Thunder Ridge Stud

We welcome your visit. Our names are Trevor and Julianne Ives. We extend our best wishes and hope we can help you if you have an inquiry.

Thunder Ridge Stud is a small Boutique stud on the Southern Darling Downs in sunny Queensland Australia. We breed quality Thoroughbred Horses and crossbred Persian x Dorper sheep, this breed is a top-quality meat sheep producer and has hair instead of wool so require no shearing.

We supply the horse and Animal world Australia wide with Herbs and Herb advice, we do not charge for advice so feel free to ring or email us.

"The Prayer of a Horse"

To Thee, My Master, I Offer My Prayer

Feed Me, water and care for me, and when the days work is done, provide me with shelter; a clean, dry bed and a stall wide enough for me to lie down in comfort.

Talk to me. Your voice often means as much to me as the reins. Pet me sometimes, that I may serve you more gladly and learn to love you.

Do not jerk the reins, and do not whip me when going uphill. Never strike, beat or kick me when I do not understand what you mean, but give me the chance to understand you. Watch me, and if I fail to do your bidding, see if something is wrong with my harness or my feet.

Examine my teeth, when I do not eat, I may have an ulcerated tooth, And that, you know, is very painful. Do not tie my head in an unnatural position or take away my best defense against flies and mosquitoes by cutting off my tail.

And finally, Oh Master, when my useful strength is gone, do not turn me out to starve or freeze, or sell me to some cruel owner to be slowly tortured and starved to death. But do, thou, my Master, take my life in the kindest way and your God will reward you here and hereafter. You may not consider me irreverent if I ask this in the name of Him who was born in a stable. Amen

New Stallion has arrived French Import "SINGING"(FR) son of SIngspiel

Magnificent French stallion "Singing" has been relocated to Thunder Ridge Stud at Deuchar (Warwick) Queensland, and will be available to selected staying mares for $2,000.00 fee. He has been retired to stud due to a swollen tendon. Thunder Ridge Stud is a private stud but will consider serving selected staying mares with this stallion, this will be his first season. As staying Pedigrees are scarce in Queensland I am sure he will attract some nice mares. He amassed just under half a million in prize money around the world mostly in group races. This will be his first season at stud. This stallion has a very strong French staying pedigree. He raced all over Europe and ran second to "Protectionist" in Germany. "Protectionist" went on to win the Melbourne Cup here Pedigree below.

"Singing"( FR )black brown

2010

Singing ( FR) imported stallion with great French pedigree

Singspiel (IRE) 1992	In The Wings (GB) 1986	Sadlier's Wells 1981	Northern Dancer 1961
			Fairy Bridge 1975
		High Hawk (IRE) 1980	Shirley Heights (GB) 1975
			Sunbittern (GB) 1970
	Glorious Song 1976	Halo 1969	Hail To Reason 1958
			Cosmah 1953
		Ballade 1972	Hergaber 1956
			Miss Swapsco 1965
Ring Beaune 1988	Bering 1983	Acrtic Tern 1973	Sea Bird 1962
			Bubbling Beauty 1961
		Beaune (FR) 1974	Lyphard 1969
			Barbra (FR) 1969
	Alexandrie 1980	VAL de I'Ome (FR) 1972	Val de Loir 1959
			Aglae 1965
		Apachee (FR) 1975	Sir Gaylord 1959
			Americaine (FR) 1968

1st dam

RING BEAUNE, by Bering (GB). 2 wins at 3 in FR , $47,841 (USA). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 10

winners--

SPECIAL RING (g. by Nureyev). 10 wins, 3 to 7 in FR and NA , $915,023 (USA), Eddie Read H.

[G1]-ncr, 1 1/8 miles in 1:45.87 (DMR, $240,000), Eddie Read H. [G1] (DMR, $240,000), Prix de

Saint-Patrick [L], Prix Altipan [L], Wickerr H. -R-ncr, 1 mile in 1:32.72 (DMR, $45,975), 2nd

Shoemaker Breeders' Cup Mile S. [G1] (HOL, $95,000), American H. [G2] (HOL, $30,000), 3rd

Prix Daphnis [G3].

