Tara Performance Horses and BorderCollies

18/12/2023

At last!!!!
A very overdue Moonbar Ridge Memories x Kaidence Dark Ballet MA c**t 🙂
Meet Douja born at 12:20am !!!
37.5% Morgan 37.5% Arabian 25% Warmblood

15/09/2023

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11/08/2023

Pupdates!
Some of these stunners are still looking for there forever people if you think that you can provide the perfect amount of love and exercise please send me a message - they each come with all the goodies seen in the first picture

25/06/2023

Puppies and Ponies - who could ask for anything more!

In the last week we have:
- Welcomed another beautiful litter of puppies (will be the last litter for a good while - so get in quick if your looking for a little girl)
- Bought my own Tara’s Kryptonium and Tara’s Rosalee back into work who have been spelled post breaking in.
- Bought Josie Faulkner’s beautiful Henry back into work after an extended spell (pictured dark bay)
- Bought Vanessa Rwc’s fabulous Garry back into work after an extended post breaking in spell (pictured light bay)
- Lessons, Lessons and Lessons!

I look forward to posting some more pictures over the next few weeks also - get ready for some puppy cuteness 🥰

I am currently fully booked up with training until late September at this stage, with my Christmas period already starting to fill up!
Please feel free to contact me regarding any training or Equissage needs!

17/04/2023

Warning - wound pictures (although I have only used pictures after daily cleaning so not to bad)

Progression photos (in order) of Henry’s face over 3 weeks post surgery.
Henry had a 210 tooth removed via repulsion meaning that under general anaesthetic an incision was made over the root of the tooth which was then punched out from above. This procedure is clearly invasive to a number of facial structures including the sinus requiring an oral plug (also pictured) to be put in place in order to minimise the risk of infection during the healing process.
Henry returned from the vet surgery requiring his face to be cleaned and repacked daily for the first week in conjunction with antibiotics and pain medications. Following this the hole was left open to heal (with daily cleaning), returning to the surgeon for a check up and plug removal at exactly 2 weeks. Post plug removal Henry required his mouth to be flushed daily to ensure that feed does not compact in the hole. As seen in the pictures his face started to develop proud flesh which cleaned and was treated with yellow lotion. During this process he has remained fly vailed 24/7.
Henry has been a perfect patient allowing me to poke, prod, scrub, flush and treat his wound from every which angle and having no complications 😁 Henry will be returning home to his owner this weekend and I’m sure is looking forward to being the centre of attention being the sole receiver of treats!

22/01/2023

The final addition to our pack! Meet Carter an almost 2 year old long haired chocolate border collie 😍

12/01/2023

Just when I was about to give up on breeding season!
A last minute, spur of the moment decision to load one of my best competion horses and travel 5 hours one way to visit one of my amazing sponsors has paid off! I can not thank Dr John Chopin of Morganville Mobile Vet for a Christmas Eve frozen insemenation (please please move back).
Not only a long journey, but also one requing me to change my choice of stallion (something I very rarely do once I have an idea as good as I had) but being that it was Christmas my hand was forced - just as well I have plenty of frozen Junior semen!
Today we got a positive 19 day scan! Here is to the very long wait to meet our Kaidence Dark Ballet MA X Moonbah Ridge Memories foal 😍

24/12/2022

Wishing all our friends, family, clients, and sponsors a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🎇
We can now mark 2022 as another year that super vet John Chopin of Morganville Mobile Vet has had to go all out to make sure that the heard are in full health seen below giving antibiotics to our lovely Moonbah Ridge Memories Christmas morning!

18/12/2022

We had a great first outing at Allora on our home bred kids Tara’s Rosalee and Tara’s Kryptonium.
Arriving Friday afternoon the horses settled in for the night ready for a trot pole clinic in the indoor Saturday morning - after realising that the indoor isn’t a scary place, they settled in and worked well. Today we ventured out into the dressage arena with really positive feedback from the judges and spectators although placings were not awarded Rosalee finished her prep test on 71.33% and Kurt (Kryptonium) on a 69.8% in the preliminary.

05/12/2022

Just in time for Christmas - treat your horse!
Equisssge appointments available in the Toowoomba/Lockyer Valley area (can travel for groups)
Standard session $40
Tailored sessions $60
+ Travel based on location
Discounts available for multiple horses

Some Benefits of Equissage:
- Improves Blood Circulation
- Increases Lymphatic Drainage
- Stimulates Muscle Tissue
- Relaxes Muscles
- Reduces Muscle and Joint Pain
- Improves Join Mobility
+ So much more!

30/11/2022

Due to a cancellation I have had one spot open up for on site horse training from the 5/12/22 - 26/12/22. Included is full care agistment including individual paddock, rugging, hygain hard feed twice a day (hay additional), Equisssge twice a week and training 5 days a week. Feel free to pm for more information.

