Black Sterling Performance Warmbloods

10/07/2023

28/09/2022

31/07/2022

HAPPY HORSES BIRTHDAY!

Today the Elite team would like to wish all our four legged friends a Happy Birthday!


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29/07/2022

COMING SOON!

Do you ever wonder what to do with your horse while you are waiting for the Vet to arrive.

We are putting together new Informative posts weekly of our top tips and suggestions of what you can do while you wait for the Vet to arrive.

- Colic
- Lameness
- Choke
- Lacerations
And many more...

Comment below or message us any questions or topics you would like us to cover.

25/07/2022

25/07/2022

21/06/2022

Looks like we are not the only ones that love Erreplus saddles 🤗🤗🤗. For years now all Black Sterling horses have been fitted by the lovely Zoe from Performance Saddlefits VIC with the Erreplus Vittoria and Freestyle range.

Erreplus saddles for Hans Peter ✌️

Only the best saddles are good enough for our G***K stallions and are powering their performance.

„Since a while, I’m riding with Erreplus saddles and not only I’m very happy with these beautiful and comfortable saddles but also our horses are.“ (Hans Peter)

Special thanks to Chris Emmers from Emmers Ruitersport Hamont Achel, who sells these wonderful Erreplus saddles and arranged everything. (Hans Peter)

You can buy Erreplus Saddles here:
https://bit.ly/Emmers_ErreplusZadels

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Picture © GHPC

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14/06/2022

Have you met our Elite owner and head Vet Dr Kurt Enzinger?

A wealth of knowledge and skill, Dr Kurt will always do his best to keep your horses safe and healthy.

25/09/2020

Elite Equine Veterinarians

Welcome to Elites wonderful new vet Ali Cunneen
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Originally from Brisbane, Queensland, Ali has always had a passion for working with horses. Whilst undertaking her undergraduate veterinary degree at the University of Queensland, she worked for a large mixed animal practice in Brisbane QLD mainly in their equine hospital. During her degree, her passion for equine medicine afforded her multiple research opportunities, one of which resulted in 2018 Equine Veterinarian Australia Young Members Group Abstract Prize in her final year. She recently completed an equine surgery and anaesthesia internship at Ballarat Veterinary Practice in June 2020. Having adjusted to the colder climate in Victoria, Ali is excited to join the Elite Equine Vets team in July 2020. She enjoys all aspects of equine practice, especially internal medicine and anaesthesia.

Outside of work, Ali enjoys trail running and hiking so is very keen to explore the Yarra Valley!

24/09/2020

It’s the start of the breeding season and we are very excited 🤗 this season with our stallion selection and look forward to producing more A/I foals.
We have also been working hard on our website to make sure it’s ready to go live shortly.
It’s looking amazing!!

24/09/2020

Elite Equine Veterinarians

LAMINITIS PART 4: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT 🩺 💉

To finish our laminitis series, let’s talk about diagnosis and treatment. The underlying cause must be addressed, i.e endocrinopathic (EMS or PPID/Cushings) or systemic illness or injury (widespread inflammation or severe opposing limb lameness). If your horse has an acute episode of laminitis and is reluctant to move with bounding digital pulses, this is a medical emergency and your vet needs to provide pain relief, solar support, nerve blocks +/- sedation to settle the horse. In hospital scenarios, cryotherapy (icing feet) may be needed. Once the horse has been stabilised, further diagnostics and a longer term plan can be formulated, along with all the critical dietary changes described last week.

But to really know what is going on in the feet, we do need to radiograph (x ray). Radiographs are the only accurate way to diagnose rotation or sinking of the pedal bone, which happens when the laminae stretch and fail. The degree of rotation affects the treatment plan and we can work closely with your farrier to optimise the route to recovery. Treatment options include remedial farriery, “Ultimate boots” with wedges or more serious cases may require casts or surgery.

