Katanga Lodge - Shannon Roughan

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Katanga Lodge - Shannon Roughan

Boutique racing stable located in Pakenham. Individual training plans personalised for each horse.

03/08/2025

Under the gum trees this morning: Brooklyn, Monash (our pony), Rose Velvet, and Picklum enjoying a sunny winter day in the paddock. 🌿🐎☀️

16/07/2025

🦁 KATANGA LODGE
📍 Pakenham, Victoria
💠 Where elite care meets cutting-edge performance 💠

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🏇 VACANCIES NOW OPEN
Training • Pre-training • Rehabilitation • Young Horse Education

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Is your horse ready for a change of pace, place and purpose?
Tired of the big-box stables where your horse is just a number?
At Katanga Lodge, we offer a refreshingly boutique alternative — run by passionate young trainer Shannon Roughan, with hands-on experience under the best in the business: Ciaron Maher, Phillip Stokes, Grant & Alana Williams.

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🧠 What sets us apart?

🔹 Equimetre data analysis for heart rate, recovery, stride efficiency
🔹 Theraplate, ultrasound, red light therapy, nebuliser, thermal camera & more
🔹 Pakenham Racecourse access + water walker and high-speed treadmill.
🔹 Beach work, bush tracks, hill climbs, hurdle schooling and deep sand training
🔹 Arena schooling: Dressage, jumping, and cross country
🔹 Daily paddock turnout with stabling or walk in-walk out yards at night
🔹 On-site spelling paddocks

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🩵Every horse trained as an individual
🖤Every plan designed with purpose
🩵Every ride driven by passion

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💰 Affordable rates – premium care without the premium price tag
📞 Contact Shannon Roughan
📱 0432 582 860
📧 [email protected]
🌎 Www.katangalodge.com.au

27/04/2025

BROOKLYN BOSS takes out the Community Cup at Ballarat!
A tough win today with Jarrad Fry in the saddle — the leader had him off the bridle early, but true to his name, Brooklyn Boss kept digging in and found the line when it mattered. Big effort and well deserved!
Well done to all the team!

09/03/2025

🛑 🔊 I have a couple of people coming out for a trial so this position is potentially filled. Thank you all for your messages!

Ground Staff Wanted at Katanga Lodge located in Pakenham South.

Racing stable looking for a reliable new team member!

We’re a small, farm-based racing stable with a relaxed environment and a flexible approach to work. Horses are kept in yards and paddocks, and we head to the track only 3-4 days a week—the rest of the work is done at home (bush or arena).

Position Details:
• Full-time, Part-time, or Casual
• Monday to Saturday
• Flexible on start time – minimum of 4 hours per morning shift
• Some afternoon shifts available if wanted
• Extra hours also available for general farm work
• Opportunities to ride quiet horses at home if interested

Duties Include:
• Cleaning yards/waters, filling hay bags
• Changing rugs as needed
• Making feeds
• Cleaning boxes (max 4)
• Checking and feeding spelling horses/mares/foals
• Holding horses for vet/farrier as needed
• Helping saddle/hose last few working horses at home

Perks:
• Opportunity to come with us on beach trips (wading a horse and breakfast provided!)
• Small, friendly team
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Big lolly jar! And a stocked drinks fridge! We also get breakfast delivered a couple of times a week!
• Do as much or as little handling of horses as you like!
• Work as many extra hours as you like!
• Horses are mostly well behaved 🤣

Requirements:
• Must be reliable and have own transport
• High attention to detail
• Willing to obtain a Racing Victoria stable licence

If this sounds like a good fit, contact Shannon via DM, call 0432 582 860, or email [email protected]

02/02/2025

Honarente Kicks Off in Style! 🏆✨

What a way to return! Honarente takes out her first-up run at Sale with a gutsy, determined performance, guided to victory by Joe Bowditch.

Huge congratulations to Chris and Jo from Watson Thoroughbreds, who bred this mare—it’s always extra special when one you’ve bred gets the job done!

A great win for the team—onward and upward from here! 🚀💪

23/01/2025

Master Right is back!

Another stable favourite returned to the races this prep with a gutsy 4th over 1500m at Yarra Valley. Settling at the tail on a leader-biased track, he powered home late!

05/01/2025

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24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Katanga Lodge!

Wishing you a festive season filled with joy, laughter, and love from our family to yours. A special shoutout to Master Right, Cosmic Field, out Trapeze Artist 2YO Izzy, and of course, our stable star and beloved companion pony, Oscar 🫶🏼

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Here’s to a successful and joyous year ahead!

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20/12/2024

🏇💨 Hill Training Session in Bunyip State Forest

Master Right and Aerospace hit the hills today for some cardio work, tackling a 300m elevation in the stunning Bunyip State Forest. 🌿🏞️

Switching up their routine with some hill work keeps their minds fresh and bodies strong. 💪🔥 It’s all about building endurance, power, and keeping them happy!

06/11/2024

🚨Exciting News! 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Cosmic Field and I Am Geronimo to our stable!

🌌 Cosmic Field - A beautifully bred 5-year-old gelding by Deep Field with 12 starts and 3 wins under his belt! This lightly raced boy has so much more to show! (1st photo)

💥 I Am Geronimo - A strong 6-year-old gelding by I Am Invincible, hailing from the family of the legendary More Joyous! (2nd photo)

Shares are available in both of these boys from 2.5%
Super affordable rates!

Have a look at our website for more information. https://katangalodge.com.au/horse-available

30/07/2024

Freezing cold 🥶 but a beautiful morning at Mordialloc Beach for Master Right and an old stable favourite, Napoleon of Egypt. Nile has begun his new career as an eventer and he’s also a fantastic lead pony for the babies.

28/07/2024

⭐️ Guess who’s officially back in work 💪

Address

Pakenham, VIC
3810

Telephone

+61432582860

Website

http://www.katangalodge.com.au/

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