March 2014

Stud News.

We are very proud and priveleged to be able to offer our new stallion BLUE CHIP BOON to the horse industry. By Peptoboonsmal himself and out of outstanding imported mare Freckles Molly Mac, “Boonie” is exceptional in every sense of the word!
A huge thank you to Morning Sun Ranch for the opportunity to purchase such an extraordinary colt.
To celebrate, we are offering an introductory service fee of $750 (plus vet, agistment and shipping) to first 10 bookings only. (onlyTWO Left) First collect free.
The old man himself, Spin on Command is till powering on and we think Duck N Lethal will be back to his usual self very soon. To our mare owners and everyone who has supported our little stud, we thank you and look forward to seeing your babies and working with you again very soon.
Out and About.
We hope to be more involved with cutting in 2014, taking our kids along to experience another side of cow sports and enjoying their horses in a whole new way.
The first draft for us in 2014 is Mount Barker, we are so looking forward to getting away from this unrelenting heat and spending some time in the cooler country.
We are very pleased to have Jacob working with us at the moment. He is very keen to learn and is doing very well with both breeding and riding work. He is also a bit a basketball star and we have had him recruited as an umpire for our junior league. No rest for the wicked….
Other News.
The AI Centre side of our business has had a very successful year again and we look forward to seeing the babies we have made in this and previous years, out and about.
Foaling season seemed to go on forever but all arrived safely bar one who was quickly revived and shows no ill effects. Interestingly, 75% of all the mares bred here last season (with livecover, onfarm AI, chilled, frozen ) have delivered fillies. Does this mean we will have a colt majority this coming foaling season?
Let us know your thoughts.
Farm Update.
Water!!! A bore has been equipped and looks to be a great source of fresh clean water, offering more opportunities for expansion. Spelling and rest/rehab and long term agistment and/or retirement will be available as early as March this year.
The Breakaway Retreat begins construction this year offering a quiet and secluded “Break Away” from everything. Offering pristine bushland setting, breathtaking views of the avon Vally and surrounds, gourmet foods/wines and friendly service, we hope our visitors can enjoy our farm as much as we do.
The feedlot is getting a spruce up for the first lot of cattle and the fencing continues with strategic rest pauses in this heat!!
Farrier News
We are very excited about the product “Hoofmaker” currently being used by a few of our clients. Proven safe and very effective, it means all the difference to horses and ponies with hoof problems and shelly feet. Contact us to arrange to try it for your self.

A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT WE DO
We are a farrier business, quarterhorse/stockhorse stud, AGWA and RWWA licensed artificial breeding facility, stallion station, injury management and rehab centre. We enjoy campdrafting and cutting events and have some success. We perform clerk of course duties at NHRC meetings and we are a RWWA registered race day farrier. We pride ourselves on helping where ever and whenever we can. And, as we are so involved in the horse industry, if we can’t help you with a horse related question or problem, we will try to find you someone who can.

Built to Perform & Bred to Excel
www.breakawaystud.com.au

November

Stud News.We are soooo excited… think levitating!!!!!!!! Our Spinifex mares have arrived!!! The NCHA money earning mares are Roses for Emmy and Freckles Sundance (by Docs Spinifex himself) and are both in foal to Dual Windstorm, an extraordinarily well performed stallion whose progeny are just getting out and about now. With one mare due to foal in October and the other in late November, we are super excited to have these mares and very thankful to Graham Whyte of Chinchilla for the opportunity. Male foals may be offered for sale.
Out and About.Well, to be honest we havent been anywhere lately. The purchase of the farm and getting set for stud season means we have had to be head down-flat out for a bit.
However…Look for us at GinGin campdraft on October 25,26,27 as we again proudly sponsoring “the Duck Cup”! This will be the third year we have been involved with this event and it just gets bigger and better. Among other prizes including diamond earrings and even cash, a service to event namesake Duck N Lethal is added. We will also be there to answer all of your questions regarding breeding, campdrafting and everything in between. Lots of “Duck stuff” give-aways, drinks and giggles will make it a huge weekend!
Other News.The campdraft team is in from the paddock and starting their jogging up work.This season we will have a selection of maiden, novice and open horses as well as the kids horses to truck. One powerball and we could/would/should have a bigger truck!!!
Farm Update.We have 220 acres of “the best looking hay in the neighbourhood” just about ready to cut. As we feed the same hay to our very precious broodmares (its always about the girls !!!) and stallions, our hay buyers can be assured its good hay! If you would like pre-order hay and only pay at delivery, let us know.
Our New Competition…Foaling season is here and we are placing bets as to who has what!!
Below is our foaling list, you can (copy and paste) the list with your predictions, the end of foaling season winner (well before Christmas hopefully!) will win a pair of “Dirty Dog” sunglasses valued at $120. Your predictions need to include: order of delivery, foal gender, colour, facial markings and socks (if any).

