Wedgetail Equine

22/05/2024

Congratulations to Sharon Smith and her gorgeous Waler mare Wedgetail Asher by Wedgetail Varekai on their double teams win on the weekend!

Sharon and Asher's two Kinglake teams placed an incredible 1st & 3rd at the BetaVet & Bendigo Bank HRCAV TTT HORSE TRIALS 2024 - Hosted by Narrandera Adult Riding Club !

That Champion rug looks just right Asher!! 🔥🐴😍 Looking amazing ladies! 🔥🐴😍

07/03/2024

Look who has arrived??

The gorgeous NV Lyric, Waler c**t has landed at Wedgetail. We are enjoying getting to know this cool little character. 🤩😍🤩

14/11/2023

Check out this month's Chaff Chat coverstars?!? 😍🥰 The stunning Wedgetail Asher flying with her amazing owner Sharon Smith!

November Chaff Chat out now! Cover star is Sharon Smith riding Wedgetail Asher at the Gallagher TTT Show Jumping. Pic by Part Time Snaps and Photography.

16/10/2023

Our beautiful Wedgetail Fred Astaire featured in Horse Deals... we still have availability to him this breeding season.

FEATURED STALLION OF THE DAY: Wedgetail Fred Astaire

2014 Waler stallion, 14.3hh. Impeccably bred, Freddie is a beautiful example of the Waler horse, and is a genetic goldmine being the only stallion by the late, great NP Fonzarelli...

For more info see page 36 of the September Stallions Showcase or click here: https://bit.ly/46FgDXq

07/09/2023

So excited for the next Bettina Biolik Australian clinic tour!!!

Bettina is such a gifted teacher, and her ethical training is beautiful to witness. If you have an interest in classical equitation, biomechamics and the academic art of training and riding, you will get so much out of these clinics.

I wish I had this understanding 20 years ago!!

If you are looking for answers on

🇦🇺Australia - see you very soon! It's time for round two ❤

Excited to announce my next clinic tour in Australia. We will be doing 7 clinics - from Perth to the Sunshine Coast.
Most of the rider spots are booked, wait lists as well, but check the list below to see if you can still get a spot! Contact the local organisers for spectator tickets!

WA 23/24 September AMT Equestrian Services (two rider spots available, [email protected])

VIC 27/28 September arranged by Lisa Roper (one rider spot available, [email protected])

NSW 30/9 - 2/10 three days Anamir Equine (fully booked, [email protected])

SA 4/5 October Susan Castel Equine Consultant/Coach (fully booked, spectators welcome, [email protected])

NSW Minimbah 7/8 October Anke Hawke Balanced Dressage (fully booked, [email protected])

NSW Coffs Harbour 11/12 October arranged by Terri Campbell (fully booked)

Sunshine Coast 14/15 October arranged by Lynn Scott (fully booked)

For questions about future clinic venues contact my awesome tour organiser Anke Hawke Balanced Dressage!

If you want to know more about me and my way of teaching - check out my website www.academicartofriding.pl
I'm a licensed Bent Branderup Trainer and teach Academic Art of Riding. My approach involves connection first, teaching the frame of aids, and learning all about correct dressage exercises and how they can benefit the horse.
See you at the clinics, I'm very much looking forward to seeing you all again!

01/09/2023

Someone's looking rather sexy in the Stallions Showcase in Horse Deals this month 😍🐴🔥😍

We are taking EOI on frozen/chilled bookings for our Waler stallion Wedgetail Fred Astaire now.

This special stallion is the full package.... temperament, type, talent and trainability... he has got it all and wins fans everywhere he goes.

29/08/2023

While the King has left a giant hole in our hearts at Wedgetail... the Little Prince will soon be coming home to stay, and he is looking pretty super!

25/06/2023

After the devastating loss of the King of Wedgetail, we have been gifted with a small ray of hope. ✨🙏✨🙏

Our posthumous collection of Varekai and mad dash to one of the best equine reproduction specialists in the country has yielded success... and we have obtained viable doses of Varekai for AI and ICSI.

Therefore we are on the look-out for a very special Waler mare(s) to purchase or paid lease (will consider embryo transfer for short-term lease if preferred).

For the best chance of success, we are looking for mares between 4-11yo who have had at least one foal; and with Jinka, Gardens, Cordillo, Mt Weld or Naryilico lines; will consider Newhaven and some old-bloodline Clayton lines of medium/heavy type.

5* home/care assured. We would love to know what you have available.

07/06/2023

Good morning 😍🌞🐴 ☕️

23/05/2023

We've finally updated the website with our current horses for sale, which you can take a peek at over here 👉 www.wedgetailequine.com

Be warned though, we have some seriously nice horses available at the moment, that I really don't want to part with... so to avoid temptation, and me having to part with any, do us all a favour and don't take a peek! 🙈😱🙈🤣

Wedgetail Equine is a boutique colonial warmblood and waler stud located in the picturesque Manning Valley of NSW.

