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Tree Haven Equine, Whittons Lane, Winslow (2024)

09/05/2024

Very excited to offer bit fitting with Jo Swinton from South Australia, on Sunday 26th of May here at Tree Haven Equine in Winslow. Jo is a competitive dressage rider with many years of equine experience both nutritionally and nutritionally. Jo is not aligned to a specific brand and will recommend what's best for the horse. $120 per fitting (for an hour or longer if needed). Please PM me to book a time. We have a small working area here if you'd like to ride for the fitting. Plenty of room to park your float in Whittons Lane.

31/12/2023

Exciting times ahead for Tree Haven Equine. Starting in 2024 I will be offering horse sitting services.

Being a horse owner myself I know how hard it is to plan for a holiday. I've been lucky to have capable, reliable friends look after my horses, but I understand it can be a headache to find someone trustworthy and reliable to look after your equine friends.

I know I'm fully capable and reliable and have experience with most breeds and genders. Our own paddocks or stables are cleaned every day and they are tasks I enjoy and I look after my own horses in all weather conditions.

Most importantly of all, in my opinion, is having the experience in identifying colic or other illnesses.

I can ride a quad bike, tow a float, drive a manual and have reliable transport to get me to and from properties.

We can also board one horse here on our own property if you want to get away without the worry of your horse being looked after.

Rates and services will vary depending on the tasks involved and your location. I would also consider house sitting if you need your other pets looked after as well.

29/11/2023

If anyone is interested in knowing more about, or booking into the upcoming clinic with Kassie Southwell - The Art of Classical Schooling in Warrnambool, please call Sarah on 0427474944. Spots don’t come up very often in these clinics.

Here’s a beautiful summary of Kassie’s work and philosophy:

Kassie’s coaching methodology follows The Academic Art of Horsemanship and aims to educate horse and rider towards the ultimate goal of unity. This training teaches you how to guide your horses into correct posture and bio-mechanical alignment to develop a partnership of mutual understanding of lightness and harmony. This schooling is fundamental to horse’s long term soundness in both its physiology and psychological health.

Kassie’s approach to schooling addresses all aspects of horsemanship and works in an academic way, making sure you truly understand the principles and concepts behind the schooling. Lessons are tailored to suit the horse and riders individual requests and needs and is suitable for all disciplines and levels from young unbacked horses through to performance horses.

Kassie presents clear, compassionate and quality coaching which engages and connects with students. You can achieve your goals with sound healthy horses, in both the body and mind. Kassie invites all levels of riders from entry level through to the highest levels of riders. From trail riding through to professional riding Kassie welcomes all horses from all breeds and disciplines.

Spots in these clinics are hard to come by so if you’re interested in nabbing a spot for either 20/21st or 21/22nd of January- please let Sarah know ☺️

A spot= 3 lessons plus a session of theory each day. Absolutely no need to ride- so if you have a green, young, inexperienced, coming back into work, older horse that just needs some help or anything in between- this work will help their overall physical health and wellbeing.

10/08/2023

The ever patient Earlie Pearlie having his mountain of hair removed. He was such a good boy.

31/07/2023

Happy horsey birthday

16/05/2023

Seasonal deworming (Autumn and Spring) can be a confusing time for horse owners. It can also be hard to change how we think about our worming patterns.

I recently trialled a Faecal Egg Count kit from WormGuide Equine. I'd never used one before and just wormed as I always thought I should. The kit was simple and easy to use and I had a comprehensive report back within a week of posting in the sample, with recommendations for worming moving forward. The test screens down to egg count per 4 grams.

The screening is done using convenient cutting edge and consistently reliable worm egg count analysis. This leaves out the possibility of "human error".

The product helps you -
Meet standard deworming obligations
Use the seasons to your advantage
Establish an annual worm control plan for each individual horse
Lower the worm burden on your paddocks
Slow the development rate of dewormer resistance

Before you worm consider a FEC kit. I'm really pleased I've finally used one, as I don't have to worm now until Spring and I have a scientifically developed plan for my horses. It's a step-up and a huge step forward for me. It's evidence based worm control made easy. So convenient and uncomplicated to use.

24/04/2023

Pretty clipped pony. Magic ❤️

27/03/2023

Looking for a client
WTB - 2 HSL with tack box
Looking for a Crisfloat, Equitrek, Ifor Williams, Bockmann or other European float - prefer Vic or SA, budget around 20k depending on float.

24/01/2023

Looking to purchase a brown cob size, plain but quality, lead in bridle.

24/12/2022

Earlie Pearlie popped up on the bridge like he'd been doing it all his life. Cracking pony. Now for a partner in crime.

22/12/2022

Looking to buy a round bale for horses - delivered to Kirkstall. TIA

15/12/2022

Dublin Galtymore Field tallboots. Size 10, black, regular calf (40-41cm). Only worn a handful of times, softened beautifully. $150 plus postage. Boot bag $30 or package inc postage $200.