Teaks Destiny (chestnut, stripe, 2 hind white) EDD 16/8/13 to Spin on Command (brown Black no white)
TF Freckles Scarlett (chestnut, small star) EDD 10/10/13 to Spin on Command (Brown Black, no white)
Daddies Diva (bay, star, Near hind White) EDD 3/11/13 to Spin on Command (Brown Black, no white)
Lorina Star (bay, small star) EDD 20/9/13 to Spin on Command (Brown Black, no white)
Lil Pig (Chestnut, stripe, 2 hind white) 20/9013 EDD to Spin on Command (Brown Black, no white)
Roses for Emmy (bay, stripe, 2 hind white) EDD October to Dual Windstorm (Chestnut. star-stripe-snip, 2 fore white, near hind white)
Freckles Sundance (bay, stripe,1 hind white) EDD December to Dual Windstorm
Calamity Jane (Chestnut, blaze, 2 hind white) EDD 3/12/13 to Spin on Command (Brown Black, no white)
Farrier NewsWe are cautiously excited about the product “Laminil” currently being trialled in the USA. If proven safe and effective it could mean all the difference to horses and ponies with laminitis in all its forms. We hope that once approved by the US FDA, a WA and even an Avon Vally vet with a sound knowledge of this condition and how this product could change the outcome will get involved. Mostly, we are so happy that research into this debilitating problem continues.

August

We’ve bought the farm!Yes, we have finally purchased just over 300 acres of prime grazing land about 20 km from us. We have been looking for a few years now for the right property to continue to expand our stud and breeding enterprise and believe we have found the perfect place.We will have our hay grown there and our youngstock will grow out there also. With a cattle feedlot right next door we hope to have our horses see more cows! Our major base will still be in Northam.

The Quack is Back!!Well almost anyway… as above, we have an extra mortgage now and so all ‘luxury’ spending is limited. So we have had to bring Duck N Lethal home from QLD for a while but hope to have him back competing with Pete Comiskey as soon as we can. A big thanks to Pete for all of his help with Quack.

Out and About.Most of our competition horses are having a bit of a spell (or a foal!) but will be starting their work very soon. At the moment we are thoroughly enjoying starting our younger horses, with some being set for a career in drafting with others looking to go cutting. We have also recently sold a couple of very well bred babies and look forward to seeing them competing here and in the eastern states soon.

Foaling season is nearly here.We are getting set for another very busy breeding season but first comes the most exciting part, seeing the foals arrive that we have made for our clients and friends! It is very rewarding to deliver foals from mares that have been declared problem breeders or foals from stallions long deceased, therefore preserving those genetics. Our 2 new foaling pens are enclosed, safe, well lit and under constant video and alarm surveillance.If you have any queries or questions about foaling, please dont hesitate to call, we are very used to the frantic 3am call and can talk you through most foalings easily!!

Stud News.As most are aware, Spin on Command is not getting any younger! This year he will be 26 years young. Everyone who has a Spin horse knows how quiet, sound and versatile they are. This could be the last chance to breed to WA’s most influential QH sire. Contact us now to enquire about our chilled semen offers and multiple mare discounts.

