Keyson Park Equestrian

Keyson Park Equestrian Petite female rider located North of Bendigo, Victoria. Breaking in | Pretraining | Troubled horses

Fancy Clancy trying his very best to get used to long reins 😊 Dear munchkin isn't a big fan of living at Keyson Park but...
19/09/2025

Fancy Clancy trying his very best to get used to long reins 😊 Dear munchkin isn't a big fan of living at Keyson Park but slowly as the days tick by he settles a little more. Looking forward to the day he lets his guard down.

When you realise Aunty Jess is the ally and not the enemy 🫣
18/09/2025

When you realise Aunty Jess is the ally and not the enemy 🫣

Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria Mocca has arrived safely with massive thanks and gratitude to Jackie at HORSE TRANS ...
16/09/2025

Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria Mocca has arrived safely with massive thanks and gratitude to Jackie at HORSE TRANS AUS.
Jackie's kindness and bloody awesome set up was the perfect experience for an unhandled horse.
Literally walked off the float like she'd done it 100x before.
This could have easily become a terrifying ordeal for the horse with a less patient or experienced transporter but I can say with confidence it was a good learning experience for her.

I'm thrilled to report that Mocca had tucked into her dinner, laced with Bovine Colostrum powder to start supporting her weak immune system. I've been using Bovine Colostrum on my own personal horses for a few months now and I am certain this will make a massive difference in repairing her neglected body. This has been generously donated to Mocca by Lorelle at Statera Equine.

Keen to get her friendly with me so I can treat the million passengers she's brought along with her (lice).

Thankyou to those who made today happen, and especially Toni at Project Hope - I really appreciate you vouching for me to continue on the great start her previous carer has begun with her.

A special arrival incoming today from Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria. A short term visit to help this girl get some...
15/09/2025

A special arrival incoming today from Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria. A short term visit to help this girl get some handling and become a citizen of the world.
Very thankful to the companies getting behind this mare to support her whilst she is here at Keyson Park. This takes a big load off PHHW.
Stay tuned ☺️

This pony needs ozempic 😬
15/09/2025

This pony needs ozempic 😬

Over 40 acres of grass and a chunk of wood was his choice of succulent meal. Cobs mate 🤦‍♀️
12/09/2025

Over 40 acres of grass and a chunk of wood was his choice of succulent meal. Cobs mate 🤦‍♀️

10/09/2025

Do you know what these 4 digits mean on your float tyres (and car of course)?

Quite often we see ppl looking at 2nd hand floats & the float has barely been used… the tyre tread is like new!

But what lurks beneath an aged tyre, is rubber compound deterioration which can easily result in a tyre blow out… every horse owners towing nightmare 😳

These 4 digits can help you assess the ‘health’ of your tyres… used in conjunction with correct tyre pressure, even wear & balance of the wheels, these digits will tell you how OLD the tyre is. 🛞

If you can’t see this on the outer side of your tyre, it will definitely be located on the inner side… so you’ll need to get dirty & pop yourself underneath your float to locate them… but it will be worth it 😁

Ok… sooooo… the first 2 digits are the week of the year the tyre was made… in this case, the 44th week out of 52 weeks in a year (it was November for this one)… the next 2 digits tell us the year… 2021.

So this tyre is coming up to being 4 years old.

And how long does a tyre ‘live’ for??

In general, a tyre will have a lifespan of approx 8-10 years or 40,000 to 80,000km… there are a number of factors to take into consideration, such as;
Driving style
Road conditions
Tyre quality (all tyres are NOT created equal)
Exposure to elements
Tyre maintenance

At Rowville we use light truck tyres to ensure the safety of your horse is not compromised & the weight of the float can be withheld without stress.

We also highly recommend tyres are reviewed heavily at 5yrs of age as rubber degrades at varied rates, even though the tyre may last 8-10 yrs by the manufacturer.

Make a habit of checking your tyre health with every use… look for uneven wear on the tread, cracks, bulges and cuts in the rubber… and we all know someone who has fallen victim to the old ‘nail/screw’ in the tyre problem 🤦‍♀️

Happy towing 🤩 Tiff & the team at RHTA 🐴

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10/09/2025

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09/09/2025

Can Horses Really Smell Fear?

A recent study demonstrated that horses are capable of detecting and responding to human emotional states, such as joy and fear, through olfactory cues.

Specifically, the research showed that horses exposed to human scents collected during episodes of fear or joy exhibited clear behavioural and physiological responses, indicating that emotional signals can be transmitted from humans to horses via scent.

In the study, scientists collected human sweat samples during controlled episodes designed to elicit fear (by having volunteers watch a horror film) or joy (by watching comedic or uplifting videos), ensuring strict controls over hygiene and diet to prevent confounding odour cues.

These human odour samples were then applied via cotton pads to the nostrils of 43 Welsh mares, which were grouped to receive odours from either the fear context, the joy context, or unused/clean control pads.

The horses underwent a series of behavioural tests including grooming with a familiar human, a human approach test, a suddenness (startle) test, and a novel object test to assess their reactions to the different scents.

Physiological indicators, such as heart rate and cortisol levels, were also measured.

Horses in the fear-odour group showed higher maximum heart rates, signifying increased arousal and stress.

Equally important, these horses were less likely to initiate contact with humans, indicating a clear reduction in their willingness to engage socially. These results support the idea of emotional contagion—the transfer of an emotional state from humans to horses via chemosignals.

This research demonstrates how human emotions transmitted unconsciously through smell, may shape horses’ stress levels, reactions, and cooperative behaviours, underscoring the importance of calm, positive human–horse interactions.

📑 Human emotional odours influence horses’ behaviour and physiology by Plotine Jardat and colleagues.

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09/09/2025

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North Bendigo, VIC

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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