=SINGING (FR) (c. by $Singspiel (IRE)). Black type winner, see below.

=CELEBRISSIME (IRE) (g. by Peintre Celebre). 7 wins, 3 to 8 in FR , $337,917 (USA), Prix de

Saint-Patrick [L], Prix Altipan [L] twice, Prix Tantieme [L], 2nd Prix Matchem [L], 3rd Prix Tantieme

[L], Prix du Ranelagh [L].

Highest Dream (IRE) (f. by $Highest Honor (FR)). 3 wins, 2 to 4 in NA and FR , $101,798 (USA), 3rd

Autumn Days H. [L] (SA, $12,000). Producer.

=Iconic (FR) (g. by Gold Away (IRE)). 13 wins, 5 to 10, placed at 11, 2019 in FR , $244,298 (USA).

Ambitieux (c. by Quest for Fame (GB)). 8 wins, 4 to 8 in FR , $201,169 (USA).

=Ringbow (IRE) (g. by Rainbow Quest). 7 wins, 3 to 6 in FR , $149,465 (USA).

Atticus Boy (c. by Atticus). 3 wins at 6 in ENG, placed in 2 starts at 3 in FR , $16,278 (USA).

=Attirina (GB) (f. by Atticus). Winner at 3 in FR , $9,999 (USA). Producer.

Ringshaan (FR) (f. by =Darshaan (GB)). Winner in 1 start at 3 in FR , $6,816 (USA). Producer.

Ring Queen (f. by Fairy King). Unraced. Dam of--

=Kahlua Kiss (GB) (f. by Mister Baileys (GB)). 4 wins at 2 and 3 in ENG, $77,701 (USA), 2nd

Charles James Homes Foundation S. [L], 3rd E.B.F. Upavon Fillies' S. [L]. Dam of--

=WINDHOEK (GB) (c. by $Cape Cross (IRE)). 6 wins, 2 to 4 in ENG, UAE and TUR,

$603,441 (USA), International France Galop FRBC Anatolia Trophy [L], Qatar Racing

Newmarket S. [L], Ambant Gala S. [L], 2nd Coral.co.uk Winter Derby [G3], 32red Casino

Festival S. [L], etc.

=Mister Genepi (GB) (g. by Mister Baileys (GB)). Winner at 2 in ENG, placed in 1 start at 3 in

IRE, $48,930 (USA), 3rd Airlie Stud Gallinule S. [G3], Somerville Tattersalls S. [G3].

=Queensgate (GB) (f. by =Compton Place (GB)). Placed at 2 in ENG, $6,036 (USA). Dam of--

Melissa Jane (GB) (f. by =Foxwedge (AUS)). 8 wins, 2 to 5, 2019 in FR , NA and ENG,

$188,378 (USA), 3rd Prix Miss Satamixa [L].

2nd dam

ALEXANDRIE, by Val de l'Orne (FR). Winner at 2 and 3 in FR , $59,885 (USA), Prix Cleopatre-G3, 2nd

Prix de Malleret-G2, Prix Chloe-G3, 3rd Prix Penelope-G3. Half-sister to ANTHEUS ($191,712

(USA), Champion older horse in Italy, Gran Premio Jockey Club [G1], etc., sire), BURN A BUCK

($48,588 (USA), Grand Prix de Rouen [L]), Mineralogie ($23,100 (USA), 2nd Prix Coronation [L],

etc.). Dam of 13 winners--

=ADMIRE KAISER (IRE) (c. by Rainbow Quest). 4 wins at 3 and 5 in JPN, $1,665,659 (USA), Epsom

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Cup [L], 2nd Mainichi Okan [L], Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kim Pai [L], Radio Tampa Sho [L].

POLIGLOTE (GB) (c. by Sadler's Wells). 5 wins at 2 and 4 in FR , $576,236 (USA), Criterium de

Saint-Cloud [G1], Grand Prix d'Evry [G2], Prix de Conde [G3], Prix de la Porte de Madrid [L], 2nd

Prix du Jockey Club Les Emirats Arabes Unis-French Derby [G1], Prix Niel [G2], Prix Hocquart

[G2], Prix du Conseil de Paris [G2], etc. Leading sire in Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic and

France.

