Macman Lodge Equestrian

14/01/2021

NAME: Not To Know (aka Brian)
AGE: 10
SIRE: Nothing To Lose (USA)
DAM: Last To Know
HEIGHT: approx 16.2hh
S*X: Gelding
LOCATION: Ballarat
Brian is our stable veteran who means a lot to all of our staff . He had his last start on New Years Day and has been spelling since. Brian has a great nature and is true gentlemen to handle on the ground. To ride he does like to get on with the job, but has no dirt in him (eg. doesn't rear/buck etc). Brian had retired sound however does have a club foot which would require management.
This horse deserves only the best of homes and would be best suited as a light riding mount, equine therapy horse, nanny/companion.
Please no time wasters, as he will only be going to a loving, experienced home.

15/11/2020

*REHOMED*
NAME: Bravo Tango (aka Bhima)
AGE: 6
SIRE: Congrats
DAM: Pas de Deux
HEIGHT: approx 16hh
S*X: gelding
LOCATION: Ballarat
Bhima has been a great horse for our stables and now is looking for a loving home. He is a quiet horse to handle and deal with in the yard.
Bhima will be suited to as a low level all around after a long spell and will only be given to an experienced owner.
Serious enquires please inbox me.

26/10/2020

*SOLD*
NAME: Glory
AGE: 3
SIRE: Olympic Glory
DAM: Mutate
HEIGHT: approx 16.2hh
S*X: Gelding
LOCATION: Ballarat
Glory’s owners wish to retire him from racing as he has sustained a tendon injury. This horse has a big personality that loves attention and being around people. Unlike a lot of TB’s Glory is a very good doer! He has a great nature and is quite to ride and handle. Even though he is quite, he would be best suited to a knowledgeable home as he is a big young and inexperienced horse.
Serious enquires please inbox me.

13/09/2020

*SOLD*
NAME: Kilgour
AGE: 5
S*X: Gelding
SIRE: Camelot
DAM: Roadhouse Blues
Lightly raced gelding only having 6 race starts. Unfortunately he has sustained a tendon injury and his ownership wish to retire him from racing. Vet report can be sent to serious enquires only.
Nice type of horse with flowing paces and natural self carriage.
He is pretty straight forward under saddle and to deal with on the ground. Will make someone a lovely all rounder once his tendon is healed. Will only be sold to the best of homes. Please no time wasters or beginners.

26/03/2020

SOLD
Excellent mannered OTT!
Name: Vamonoz (Stable name: Montoya)
Age: 4yo
S*x: Gelding
Height: unmeasured approx 16.1hh
Sire: Dalakhani
Dam: Montoya Heights
This lovely horse is looking for a new 5 star home! He unfortunately suffered a tendon injury a few days ago and his owners wish to retire him from racing.
Montoya is one seriously cool thoroughbred, who was very popular with both stable hands and track riders, due to his relaxed nature. He is easy to handle in every way and has no vices. He will make a cracking all rounder for someone who is willing to wait and spell/rehab him. It won't take much work to transition this horse into his new career. He has nice paces and had no soundness issues prior to his injury.We would love to see him go to an experienced caring horsey home, which is what this special horse deserves!
I have a vet report that I can provide for serious enquirers only and more recent photos of him will be available in the next couple of days.

31/12/2019

SOLD
Name: Adam (Flying Zorro)
Age: 3
Height: unmeasured approx 16hh
S*x: Gelding
Sire: Toronado
Dam: Wisegal
Located: Ballarat/Miners Rest
Adam is a sweet unraced thoroughbred looking for a new home where he can start the next chapter of his life. He has a great nature and will thrive as a pleasure/trail riding hack. He is a pleasure to handle and easy to catch, shoe, float etc. Adam will need a good spell in the paddock to let down from being a race horse and recover from his sesamoiditis. Please do not be turned off by this condition, he will be fine doing light/slower work, as it only flares up with hard galloping. I also have a vet report from the Ballarat Vet Clinic that I can send to serious inquirers only. Although he is quiet, being a young, inexperienced thoroughbred, he will need a confident intermediate rider or above to help him transition into his new discipline. If you think you can provide Adam with a 5 star home please message me. No beginners or time wasters thanks.
*Pictures were taken on the 31.12.19*

