Hidden Gully

Hidden Gully Hidden Gully is locally owned and operated within the small town of Abermain. We offer riding lessons from ages 3 and up and horse education.

Macia has 20 years of experience from owning, showing, training and handling of horses from young and old.

10/10/2025

Next up in our profiles is Anneke

27/09/2025

Our next rider Profile even though we didn't get to see her today is Jade.

18/09/2025

📣RUGS📣
With the onset of warmer weather, it is essential to ensure your horses are appropriately rugged.

During the day, a cotton rug is generally suitable for most horses at this time of year. For those that sweat easily and require protection from insects a great alternative, is a mesh rug or a hybrid mesh-cotton rug may also be considered.

At night, if you choose to apply a rainsheet or heavy rug, please ensure it can be removed in the morning. Horses can lose significant condition if left heavily rugged during warm to hot weather. This can also lead to dehydration from excessive sweating.

It is worth noting that most horses do not begin to feel the effects of cold temperatures until approximately 5°C. However, it is essential to remember that each horse is unique, much like individuals, and may have distinct requirements.

My favourite saying is "you never stop learning". Over the weekend, we were blessed with some incredible weather and too...
14/09/2025

My favourite saying is "you never stop learning". Over the weekend, we were blessed with some incredible weather and took the opportunity to provide two of the boys with exposure and training. This experience also afforded me the chance to receive feedback from someone else, which is invaluable when you are riding on your own most of the time. Tuti and Scout both performed impeccably and I couldn't be more proud of either of them.

11/09/2025

First up in our rider series is Summer!
Jenna Deacon

06/09/2025

With more likes coming to the page I figured I'd do a little intro. 🐴

04/09/2025

We will be operating Monday the 6th of October, with multiple time slots available.

14/08/2025

We have seen an increase in the colic over the past week. Cold weather is often implicated in the increased incidence of colic, coupled with our recent weather events we have put together a few ideas with feeding and management. The advice is general in nature and doesn't take into account individual horse's specific medical problems or needs.

WATER; Cold water can discourage horses to drink and even be painful for older horses with teeth conditions. Water is best consumed at a temperature between 5 to 15 degrees. It is important to keep an eye on water consumption, (average water intake is 20-50 litres per day depending on size, exercise, ambient temp etc). Lack of water in the diet can lead to impactions which can result in colic.
Adding 30 to 60gms of table salt to your horse's feed can stimulate the thirst response. Soaking the feed with warm water is another way to get some extra fluids into their digestive tract.

Hay is a great way to keep your horse warm from the inside as it is fermented in the hindgut and releases heat in the process. Chewing hay also increases saliva production which buffers gastric acid secretion in the stomach. Chewing also starts the digestive process and can stimulate gut electrical activity. A good guideline is to feed 1.5-2% of the horse's bodyweight per day & increase if the temperature drops. Avoid stalky hay where the stem is tough. Horses and ponies with dental problems generally need to avoid hay, therefore hay pellets or cubes can be used as a substitute.

Exercise is a great way to stimulate the electrical activity of the gut and keep you & your horse warm. Rug up & go for a ride.

Need extra calories; vegetable oil or a processed feed such as Equi jewel is a great way to add calories without increasing the carbohydrates in the diet. Both are easily digestible and will help keep weight on.

Provide shelter, warm rugs etc if your horse is mainly paddocked. Consider fencing off any smelly, discoloured areas where flood water has pooled; believe it or not some horses will drink this!

Photo credit Claire Nolan

01/08/2025

Happy horses birthday. To all the amazing horses we come across in our line of work.

Do you spot your horse 😍

22/07/2025

Good morning. We still have some available lesson slots this Saturday. 11:30-12:30 and 1:30-2:30. Please message us to claim.

21/07/2025

With the weekend over and a start of a new week, I just wish say a few words.

To everyone that rode over the weekend, I know I tell you week after week, but you are all doing so well and making me proud! You should also be very proud of yourselves.
Keep up the great work team. ♥️

13/07/2025

Good morning everyone! I am writing to confirm our October week with official dates. I will have additional time slots available, including morning and afternoon appointments, from the 8th of October to the 15th.

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Frame Drive
Abermain, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9am
Wednesday 8am - 9am
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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