Benix Equine Dental

Benix Equine Dental Benix Equine Dental services all horses in the central QLD area. Based in Gracemere.

I don’t usually advertise the shoeing side of my business. Usually I have more work than I can handle. However since I h...
10/08/2026

I don’t usually advertise the shoeing side of my business. Usually I have more work than I can handle.

However since I have decided to not take breakers on anymore I will be opening up my books to new clients.

All the usual services hot/cold shoeing, trimming, sliders, studs(the ones that go in shoes as well as the ones that make baby horses) and therapeutic applications.

Mostly I will be hanging around the Rockhampton area however there is talk of a monthly run to Baralaba and Dingo as well.

If you think this is a service that you may be needing please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Oh and this was a bank robber shoe for laminitis case. Who knows why it’s called a bank robber?

Thanks
Ben

03/08/2026

There’s a saying that comes to
Mind. As a young fella just starting working it was used constantly. If you’re gonna be dumb you better be tough!

With that in mind it’s about time I get back to work. 17 weeks ago today I zigged when I should have zagged and broke some silly bones in my neck.

Physically I’m definitely getting better. Mentally who knows. I’ve never been overly burdened with wearisome dilemma of worrying about what might happen and Always been more of the have a go sort of fellow.

So from this week I’ll be easing back into dental and shoeing. Obviously it’ll not be completely rip tear from day one and I may find I’m more wrecked than I think.

I will not be taking any outside horses for riding or starting anymore. There’s lots of folks around who do a great job. Go find them.

So if you need dental or farrier work done then please contact me.

28/07/2026

Borgi pups ready to go. Lightly started on deers and ducks. Although they are equally as happy being lap dogs.

They have had bunches of handling by kids and would make an ideal family pet.

Sausages dogs have had their time. Borgis are the new must have for any gooseneck truck or float.

Only a couple left. Don’t miss out.

16/07/2026

8 weeks today- ready to go.
The next BIG thing- THE BORGI.
Be one of the cool kids at your next horse show or even at Bunnings 🤷‍♀️ Get yourself a Borgi!
Ours are ready to go……
Cal Nic:0403291770

Our BORGI pups
08/07/2026

Our BORGI pups

BIG SAM- coming onto the market later in the year.
16/06/2026

BIG SAM- coming onto the market later in the year.

I’ve got a kit put together for the up and coming horse breaker. Going cheap. Just kidding most of it belongs to the ki...
11/06/2026

I’ve got a kit put together for the up and coming horse breaker. Going cheap.

Just kidding most of it belongs to the kids. Don’t call DOCS.

Nic made this flyer.A program very close to our hearts we run here at the farm. Our charity we are linked to is a not fo...
04/06/2026

Nic made this flyer.

A program very close to our hearts we run here at the farm. Our charity we are linked to is a not for profit charity and your donations are tax deductible. Please help us spread the word.

Out of traction and back in action. Kinda. But not really. 8 weeks done and I’m out of the brace. 4 weeks now of physi...
02/06/2026

Out of traction and back in action.

Kinda. But not really. 8 weeks done and I’m out of the brace. 4 weeks now of physio and healing. So still not actually allowed to do anything. 8 weeks is a long time between shaves.

Tell you what. That was the longest two months of my life. It honestly felt like I was a condemned man wasting away in jail. If not for the many visits and phone calls I may have gone completely stir crazy. Was an interesting reminder that mental
Health is not just hashtags.

I’m still not entirely sure what direction my business will take in the future. I’ll just have to wait and see how I heal.

What I do know for a fact though is if you are working in the horse industry in any capacity and you don’t have some insurance you’re kidding yourself.

Anyway. Thanks for the well wishes and can’t wait to see what is coming next in 2026.

Well that’s been about the longest 10 days of my life. I don’t think I’ve ever sat still for that long . I feel like a l...
17/04/2026

Well that’s been about the longest 10 days of my life. I don’t think I’ve ever sat still for that long . I feel like a little caged raccoon with ADHD.

Wednesday was definitely a highlight. I got dragged out and propped up in the stables to watch Danny shoe. The smell of burning hoof is somehow quite cathartic.

I have been totally overwhelmed by the offers of support and help that have come from all corners of my life. From people I hardly know through to friends that I have known my entire life. It truly has been a humbling experience and I feel blessed knowing there’s people in my corner to help. Sorry if I have missed anyone who has called or sent a message. My little brain found it hard to comprehend that level of compassion and support.

I think if anyone needs support it will be Nicky and the kids. They have been absolutely incredible. I’m not the greatest patient and I have been given my last warning for getting on last nerves a few times now. Through sickness and in health has definitely been tested this last few days.

The number of people who have reached out saying they have had a similar injury has really surprised me. Up until now I had no idea how common spinal injuries were. And how mentally challenging the rehabilitation time can be. Most horse riders are active by nature and to be laid up for weeks sure will take a toll.

What happens in the future is up in the air at the moment. The only certainty is for the next 3 months I will not be doing any work. Dental shoeing and breaking will all be dependent on how I heal. I have started doing some study that is keeping my mind going.

Anyway. Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it and it truly means the world to me.

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465 Gavial Gracemere Road
Gracemere, QLD

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0488059554

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