Offering Professional, Experienced Horse Care & Training Services – Now Taking Bookings

Based in Duffy’s Forest, servicing Terrey Hills, Ingleside, and surrounding areas, I offer a wide range of equine care, handling, and training services backed by years of experience and professional qualifications.

Whether you need support with training, veterinary care, or day-to-day management, you can count on professional, reliable service tailored to your horse’s individual needs.

Services Include:

  • 🐎 Horse training & riding (including float training, classical dressage & natural horsemanship)

  • 💉 Medical care under veterinary direction (injections, bandaging, wound management)

  • 🧹 Mucking out & paddock cleaning

  • 🐴 Feeding, watering, rug & boot changes

  • ✋ Holding for vets, farriers & other professionals

✨ I also have trusted staff available to assist with less intensive tasks, ensuring efficient and consistent care for larger properties or multiple horses.

💲 All prices listed are exclusive of GST – 10% will be added to all service charges.
📍 Servicing: Duffy’s Forest, Terrey Hills, Ingleside & surrounds

With qualifications as an EA Level 1 coach and ECC veterinary nurse, your horse is in capable, compassionate hands—whether you're looking for training, recovery care, or reliable daily support.

📩 Get in touch to discuss your horse’s needs or to book in a service

Unlock Your Horse’s Potential with Professional Training

As a seasoned equestrian and EA-accredited Level 1 coach, I understand the time, dedication, and expertise it takes to bring out the best in every horse. Whether you’re aiming to build a solid foundation, address specific training challenges, or prepare your horse for competition, my tailored training programs are designed to meet your goals with clarity and care.

What I Offer

🏇 Full & Partial Training Programs
Customized for each horse, my programs focus on building softness, balance, and understanding. I draw from the principles of classical dressage to develop correct movement and posture, paired with natural horsemanship techniques to foster trust, respect, and clear communication from the ground up.

🏇 Riding & Fitness Maintenance
If you're short on time or need help keeping your horse in consistent work, I offer riding services that maintain your horse’s progress and conditioning. Each ride is purposeful and adapted to the horse’s current needs and training goals.

🏇 Problem Solving & Young Horse Education
Whether starting a young horse under saddle or retraining an older horse with behavioral issues, I approach each case with patience and proven strategies that prioritize the horse’s mental and physical well-being. My work blends calm groundwork with structured ridden work to create willing, confident partners.

🏇 Float Training
Does your horse resist loading or become anxious when traveling? I offer float training to help your horse load calmly and confidently. Using low-stress, horse-friendly techniques rooted in natural horsemanship, I work to create positive associations and safe, reliable travel behavior.

Why Choose Me?

✅ Experience That Matters
With years of hands-on experience across a variety of horses and disciplines, I combine a deep understanding of equine behavior with classical, horse-first methods to achieve lasting results.

✅ EA Level 1 Coaching Accreditation
As an accredited coach, I adhere to high standards in safety, technique, and education. My coaching is constructive, tailored, and designed to support both horse and rider toward their individual goals.

✅ Professionalism You Can Rely On
Communication, consistency, and care are central to my training philosophy. I treat each horse as if they were my own and provide honest, detailed feedback to owners throughout the training process.

📍Sessions are $80 each, with flexible scheduling and custom programs available to suit your horse's needs.

Whether you're looking to refine your horse’s way of going, overcome specific training challenges, or simply ensure they're in capable, educated hands—I'm here to help.

📩 Get in touch to book a spot or learn more about current training availability.

Skilled, Compassionate Veterinary Support for Your Horse

As a qualified ECC (Emergency & Critical Care) veterinary nurse, I offer reliable, professional support for horses requiring medical care under veterinary direction. From routine treatments to more complex care, my priority is to provide safe, competent handling and peace of mind for both horse and owner.

Veterinary Support Services Offered

💉 Injections (IM, IV, Subcutaneous)
I am trained and experienced in administering medications via intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous injection—always following your veterinarian’s prescription and protocols. Whether it’s part of a treatment plan or ongoing care, you can count on precise, safe delivery.

  • $25 per IM (intramuscular) or SC (subcutaneous) injection

  • $30 per IV (intravenous) injection

🩹 Bandaging & Wound Management
From simple stable wraps to more complex wound dressings, I provide thorough and hygienic bandaging with attention to comfort and healing. I monitor for complications such as swelling, pressure sores, or signs of infection and will communicate any concerns promptly.

  • $25 per 15-minute interval for bandaging, wound care, or dressing changes

🧪 Ongoing Treatment Plans
For horses recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, I offer consistent and compassionate care—including medication administration, observation, and coordination with your vet to support recovery.