ANIMATRICE (f. by Alleged). 4 wins, 2 to 4 in FR , placed at 3 and 4 in ENG and ITY, $237,037

(USA), Prix de Malleret [G2], Prix de la Nonette [G3], 2nd Grand Prix de Vichy [G3], Prix

Cleopatre [G3], 3rd Gold Seal Epsom Oaks [G1], Prix de la Pepiniere [L], 4th Prix Vermeille

[G1], Gran Premio di Milano [G1]. Dam of--

SADLER'S FLAG (IRE) (f. by Sadler's Wells). 3 wins at 3 in FR , $104,422 (USA), Prix de

Royaumont [G3], 2nd Prix de Malleret [G2], Prix de Pomone [G2], 3rd Prix Penelope

[G3]. Dam of--

Flamenba (f. by Kingmambo). Winner at 3 in FR , $16,449 (USA). Dam of--

=Primero (FR) (g. by $Cape Cross (IRE)). 4 wins, 3 to 5, placed at 6, 2019 in ENG and

FR , $84,605 (USA), 2nd Grand Prix de Bordeaux [L].

Flambeur (c. by Mizzen Mast). 2 wins at 3, 2019 in FR , $77,999 (USA), 2nd Prix

Nureyev [L], 3rd Prix Maurice Caillault [L].

Anysheba (f. by Alysheba). Winner at 3 in FR , $52,186 (USA), 3rd Prix Petite Etoile [L]. Dam

of--

=Azafata (SPA) (f. by =Motivator (GB)). 3 wins at 3 in SPA, Champion 3-year-old filly in

Spain. Dam of--

FLEETING (IRE) (f. by Zoffany (IRE)). 2 wins at 2, placed at 3, 2019 in ENG and IRE,

$315,799 (USA), William Hill May Hill S. [G2], 2nd Kerrygold Irish Oaks [G1],

Ribblesdale S. [G2], 3rd Investec Oaks [G1], Flame Of Tara Irish E.B.F. S. [G3].

=Twisting (FR) (f. by =Pivotal (GB)). 2 wins in 3 starts at 3 in FR , $14,143 (USA). Dam of--

=Variation (FR) (f. by Soldier of Fortune (IRE)). 3 wins at 3 and 4 in FR , $90,257 (USA),

Hwt. older mare at 4 on Italian Free Hand., 14 fur. & up.

=GOLDEN WOOD (FR) (g. by Gold Away (IRE)). 11 wins, 3 to 8 in FR and UAE,

$474,629 (USA), Grand Prix de Lyon [L], Grand Prix de la Region Alsace - Marque

Alsace - Defi du Galop [L], 2nd Grand Prix du Conseil General des Alpes Maritimes

[L], Grand Prix de Nantes [L], Prix du Grand Camp [L].

=Like A Dame (GB) (f. by Danehill). Winner at 3 in FR , $29,767 (USA). Dam of--

=LADYS FIRST (GB) (f. by =Dutch Art (GB)). 3 wins, 2 to 4 in ENG, $249,080 (USA),

Thoroughbred Breeders Association Atalanta S. [G3], British Stallion Studs Dick

Hern E.B.F. Fillies' S. [L], 2nd Duke of Cambridge S. [G2], Thoroughbred Breeders'

Association Atalanta S. [G3], Weatherbys VAT Services Pipalong S. [L], etc.

Alymatrice (f. by Alysheba). Winner at 3 in FR , $30,999 (USA). Dam of--

BAILADOR (IRE) (g. by Alzao). 5 wins at 3 and 4 in FR , placed at 5 and 7 in NA and UAE,

$186,551 (USA), Grand Prix de Vichy [G3], Le Vase d'Argent [L], 2nd Prix Ridgway [L],

3rd Grand Prix de Deauville Lucien Barriere [G2], John's Call S. -R (SAR, $8,245).