Sole depth is also critically important - good sole depth improves comfort and reduces the chance of fatal sinking through the sole. Sole depth can be assessed by radiographs. Improving sole depth and hoof quality is a fundamental part of rehabilitation and we have had fantastic results with Hoof Gold. Hoof Gold is a veterinary formulated high concentration biotin, methionine, MSM and trace elements supplement with clinically proven results. If you are interested in trying Hoof Gold, we have tubs available to pick up from the clinic in Macclesfield and it is extremely cost effective compared to less comprehensive feed store alternatives.

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve enjoyed these posts on laminitis and hopefully picked up some tips to manage your horses and ponies this spring 💐

20/09/2020

Horse Deals

Thinking of breeding your mare?

Elite Equine Veterinarians - REPRODUCTION SEASON 2020/2021

Artificial Insemination (frozen, chilled or fresh) - Embryo Flushes - Management of problem broodmares including advanced diagnostics (video endoscope)...

For more information head over to www.eliteequinevets.com.au

18/09/2020

Horse Calmer Paste That Works | A Convenient Syringe | Non-Swabable

Horse Calmer Paste That Works | A Convenient Syringe | Non-Swabable

Ultimate in instant horse calming products available in Australia. Just 15ml one hour before the stressful event is all that is required, and they work!

18/09/2020

Elite Equine Veterinarians

💙 FOAL FRIDAY 💙

This handsome Warmblood c**t was welcomed into the world this week and we can’t help but think he’s a little early for Mo-vember with those adorable whiskers! 🐱

15/09/2020

Elite Equine Veterinarians

Elite Equine Veterinarians

LAMINITIS PART 2: DIGITAL PULSES AND OTHER SYMPTOMS

We have put together a quick video (with a mildly uncooperative model!) to show you how to check your horse’s digital pulses. This is a really useful skill to have, even if you are lucky enough to have a horse not predisposed to laminitis. Remember laminitis can occur in all 4 feet, but forelimbs are often more severely affected than hind limbs.

Acute symptoms:
- Increased or “bounding” digital pulses
- Unwilling to pick up feet
- Increased breathing/heart rate
- Reluctance to move
- Rocking back in a “sawhorse” stance to take weight off forelimbs
- Shifting weight
- Lying down more frequently
- Warm hooves

Chronic symptoms:
- Divergent growth or laminitic “rings” on the hoof wall
- The hoof wall has a dish/slipper long toe
- If rotation has occurred, a bulge in sole
- Poor quality hoof wall and hoof cracks

Laminitis is an extremely painful If you notice your horse has any symptoms, please remove any triggers (such as grass for endocrinopathic laminitis - see yesterday’s post) and contact your vet for advice, pain relief and foot support.

07/09/2020

Windmill Produce

Another delivery of Lucerne, Rye Clover and Oaten hay...best quality and best prices 👍.

Lucerne $26.50. Oaten $24.50. Rye Clover $23.50.

30/08/2020

Performance Saddle Fits

🌼🌺☘ Massive Spring Cleaning Saddle Sale! 🌼🌺☘

Our Performance Saddlefits Team from around Australia has had a huge spring clean out of all their ex demo and second hand saddles so we can combine it into ONE HUGE SALE!

If you click on the photos, you can read the description and follow the link to the fitter who is selling them to ask more questions
As we know, our sale saddles sell VERY quickly, so jump in quick!

