5 Minutes with HorseRecords

Kate Majors-Borg 22 August 2021

What to ask when looking at a new agistment center

Kate Majors-Borg 29 July 2021

Moving to a new agistment center is an adventure that many horse owners face. New facilities, new friends and new adventures, it’s all very exciting. But moving anywhere new can also be quite a challenge with so many unknowns. We’ve put together a list of questions that you should ask your prospective agistment center when you’re checking it out so that you can take the guesswork out of your agistment search and find the perfect home for you and your horse. How long have these other agisters been here? Just like interviewing for a new job you want to be assured that this is a place that people want to stay at. If the owner can comfortably tell you that other agistors have been there for years, that’s a great sign! If you can see other agistors as you’re checking out the place, say hi and see if they have

5 Minutes with Thompson and Redwood

Kate Majors-Borg 29 July 2021

Thompson and Redwood are a stockfeed company based in Upper Swan, and while our equine range is our flagship, we make feeds for a range of other animals, from poultry to emus and even camels!

What’s in a (horse) name?

Jade Salpietro 2 May 2019

This week I read a debate on Facebook regarding a well performing pony dressage Welsh Cob whose EA registered name was now different from his Stud’s registered name. Understandably, the breeder was disappointed that such a such a lovely pony was no longer publicly flying the flag for his breeding. Certainly, any horses competing at FEI level must retain the name issued on the horse’s original birth document although there are no EA guidelines on this matter. Similarly, I was recently delighted to see a long-lost foal of mine pop up on Cavalletti for sale. However, my excitement at seeing how beautifully she’d matured into a grown mare was slightly diminished when I realised she was now known by another name. Of course, the practical side of me knew it was silly to feel insulted by the name change. I’m not a breeder so I wasn’t concerned that my stud

Online Equestrian Event Management System set to launch in Australia

Jade Salpietro 20 March 2019

Equine Affairs – the Online Equestrian Event Management System Cavalletti Equine Marketplace today announced its intention to bring Equine Affairs – The UK’s Leading Equestrian Online Entry & Show Management System to Australia. The Equine Affairs platform consists of My Riding Life –  a Comprehensive Online Entry System for competitors and My Show Secretary – an Advanced Event Booking and Management System for Organisers. Cavalletti Director Kate Majors-Borg said she acquired the rights to the Australian version of the Equine Affairs platform after recognising the need for an equestrian events management solution with extensive live scoring functionality. “We have a free events calendar on Cavalletti, so I’m always talking to show organisers and entrants about upcoming competitions,” Kate said. “And what has become apparent is that organisers are looking for an affordable events solution which includes a scoring and live results feature to go to the next level of events

Horsehair Jewellery from Living Horse Tails

Jade Salpietro 27 January 2019

Robert Smith Surtees said, “There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.” With the rising popularity of horse hair jewellery, there’s now a special way of expressing this close bond between you and your equine partner. Monika Rodger from Living Horse Tails hand crafts the most beautiful horse hair jewellery and gifts that would be cherished by any horse and pony lover. Living Horse Tails custom makes an exclusive range of exquisite pieces including horse tail hair bracelets, browbands, keychains, earrings, necklaces and brooches. There is even a DIY kit available for those who would like to embrace their own creative talents. The ability to send in your own horse hair to create your special keepsake allows you to keep your beloved horse with you always. This would be a wonderful idea for immortalising a special horse who has passed. Monika is able to

Build a custom Flexible Fit bridle

Jade Salpietro 5 December 2018

Have you ever had a bridle that could only fit your horse with the cheek pieces done up unevenly? Or perhaps you’ve bought two bridles in different sizes because your horse takes a cob browband but a full noseband? Flexible Fit Equestrian’s interactive Bridle Builder has been designed with the horse’s comfort (and our bank balance) in mind. Rather than buying a one-size-fits-all solution off the shelf and praying it will fit, Flexible Fit offers the ability for customers to mix and match their bridle pieces. It’s a fun and simple process to custom build your own custom Flexible Fit bridle from a wide selection of browband, noseband and rein styles. Select the colour and markings of your horse, and then start adding bridle parts to see what suits your horse and budget. The Flexible Fit Gel range is made from the finest quality vegetable tanned English Leather. Stitched at

Saddles Plus Prestige Collection

Jade Salpietro 1 December 2018

The latest collection from Prestige Italia is now available at Saddles Plus and has all the quality and meticulous detail we have come to expect from this equestrian brand. Highlighted by accents of black, tobacco and grey, the Prestige product range can outfit your horse from boots to bridle. Prestige is known for reliability and functionality. Each product is capable of taking you from your home arena to the competition grounds with confidence. Make sure to check out the state-of-the-art X-Perience showjumping saddle which has a completely new tree. Its innovative geometry is the result of a deep study of horse morphology and human anatomy. The team at Saddles Plus are known as the saddle specialists and are equipped to help you find the best equestrian products at the best price. Talk to them about special orders if the product you’ve got your heart set on isn’t currently available. Prestige

Style at Horseland Midland

Jade Salpietro 25 November 2018

Horseland Midland are renowned for carrying premium brands from all around the world. At the largest Horseland store in Western Australia, you’ll find all the everyday items you need for your horse as well as top quality, international labels oozing both style and substance. To see us through the rest of Spring 2018, the Horseland Midland team have assembled a mix of luxury equestrian products showcasing a return to blue and plum colours this season. Outfitting the rider with items from Samshield, Pikeur, Animo and Emcee Apparell, Horseland Midland have all the looks for at home and on show. The attention to detail continues with the same timeless quality for your horse. The Schockemohle Equitus Alpha Bridle is anatomically designed to provide comfort for the most sensitive of horses. Designed by Peter Menet, the Amerigo Cervia Siena Dressage saddle has a very deep seat with a wider seat and twist.

Horse Float Maintenance

Kate Majors-Borg 28 August 2018

Most horse owners (my wife included!) don’t think about their horse float until something goes wrong. But a horse float is a piece of machinery, like a car or a boat and, as such, it requires regular attention to keep it running effectively and safely. Horse floats are often abused as much as they are used: they get kicked and bitten, they get left outside in all weathers, driven on gravel and dirt tracks and, to add insult to injury, they get regularly covered in manure and urine. In order to ensure the safety of your float it is essential to carry out regular (at least monthly) visual inspections. First of all check that the lights and indicators work and then check that the brake master cylinder has adequate brake fluid in it (that’s the little tub on the tow hitch with the screw on cap – the fluid level