23/08/2019

SOLD TO A GREAT HOME
Name: Tucker (Race name Sebenza)
Age: 4
Height: approx. 15.2-15.3hh
S*x: Gelding
Sire: Duporth
Dam: Tea Time
Located: Ballarat/Miners Rest
Tucker is one super cool thoroughbred! He is definitely one of the quietest horses we have in the stable and is easy to handle and ride in all aspects. He’s not your typical tb with his super relaxed nature and chunky build. I have absolutely no doubt that Tucker will thrive in his next phase of life, he will be the ultimate allrounder for somebody who wants to do a little bit of everything. He’s always has been easy to bring back into work after spells and loves his food!!
Tucker has retired from racing after only one start, as he has sustained a suspensory injury after a gallop, with vets and owners advice to retire him. I have vet reports from Ballarat Vet Clinic stating that after a spell he should be fine to begin his new career as a low level dressage, show jumping or eventing horse etc. He will require at least a four month spell to allow his suspensory to heal before beginning work, his last start was only 2 weeks ago so he requires a let down from racing any way.
Even though he is extremely quiet he is probably best suited to an intermediate rider since he is straight off the track or to a knowledgeable horsey family.
He will only be sold to a great home which is what he deserves, so if you’re not genuine please do not enquire.
*First two photos were taken yesterday in race fit condition, third is a photo from when he was a yearling*

02/12/2017

STUNNING MARE who has done it all before:

Helping an owner find a home for her gorgeous mare Millie before she heads overseas. 12yo, 15.2hh approx, thoroughbred. She has competed up to grade 2 PC level, attended shows and been on beach and town rides. She absolutely loves to jump and shows a real talent for it. A very genuine and affectionate horse who is looking for her next rider.
NO BEGINNERS.
Message for details.

07/09/2017

OFFERED FOR SALE:

Deck (Deckhand)
Age:6
Height: approximately 15.2hh
Sire: Darci Brahma (NZ)
Dam: Monashees
S*x: gelding
Price: $1500

Deck was retired sound from racing in December 2016. Deck was trained by Mitch Freedman and a plus side to working in a racing stable is the opportunity to hand pick the horses you love and deck was a clear standout for us! He is a very athletic type who boasts very eye catching movement. He gives the rider a great feel under saddle accompanied with a lovely soft snaffle mouth. Deck has a great nature! Although he can be a little pushy on the ground at times but we have worked on that and he is getting a lot better. In saying that he is a complete gentleman under saddle he has not put one foot out of place, his first time at the local indoor he went around like he had done it 100 times before. Deck is being advertised slightly earlier then we would have liked but since one of the riders is now moving towns we have to find him a home a little prematurely hence the reflection on his price. Video footage will be coming soon and he will be popped over a few fences very shortly. He genuinely is a very sweet horse who will excel in many different disciplines from dressage to eventing and even polo as he is a very sure footed horse. Deck is currently barefoot and is up to date with worming and recently had his teeth done.

Ridden photos were taken from his first ride back in work

24/08/2017

Ben and Deck had their very first outing today at the indoor arena. Both were absolutely super, we couldn't fault them if we tried. the versatility of the thoroughbred still amazes us 🙌🏽

23/08/2017

We are very guilty...

22/08/2017

A bit of playfulness in the mud today 🐎 the poor chickens nearly got taken out 😳 Macman Lodge has been a bit quiet due to the unfortunate weather. Hopefully it'll pick up soon so we can prepare for competition season 🤞🏽

07/08/2017

While scrolling through Facebook recently I came across a post titled “10 Reasons Not to Buy an Off-The-Track Thoroughbred”. You’ve got to be kidding me, I thought. Surely this is a joke. The reasons the author gave were nothing more than breed stereotypes without much credible evidence to back up t...

04/08/2017

First ride on Ben ✅

03/08/2017

Ben during his groundwork session the other day. Groundwork is an essential part in retraining these guys. It builds trust and establishes boundaries but also prepares them to be ridden in a much safer way. It's very important that each horse is feeling comfortable mentally, emotionally and physically to ensure the transition to the horses back is a smooth one. Every horse that comes to Macman Lodge commences their training on the ground first. We can't stress enough how important it is to build a solid foundation for you and your horse so to our followers give horsemanship a go 😄👍🏽

30/07/2017

30/07/2017

Welcoming to the team ' Jessie's Hero'. This cute little filly will spell for a few months before she begins her retraining. Big thanks to Matthew Williams Racing for entrusting her with us 😊 we look forward to her transition after racing 🐎