=Greenest Hills (FR) (f. by Danehill). Placed at 3 in FR , $5,417 (USA). Dam of--

=Chantalle Rua (TUR) (f. by Mountain Cat). 8 wins, 2 to 6 in TUR, $70,362 (USA), 3rd

Surat S. [L].

Cioccolanio (f. by Fappiano). Winner at 3 in FR , $14,619 (USA). Dam of--

=BONDI ICEBERG (AUS) (g. by Danehill). 4 wins, 3 to 6 in AUS, $114,297 (USA), Wyong

Cup [L], 2nd AAMI Launceston Cup [G3], Foot & Playsted Tasmanian St. Leger [L].

=Abyla (GB) (f. by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)). Placed at 3 in ENG. Dam of--

=JEBEL MUSA (JPN) (c. by =Agnes Tachyon (JPN)). 7 wins, 2 to 5 in JPN, $1,483,498

(USA), Elm S. [G3], 2nd March S. [G3], 3rd Marine S. [L].

=Catedral (JPN) (c. by =Heart's Cry (JPN)). 2 wins at 2, placed at 3, 2019 in JPN, $581,978

(USA), 2nd Arlington Cup [G3], 3rd NHK Mile Cup [G1].

=KING ALEX (GB) (c. by Rainbow Quest). 3 wins, 3 to 4 in ENG and IRE, $63,279 (USA), Royal

Whip S. [G3], 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment Festival S. [L], 3rd Tennent Caledonian Breweries

Scottish Classic [G3]. Sire.

=ALEXIUS (IRE) (c. by Rainbow Quest). 2 wins in 2 starts at 3 in ENG, $48,999 (USA), Peugeot

Gordon S. [G3]. Sire.

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Star Begonia (GB) (f. by Sadler's Wells). Winner at 3 in IRE, placed in 1 start at 3 in ENG, $60,554

(USA), 2nd Ribblesdale S. [G2]. Dam of--

FIVE DYNASTIES (c. by Danehill). Winner at 2 and 3 in ENG and IRE, $184,569 (USA), King

Edward VII S. [G2], 3rd Gallagher Group Ltd. Derby Trial S. [G3]. Sire.

NAVAJO MOON (IRE) (f. by Danehill). 3 wins at 3 and 4 in IRE, $140,189 (USA), Kilboy Estate

S. [L], Nijinsky S. [L], 3rd Dance Design S. [L]. Producer.

=Roosevelt (IRE) (g. by Danehill). Winner at 3 and 6 in IRE and AUS, $284,768 (USA), 3rd

Budweiser Irish Derby [G1].

Ring Beaune (f. by Bering (GB)). See above.

=Via Saleria (IRE) (f. by Arazi). Winner at 4 in IRE, $7,506 (USA). Dam of--

=I'M YOUR MAN (FR) (g. by $Cape Cross (IRE)). 5 wins, 3 to 5 in AUS and FR , placed in 2

starts at 4 in ENG, $719,216 (USA), Star Epsom [G1], Kingston Town S. [G3], Winter

Challenge [L], Prix Bedel [L], 2nd Longines Mackinnon S. [G1], etc.

=PERFECT HEDGE (GB) (f. by Unfuwain). 4 wins, 2 to 4 in FR and IRE, $194,037 (USA), Prix

Penelope [G3], Ennistown Stud E.B.F. Salsabil S. [L], 3rd Prix Saint-Alary [G1], Prix Niel

Casino Barriere d'Enghien Les Bains [G2]. Dam of--

CALLED TO THE BAR (IRE) (g. by Henrythenavigator). 6 wins in 12 starts, 3 to 5, 2019 in

FR , placed in 1 start at 3 in NA , $625,782 (USA), Prix Vicomtesse Vigier [G2], Prix du

Lys [G3], Prix Gladiateur [G3], Prix la Moskowa [L], Prix Right Royal [L], etc.

=Stand My Ground (IRE) (g. by $Cape Cross (IRE)). 5 wins, 3 to 7 in ENG, FR and GER,

$137,719 (USA), 2nd Prix Tantieme [L], Prix Altipan [L], 3rd Bet365 Doncaster Mile S. [L].