17" Ryder Panamera Dr, Blk Wide, new $4,495 - sale⭐ $2995 - 33% off
17" Ryder Trophée Jump Blk MW, new $4,495 - sale ⭐ $2995 - 33% off
18" Erreplus Elena Dr, Blk adjustable to size- ex demo⭐ $3995
17.5" Frank Baines Soprano Blk Monoflap Wide - ⭐$2495 HALF PRICE!!
17” Frank Baines Elegance, Blk Wide, new $4295, Sale⭐ $2695
16.5”, Black Country GP Event, ox Br, Wide, new $3595, Sale⭐ - $2495
17”, Black Country Kur Dr, Blk, XW HOOP, NEW! ⭐ - $3595 save $1000
17.5” Black County GPD, Br, XW Used - ⭐ $2295.
17” Tech 1 Dressage, Blk, Adj to any width. New $3995, Sale⭐ - $2995
17” Ryder Trophee Jump, Br, MW-W, New $4495, Sale ⭐- $2995
17.5”Ryder Panamera Dr, Black, MW-W new $4,495 - sale ⭐- $2995
17” Loxley Foxhunter, MW, Cocoa brown, Ex-Demo, ⭐ - $2000
16.5” Black Country GPD, Serge Panels, W, black, 2nd hand ⭐- $1900
17.5’’ Loxley Eventer, monoflap, cocoa brown. Ex Demo ⭐ - $2900
17” Erreplus Vittoria, Open Seat, Blk, Z panels. Ex Demo ⭐ - $4900
17” Frank Baines EVOLUTION Br, Wide, RRP $3995, Sale⭐ - $1995
16” Black Country GP Event Dk Br RRP $3595 On Sale⭐ - $1995
16” Black Country Ricochet Jump, Br, Wide, new $3995, Sale ⭐- $2495

22/08/2020

Black Sterling Performance Warmbloods's cover photo

22/08/2020

Black Sterling Performance Warmbloods

23/07/2020

Windmill Produce

Full Hay Shed with the best hay and great quality and prices.

Grass, Rye Clover, Oaten, Lucerne, Low Sugar (8.5%) and straw.

Please bloke and share.

Open as normal 👍👍.

24/06/2020

Performance Saddlefits VIC

Need a Fitting? I'll be in the Yarra Valley and Kilmore area the second week of the school holidays! Between 7th-12th July. I still have some spots available so give me a hoy if you'd like to book in :)

22/01/2020

Performance Saddlefits VIC

50% off clearance items!!

Massive accessories stock clearance this week at Boneo Park! Come see us in the trade villiage stall number 10😊

09/01/2020

So very lucky to be sponsored by such a great team at Elite Equine Veterinarians! Congratulations to all sponsors 😍

We are thrilled to announce the sponsorship of these dedicated riders for 2020!
We are excited to see what the new year holds for them!

GlenOwen Equestrian
Yarra Valley Eventing
Danielle Pooles
Jeffree Eventing
Black Sterling Performance Warmbloods
Jarryd Stanley
JF Equine

17/11/2019

Dressage Masterclass

Wow! What a task it was to select the riders for Saddleworld Presents an Evening of Dressage with Ingrid Klimke. Thank you for the wonderful entries. We are thrilled to announce the lucky riders!!

Warm Up and Basics
Micky Bray Ellanbrae Benito Gold
Lillie Connelly Cilla
Reserve:
Olivia Bartlett Cooper Ted

Young Horses
Clarissa Bentley Bell Sugarloaf FeFe
Charlie Welsh Dante Quando OLD
Reserve:
Christan Trainor CJP Zikonic

Medium Horses
Judy Gronn Royal Ballerina
Greer Moloney Fidera
Reserve:
Janet Seccull Maritza

Small Tour
Campbell Baxter Heatherton Park Rapscallion
Robbie Mckinnon Silmarillion E
Reserve:
Shanon Mckimmie Fiorella

Medium Tour
Nina Boyd Springfield Passion Hit

Grand Prix
Clare Porz Black Sterling Heike

Medium and Grand Prix Reserve
Jorjia Beard-Adams Wildlife 6

Nb. Should we need an additional reserve, they will be selected from the riders that entered.

Congratulations to all the riders!

09/10/2019

Kellie Smith Impressions

08/09/2019

Performance Saddlefits VIC

Performance Saddlefits VIC

Optimise Your Performance - Get Your Saddle Professionally Fitted.

Zoe Manning of Performance Saddlefits VIC is one of Australia's most highly qualified Saddle Fitters. Servicing your area, contact Zoe for expert and honest saddle fitting advice.

Zoe's saddle fitting services includes:
▸ Saddle fitting of all brands
▸ Saddle adjustments completed onsite
▸ Saddle Sales - New and Used
▸ Saddle fitting education - talks and demo days
▸ Expert, honest advice
▸ Excellent customer service

📜Zoe is a fully qualified UK Society of Master Saddlers Fitter and is part of the national group Performance Saddlefits, the most highly trained team of Saddle Fitters in Australia.