🌡️ Monitoring & Emergency Support
With my ECC background, I am trained to recognize early warning signs of distress or complications. I can assist in monitoring vital signs and provide immediate support while waiting for veterinary arrival.

🧴 Please note: Owners are to supply all prescribed medications and bandaging materials. I do not dispense or carry stock, and all care is provided under veterinary instruction.

Why Work with an ECC-Qualified Nurse?

✅ Advanced Medical Training
My background in Emergency & Critical Care means I am equipped to handle high-stakes, time-sensitive care with confidence and accuracy—while also managing routine treatments with attention to detail.

✅ Veterinarian-Led Collaboration
I work strictly under veterinary direction and am happy to liaise with your vet to ensure continuity of care. Your horse’s safety and welfare always come first.

✅ Professionalism & Peace of Mind
Whether you need support during a busy schedule or assistance with treatments you’re not comfortable performing yourself, I provide reliable, judgment-free care based on years of hands-on clinical experience.

📍Rates at a glance:

  • IM/SC Injections: $25 each

  • IV Injections: $30 each

  • Bandaging & Wound Care: $25 per 15-minute interval

📩 Contact me to schedule care or discuss a treatment plan that works for you and your horse.

Daily Horse Care Services – From $12

Need a reliable helping hand with your horse care routine? I offer trustworthy, experienced care to keep your horses comfortable and well looked after when you're away, busy, or just need some extra support.

✅ Feeding & watering
✅ Rug changes (on/off)
✅ Boot changes
✅ Visual health & wellbeing check included

💲 $12 per horse
🐴 Have 3 or more horses?
Enjoy a discounted hourly rate of $40/hour, with a minimum charge of $20 (billed as 30 minutes). Perfect for agistment properties or multi-horse owners.

Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a regular routine, I provide dependable care with attention to detail and your horse’s comfort and safety in mind.

📩 Message me to book in or arrange a care schedule that works for you.

Reliable Stable & Yard Cleaning – $12 Per Stall

Need a hand keeping your horse’s space clean and healthy? I offer efficient, reliable mucking out services to help you stay on top of daily care—ideal for busy owners, agistment properties, or those needing support during time away.

✅ Mucking out stables and yards
✅ Fresh bedding topped up (if provided)
✅ Water troughs checked and cleaned if needed
✅ Light sweeping and tidy-up around the area

💲 $12 per stable or yard
🐴 Have 3 or more horses? Enjoy a discounted hourly rate of $40/hour for multiple stables or yards.

Clean, stress-free environments are essential for your horse’s health and wellbeing. Let me take care of the mess so you can enjoy more time in the saddle!

📩 Get in touch to book your stable spot today.

Professional Paddock Cleaning – From $15

Keep your paddocks clean, healthy, and horse-friendly with reliable paddock cleaning services.

Whether it’s routine manure removal or a seasonal tidy-up, I offer efficient, thorough service to support your pasture management and promote a low-worm, low-fly environment for your horses.

✅ Manure removal
✅ Gateways, shelters, and high-traffic areas checked
✅ Flexible to suit your property’s needs

💲 $40 per hour, with a minimum charge of $15 per paddock
Ideal for private properties and agistment centres.

A clean paddock means healthier hooves, fewer pests, and a happier herd. Let me take the mess off your hands so you can focus on what matters most—your horses.

📩 Contact me to book in or arrange a regular cleaning schedule.

Professional Horse Holding – $40/hour

Can’t be there for the vet or farrier? I offer a dependable, experienced horse-holding service so your horse is in safe hands—even when you can’t be there.

✅ Holding for vets, farriers, bodyworkers, dentists & more
✅ Calm, confident handling
✅ Reliable and punctual support
✅ Experienced with a wide range of horses and procedures

💲 $40 per hour (charged in 15-minute increments after the first hour)

With years of hands-on experience—including as a qualified ECC veterinary nurse and EA Level 1 coach—I ensure your horse is handled professionally, respectfully, and safely during their appointment.

📩 Contact me to arrange horse-holding support or to discuss upcoming appointments.

📅 Book a Service

To organise a quote or book in a service, please contact The Barn Chick directly:

📱 Mobile: 0449 720 896
📧 Email: TheBarnChick@outlook.com.au
💬 Facebook: Message us via our Facebook page

Before booking, please ensure you’ve read our Terms and Conditions to avoid disappointment and to help us provide you with the best service possible.

We look forward to working with you and your horse!