McLean Sport Horses

McLean Sport Horses Foundation and Performance Training Centre located on the Mornington Peninsula. Follow us for weekly training tips!
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22/07/2026

Thank you for a great lesson - Good boy Monty, such a champ ♥️ and look at that winter shine 😍 CEN Horse Nutrition

Well done McLean Reitsport GmbH and good luck to the whole team 🇦🇺👏
15/07/2026

Well done McLean Reitsport GmbH and good luck to the whole team 🇦🇺👏

01/07/2026

Real-life training. A quick before and after 🐴

25/06/2026

How to fix horses that rush out of the float

22/06/2026

Let’s talk float loading! 🐴

Before we get into the training, here’s a quick explanation of our approach and what you’ll see in this series

11/06/2026

Following on from our previous video, here is Suske’s first trot under saddle. 🐴

At the time of this video, she had only been ridden a couple of times at the walk, so this is all part of the early learning process 🌟

08/06/2026

Teach this before you get on (Part 1)

05/06/2026

❓Do you think we OVER-RUG horses? 🇦🇺

➡️ Most healthy horses don’t need a rug between 5°C and 25°C.


Horses are naturally designed to regulate their body temperature through:

🌱 Fibre fermentation in the hindgut: creates heat as fibre is digested.

🐴 Their winter coat: natural insulation against cold weather.

🐎 Movement: walking and grazing help generate body heat.

🏠 Seeking shelter when needed: instinctively finding protection from the elements.

Consider rugging if:

👴 Older horses may struggle to maintain body temperature.

⚖️ Underweight horses has less body fat for insulation.

✂️ Clipped horses have had their natural winter coat removed.

🩺 Sick or recovering horses have increased energy demands can make staying warm harder.

🌧️💨 Exposed to cold wind, rain, wet or windy conditions increase heat loss.

Before you rug you horse, ask yourself:

🌡️ Is the temperature actually cold enough?

🌾 Does my horse have adequate forage available?

🐴 Does my horse have a healthy winter coat?

🏃 Can my horse move freely to stay warm?

🌳 Is there access to natural or man-made shelter?

Many healthy horses with forage, shelter, and a winter coat are comfortable without a rug above 5 degrees celcius.

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Moorooduc, VIC
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