Other news.Stud season is fast approaching and construction of our new yards continues. Our old yards were a design trial that worked so well that we never got around to making it permanent! But now we will have safe, purpose built stallion yards, mare and foal yards and weather proof foaling down pens.
We have a wide selection of stallions being collected here this year, it looks as though we will be very busy with the mare side and foaling down spaces are filling fast. If you are considering breeding this year, contact us to discuss your requirements and reserve a place.

Farrier NewsOur newly refurbished barn is a big success and the coffee machine is working overtime in this weather!
Some of our clients are a bit concerned that the bar isnt fully stocked as yet…be patient. Ross still wants Foxtel in the barn, after humbugging for 5 years you would think he’d be over it by now.
One upside to this very dry winter is that the incidence of fee induced laminitis is very low. But as seen in this picture (left) seperation is yet another condition to be aware of and manage at this time of year.
The wet/dry weather can creat all sorts of problems in the feet, dont hesitate to call if you need advice and assistance.

What an exciting time!
Ross went to Tamworth earlier this month to help his mentor and friend, John Brekelmans with his team for 2013.The colt This Ducks Smart was prepped and sold through the NCHA select Sale for $29000. The amazing mare Ducks Dux had some brilliant runs with one unhelpful cow affecting her final placings.
Most of all, Ross got to ride some very talented horses and catch up with some great friends. Some of them remember Spin on Command from when he was competing in the east and described him as an awesome horse.Ross has come home very puffed but also fired up and ready to get his own horses going!
He lives…!
A couple of weeks ago, our stallion Spin on Command had a brush with death when some tourists (hopefully innocently!) fed him from over the fence. Within hours he was in serious pain and euthansia was considered. But a good drench, pain relief and large volume IV fluids helped him pull through. Within 2 days he back humbugging the dog and rattling his feeder. A huge thank you to Dr Tanya Ladyman from Waverley Park Vet for her assistance.
Barn News.
The Equissage service has really taken off. It is so nice seeing horses relax into it and always good to hear
from the owners about the difference it has made to their horses performance, health and general well being. If you would like to have your horse or yourself treated, contact us now.
Stud News.
As most are aware, Spin on Command is not getting any younger! This year he will be 26 years young. Everyone who has a Spin horse knows how quiet, sound and versatile they are. This could be the last chance to breed to WA’s most influential QH sire. Contact us now to enquire about our chilled semen offers and multiple mare discounts.
Other news.
Stud season is fast approaching and construction of our new yards continues. Our old yards were a design trial that worked so well that we never got around to making it permanent! But now we will have safe, purpose built stallion yards, mare and foal yards and weather proof foaling down pens.
We have a wide selection of stallions being collected here this year, it looks as though we will be very busy with the mare side and foaling down spaces are filling fast. If you are considering breeding this year, contact us to discuss your requirements and reserve a place.
Farrier News
The newly cleaned and tidied barn now has a coffee machine, comfortable seating and small childs play area to keep everyone safe and happy whilst horses are shod.
Dont forget to talk to us about the new HoofMaker Pellets for those horses with problem feet.
And watch the ponies this time of year for signs of laminitis. It is very rare to have to euthanase a horse or pony for hoof problems but this conditon can be fatal if not managed properly.

