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Horse Trax Oz Welcome to Blackbutt Queensland and Horse Trax Oz. Located in Blackbutt QUEENSLAND, Horse Trax Oz specializes in all things recreational horse riding.

From trail mapping, project management to horse health workshops and confidence sessions. Trail ride groups also catered for with guided rides and camping with an obstacle course and arena for use by visitors. Horse Trax Oz adheres to the Horse Safety Standards Australia Code of Conduct. Horse Safety Australia Inc Code of Conduct for Horse Activities
Responsibility to individuals
Horse Safety Aust

ralia Instructors/Guides should:
 Provide their services conscientiously and competently.
 Not breach public trust, or the specific trust of their participants, clients, staff or competitors.
 Ensure that advice and directions provided give full and proper cognisance to personal safety. Technical skills
Horse Safety Australia Instructors/Guides should:
 Continue to develop their professional knowledge and technical skills.
 Not undertake activities they are not competent to perform and, when in doubt, obtain appropriate advice and assistance that will allow these activities to be competently carried out.
 State qualifications, experience and prior responsibilities accurately. Behaviour
Horse Safety Australia Instructors/Guides should:
 Maintain a high standard of integrity, and apply honesty and fair dealing in all aspects of their operations.
 Carry out their professional duties with due care and diligence.
 Act and communicate in a professional manner towards both their colleagues and their clients
 Act in ways which engender confidence regarding horse related activities and clearly support the Standards set out in the Horse Safety Australia documentation
In practice, this means that Horse Safety Australia instructors/guides should:
1. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
2. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and horses are appropriate to the age and ability of their riders.
3. Ensure that the time riders spend with them is a positive experience. All clients deserve equal attention and opportunities. SMOKING
Due to the dangers of passive smoking, non-smokers should be protected from tobacco smoke. For this reason Horse Safety Australia recommends that smoking not be permitted in any building where clients congregate, nor in eating or office areas of the organisation. Instructors should refrain from smoking while they are acting in an official capacity. HARRASSMENT
Horse Safety Australia is committed to encouraging horse related environments which are free from harassment and discrimination. All clients, instructors, administrators, volunteers and staff members have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. Sexual harassment and various other forms of harassment are unlawful under federal and state/territory antidiscrimination laws. People engaging in harassment can have legal action taken against them under these laws. In some cases, legal action can also be taken against the organisation for which they work or which they represent.
4. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved in their activities
5. Encourage all participants.
6. Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
7. Promote respect for all participants
8. Remember that they set the example. Their behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural backgrounds or religion
Ensure that any physical contact with a rider is appropriate to the situation and only undertaken when necessary for their skill development.
11. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured riders. Ensure that a rider/handler who has been involved in an incident/accident involving a horse, is not be permitted to recommence that activity until they have been assessed for possible injuries by a competent first aider. If any injuries are evident or suspected, these should be treated by a medical professional before continuing with the activities



With hands one trail riding experience coupled with marketing and project management expertise, we have a core team of people to help with anything horsey. Name: HORSETRAXOZ
Registration Number: BN22390558
Registered State: Queensland
Registration Date: 28/03/2012
Status: Registered
Type: Business Names
Regulator: Australian Securities & Investments Commission

I know I go on about rugs on horses on hot days...Do I need to rug my horse?All horses should have access to shelter. Un...
26/11/2025

I know I go on about rugs on horses on hot days...

Do I need to rug my horse?

All horses should have access to shelter. Unlike humans, normal digestion in the horse’s hindgut produces a large amount of heat.

Many people will feel their horse’s skin to gauge if they are hot or sweating, but this is not accurate and can lead to over-rugging, which can have negative effects on the horse!!

Rugs must not be used as a substitute for shade and shelter. Horses should be given the freedom of choice to cope with changing weather conditions. This should include space for movement, protection from the sunlight and free flowing air capacilty.

A big fat dam is also great!

When temperatures exceed 25°C, horses are at risk of heat stress. Using rugs on horses in summer can be a welfare issue. Rugs do not keep horses cool. A horse naturally has a sleek coat which reflects the sun and a horse will seek shade when they are hot as a natural response. Rugs prevent any cooling breeze from cooling the body. Also, horses are one of the few animals that rely on sweating to cool down and rugs impede this process (by preventing air from passing over the body, evaporating the sweat and cooling the body).

Many people rug horses in summer in order to prevent their coat from fading in the sun, however this is a rediculous theory. Any form of rug may trap heat and reduce the horse’s ability to cool themself. Horses must be provided with access to shade (trees or shelter) during the heat of the day. This is especially important for horses who have white skin over areas such as the nostrils and, therefore, get sunburned easily.

Horses who suffer from Queensland Itch have alternative ways to mitigate the REASON a horse gets this condition.


Adapted from © 2025 RSPCA

26/11/2025

Anyone in the market for a fantastic horse property ready for business.....?

Cowboy Up Trail Riding may be closing but maybe someone might like to take over the reins.

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24/11/2025

Hunters Bump and why....also adding many horses are too fat for people to realise...I will follow this up with examples from here ATM as the boys are just in paddock condition and a bit on the lean side showing up issues that lots cover with fat.

Rather long but good to watch for anyone with a horse...

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AHAUKfqLB/

Hmmmm.....I dare not calculate ..true though......
23/11/2025

Hmmmm.....I dare not calculate ..true though......