=Defrost My Heart (IRE) (f. by =Fastnet Rock (AUS)). 3 wins, 3 to 4 in AUS and FR ,

$134,020 (USA), 2nd Prix Madame Jean Couturie [L].

=Ragazza Mio (IRE) (f. by =Generous (IRE)). Winner at 3 and 4 in FR , $81,136 (USA), 2nd Prix

Petite Etoile [L], 3rd Prix Rene Bedel [L]. Dam of--

=Gosh (IRE) (f. by Peintre Celebre). 3 wins at 2 and 3 in FR , $123,496 (USA), 3rd Prix

Minerve [G3], Prix des Tourelles [L].

=Sacrifice My Soul (IRE) (f. by Nayef). 2 wins at 4 in GER, placed at 4 in FR , $48,789 (USA),

2nd Prix Scaramouche [L].

Greensong (f. by Green Dancer). Winner at 3 in FR , $8,909 (USA). Dam of--

=Takara Green (JPN) (f. by =Tamamo Cross (JPN)). 3 wins at 3 and 5 in JPN, $142,675 (USA).

Dam of--

=Power Pocket (JPN) (c. by Empire Maker). 4 wins at 2 and 3 in JPN, $576,087 (USA), 3rd

Tanabata Sho [G3].

=Val d'Ish (IRE) (c. by Alysheba). Winner at 3 in FR , $69,703 (USA).

=Brave Geronimo (FR) (g. by =Darshaan (GB)). 3 wins, 3 to 6 in FR and IRE, $49,796 (USA).

Mad Tax (c. by Green Dancer). 3 wins at 4 in SPA, placed at 3 in FR , $45,407 (USA). Sire.

=Brave Hiawatha (FR) (g. by $Dansili (GB)). Winner at 3 in FR , placed at 4 in ENG, $20,253 (USA).

Berixandre (f. by Bering (GB)). Placed at 2 and 3 in FR , $11,964 (USA). Producer.

=Fifth Avenue (FR) (f. by Numerous). Placed at 3 in FR , $7,674 (USA). Producer.

Minimata (f. by Alleged). Unraced. Dam of--

Mini Brush (f. by Broad Brush). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $68,340, 2nd Prime Rewards S. -R (DED,

$8,000). Dam of--

=Mini Wells (IRE) (f. by High Chaparral (IRE)). 6 wins, 3 to 5 in SVK and BHR, Champion

imported 3-year-old filly in Slovakia.

=King Christophe (IRE) (g. by Duke of Marmalade (IRE)). 4 wins, 2 to 6, placed at 7, 2019

in IRE, placed at 7, 2019 in ENG, $64,162 (USA), 3rd Coolmore Canford Cliffs El Gran

Senor S. [L].

Xinca (f. by Green Dancer). Winner at 3 in FR , $37,879 (USA), 3rd Prix Petite Etoile [L].

Producer.

RACE RECORD for =Singing (FR): In France. At 2, one win in 1 start; at 3, two wins, once 3rd. Earned

81,760 Euro ($107,620 USA). In Germany. At 4, once 2nd (Lucky Speed Hansa-Preis [G2]) in 1 start.

Earned 15,500 Euro ($21,156 USA). In France. At 4, once 2nd (Prix Exbury [G3]), once 3rd (Prix

d'Hedouville [G3]). Earned 32,550 Euro ($45,187 USA). In Germany. At 5, one win. Earned 7,000

Euro ($7,802 USA). In Australia. At 5, once 2nd in 1 start; at 6, once 2nd (Premiers Cup [L]); at 7,

three wins (Gosford Quarries Gold Cup [L]), once 3rd (Randwick City S. [L]); at 8, unplaced. Earned

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292,520 AUS$ ($225,884 USA). Grand Totals: 7 wins, 4 times 2nd, 3 times 3rd. Earned

$407,649(USA).