04/08/2019

Fibregenix Australia

Fibregenix Australia

Fibregenix for performance horses, learn about Black Sterling Heike and her training/feeding regime...www.fibregenix.com.au

11/06/2019

Performance Saddlefits VIC

The performance saddlefits team, our annual conference at Centennial parklands equestrian centre with Kristen Dean from Equi-Motion. Analysing and testing different saddle fits, pads and adjustments using the Equigait motion sensor technology in conjunction with our medilogic pressure saddle pad. The results have been very interesting!

16/04/2019

Great Comp. at Boneo today for the Carlton Performance Horses dressage championships. Clare Porz and Von Cheri competing in Preliminary with scores of 68.60% and 69.73% placing 3rd and 4th in a huge field. There was a mixed bag of results with great trot work and over enthusiastic canter work 😆. With this being her 3rd comp. we really are happy with her. Clare did an amazing job today displaying such a positive attitude even with Viv’s bold canter transitions 😜
Performance Saddlefits VIC
Windmill Produce
Fibregenix Australia
Elite Equine Veterinarians

18/03/2019

Performance Saddlefits VIC

In Italy with Erreplus - comparing new and older models, looking at how they have achieved a super close contact feel on their new jump saddles whilst still achieving all the benefits of their flocked and broad based panels. In their freestyle dressage saddle the different knee block positions allow for customisation of the feel, balance and support for the rider thigh.

08/03/2019

Equitopia Center

Team member and Trainer Yasmin Stuart is a fantastic artist too. The educational explanations and drawings she is able to share with us all are quite stunning!

Straightness: Why? Part 1: The Thoracic Sling
We often talk about making sure our horses are straight but we never talk about why. In this little 3 part series I’m going to explain a few reasons for the importance of basic straightness training for every horse.
The thoracic sling’s function is to suspend the rib cage between the forelimbs and is responsible for lifting the withers during locomotion.
When a horse is crooked; whether caused by an asymmetric rider, saddle, or by injury (usually relating to asymmetric riders/saddles!), the weight distribution across the forelimbs is unequal. One limb will carry more weight and have more of an influence on direction than the other. To facilitate this unequal movement, the muscle development will be asymmetrical- the more dominant forelimb will have a ‘bigger’ shoulder and the opposing shoulder will be flatter in appearance and sit ‘higher’ on the ribcage.
Transferring this into ridden work, horses with thoracic sling asymmetries usually present by being difficult to circle in one direction, falling in on the more weight bearing limb and over compensating by bending too much in their neck.
In order to rectify these issues, the horse will need to improve their vertical balance- learning to carry weight equally on both forelimbs.

14/12/2018

Windmill Produce

Top F**a Low Sugar Hay now available.

11/11/2018

Performance Saddlefits VIC

YES we are at EQUITANA!! All 8 performance saddlefits fitters will be there to answer all your saddlefit questions! So bring your questions, photos and videos.

We will also have ALL OUR SADDLES! So if you’ve been wanting to check out some different brands and models please pop in and we can show you what we have on offer, have a sit in some and do some comparisons 😁.

Also on show will be some of the hottest new saddles on the market in australia, brand new and never been seen, quite literally just off the plane from Italy and the UK!

03/11/2018

Performance Saddlefits VIC

Looking for demo horses for our group saddlefitting training, next Wednesday 14th in the Sunbury/Melton area! If you’d like to volunteer your horse to be assessed by our saddlefitting team please let me know. Location to be announced. Full fits won’t be possible but we can do a complementary initial assessment for you and have a quick look over your gear 😊

It’s would also be a chance to check out our exciting new range of saddles, fresh off the plane and new to australia!

Please get in touch if you’d like to be involved! We need 4 horses, a TB, warmblood, pony and cob type are required 😁

25/10/2018

Windmill Produce

See you Saturday.... Refreshments provided. 10am to 12pm.

23/10/2018

Windmill Produce

Maxisoy back in stock. Please share.