HG Equine is about establishing a real connection between horses and people. We specialise in colt starting, personal tuition and horsemanship clinics.

HG Equine is owned and operated by expert horseman Harvey Wakeford. Harvey is based on a cattle property in north Queensland 60km from Charters Towers where he starts horses and provides tuition for clients throughout the state.

Colt starting/horse breaking

HG Equine can:

• Provide your horse with a foundation that will stay with them for life
• Teach your horse to understand a rider's directions 
• Unlock their stockwork or competitive potential
• Provide them with a purpose that fits their breeding

Drawing on a lifetime's experience working with young horses across Australia, Harvey will teach your horse a solid foundation of cues they can use to understand a rider’s requests.

The training system is completely flexible. The first step is to work out what stage your horse is at and then adapt the training plan accordingly.

How colt starting/horse breaking... starts

Day 1: Acceptance of you in their space, control of their feet through feel
Day 2: Developing control of their bodies by gaining control of their feet
Day 3: Introducing the saddle and revising days one and two
Day 4: Riding using hindquarter control, relaxing and maintaining control, being comfortable

Need your colt started or broken in? Contact Harvey to find out more.

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Personal tuition and horsemanship clinics

HG Equine can help you:

• Develop your riding skills
• Understand and communicate with your horse
• Be more confident around your horse
• Discover what good horsemanship is all about

Riders and their horses are extremely varied. Harvey’s teaching approach is based on what the horse has to offer and what each rider would like to achieve individually. We start by assessing your skill level and that of your horse and offering tuition that will meet your level and needs.

Once your level has been established, Harvey provides instruction based on the following three principles which he believes are the key to horses and riders working successfully together:

1. Feel for the horse
2. Wait for the horse
3. Respect your horse and have them respect you

HG Equine’s definition of good horsemanship

Over thousands of years, great horsemen and women have shared their expertise and as a result, there have been great advancements in knowledge about how humans and horses should work together.

However, there are also mixed messages circulating that can confuse riders who are just starting out - in particular phrases like ‘horse-whispering’ which are somewhat Hollywood- derived.

Harvey’s definition of good horsemanship is simple. It’s about understanding how horses behave in a herd environment, then using their natural energy, their instinct of flight and directing it around so that where you want the horse to be was their idea, and you end up there as well.

Interested in tuition or horsemanship clinics? Get in touch with Harvey to discuss your needs.

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