T Willoughby Performance Horses & Training

12/05/2026

SA C**t Starting Clinic 2026

It’s always a big week full of intense learning and personal achievements at the annual C**t starting clinic with Tom. So much fun starting these beautiful young babies of Melanie Austens.

It’s also so rewarding to watch a once timid horse girl, who came to home for help with her flighty Arab wearing all the safety gear in the world and being led by her mum (what a flash back!), grow into the confident rider she is today. Laura Dittrich seeing how far you’ve come has been incredible, and we couldn’t be prouder of the amazing role model and inspiring horse rider you are today.

Thanks Kelly Lillecrapp for hosting. Had to share your lovely words too 😊
“Thank you Melanie Austen for the encouragement as always and the opportunity, Tom Willoughby for mentoring us and always knowing when to step us up outside our comfort zone. Watching you work with young horses, you make it look easy, and so natural. Your understanding and the way you teach us to listen to the horse, I can’t wait to learn more. Laura Dittrich for the kind words and sharing your knowledge and experiences with us, watching you ride these babies with calmness and confidence is inspirational”

10/05/2026

We hope everyone took a moment for their Mum yesterday and all the Mums felt extra loved.

Below are some beautiful words from Toms uncle Greg

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

It’s your Mum.

Who nurtured, the tiny seed.
Who took care of your every need.
Put a Band-Aid on your knee.
Helped you when you did a wee.
It’s your Mum.

Who helped you learn to read.
Who made sure you had a feed.
Always knew if you were bad.
Sometimes kept it from your Dad.
It’s your Mum.

Who let you go your own way.
When she really wanted you to stay.
All grown up she waved goodbye.
Who might have had a little cry .
It’s your Mum.

Who seldom got the thanks she earned.
Who gave us all the strength we learned.
To go through life and face the day.
We think to late the things to say.
It’s your Mum.

Who has a special place, inside your heart.
Who knows we all someday will part.
Who loves you all the live long day.
Who thinks of you so far away.
It’s your Mum.

For the Mums.
May 2024.
Greg Willoughby.

01/05/2026

Happy birthday to our first born cowgirl!

28/04/2026

Our horses aren't just stars in the arena...they're also 🌟on the big screen!

This movie promises to be one of the great Australian 'westerns'. Can't wait to see it on the big screen

16/04/2026

Two positions left in this clinic…
Contact
Kelly Lillecrapp
0403742801
Or msg the page
Or [email protected]

08/04/2026

Looking forward to seeing this one! 🎥🍿
A few of the horses and Tom worked on Wolfram - Sweet Country back in the Territory after being involved in the original Sweet Country movie.
See if you can spot some of the four-legged stars in the clip.
Available for autographs 🐴

31/01/2026

Little Quarter Horse filly that’s been with us in training for a few weeks now. We’ve been focusing on softness, relaxation and understanding to build confidence and set her up to progress into her chosen discipline.

📩 Currently taking bookings for training— message us to discuss your horse and secure a place.

15/01/2026

Now operating and training out of Benalla, VIC.

We take pride in doing it right from day one, building confidence, softness and understanding that lasts a lifetime.

📲DM our page to chat about booking your horse in for starting, re-educating or further education. Working with horses from all disciplines.

𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓱𝓸𝓻𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓯𝓾𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓲𝓻 𝓯𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

10/01/2026

Looking back on 2025, we’re incredibly grateful for everything the year brought our way. We relocated to Benalla, Victoria, took on and trained many horses, and made countless memories travelling to rodeos as a family — something we’ll always appreciate.

We’re especially thankful to our SA clients who continue to send their horses over the border to us, as well as the many new VIC clients who’ve come on board. We thank you all for trusting us with your horses training.

We’re incredibly grateful for our team of horses who give us everything on rodeo road, our friends and family for their constant support, and our sponsors — we’re so lucky to have you.

Here’s to an even bigger year ahead.

07/01/2026

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Little Daisy Willoughby is a pocket rocket cowgirl with style to boot.

You know what else is cute....?
Pretty much everything at Katie B!

Whether you want to dress it up like Daisy, or dress it down and keep it lowkey, 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐁 is your go to boutique.

Shop instore at her William St, Rockhampton location or shop online.
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📸 KM Visuals - Photo + Film

24/12/2025

From our family to yours, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. What a busy year filled with new adventures! We truly appreciate every client, friend and family member who’s been part of our journey. We hope your day is filled with good company, laughter and plenty of Christmas cheer. 🎅🏼🎄