01/05/2023

Waler mare Wedgetail Asher flying home to finish in 3rd place and one of the only clear rounds with no time penalties with her amazing owner Sharon Smith on the weekend. 😍🥰

We love seeing this super combo out-and-about!

28/04/2023

We have the Saddle Up Saddle Fit van visiting Upper Lansdowne on Friday 19th May to fit several horses.

Let me know if you also need a fitting done!

19/04/2023

17/04/2023

Seeking expressions of interest in our stunning Waler stallion, Wedgetail Fred Astaire.

We are looking for a 5* show/stud home for Freddie, who with his education, temperament, conformation, power and genetics is the ultimate package for a stud and/or competitive rider to make an indelible mark in showcasing and securing the Waler breed. Freddie really is something special and the sky is the limit for this stallion in the right home.

Freddie is ready to go on with in any discipline and is in full work, and able to be handled and ridden by competent kids.

Freddie is dual registerable with both WHSA & WHOBAA and the only stallion by the late NP Fonzarelli and out of Wedgetail Equine's best mare, Newhaven Lilly. His sensational full sister can also be viewed.

As Wedgetail Equine would like to retain a breeding license/arrangement, his lucky new owners will be able to purchase well below his market value, and no expense has been spared in producing this stallion.

Enquiries to Stef on 0433 307 853.

13/12/2022

It’s with a very heavy heart that we learn of NP Fonzarelli’s passing.

Fonzi was an absolutely magnificent Waler stallion who passed on his stunning looks, presence and power to his progeny.

He leaves behind a rich legacy. Thinking of his people and progeny at this very sad time.

Fonzi was the sire of Wedgetail’s Barossa, Fred Astaire and Feldspar.

Vale NP Fonzarelli.
After a horrific fall galloping across the paddock, our beautiful, tough as nails Waler stallion, Fonzi is now at rest.
Such a huge loss for not only me, but the Waler world as a whole. Rest in peace old man.

27/11/2022

I was in (very) sore need of some cheering up after throwing my back out yesterday, stuck here on total rest… and Freddie’s professional photos from last weekend have come through, which is just the ticket!

25/11/2022

A different grey pony today…
Gosh I love this horse… she’s just so beautiful inside and out! 😍🤩 ❤️

23/10/2022

Timely reminder for those considering breeding a Varekai foal this year to ensure you understand the potential hazards and pitfalls ahead... we certainly wouldn't want you to be fully informed 🤣😶🥰

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BREED A VAREKAI FOAL 🐴

My clients and I have been asked some questions about what it's like having a Varekai foal, so I thought it only fair to write this public service announcement and let you know about the potential hazards and pitfalls of owning a Varekai foal.📣

Here are FIVE things you may have to get used to if you breed a Varekai foal:

1. You will have to get used to answering tonnes of friendly questions of ‘is he an Andalusian?’ or ‘What % Friesian/Percheron is s/he?’ or at best ‘What breed is s/he?’ - every single time you take your horse out of the paddock.

This will be a guaranteed conversation starter and people will want to know what your horse is and where you got it. Also be prepared for a good % of these people to become lifelong friends. If this is a deal breaker for you, you can always palm them off to me, I’m used to it by now.

2. It is quite likely your foal will be black and have a double or triple mane. Are you sure you will be happy with a glossy black horse with lots and lots of mane, some feather and the associated upkeep? You may want to buy shares in No Knotts now come to think of it...💈

3. Be prepared for self-confessed experts on all things Waler to tell you that ‘that’s not what a Waler looks like’ – usually these people work in the industry, hence their expertise on all things Waler. You’ll just have to take their word for it!

4. If you thought that taking a decent photo of your horse was hard, then you are really going to hate having a Varekai foal. Prepare yourself for a photo album almost entirely consisting of nostril shots. It will be almost impossible to take a photo of the whole horse in one shot, unless you first place said nostril in a feed bucket. 📷

5. It doesn’t matter if you have empty pockets or even if your Varekai foal has never been introduced to the concept of treats, you will not EVER be able to complete any tasks in the paddock in a timely manner, without removing said horse from the paddock first. Otherwise they will want to know what every tool is used for, and if they too can have a job please. Don’t be surprised when they insist on helping you find the things that you need in the tool bucket, trying to help you with the pooper scooper and even navigating the wheel barrow around the paddock. Needless to say you will never lack company during farm chores ever again!

So if you think you can handle all that - then you probably qualify as a good sort, and you might just survive this experience with your sense intact! 😉

Happy riding,

Stef and Varekai!

10/10/2022

Waler stallion Wedgetail Fred Astaire being a gentleman for his fabulous handler, Belinda!

We are so happy with the way this beautiful stallion is maturing!