Tortuga Equine

10/01/2025

Back doing what i love to do, giving horses a great start under saddle. 5/8 breakers out an about this week, got 3 more that just need abit more time and confidence before we head out down the paddock.

09/11/2024

And of week 1, ride 4 for this 2yo conman bred filly just out n about getting him comfortable and prepared ready to move into a move educational week next week.

09/11/2024

And of week 1, ride 4 or 5 for this 2yo buckskin gelding just out n about getting him comfortable and prepared ready to move into a move educational week next week.

13/10/2024

Here’s a few well bred horses I have the pleasure of starting under saddle for Mick and Lenore Cole.

Bay gelding- Marley
By No Moore One Moore out of the Lethal Lena mare.

Chestnut Filly - Maggie
By Peptos Stylish Oak out of a Dual Rey Mare

Black Gelding - Black Jack
By Silky Dynasty (acres) out of a Black Breeze mare

Bay stock horse filly- Lila
By Silky Dynasty (acres) out of a Spinifex Open draft winning mare

Bay filly - Lena
Times Up x Lethal Lena / Docs Spindolena
(mum is full sister to Bon Jovi)

These guys aren’t far from going home!
I have some slots left if anyone is needing thier horses started please get in touch!

12/10/2024

Here is a lovely filly I had the pleasure of starting a while back that is up for sale!
Lovely natured. Ready to go!

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28/09/2024

4yo client horse out for the day getting some fresh cattle worked

19/07/2024

Need someone to take your horse through Dalby Stock horse sale?? Get in touch ⬇️⬇️

Hey guys! We have been bit on the quiet side lately as I decided to take this year off to spend time travelling and riding with other trainers gaining valuable knowledge from each of them.

I set out the year with 2 solid goals, get to Tamworth and cross the time line ✅
Coming home with 3rd place in the Non Pro Snaffle bit was and extra bonus.

Now time for the second goal, Dalby stock horse sale!

Ive now got the chance to take sale horses whilst working under the guidance of Jason and Rachel Leitch in Springsure. QLD.

I have 2/3 spots left here with all the facilities to get the job done right, there’s cattle to work, plenty of mustering in creeks, gullys, mountains. A variety of arenas you name it we have the perfect place to get the right article created to ensure all horses will be ready to put though the ring with a professional finish.

I have been starting and taking outside horses for well over 6 years now, sold countless Client horses interstate.
References available if needed.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in then feel free to shot us a message or call Mitch on 0406 702 404

18/12/2023

3yo gelding ready to train an excel in cow horse events

Registered name: Twisted Scooter
(pending registration hair sample has been sent)

Sire is Twisted Willie,
By Wagon Cook out of Commanders Boy daughter.

Dam is Sassy Scoot,
By Scooter Bar
out of a Medora Tradewinds/War Beaver mare.

Started as a 2yo on a 6 week program
Then had 2 1month stints working in a feed lot
With Spells in between

He’s spent the last 2 weeks here with me being brought back into work,
Had no dramas with him
Got a lovely nature will come up for a scratch in the paddock etc

✅ Good stop
✅ Back up
✅ Rollback
✅ Soft rib cage
✅ Counter arce etc
✅ Well balanced flat work

Travels on a loose rein and you can bridle him up with ease
all the basics are there

Ready to go and be a forever horse for a competitor that wants to train a horse and take him all the way while feeling safe

$8,000 for a great home
Gatton QLD

Song credits go to Maevally
Abby Christo

Send a message to learn more

07/12/2023

3yo gelding ready to train an excel in cow horse events

Registered name: Twisted Scooter
(pending registration hair sample has been sent)

Sire is Twisted Willie,
By Wagon Cook out of Commanders Boy daughter.

Dam is Sassy Scoot,
By Scooter Bar
out of a Medora Tradewinds/War Beaver mare.

Started as a 2yo on a 6 week program
Then had 2 1month stints working in a feed lot
With Spells in between

He’s spent the last 2 weeks here with me being brought back into work,
Had no dramas with him
Got a lovely nature will come up for a scratch in the paddock etc

✅ Good stop
✅ Back up
✅ Rollback
✅ Soft rib cage
✅ Counter arce etc
✅ Well balanced flat work

Travels on a loose rein and you can bridle him up with ease
all the basics are there

Ready to go and be a forever horse for a competitor that wants to train a horse and take him all the way while feeling safe

$10,000 neg for a great home
Gatton QLD
0406702404

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06/11/2023

🐴 Come along for a little ride as I talk about softness and how I like my breakers to feel before heading home 🐴

Notice how there’s no arguments or anxiety when being asked to slow, bend, stop, bend, turn etc all done in a willing soft manner.

This guys had 20 odd rides in the arena and 4/5 out side on trails etc (6 week program)

Not all horses go home with this level of ability, though my program definitely allows them to feel like this if they are physically and mentally ready for it.

21/10/2023

Young horses, real experiences.
Location: Gatton QLD

20/10/2023

Another week done, very happy with the horses that are currently here!

15/10/2023

Behind the ears of a 3yo breaker on his first ride out of the arena as we finish his second week here.

He’s a perfect example of how we like them
Willing
Confident
Happy

06/10/2023

Maverick the 3yo gelding by spins brigalow. He’s chunky boy and finished up for the week!

02/10/2023

9 yo gelding (gelded 3 months ago)going through the program here in flying colours, drawing from lessons I’ve learnt starting older horses I knew to just sit back and go with this fella, brush over his early attempts of attitude and stubbornness with re assurance of positivity.

We avoided alot of arguments early on and it’s paid off with now having a happy confident horse. Over the next couple weeks I’ll have to open up the pressure switch to see if we have any issues but he truely has come a long way in the space of 2 weeks.

If anyone has any questions send em

29/09/2023

How’s this for a line up of young geldings.

27/09/2023

Nice little chestnut gelding from the Schrodters called Flash! Mid way through week 2 going strong!