Meet Canberra’s Equine Services: A Central Point to Finding Help
- Loz
- Aug 4
- 19 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Canberra Equine Services: A Comprehensive Guide
Canberra, the capital city of Australia and surrounding regions, are home to a vibrant equine community. For horse owners and enthusiasts alike, being aware of the available services in the area is crucial for the effective care and management of their equine companions. This blog post highlights key equine services in Canberra, including farriers, bodyworkers, veterinarians, transport companies, feed stores, horse products, clothing, and horse riding coaches, as well as adult and pony clubs.
All expandable lists below, in alphabetical order, in the following sections include (where information is available):
The business name >> linked to their website or social media page
Frequency of visitation
Address
Phone number
Operating hours and direct map link to their address (you can click on for direct Google maps directions)
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Equine-Specific Services
Veterinarians
Veterinarians are vital for the overall health and well-being of your horses. Below are some reputable veterinary services that are available in the Canberra region:
Alpine Equine Dental & Veterinary Services
Brindabella Equine Mobile Veterinary Service
112B Molonglo Rs, Bungendore NEW 2621
Ph: +61 2 6238 1133
Emergency: +412 599 362
410 Werombi Rd, Brownlow Hill NSW 2570
Ph: +61 2 4655 0777
Emergency: +61 412 462 588
Building 130, Agriculture Ave, Gobbagamobalin NSW 2650
Ph: +61 2 6933 2604
Emergency: +61 419 385 049
Travels to You/Your Horse
Ph: +61 424 959 115
Fiona Cox
Sutton Forest
Ph: +61 466 904 616
Highlands Equine Veterinary Services
TBA
Ph: TBA
Operating Hours & Map
Travels Once a Month
158 Ave of Honour, Woodend VIC 3442
Ph: +61 3 5781 0163
81 Capricorn Place, Springrange NSW 2618
Travels Every Friday
Ph: +61 483 291 860
Serek Wong/Ben Mason
Ph: +6419 277 687
Weekly Trip to Canberra (Must Book in Advance)
Steve Bobis
Ph: +61 2 6160 4518
Emergency: +61 402 582 059
Tyson Rural Veterinary Services
Farriers
Farriers play a crucial role in the health of horses by ensuring their hooves are well-maintained. Below are some reputable farriers that are available in the Canberra region:
Ph: +61 436 331 797
Ph: +61 467 672 046
Ph: +61 439 046 701
Carly Moore
Frequency: Once a week
Ph: +61 497 759 458
Ph: +61 412 777 165
Glen Mia
Ph: +61 418 630 811
Ph: +61 457 657 356
Operating Hours & Map
Ph: +61 407 983 559
Mark Schultz
Ph: +61 422 992 126
Bodyworkers/Physiotherapists/Chiropractors
Equine bodyworkers, physiotherapists and chiropractors focus on the physical health and comfort of horses, helping to alleviate pain and improve performance. Here are some bodyworkers:
ACTive Hooves & Paws
Services Horses and Dogs
Ph: +61 481 285 595
Comes to your horse
Ph: +61 425 885 974
Contact via website link
Weekly Trips
Ph: +61 466 917 030
Travels to Canberra every 3-4 weeks
Ph: +61 413 021 916
Operating Hours & Map
Ph: +61 426 880 955
Travels to Canberra every 2-3 months
Ph: +61 412 243 864
Frequency: Every 4 weeks
Ph: +61 428 232 163
Kieran Bush Equine Chiropractor
Frequency: Every Tuesday & Friday
Ph: +61 412 919 803
Travels to You/Your Horse
Ph: +61 424 366 274
Operating Hours & Map
Comes to your horse
Ph: +61 423 500 186
Ph: +61 400 613 130
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Ph: +61 466 900 292
Ph: +61 491 609 021
Transport Companies/Float Hire
When it comes to transporting horses, choosing a reliable service is essential. Here are some transport companies servicing the Canberra region:
Ph: +61 412 458 333
Elite Horse Transport
Ph: +61 481 125 660
Ph: 135 135
Euroa
Ph: +61 422 476 457 Frequency: Weekly
Ph: +61 423 658 195
Float Servicing & Repairs
Don't forget the annual float service to keep your fur babies safe on the road, or does your float need some TLC. Then look no further than these in the Canberra region:
Ph: +61 466 262 406
Ph: +61 456 046 788
Operating Hours & Map
Sutton Automotive
Picton NSW
Ph: +61 438 467 572
Operating Hours & Map
Equine Dentists