April/May

Big fun!!
Dardenup draft was held on the weekend with the whole family competing!!
The cattle for the ladies draft on Friday were almost huggable ie soft, pliable and helpful. Supplied by Jackie and Pete from Triskele dairy, the good cattle made for lots of outside scores and gates but sadly none of the above for mum!!!
Ross had his first run in the restricted open on Daddy’s Diva, placing 3rd after having a couple of well put together runs.
The young horses went very well with Spins My Daddy having a great run and Acres To Spin achieving an outside score of 64 and 4, however low camp scores kept them both out of the money.
The kids had a hoot with one winning a cutout and the other placing well both days.
Once again, Spin on Command was well represented, with progeny winning and/or placing in almost every event!
Thank you.
An enormous thank you to Jackie Hall. She is an extraordinary person, very talented horsewoman, gifted photographer and above all, very genuine. It seems that we have received more than we have been given everytime we catch up with Jackie and Pete and we hope to even it up soon.
Barn News
We have an Equissage machine working from our barn now.Yaaaay.!!!! A qualified vet nurse (who also competes on her own horses) will be offering a horse (and human) service when required from this week.We firmly believe in this method of treating trauma, stress and every day wear on our horses.
Please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss treatments for your horse and yourself!
Other news.
We are about to begin weaning and hope to add the pictures etc to our website and update the information there too. Our young stock are selling really well so to avoid a disappointment, call us with your requirements early and if we dont have what suits, we are pretty sure we can help you find something that will.
Stallion work continues, with freezing to geld being a popular and valuable option,
Farrier News.
Feet are getting wet then dry then wet again, so look out for abcesses this time of year. Also for founder with the new green feed popping up! With this wet then dry then hot then cool weather, hoof abcess cases seem to be everywhere! if you think your horse has brewed an abcess, call us anytime to discuss options.
Fresh coffee now available in the Barn! When you next have your horse in with us, ask Ross to make you a fresh (and free) pod brewed coffee.

A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT WE DO
We are a farrier business, quarterhorse/stockhorse stud, AGWA and RWWA licensed artificial breeding facility, stallion station, injury management and rehab centre.
We enjoy campdrafting and cutting events and have some success.
We perform clerk of course duties at NHRC meetings and we are a RWWA registered race day farrier. We pride ourselves on helping where ever and whenever we can. And, as we are so involved in the horse industry,
if we can’t help you with a horse related question or problem, we will
try to find you someone who can.

Snaffle bit futurities 2013

Tamworth 2013Well its been run, done and won for another year. Ross and his co-pilot Dad had a hectic trip over with the truck disintergrating about 500km from Tamworth. Some legendary Nyngan locals helped get them back on their way (on a public holiday!) and they made it to Tamworth. Thank you to the mechanics and auto electricians who got the truck sorted whilst Ross went cutting. The horses went well with Destinys Top Cat placing fifth in the snafflebit and Wonder Duck finishing with a 273 for the two rounds. Despite having what looked like a good first round, she didnt score well but made up for it with a great score in the second round to miss the final by only a few points.
Congratulations!Williams Draft- A huge congrats to Sam O on his win in the maiden draft at Williams last weekend on Commander Duck (Duck N Lethal X Spin N Roc). And to Charlie Stait on his 4th in the Open on Sheza Spin, Angus with his 3rd in the Novice A on TMQ Caspin, Freya on her 2nd on SLF Zambooka in the Maiden B, and Tahlia Collins on her 3rd in local draft on Topsy.
Out and AboutAlso enjoying some success is Ross.He finally broke status at Mount Barker on Daddys Diva, making her a restricted open horse. She had to compete against (and nearly got beaten by) her own daughter, Spins my Daddy.
The next weekend Ross put his cutters hat on and competed at a WACHA event at GinGin. Destinys Top Cat had a win in the Snaffle bit on Saturday and PeptoStyle had a win in the same event on the Sunday. Next up, a bit more cutting and then Dardanup and Boar Swamp drafts.
Stud NewsWeaning has begun! And so has breaking in. This is one of our favourite times of year, seeing our babies we have bred coming through for handling or starting. Its exciting to see the best traits of the dam and sire evident in the progeny and to start to plan their career under saddle.
If you would like to purchase a young horse, we have a selection available from weanlings through to ridden horses. Contact us anytime.
Farrier NewsFresh coffee now available in the Barn! When you next have your horse in with us, ask Ross to make you a fresh (and free) pod brewed coffee.
With this wet then dry then hot then cool weather, hoof abcess cases seem to be everywhere! if you think your horse has brewed an abcess, call us anytime to discuss treatment options.

