Taminga Equestrian Centre

27/01/2025

What an AWESOME little horse!

Barney just kept me smiling while he was here. He's fun, sensitive and super responsive, athletic and loves to work. There's a hovercraft button installed in the trot! And did I mention fun???!!

Hoping his mum gets the travel bug so I can Barney sit again!

18/01/2025

Meet our resident Connemara: Boonahburra McIlroy.

This is his magnificent Summer version, with golden dapples and distinguished black socks.

This pony was surely a chameleon in a previous life and turns into a sort of burnt caramel and chocolate teddy bear in Autumn, before transforming into a fluffy grey polar Eskimo in the middle of Winter. Thus he earned his stable name...Quinn. Those who remember Bob Dylan and Manfred Mann's hit song will get it.

A typical Connemara character, we love him in all of his colours!

11/01/2025

Casuarina Ridge Rosebud.

What could be better than Bubbles over Christmas and the New Year? Especially when packaged in gold and silver to complement the festive season!

Bubbles is an absolutly delightful 5yo Welsh B mare who had been very lightly backed before she arrived. She has been continuing her education during December and is working so sweetly.

Bubbles returned home to her owners today, who have been patiently awaiting this special little mare.

21/12/2024

Maddy just couldn't wait any longer and had her first canter on her unicorn pony, Boonahburra Phoenix, who has been training here recently.
How could you not love this gentle pony??!

19/12/2024

Beautiful Riding Pony/TB galloway. Video available.

Quality, elegant galloway with beautiful movement, and a sensible temperament. Jimmy is sure to do well in showing and dressage, and is a fun allrounder. Training at Taminga Equestrian Centre.

19/12/2024

Debanlay Final Scene.

Riding Pony/TB. 14.3hh. 15yo.

This quality galloway has show and dressage horse written all over him!

Jimmy is elegant, well put together, and has super flowing paces. His canter is a highlight: elastic, elevated and rocking horse comfortable!

Jimmy has had a well rounded education, with exposure to working equitation, pole work and pleasure riding both in groups and alone. His amenable temperament has made him a safe partner for his rider, who has recently retired. With the property sold, the decision had to be made....Jimmy is really much too good to sit around in a paddock.

02/12/2024

What a find!

Lucky pupil Ruby found Arnie, a gorgeous 9yo TB gelding, before he was advertised.

Ruby's current partner, Jack, is an absolute champion. However, he was finding pony club a big day at the grand age of 27, and will be welcoming a mellow retirement teaching the ropes to his new friend.

Arnie has already had a solid introduction to the basics. He raced as Ardeeo before his career switch in 2022, and has since proven handy at pony club, jump club, cross country clinics and horse trials. His training over the last few weeks has revealed he can also produce a sweet dressage test.

Ruby, Arnie and Jack...three great friends who are looking forward to their life together.

08/11/2024

Enjoying the scenic view on 5yo OTT George!

George is here on boot camp during his owner's overseas holidays. A reassuring concept if you're going away but want your horse to continue his education in a safe environment. No more dreading that first ride back!

Bookings are now being taken for the summer holidays.

As always, breaking in, mouthing, general training and sales preps are also available.

02/11/2024

Proving yet again, that chestnut mares can be superstars!

Mackenzie is a brilliant little Welsh Cob x who has matured from the wiggly, wobbly and somewhat emotional individual who was mouthed here a couple of years ago (she was already broken to saddle, but mainly ridden bitless).

Under the patient guidance of her owner, Denise, Kenz has learned to cope with just about everything ( except perhaps cows!). Working equitation, trail riding, jumping, grand kid sitting...the list goes on.

She's a gorgeous little mare who has been here for boot camp during Denise's holidays. Kenz worked on her dressage skills during that time, and is now cruising through the lateral work: travers, renvers, shoulder in and half pass.

What a very clever little miss!

28/10/2024

Makes my day hearing about graduate "breakers" who are fulfilling expectations.

Swingtime Doulton, or Dolly to his friends, was a mature age student when started under saddle at Taminga as a 12yo earlier this year.

This smart Welsh A gelding was well worth the wait...

04/10/2024

Clearly a great recipe for an outstanding performance horse....just blend Welsh Cob and Thoroughbred.

Miley is living proof! She has just completed a brief training stint, and it's been so much fun experiencing her metronome precise, power driven stride!

Miley is a wonderful partner for her owner Dianne, who is looking forward to refining her dressage skills as she progresses with this quality mare.

15/09/2024

A good pony touches so many hearts.

Beautiful Silkwood Poppy has found her new family. It was an emotional weekend of fond farewells and exciting beginnings.

07/09/2024

The best of both worlds!

Poppy is a reg. RPSB show quality pony from the esteemed Silkwood stud. She is also a gentle and incredibly sweet natured child's pony.

Poppy is quiet enough for lead rein duties, yet sufficiently responsive for the independent rider who is ready to start sitting on a neat little canter.

Poppy has had a well rounded education, with experience at pony club, shows, obstacles and trail riding. She can be safely handled by children, and is quiet to float.

Poppy absolutely thrives on attention, affection and hugs. She could easily be that trustworthy friend for your child that you've been seeking.

Poppy is 12.3hh and 10 years old. She is available with her beautiful fitted Fylde saddle if required.

02/09/2024

Specialising in starting ponies, but there has been many four legged friends in training....of all shapes and sizes!

All horse accommodation in safely fenced, private paddocks with shelters.

Limited vacancies available from November for starting under saddle, mouthing, sales preps and training. Based in Winchelsea VIC.

31/08/2024

An absolute cracker of a pony. 13.3 Part Welsh reg. Elm Tree Primadonna.
DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION as next (bigger) horse has been found and there's only room for one!

Brilliant grade 4 Pony Clubber who has excelled in dressage , horse trials and showing. Seriously fun second pony or ideal for small adult. Please message Taminga Equestrian Centre. Videos available.

30/08/2024

EDIT.. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION as the next horse has been found, and there's only room for one!

If only their legs grew with their riders, these super pony club mounts would never need new homes!
However, when the kid's legs start knocking the jumps down....

So this is Prim. She is well known in the local area as an absolute cracker of a pony. She's done everything in grade 4 and 5 at pony club over the past 4.5 years, and done it well.... dressage, show jumping, cross country and showing. So many wonderful memories!

Prim is a great size at just under 14hh, and is 16 years old. Registered as Elm Tree Primadonna, she is a Part Bred Welsh by Balgower Maverick/ Bimbadeen Amber.

Easy to float, trim (happy barefoot), and file teeth.
Prim is NOT a beginner's pony, but is a seriously fun pony for a small adult or a competent child's second pony.

Prim is looking for a new partner who loves to embrace the active lifestyle!

25/08/2024

A lucky find by an astute purchaser!

Relegated to paddock ornament status for a few years, this 12yo black warmblood has recently resumed work at Taminga. Aptly named "Devine ", he has a beautiful rhythmic, swinging trot, and should hopefully entice the dressage judges to reach for those extra marks!

21/08/2024

Ginger has " been there, done that!" Low level pony club, show and cross country jumping, games, trail riding. View at Taminga Equestrian Centre. Please leave a message.