When it comes to looking after your horse's teeth, then look to the experts in the Canberra region (most vets listed above provide dental services):
Alpine Equine Dental & Veterinary Services
Travels to You/Your Horse
Ph: +61 409 737 803
Brindabella Equine Mobile Veterinary Service
112B Molonglo Rs, Bungendore NEW 2621
Ph: +61 2 6238 1133
Emergency: +412 599 362
Feed Stores
If you are after reputable feed stores that have delivery or pick-up options, this is available in the Canberra region:
Ph: +61 447 041 549
Bywong
Ph: +61 437 185 670
Operating Hours & Map
Murrumbateman Rural Supplies/Pastem Produce
Petstock Country Brindabella (aka Brindabella Stockfeeds)
Saddle Fitters
Needing a new saddle, an existing saddle checked and re-fitted or need to upgrade? Then look no further than what is on offer in the Canberra region here:
Catherine Cansell
Ph
Strath Creek, VIC
Ph: +61 488 118 428
Operating Hours & Map
Ph: +61 449 062 070
Bit/Bridle Fitters
If you are in need of getting your horse fitted for a bit or bridle (including bitless/sidepulls), then check out what is available in the Canberra region here:
Ph: +61 426 880 955
Tack Equipment Cleaning & Restoration
If your tack is after some special TLC (including deep cleaning, conditioning, re-sealing and re-dying), you can get some professional help in the Canberra region:
Googong, NSW 2620
Ph: +61 417 629 323
Operating Hours & Map
Worm Burden Testing
Due for worming? Get your horse checked for worm burden, so you ensure you treat with the right treatment (if needed). Check out where this is done here:
Sample delivery to Horseland Canberra, EQ Saddlery, Belconnen & Tuggeranong
Ph: +61 458 063 694
Operating Hours & Map
Local Horse Goods and Clothing Stores
Needing to be competition ready, or horse riding gear for you and your horse? Here are some options:
Agricultural Farming Products, Fabrication, Tools & Services
If you need fencing, troughs, equine construction, tools, fabrication or any rural goods, then here are some local stores to help:
Arena/Facility Hire
If you are looking to host an event - whether this is a lesson, clinic or multi-day session, get in contact with these wonderful places to utilise their beautiful facilities in the Canberra region (generally these places don't offer horse riding lessons - please check this section for those services):
128 Donnelly Lane, Bywong, NSW
Ph: +61 412 679 101
2 Randwick Rd, Lyneham ACT 2602
Pineview Equestrian
Arena Maintenance
When was the last time you had your arena professionally serviced to ensure its longevity and health (remember your horses spend a lot of time in this space and directly impacts them from their hooves up!), check out what is on offer in the Canberra region:
Jim Collin Equine Services
Ph: +61 417 235 343
Horse "Sitting" Services
If you are heading away on holiday there are options in the Canberra region for horse "sitting" services:
Googong, NSW 2620
Ph: +61 417 629 323
Horse Breaker/Trainers
Looking to have your horse started under saddle, here is what options are in the Canberra region:
Bywong NSW
Ph: +61 499 154 997
Ph: +61 451 709 737
Pineview Equestrian
Agistment
If you are looking for places to agist your fur kids - whether it be spelling, full care or DIY care - then check out what is available in the Canberra region:
North Side (North of Canberra City and Beyond)
Yass NSW 2582
Ph: +61 491 171 314
Operating Hours & Map
Manna Park Agistment Centre
Majura Rd, Majura ACT 2609
Operating Hours & Map
Pineview Equestrian
Piplyn Lodge
Reedy Creek Horse Agistment
Gooda Creek Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
Operating Hours & Map
Territory Agistment - Hackett
Antill St, Hackett ACT 2602
Trawalla
Gundaroo, NSW 2620
Ph: +61 421 106 665
Operating Hours & Map
Wombrook Park
South Side (South of Canberra City and Beyond)
Agriculture - Horse Agistment & Livestock Grazing Only
Pialligo, ACT 2609
Bywong NSW
Ph: +61 499 154 997
Bundara Park Equestrian Centre
Colinton Park Horse Agistment
Little Beacon Equine
Heysen St, Curtin ACT 2605
662 Mugga Lane, Symonston ACT 2900
56 Mecca Ln, Bungendore NSW
Ph: +61 410 003 079
Operating Hours & Map
Horse Rescue/Specialised Service
I strongly encourage people to volunteer their time or make a donation to these wonderful causes.
