mel from County to fit my County Perfection to Deirdre this Thursday!

Doing my best to make sure our lovely young lass is set up for success ✨




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03/11/2024

If you need more reason than just saying gday to me at the Benchmark Horse Feeds stands at EQUITANA Australia, you’re in for a treat! Some exciting prizes to be won AND Tim Price for Q&A!

Head to our Stand 312 EQUITANA Australia and enter our daily prize draw!
We have 12 prize packs to giveaway. There are 4 prize draws daily over 3 days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). The prize packs include:

🩵a voucher for a bag of Benchmark Perfect Mash
🩵Benchmark tee shirt
🩵Kentucky Horsewear baseball cap
🩵and a Kentucky Horsewear special item*
*specials items include sheepskin halters, fetlock boots, tendon boots, dressage saddle pads, jump saddle pads, flash noseband bridle

A huge thanks to Kentucky Horsewear for supplying the superb gear!

01/11/2024

All of our Feel Good Doggo® meal toppers are meat free which is great news if your doggo has a meat allergy. Beef and lamb are common allergies for our doggos 🐶
Check out our website to see how our toppers can help your doggo 💛
www.feelgooddoggo.com