Send a message to learn more

18/10/2022

EDIT - Roger has now found his forever home

26/09/2022

👀 for a 🏡

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The last three puppers 💕💕💕

26/09/2022

Like always the pup packs have arrived complete with toiletries, treats, grooming, toys, collar/lead set and not to mention vouchers to make transitioning home easy🤩
We still have 3 🐶 looking for their 🏡!
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Please message me if interested😊

24/08/2022

How beautiful are these 6 puppers (some double pics because I couldn’t pick just one) 😍😍😍
I will begin taking EOI’s and deposits starting this weekend! FL Sleep x Xander litter- 5 boys and 1 girl.
The last litter of this cross have all gone to loving family homes ranging from young children to the elderly (yes I check in and follow up with all pups that leave me).

29/07/2022

This morning we welcomed 6 more beautiful Xander x FL Sleep puppies 😍😍😍 mum and pups all doing well with the first pup born at 2:43am and the final being born at 5:58am - looking forward to a nap today!

04/07/2022

It’s almost breeding time again! I’m absolutely smitten with my junior babies (pictured below Tara’s Kryptonium and Tara’s Kudos) and now you can have your very own too! Please feel free to message me with any questions-Frozen semen only!

23/06/2022

Breakers are definitely something I love doing. Below is Tara’s Rosalee (Damalana x Eskdale Razeem) and Tara’s Kryptonium (Belle J’adore x Kaidence Dark Ballet MA).
Both homebred horses are rising 3 and for the first time today carried a saddle - not that you would know, they just worked as if they’d had one on their whole life!
Note both are free, relaxed, and moving forward in their natural carriage all with flowing tails and pricked ears ☺️

09/06/2022

Absolutely love getting updates on the pups! Here’s some pics sent by the owners of the 3 male pups from Slip and Xanders last litter 🥰

04/04/2022

When only the best will do!
Happiness is when your second Equisssge hand held unit arrives 🙌

Equisssge uses CVT massage to:
* Improve blood flow
* Relax muscles
* Stimulate muscle tissue
* Increase lymphatic drainage
* Improve healing of wounds and ulcers
* Reduces muscle and joint pain
* Improves join mobility

Appointments available for standard and tailored treatments in Toowoomba/ Lockyer area.

26/03/2022

Tara’s Kryptonium looking the goods! This is Kaidence Dark Ballet MA (Juniors) oldest progeny that I have retained out of Belle Jadore. I am super excited to break this boy in at the end of the year and see what he can do 😁
If you want your very own Junior baby please note limited frozen semen is available from Morganville Mobile Vet for the upcoming breeding season.

11/03/2022

Update - He has found his new family!
This beautiful boy is still trying to find his forever humans!
Vet checked, Microchipped, first vaccination, and come with his own little pack including toys, treats, toiletries and much more!
His brothers and sisters all leave next week. If you think you have room in your life for an additional pupper please pm me for more info!

13/02/2022

How cute are this lot!!!!!

I will start taking holding deposits this week!

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25/01/2022

A week ago we welcomed 5 Border Collie pups into the world… 7 days in and we’re starting to walk on all fours 🐾 (well trying to - there’s a lot of falling over 😂). EOI currently being taken!

07/11/2021

Another great day with the lovely Moonbah Ridge Memories taking out the Grand Champion Part Bred Ridden exhibit today 🥰

Thank you to class sponsor Just Grazing and those who provided prizes Kentucky Equine Research, EAC Animal Care, Magictails & Purepets Pet Care from DDSL Products and many more!

As always yet another shout out to my wonderful sponsors Equine Plus Supplies and Chopin Equine Reproduction Services

06/11/2021

A great return to the ring for both myself and Tanya Morrison’s Moonbah Ridge Memories winning Grand Champion Part Bred Led Exhibit. A massive thank you also needs to go to the Anderson’s for running Mem for me today due to injury, absolute life savers!
Thank you to class sponsors Johnsons Feeds & QPD and Peter Horobin Saddlery as well as those who supplied prizes Wattlelane Stables, Equicool Equestrian, Equidae Botanical Horse Care, Equine Pure, and Equine Soap Co..
Last but definitely not least to my amazing sponsors Chopin Equine Reproduction Services and Equine Plus Supplies for you continued ongoing support 🥰

17/10/2021

After an extended period out of the show ring for both myself (2years) and this lovely mare (3 years) I’m excited to see just how much more we can achieve. Welcome back Memories I can’t thank your owners enough for entrusting me with such a special horse! This is Memories 5th ride back under saddle after 3 years off (she thought she had retired) 🥰 slow and steady as we redevelop strength and stamina before moving back into the collection work.

22/09/2021

Better late then never!

10 days ago we welcomed this perfect little c**t into the world ❤️ open to name suggestions (starting with a k)!

Morganville mobile vets are also the only vets to store Kaidence Dark Ballet MA semen (this cuties and Tara’s Kryptonium sire)- be sure to get in contact if you wish to breed your own perfect foal!

05/09/2021

Very excited to be adding Equine Plus Supplies to my wonderful network of support

07/08/2021

Foundation before specialisation!

Tara’s Kryptonium- at 22months carrying a roller for the first time. As you can see relaxed and tracking over the back!

Kurt has come in to begin his halter preparation to start to go out in hand as a 2 year old to allow him to gain exposure to show life before commencing under saddle at 3 (covid pending of course).

When working with young horses remember a little bit often will get you a lot further than a condensed ‘lesson’ once a week. Focus on the little things they do right rather than the misunderstandings that will occur.