Tamworth 2013

Big News
Today, Ross and his dad are in Peterborough SA on their way to Tamworth and the 2013 NCHA futurities with Wonderduck (Spin on Command X Mighty Duck) and Destinys Top Cat aboard. Tonight they are dining out and having a hoot.!!
It has always been on the to-do list to have a Spin horse that we have bred, raised, broke and trained at the futurities. So whatever happens, win or lose, its all good!!!
On the home front, today I also received my birthday present (early). A pendant made with tail hairs from my precious old man himself, Spin on Command.
Congratulations!
A huge congrats to Sam O on his win in the maiden draft at Williams last weekend on Commander Duck (Duck N Lethal X Spin N Roc). Sam has been taking C Duck along slowly, building confidence for the horse and has done a great job.
We look forward to seeing Sam O and C Duck in the future.
Out and About
Also enjoying some success is Ross.He finally broke status at Mount Barker on Daddys Diva, making her a restricted open horse. She had to compete against (and nearly got beaten by) her own daughter, Spins my Daddy.
The next weekend Ross put his cutters hat on and competed at a WACHA event at GinGin. Destinys Top Cat had a win in the Snaffle bit on Saturday and PeptoStyle had a win in the same event on the Sunday.
A huge thanks..
Our big adventure to Tamworth wouldn’t be possible without a huge a mount of help. To everyone who has helped in their own way, big or small, we say thank you.

Keliar and Sons- for sourcing and supplying cattle
Breakaway farm – for supplying hay and generally filling in the gaps.
Pitchers saddlery- for keeping all the saddles etc in top shape and for the chaps.
Northam feed and hire – for looking after us with feed and supplies
Flatout Freight – for the running around
Combined types Cunderdin – for looking after vehicle,truck and gooseneck tyres
Hay Australia- Thanks Jamie!
Waverley Park Vet – for advice and assistance with the horses
Alan’s Auto Electrics- for sorting the ever problematic electrics on the truck
Morgan stock feeds- feed and hay.
Riders choice – supplying shoes etc for our competition horses.
Equine Quickpak- supplements etc
Our clients (farrier, breeding and stud ) for their patience,support and best wishes while we get ready for (and travel to) Tamworth.
Stud News
The lovely black colt Mr Spin on Command (Spin on Command X Teaks Destiny) has been sold. It was very sad to see this special horse head off to his new home but we are sure he will be a star and we know we will be seeing him out and about soon.
Weaning is about to begin with Ross’ colt by Salute (Smart Little Lena clone) out of Spin N Roc the first to come in. If you are interested in viewing or purchasing a weanling or an older horse, contact us.
On a sad note, our little orphan foal (Duck N Lethal X Docs Gay Sarina dec) went to heaven last week. She wasnt alone when she passed away. An autopsy confirmed she had gastro intestinal stasis, which refused to respond to treatments.
Farrier News
Thank you to our clients for their patience whilst Ross is away, we know he will be beyond flatout when he gets back, trying to catch up! So if you need to book your horse, call the office now.

Capel Draft 2013

For us, the Australia Day weekend is all about the Capel Campdraft. Sure, we hang a huge Aussie flag in the middle of our camp, plaster the kids with temporary tattoos of kangaroos and boomerangs, drink beer in pluggers and say ”bewdy mate” alot but its a family tradition to be at Capel on that weekend every year.The cattle are usually reasonable, the shade plentiful and the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. This year, our whole family had a go with the only one not bringing home any money being mum!

 We are so happy for our daughter, who managed to nearly get TWO gates in two runs, and her only real goal was to get just one peg. An added bonus, she beat her brother by 1 point. Our son won overall topcut out on his mare and was very happy with that.

With lots of finals runs, a couple placings in the maiden and open as well as a TCO made Ross weekend a good one. The little mare Acres to Spin went very well considering its her second draft ever!