10/12/2022

Tack room clear out
Cavalier Tall Boots 41 wide medium calf $100 unused SOLD
Crosby Breast plates black cob and full near new $50
Headstall WB barely used $20
Headstall Full with lambswool $20 SOLD
Weatherbeeta Full hood with zip $20
Mattes 75cm removable cover lambswool girth $50 SOLD
Lunging aid $20 SOLD
Cob lunging roller and girth worn but usable $20
Full size dressage saddle pads $10 each BLACK ONLY LEFT

17/11/2022

SOLD
Selling a set of Rose Gold stirrups $50. Used a handful of times and covered.
Selling a Dublin Rose Gold helmet size 59 $80. Ridden in a handful of times, kept bagged and clean. No accidents or marks. Reasons for selling is changing colours.

14/11/2022

SOLD
Waldhausen Rose Gold bridle with soft padded reins in full size and black. Used a handful of times, cleaned and bagged after each competition $120
Waldhausen Rose Gold stirrup leathers unused still in the bag $60
Waldhausen Rose Gold stirrups one pair still in the box $70 and one pair used a handful of times. Cleaned and covered after each comp. ,$50
Or the full set for $250

04/11/2022

Hi all - if anyone is coming back from Equitana next Sunday afternoon I'm looking for a lift back to Warrnambool. Fuel provided.

30/10/2022

Looking for a Wintec Isabell 16.5' or 17" saddle medium/wide gullet. Must be in great condition. Solid budget.

11/10/2022

Looking for that rare unicorn.
Lease or buy - either is fine.
Mare or gelding - either is fine.
Between 13hh and not exceeding 15hh
Senior in years is fine.
Nothing young or green, needs to have life experience.
Tolerant and quiet is non negotiable.
Breed, colour is negotiable.
Not too wide.
Will be used more or less as a lead line pony/horse.
Five star home guaranteed.
Healthy budget for the right new friend

22/08/2022

Welcome to Ness. She's a lovely TB mare who will be training up for dressage. Super sweet, lovely and quiet and fitted into the family really well - even Mia liked her🤩 Eddie is pretty happy as he will be the thorn amongst the two roses. She is going to be registered as Francois Adelph so hopefully she is as classy in the arena as her name suggests 😊

02/07/2022

SOLD ❤️ My beautiful Frankie had found his perfect home. Thankyou for your positive comments on him.
This is Frankie and he's a unicorn and he's my unicorn. Now I'm doing this post for him and it's not about me. Regretfully I'm offering Frankie for sale - so please no negative comments or time wasters. Due to my ongoing injury issues and not knowing how long I'll be out of the saddle, I can't have him going to waste in the paddock. He needs a job. I bought Frankie some months ago as that one in a million competition horse, looking for him to see out my riding career. He's such a dude, he's like a giant Labrador. He's always keen to assist with jobs in the paddock and very interested in everything you do. He's funny and quirky and a joy to have around. Now to the serious stuff about him. Frankie is a TB, rising 12yo and a smidge under 17hh. You'll need a tall mounting block 😂. He is a beautiful sensitive horse with more whoa than go and in his previous life was a show horse. He needs a competent and sensitive rider as he transitions to dressage as was going to be his role with me. He needs pampering and spoiling as he's used to it. He requires rugging and his large frame needs feeding and he's generally a good doer. He is in excellent paddock condition however will need bringing back into work after 6 weeks out. Theres no nasties, he's just vain and full of himself. I think if I looked like him I would be too. I will be honest you'll need a healthy budget for this boy as he could be anything. He will only go to the best home and there will be no lease or lease to buy arrangements. Please pm me for more details.

19/06/2022

SOLD - lovely Jeorge has found his next chapter.
For long term lease with the option to buy is Jeorge, aka Allegro La Victorie. Jeorge is an 8yo 16.2hh TB with talent to burn and lots of bling. He is related to "Togo" a competitive *2 star eventer ridden by Shane Rose. Jeorges owner knows this horse has a bright future so this decision doesn't come lightly. He has lovely balanced walk, trot, canter and leg yield established and has been out competing at showjumping days up to 1 metre and dressage at prelim level. He loves his xc and is a scopey bold jumper. He has no dirt is easy to catch show and float, however is more used to an angle load. For some reason my phone isn't letting me attach more pics or video but I have plenty on hand to send through Messenger upon request. The only sticking point to having a gem like Jeorge is that he is in Qld. He is a lovely horse and his owner is a friend who wants only the best of homes for him. PM me for more information.

01/06/2022

Hi all if you haven't already met him, listened to me go on about him or seen pics of him, I'd like to introduce you to Frankie (Mr Alfranco). Frankie is a 16.3hh rising 12yo grey TB. Frankie has been a show hack in a previous life. Won't he be surprised when he first steps out onto a dressage arena 😂 Frankie likes showing off and loves himself way too much, however if I looked like him I would too. 😍 He's a funny character and fun to have around, he just wants to be involved in everything like a giant helpful Labrador. He's here to be the heir to Mia's throne.

21/02/2022

Couldn't wish for a more lovely mare. Danson Dulite aka Mia. You make me so proud ❤️

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