Morning out riding at one of the last rides at Cowboy Up Trail Riding with Gill and Peter.Happy trails my friends for wh...
22/11/2025

Morning out riding at one of the last rides at Cowboy Up Trail Riding with Gill and Peter.

Happy trails my friends for whats ahead and thankyou for some excellent times so far on the trails and the sandpit.

Today we said goodbye to Mrs Simpson. She was 15 and a bit....Thankyou to the girls at South East Country Vets and my fr...
21/11/2025

Today we said goodbye to Mrs Simpson.

She was 15 and a bit....

Thankyou to the girls at South East Country Vets and my friend Dean Hunter who helped me lay her to rest next to Spencer in the back paddock.

I promised all my animals they would not suffer the pain and loss of freedom age brings.

Play again with your life long friend Spencer.

RIP Mrs Simpson.

Great to have rain!Not so great pulling out this s**t.   Can't remember what's its called, but it is not good for horses...
16/11/2025

Great to have rain!

Not so great pulling out this s**t. Can't remember what's its called, but it is not good for horses. *blue heliatrope. .

Unfortunate though, because this is about 2kgs of it. It over rides grass. Not hard to pull out but has root system you need to get it all. If you have sensitive skin, use gloves.

If you see it in your paddocks pull it out and burn it.... Same with most purple flowered plants except lucerne.

OTT HORSE HEALTH Workshop sponsorship through Queensland Off The Track now available. This is something I am passionate ...
15/11/2025

OTT HORSE HEALTH Workshop sponsorship through Queensland Off The Track now available.

This is something I am passionate about and happy to present OTT Health workshops for horse clubs. As you know - I hope so - I studied Certificate IV Equine Nutrition - and specialist in rehabbing OTT horses no matter when they came off the track.

I get so frustrated when I see off the track horses with the blanket formula hard feed and supplements when it is likely not in their best interest.

Not to mention the advice given on FaceBOOK.. by people who are not qualified and if someone is doing a FREE nutritional plan they are either not qualified or they will be non biased and be advising a certain feed. I am completely independent as some feeds are good and some just don't work with some horses.

My horse health workshops run for at least 2 hours and include an overview of what to look for, how to address issues in the diet and why nutrition is so important. I also work with owners on how to manage some of the 'quirks' they might come with. Guidance on how to listen to the OTT is the main part of what I do.

I can provide a quote and letter of support for your application that will include IN-KIND contribution from me for the workshop. Just shoot me a message for more information.

FEES AND SERVICES 1ST DECEMBER 2024 - 1ST December 2025

• Equine Nutritional Plans $125
• Equine Health Consultation and Workshops from $150.00

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Horse Trax Oz is your one stop shop for anything to do with horse trail riding. From mapping, planning, project management to even guided trails, we can help you out. Horse Trax Oz adheres to the Horse Safety Standards Australia Code of Conduct. Horse Safety Australia Inc Code of Conduct for Horse Activities Responsibility to individuals Horse Safety Australia Instructors/Guides should:  Provide their services conscientiously and competently.  Not breach public trust, or the specific trust of their participants, clients, staff or competitors.  Ensure that advice and directions provided give full and proper cognisance to personal safety. Technical skills Horse Safety Australia Instructors/Guides should:  Continue to develop their professional knowledge and technical skills.  Not undertake activities they are not competent to perform and, when in doubt, obtain appropriate advice and assistance that will allow these activities to be competently carried out.  State qualifications, experience and prior responsibilities accurately. Behaviour Horse Safety Australia Instructors/Guides should:  Maintain a high standard of integrity, and apply honesty and fair dealing in all aspects of their operations.  Carry out their professional duties with due care and diligence.  Act and communicate in a professional manner towards both their colleagues and their clients  Act in ways which engender confidence regarding horse related activities and clearly support the Standards set out in the Horse Safety Australia documentation In practice, this means that Horse Safety Australia instructors/guides should: 1. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else 2. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and horses are appropriate to the age and ability of their riders. 3. Ensure that the time riders spend with them is a positive experience. All clients deserve equal attention and opportunities. SMOKING Due to the dangers of passive smoking, non-smokers should be protected from to***co smoke. For this reason Horse Safety Australia recommends that smoking not be permitted in any building where clients congregate, nor in eating or office areas of the organisation. Instructors should refrain from smoking while they are acting in an official capacity. HARASSMENT Horse Safety Australia is committed to encouraging horse related environments which are free from harassment and discrimination. All clients, instructors, administrators, volunteers and staff members have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. Sexual harassment and various other forms of harassment are unlawful under federal and state/territory antidiscrimination laws. People engaging in harassment can have legal action taken against them under these laws. In some cases, legal action can also be taken against the organisation for which they work or which they represent. 4. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved in their activities 5. Encourage all participants. 6. Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions. 7. Promote respect for all participants 8. Remember that they set the example. Their behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive. 9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural backgrounds or religion Ensure that any physical contact with a rider is appropriate to the situation and only undertaken when necessary for their skill development. 11. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured riders. Ensure that a rider/handler who has been involved in an incident/accident involving a horse, is not be permitted to recommence that activity until they have been assessed for possible injuries by a competent first aider. If any injuries are evident or suspected, these should be treated by a medical professional before continuing with the activities With hands one trail riding experience coupled with marketing and project management expertise, we have a core team of people to help with anything horsey. Name: HORSE TRAX OZ Registration Number: BN22390558 Registered State: Queensland Registration Date: 28/03/2012 Status: Registered Type: Business Names Regulator: Australian Securities & Investments Commission