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Here are few Classic Names that will be appearing in my Thoroughbred Names, Anecdotes and Odd Stories Book. This book will also include some history of so

me of our most famous sales outlets and auctions being Magic Millions, Inglis and Sons, Gavel House, Brisbane Bloodstock and Aus Horse. All the names are genuine registered names in the Australian Stud Book. There are some really clever names and on research they are very interesting if you think you have a name to appear in the book please let me know.

Champions Revenge = Champions Gallery out of Chloes Revenge, This is his son to get revenge on all who have beaten him

Commanding Force = Court Command out of Classic Over, hope he is a commanding force and gets results like a court order.

Ford's Theatre = by Regal Shot out of Theatrette. This name refers to the President Lincoln Assination he was Regal he was Shot and he was shot in Ford's Theatre

Seesawing = Easy Rocking out of Playground explains its self
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Silver Mountain = Monashee Mountain out of Miss Freeze refers to an Ice top Mountain.

Swiss Rose = Thornpark out of Finishing School who was by Royal Academy. This is a very famous Swiss finishing school.

Every Man's Dream = Charge Forward out of Shes Game explains its self.

Faultlion = Felix The Cat out of Structural Fault reveals is self.

Very Superstitious = Playing Hours out of Kadaitcha Girl name revolves around Kadaitcha a Native Witch Doctor

Sayaprayforme = Fubu out of Rosary Beads explains its self

Zakynthos Imprintz = Footstepsinthesand out of  Zakynthos = Zakynthos is a holiday isle in Greece

Bradburys Luck = Redoubts Choice out of Skating refers to the Olympics speed skating race won by Bradbury

Court the Cat = Court Command out of Catnipped explains its self.

Exaulted Filly = Barley A Moment out of Exaulted Madam  explains itself

Happy time = Foreplay out of Fabled, hum !

Liquid Nitrogen = Freeze out of Licenced to Chill, a cool one.

Rip Rip Woodchip = Easy Rocking out of Miss Forest, this is shady one

Agent Ness = Untouchable out of Ondeeki, no bribes here

Wicket Keeper = Hat Trick out of Radiant Charm, you need a charm for a hat trick

Tinsley Green = More Than Ready out of Devils Marble,Tinsley Green is where they play the world Championship for marbles

Treasury Notes = Special Bond out of Finanical Rescue, hope its good value

Weekend Getaway = Church Hill Downs out of Weekend Surprise, sounds like a nice break.

So.La.Ti = Oratorio out of Scale of Heights, true sounds for the musician

Weekend Passion = Any Given Saturday out of Tempting Beauty, interesting hmm

Handzoff = Untouchable out of How Sweet She Is, now behave please

Cream of Oz = Aussie Rules out of Milk 'n' Cookies, morning tea yum.

Russian Maestro = Oratorio out of Russian Flair, conduct the players

Coffee. = Coats Choice out of Milk and Honey yes please just feel like a cuppa

Money Trail = Red Ransom out of Trail of Gold. all the way to the bank hopefully

Nordic Girl = Viking Ruler out of Country Girl just what he wanted a nice country lass

Royal Butler = Scandal Keeper out of Deyarra he would know all this fellow.

Devi Jam = Duke of Marmalade out of Miss Mahal great on toast

Commands the Stage = Commands out of Toast of Broadway will put on a great show I am sure

Glenrowan Prince = Bushranger out of Blue Magic.  watch out for this fellow he may rob you

El Galco = Estambul out of Greyhound should be very fast but will be looking for a bunny.

Aerial Ping Pong = Aussie Rules out of Magical Profit Australian bred for sure.

Back Stage Pass = Tickets our of Sutton Smile going in the back door with this one

Pokies Grin = Casino Prince out of Cheeky Grin, that's after a win

Billions = Mail Train out of Trillions, hope this one is as good as his name indicates

Very nice filly = October Sky out of Not here by Dash for Cash.2012
Very nice filly see in photos she is called Buttons = Champions Galley out of Red Temptation by Tayasu Tsuosho 2013

Working Dogs and Pups

We also breed some working pups from time to time .They are Border Collie Kelpie crosses or Border Collie x Koolie x Kelpie Pups, we have sent pups all over the country and they have turned out to be great dogs

Top Tonic Herbal Advice & Lists

There are 137 English Herbs that are very beneficial to horses. There are herbs that help maintain blood and blood flow, for tying up, for stomach ulcers, for stamina, to strengthen the immune system, to reduce excessive mucous, for the coat and feet, for the heart, for bleeding in competition, for horses that don't eat well, for tendons and bones, for general health and well being, for colds and viruses and many other uses that are too many to mention.