If you are looking for places that rescue horses or provide equine-related services for equine-healing and rehabilitation in the Canberra region, you will find the following:
Pineview Equestrian
Equine First Aid Courses
If you want to get hands on skills and knowledge for managing your equine partner in emergency situations or for everyday horse management care, check out what is on in Canberra:
Travels to Canberra (based in Nowra NSW)
Ph: +61 411 267 498
Clipping & Braiding Services
Need your fur child clipped for the up-coming season or help with braiding for competitions, here is what is on offer in the Canberra region:
Frequency: Every 4 weeks
Ph: +61 428 232 163
Equine Nutrition
Need help with getting the diet right for your horse, to maximise performance against workload, pasture/turn-out or health? Canberra people can help:
Breeders & Horse Sales
Looking for a youngster, to breed or sell a horse? Here are some breeders and professional horse sellers in the region:
Murrumbateman NSW
Ph: +61 431 959 720
Bungendore NSW
Ph: +61 498 989 127
Bungendore NSW
Ph: +61 466 910 827
Ph: +61 419 381 777
Yass NSW
Foaling Down & Rehabilitation Services
Do you have a mare in foal and require professional assistance in the foaling period? Here are some businesses that can support you during this time:
Googong NSW 2620
Ph: +61 417 629 323
Local Coaches
Below are some local coaches (generally, you will need your own horse/pony for a lesson) that are available in the Canberra region:
Dressage/Flatwork/Showing/Working Equitation/Liberty
128 Donnelly Lane, Bywong, NSW
Ph: +61 412 679 101
TBA
Debbie Dixon
Covers Golburn, Yass & Canberra
Ph: +61 455 155 440
Ph: +61 451 709 737Tori Jeffries
Ph: +61 413 008 824
TBA
Googong, NSW 2620
Ph: +61 417 629323
Ph: +61 410 611 577
TBA
Sarah Venamore
Ph: +61 417 419 229
Ph: +61 412 804 989
Showjumping/XC
Ph: +61 413 459 258
Bywong NSW
Ph: +61 499 154 997
TBA
Ph: +61 408 963 801
179 Casuarina Lane, Murrumbateman NSW
Ph: +61 431 190 995
Grant Hughes
TBA
Wallaroo NSW
Ph: +61 481 330 508
Sarah Dreverman
TBA
Attends monthly at CEC
+61 419 381 777
Western
National Visting Coaches
Below are some National (Australian) coaches that frequently visit the Canberra region:
Dressage/Flatwork/Showing/Working Equitation/Liberty
TBA
Frequency: 2x per year
Clinic Host: Lagoballo
Frequency: Every 3 months
Clinic Host: Caithe Hodges
Carlos De Cleermaecker
Frequency: Monthly (across a weekend)
Clinic Host: Fairy Meadow Park
Covers Golburn, Yass & Canberra
Frequency: 1st Saturday of the month
Clinic Host: Fairy Meadow Park
Comes to you, book in advance
Ph: +61 431 118 661
Frequency: 2-3 times per year
Clinic Host: Mark Langley
Ph: +61 412 898 904
Sue Hearn
Frequency: 1st Tuesday of the month
Clinic Host: Fairy Meadow Park
Showjumping/XC
Comes to you, book in advance
Ph: +61 431 118 661
Western
International Visting Coaches
Below are some International (outside of Australia) coaches that regularly visit the Canberra region:
Bettina Biolik
Frequency: 2-3 x per year
Clinic Host: Anamir Equine
Thirza Hendriks
Frequencey: 2-3 x per year
Clinic Host: Anamir Equine
Horse Riding Schools
Below are some Horse Riding Schools (where horses/ponies are provided) that operate in the Canberra region. Keep an eye out at these lovely places ill often host school holiday programs too. These include:
Pineview Equestrian
Pony/Adult Riding Clubs or Associations
Below are the Pony and Adult Riding Clubs that operate in the Canberra region:
ACT Dressage Association (ACTDA)
Equestrian Park
Belconnen Pony Club
104 Parkwood Rd, Belconnen, ACT 2617
Braidwood Pony Club
TBA
Bungendore Showgrounds
Burra Pony Club
Cargill Park, Cnr Urila and Hard Rds, Urila NSW 2620
2 Randwick Rd, Lyneham ACT
22 Farm Rd, Goulburn NSW 2580
80 Lerida St, Gunning NSW 2581
Hall Village Pony Club
Woolrych St, Harden NSW 2587
Kambah Pony Club
Equestrian Park, Cotter Rd, Weston ACT 2611
596 Canberra Ave, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Ph: +61 417 065 529
Operating Hours & Map
Royalla Pony Club
Sutton Pony Club
Embroidery & Garland Services
Below are our wonderful local businesses who offer embroidery and garland services for the equine world:
Ph: +61 419 593 336
Yass NSW 2582
Ph: +61 423 846 113
Rug Washing, Re-Proofing & Repair Services
Needing your horse rugs washed, repaired or re-proofed? Here's what is on offer:
Titanium Saddlery (aka The Horse Rug Whisperer)
Physiotherapists
Are you needing some help with your body to maximise your horse riding activities? Check out what is available here
Burial, Removal & Crematory Services (inc. Earthworks)
Are you needing earthworks for burial, removal or crematory services for your equine friends, then here is what is available in the Canberra region:
Murrumbateman, NSW 2582
Ph: +61 460 630 166
Matt Baker
Ph: +61 417 273 052
Photographers/Videographers
Do you need pictures or videos taken of your competition, event, show, clinic, lesson or furry friends? Then check out what is available in the Canberra region:
AJW Photography
Ph: +61 459 887 492
Ph: +61 408 417 899
Ph: +61 417 273 052
Murrumbateman, NSW 2582
Ph: +61 460 630 166
Conclusion
Canberra offers a range of equine services to cater to the diverse needs of horse owners. From farriers and bodyworkers to veterinarians and transport companies, these professionals are dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of your equine companions. For the best care, consider reaching out to these services and experience the quality they provide.
There is also a wealth of skilled coaches across every riding discipline, so you’re sure to find the right fit for your goals. Whether you’re seeking competitive success, personal growth, or just more time in the saddle, reach out to these local instructors to start your next riding adventure. Happy riding!
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