So, a big thank you to Capel Draft committee, the sponsors and the cattle donors. We will be back next year, with a spare stubbie and a snag or two if you want to come along.

 

Horses for sale

This is our list of horses for sale. In reality, everything is for sale at some point. If you would like to know more, view our stock or make an offer, dont hesitate to let us know.

Because of the way our website was redesigned, it seems we cant have this information on our sales page at the moment. Hoping to have it sorted soon.

Mr Spin on Command (AQHA pending)

S: Spin on Command D: Teaks Destiny (3/4 sister to Chickasha Hope)

DOB 2009. 14.2hh. Blue black with small star. Broken in 6 months, extremely quiet even after a spell, tries hard to please. Has good foundation, started on mechanical cow and cattle, shows real ability in stops, tracking and has lots of cow sense.Leads off motorbike, catch anywhere. Potential stallion prospect but can geld if required.SOLD

 

Un-named Gelding

S: Bobby Bo Lena (IIU)  D: Docs Gay Sarina ( Docs Spinifex)

DOB 2009. 14.3hh Chestnut with Star. Broken in 6 months and going along well. Very athletic, picks up leads well. Started on mechanical and cattle and shows huge ability. Would suit challenges and/or drafting. Leads off motorbike, ties up all day, great to shoe float etc

$7700 inc GST

 

Warratah Tassalita

S: Tassa Lena  D: Erin Litas Oak (Docs Freckle Oak)

DOB 2001  15hh. Bay. Blaze hind sock. We have considered keeping this horse just for his potential as two handed cutting horse. Extremely cowy with a huge stop and a fluid low turn, this fun horse would suit confident rider looking to cut or draft.

N/A

 

Un -named yearling colt

S: Duck N Lethal  D: Yellinga Rewind (Spin on Command)

DOB 2011. Bay going grey. Mature to 15.1hh.Generations of successful performance horses on both sides of this colts breeding.Very quiet and easy to handle, travels very smoothly.

$4400 inc GST

 

Un-Named yearling colt

S:Duck N Lethal  D: Lorina Star

DOB 2011. Chestnut, stripe, socks.mature around 14.3hh+. Bred to work with enormous amounts of cow already in this one package.By outstanding campdraft winning sire (Duck N Lethal (Lethal Lena X Oaks Fancy Duckling) from super star TCO mare known as pig.

$4400 inc GST

 

Calamity Jane 

S : Mr Skip    D: TB mare

DOB 1995. Chestnut. 16.1hh. Blaze socks. A large mare with a great easy to handle nature.Leads from motorbike, great to catch and float, is rideable but old injury has limited ridden career. Easy breeder and PTIF to Spin on Command..

$2750 inc GST

August news.

Stud News…Another huge season awaits, we have mares in foaling pens on constant watch, a steady stream of stallions in for empty out collects and test chills and several mares getting a head start on the season with an August 1 foal the ideal.If you would like to discuss breeding options for your mare or stallion and what is involved, please dont hesitate to call us.If we cant help you we will try hard to find you someone who can.

Congrats to…Shannon B from Dowerin on her dressage success with her new gelding. After many years battling with another horse that just didnt suit, Shannon is enjoying having an easier,helpful and talented horse. It proves again that the world really is full of good horses.

Very exciting….our mares are getting closer to term too. The old biddy (Docs Gay Sarina)is 270 days PPT to Duck N Lethal and looks amazing! Our Spin mare that is 280 days to Salute (smart little lena clone) is going along well too.Everything is crossed for a successful outcome from these and our other pregnancies.

Farrier news… its hoof abcess season already! We are seeing a few cases each week. Most are easily resolved but some require farrier and even veterinary intervention.If you think your horse has an abcess even in its early stages ie lameness with affected hoof resting on point of toe, heat or swelling running up leg or actual signs of pus from hoof, please dont hesitate to call us so we can assist with the decision as to whether a vet is needed urgentlyor not.