If you need some assistance please feel free to contact us for further advice. We have all these herbs available, we do not supply herbs that are known to swab. We supply many galloper and harness horse trainers with our products. We are a customer friendly business and really like to contribute to the health of horses. A little note here, we recommend you always use powdered herbs from a top quality supplier. Powders are easier to feed, they are much cleaner and purer, as they are normaly made by powdering the root of the herb. This makes them stronger than leaf or granules. When buying herbs quality is important as some suppliers put cheap fillers in so when you are buying cheaper you may well be buying an inferior product.

Main Herbs to use:

          Raspberry Powder =  This is the perfect herb to help mares get pregnant if they have trouble conceiving but once pregnant do not feed it to the mare again until their final trimester this will condition the Uterus and encourage milk production dosage last three months
          Organic Rosehips Powder =   The perfect herb for General Good Health and to improve the Immune System is also an Anti-inflammatory helping Bones and Joints, good all the time but great at change of seasons supplying large amounts of Vitamin C along with small amounts of Vitamin A and B
.       Licorice Powder = This has nothing to do with shop bought licorice, it is from the root of the Licorice herb plant. It is ideal for treating Stomach Ulcers in horses. It is a good additive for poor eaters as horses love it. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and also helps with allergic respiratory problems. It also helps Infertile Mares with a better joining result, but do not feed to pregnant mares.
           Nettle Powder =   This herb is very good in the treatment of the blood, it helps cleanse and revitalise the Blood and addresses Blood Disorders such as Anaemia, it improves cirulation and helps with old injuries to the muscles and joints. Good also for arthritis and laminitis if used as a poltice.
           Parsley Powder =   This herb is very good for the treatment of the Stomach as it is a Digestive Tonic. It helps to Tone the Intestines, Minimise Gas and helps prevent the onset of Colic if included in the feed at all times. Parsley is also very good for the Kidneys and Urinary System, it also helps cleanse the blood supply to the body. It will help with discoloration and flaking skin as well as removing bad toxins that cause pain in the joints Parsley powder is very good for horses in heavy work. Do not feed parsley to pregnant mares
           Passion Flower Powder =   This is a five star herb for the treatment of Nervous Horses, Relaxing them in times of Stress and helping with taking a stallion in the season.
           Cleavers Powder =   Great for horses that are subject to Tying Up Syndrome. It helps get rid of the Toxins that cause this. It Stimulates the Lymphatic System and helps with horses that are Over Loaded with Fluid or Congestion it helps relieve Swollen Legs. It has a High Silica content and it can be fed freely to your horse if it has a foot abscess or used as a tonic for to improve a Dull Coat or to promote regrowth of the Mane and  Tail.
          Siberian Ginseng =   Ginseng is a great energy additive. It also Balances the Immune System and helps horses recovering from, and helps resist, Viral or Bacterial infections   It also supports horses after long periods of Racing and or Illness. It can be good for  the Cardovascular System and the Lungs .
          Dong Quai =   This is a very good herb to use for mares in the Season. It regulates the Oestrus Cycle not due to any hormonal action and helps them conceive better. It assists Smooth Muscles and aids with Contractions of the Uterus. It also assists horses with Muscle and Joint pains . It will also help all horses recovering from Physical or Mental Trauma. Do not use this herb on a mare once she has been served and thought to be in foal.
          Yucca Powder =   Best used for horses beginning a spell. It is a natural pain killer and is excellent for Tired Muscles, Joints, Sore Feet and Laminitis. After a hard season it is a very good pick me up.
         Pomegranate Powder = Terrific for the Heart, if you have a horse with suspected Heart Problems this is the herb to use.
          Hawthorn Berry Powder = This Berry powder is very good for the heart and stimulating Blood Flow. It is ideal for treating horses when they retire from racing to eliminate any drugs left in their system. Also it is a very good aid in supplying blood to the legs and hoofs. This berry powder is ideal for horses recovering from Laminitis. Mares they have a history of Slipping Foals will benefit greatly form a course of this herb during their pregnancy. Great for foals when weaning, give foals half the adult dose. Horses normaly enjoy the taste of this Hawthorn Berry Powder and it would be helpful for poor eaters.
          Dandelion Powder = This powder is very useful for Flushing out Toxins during the change of season winter to summer. It is a great herb for Racehorses or Performance horses returning from a Long Spell, it gets the body working again. The herb helps control Flatulent Colic and aids in the treatment of Laminitis, cleansing the blood and Rebalancing the Metabolism by acting on the Liver. Do not be confused with the wild growing variety which should not be used as it can cause Stringhalt