25/07/2017

Break time is over boys 😎 Ben and Deck are officially beginning their retraining as of today 😄

22/07/2017

We are so beyond excited to announce that Macman Lodge Nicastro, 'Ross' has been sold to the most wonderful home down in Melbourne to the first person that came and rode him. We wish Lu all the best with her new mount and can't wait for many updates 😄

Our little business would not be possible if it weren't for the following people. So a huge thank you goes to Kristie Coverdale, Alan Primmer, Nicole Missen and Alec and Ele McDonald for having our horses on your properties at different times, it's hugely appreciated. Thanks to Sacha for always making sure our horses feet are in the best condition they can be in. Thanks to Anne-Maree Cowell for always making sure our OTTs are feeling 100% before they commence work and during their retraining with her equine body therapy. Thanks to Cherie Edmonds and Annette Chisholm for your guidance and knowledge during our countless lessons. Thanks to Jessica Schneider and Jemma Guerow for inspiring us to give this retraining things a go, it's been nothing but rewarding. And of course thank you to our parents and friends who have supported us along the way 😄
We like to see these horses have a successful life after racing instead of the alternative. Here's to more training and doing what we love.

- Olivia & Caitlin

21/07/2017

Pretty little Kimmy ❤️

18/07/2017

First ride on our clients horse Kimmy ⭐️ we forgot how much fun ponies are, she's a ripper 😆

16/07/2017

Welcoming our very first clients horse 'Kimmy' who is here for a bit of education before show season kicks off.

11/07/2017

OFFERED FOR SALE:
Macman Lodge Nicastro
10yo
16.2hh approx
Thoroughbred gelding

Ross is truly a delight to do everything with. His laid back nature and chilled out attitude makes him a very enjoyable and pleasurable ride. Ross has a solid foundation in the basics of dressage. His soft snaffle mouth and even paces proves his capability of becoming quite the show hack.
Ross has previously done little bits of jumping in which he really enjoyed, jumping heights of 80cm+. During our care, we have taken him on a few outings in which he handled like a pro, but are yet to compete him. Although Ross is lovely and quiet, he is NOT suitable for any sort of beginner riders, therefore would be the perfect horse for an adult rider who wants to do a little bit of everything. More photos and videos in his album.
Please no time wasters.
Asking $2500 firm (price will rise with competition experience)
Serious enquiries only of a genuine horse.
Please message OR call
Olivia- 0473041033
Caitlin- 0438680783
Will only be sold to the very best of homes.
Located in Warrnambool, Vic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LuGlvqYph4

05/07/2017

We are now taking EOI in our gorgeous Ross. We think he'd make a brilliant adult riders mount. A very sensible horse who is looking for his next home. Please message us for more information. Open to all offers, but home is most important.

19/06/2017

Olivia is offering her one of a kind hack for sale ' Monahan Indiana'.

Indi is a 16yo, 15.3hh Connemara x TB who is exceptionally well educated on the flat. He has three lovely paces, giving him a real presence under saddle. Indi has been taught the following dressage movements in which he performs very well. These include shoulder in, shoulder four, counter canter, walk to canter, canter to walk, lengthen trot, lengthen canter, simple changes and currently learning traver. He has had countless dressage wins, competing grade 3 PC and Prelim EA but ready to move up to Novice.
Indi loves to jump, currently competing grade 4 PC and will move up to grade 3 at his next comp. He has completed rounds of 90cm and schooled up to grade 2 xc in my care.
Indi would be perfect for any kind of rider, whether you be a confident beginner or more advanced, he has the capabilities to teach you a lot as well as give you all of the confidence in the world. This is a very hard sale, however rider has gone onto train Off The Track Thoroughbreds and is lacking time to compete and keep him in work.
Serious enquiries only.

19/06/2017

Pony rides are the highlight of our day. DeeDee has now come back into full work for those that are interested in viewing him.

16/06/2017

Ross working super in his lesson today ⭐️ feeling nice and supple. He has picked things up very quickly, starting his first bit of lateral work today. OTT's really are the best 🙌🏽

13/06/2017

On behalf of trainer Mitch Freedman, we are selling the lovely Marwood aka Woody to a quality home.
Been OTT for only a few weeks. Very attractive boy. Please message for more details.
$500.