          Ainiseed Powder = This powder fed on a regular bases is a great deterent to prevent your horse from getting colic . It also tastes good and horses like it once they get the taste it is an Anti-parasitic, it helps to relieve congestion and upset stomach, This spice is very strong and fresh!
       Garlic powder or flakes =

There is debate as to how much garlic should be fed as a feed supplement to horses, although it has many claimed benefits such as having anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effects, reducing blood pressure, improving respiratory problems in horses and acting as a fly repellent - recent research has shown that feeding large amounts of garlic to horses may have dangers as it can cause anaemia.

Garlic is used by many horse and pony owners as a regular equine feed supplement. It contains substances with benefits of pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and reduce swelling.

It is believed that garlic is one of the most effective natural healing substance in the world. It is popularly used, in conjunction with anti-biotics to treat equine respiratory diseases and infections in the horse's lungs.

Garlic is rich in Selenium and Sulphur. Sulphur is recognised as having blood cleansing properties that are useful in treating and preventing equine disease. It is also believed to contain over 25 germ-killing compounds.

Many horse owners feed an equine garlic supplement for its insect repelling qualities - the sweat produced by a horse fed on garlic gives out an odour that keeps flies, ticks and midges away - making it a natural fly repellant.

Horse owners also find feeding garlic useful as part of their equine worming program. Regular feeding of Garlic is effective in deterring tapeworms, pinworms and roundworms - but this should not exclude the use of regular wormers.

Garlic can be used used to give relief from the symptons of coughs - it contains a substance that helps to clear mucus in the airways. This cleansing action, together with its ability to reduce inflammation, also benefits the urinary tract.

The recommended amount to feed is half an ounce to 2 ounces per day depending on the horse or pony's size. It comes in several forms for equine use - powder, freeze dried granules and some herbalists claim freshly grown garlic is the best way to feed it.

However feed with care as it is being discovered that there are dangers in feeding too much garlic as it can can cause anemia in horses.

There is a toxic element in Garlic called N-propyl disulfide which can change an enzyme within a horse's red blood cells, it depletes the cell of a chemical known as phosphate dehydrogenase - whose task is to protect the blood cells from damage caused by oxidation

When the level of phosphate dehydrogenase gets too low the hemoglobin in the blood cell oxidizes and forms a bubble. This is seen as being deformed as it passes through the spleen and is removed from the bloodstream. If the blood is consistently poisoned by N-propyl disulfide contained in a garlic supplement more red blood cells are removed and the horse may slowly become anaemic.

Researchers fed a healthy horse 1 lb of onion tops, which also contain N-propyl disulfide, over an 11 day period. By the 11th day the horse had lost almost 60% of his red blood cells and was severely anaemic!

Some vets claim that the toxic effects of garlic are gradual - a low dose fed on a regular basis can result in mild anemia.

However it may be that commercially prepared equine garlic supplements are not dangerous as the active ingredient -allicin - is often destroyed during the manufacturing process when heat dried.

The benefits of garlic are many and if you do decide to feed a garlic supplement just be careful not to overdo it.

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