Govern Equine

We’re currently on the hunt for the following:

6-12yo 15-16hh above average riding club mount for all disciplines, gelding only.

14.2-16hh 7-14yo Interschools superstar for competent junior. No thin skin or itch as coastal home. Mare or gelding

16.2.hh + up to 13yo 1.25m mount for tall junior, no OTTB’s preferred.

16.3hh plus WB 4-6yo SJ young horse, been out and done a bit, under saddle quirks are fine, good on ground. Geldings only

All of the above are circa $25-30k budgets and people are actively looking.

Please DM the page with info including price, location, photos, video and relevant vet history.

Little Archibald doing his thing again on the weekend; being cute, jumping clear, coming home with ribbons and ignoring my trash riding...... So good to be back at it!

As usual, some lovely pics from Mike from Britt Grovenor Photography

🌟 LOTUS BISCOFF – The Ultimate Competitive Allrounder 🌟
�16.1hh | 11yo | Quarter Horse Paint Gelding

Biscuit is a horse that truly needs no introduction. Having competed successfully across Australia, he is a seasoned campaigner with a proven record and a heart of gold.

Currently partnered with a 13-year-old rider and going kindly in a snaffle, Biscuit is the ideal mount for a confident junior or adult rider looking for a competitive yet incredibly fun horse.

🏆 Performance Highlights:�
• Consistent and competitive showjumper with results up to 1.20m�
• Brave, careful, and forgiving – a true confidence giver�. The word stop is not in his vocabulary
• Loves his job and thrives in the ring

🐴 The Ultimate Allrounder:�
Biscuit isn’t just a showjumper – he’s the full package.�
• Bold and enthusiastic cross country ride�
• Soft and willing on the flat�
• Experience working cattle�
• Has also tried his hand with success at barrel racing and other PC games

✨ Temperament & Handling:�
• Easy to handle on the ground�
• Travels in a truck or float like a pro�
• Ties up all day at shows without fuss�
• Happy paddocked alone or with company�
• Kind, genuine nature with a great brain
• Has been ridden and handled by complete novices under supervision

🎨 The Looks to Match:�
With his stunning paint markings, Biscuit turns heads wherever he goes.

Reason for sale:�
A very sad sale due to his junior rider having multiple horses and needing to step back and focus on school commitments. This is an incredibly difficult decision, and he will only be sold to the very best of homes.

If you’re looking for a competitive, versatile, and genuinely fun partner who can take you into the ring with confidence – Biscuit is your horse.

📩 Serious enquiries only – quality homes a must. Very sensibly priced.

📱Please contact Govern Equine in the first instance and we will connect suitable potential purchasers with the owner direct.

Bit of something different for Archibald 🐰 today with the resident horse whisperer whilst he’s on his holidays ⚽️⚽️

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

After years of watching me pour every spare dollar, minute, and emotional ounce into horses… Stink has finally decided to join the chaos — but in his own way.

He’s officially launched his own clothing brand 👉 Eqbear

Honestly, I couldn’t be prouder. This is the same man who still doesn’t fully understand why Archie's new winter rug cost more than his entire wardrobe… and yet here he is, voluntarily entering the apparel industry.

To everyone who has already jumped on board and supported him - THANK YOU. It genuinely means a lot to both of us… but mostly to me… because, the more clothing he sells, the more ponies I can justify buying....

At this point you’re not shopping; you’re investing in my future string of showjumpers. It’s really a community service when you think about it.

So go on, give him a follow, grab some gear, and support his goals - one shirt at a time.

ACT SHOWJUMPING CLUB 2026 CANBERRA CUP

CLASS SPONSORS WANTED

🐎 Be Part of One of the ACT’s Premier Showjumping Events
The ACT Showjumping Club invites local businesses and supporters of equestrian sport to partner with us for the 2026 Canberra Cup. This iconic event attracts riders, horses, families and spectators from across the region and beyond. With open, young horse, TSHA and rider age classes there is something for everyone!

WHY SPONSOR A CLASS?

✔ Brand Exposure – Your business name featured in the official program, start lists and results.

✔ Arena Recognition – Your business announced throughout the day during your sponsored class.

✔ Community Engagement – Align your brand with a passionate and supportive sporting community.

✔ Social Media Promotion – Recognition across ACT Showjumping Club social media platforms before and during the event.

✔ Naming Rights Opportunity – Put your name on a competition class.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

⭐ Class Naming Rights Sponsorship

Available from $240 for Ring 1 classes and $110 for Ring 2 classes.

Your business name proudly attached to a competition class — for example:
“The Elegant Exposures 90cm over 18 years”

A simple and affordable way to support grassroots sport while gaining visibility.

SUPPORT THE SPORT YOU LOVE

Running quality equestrian events relies heavily on the support of sponsors and volunteers. Your contribution helps us deliver professional competitions, maintain facilities, and support riders at all levels.

📩 Interested ?

Contact the ACT Showjumping Club today to secure your class.
Email: [email protected], or DM Ben via this page.

Full programme will be available shortly!

2026 Canberra Royal Show - so much love for our little Archibald, and so much to learn for me.

Huge thank you to everyone that helped out in any way, we literally couldn't have managed without help, especially on Sunday when things went sidewards resulting in an unexpected early end to our summer show season after a somewhat delayed start.

My recovery may take a while and my shoulder may be full of titanium and kevlar, but we'll be back, god willing. Who knows, not being able to reach the snack cupboard for the next 12 weeks might be good for me!

🤣

📷 Rodneys Photography

Congratulations to Katelyn Staples & On Cloud Nine winners of the Govern Equine 95cm open at the 2026 Nowra Show. A great class with just 0.5 second between the top 4!

As your social media feed starts to fill with New Year’s resolutions, here’s one we should all consider! 🎉🐎

As we roll into a sunny new 2026 show season, let’s talk about the unsung horsepower of our sport: volunteers.

Yes, we’re ALL time poor.

Yes, we sometimes pay a lot to compete — entry fees, early entry fees sometimes, sponsorships, stabling, camping, first aid, ground fees… and sometimes even admin fees for good measure.

But here’s the plot twist:
Horse shows don’t run on entry fees alone. They run on people.

It takes 30 mins to set up a course.
It takes 10 minutes to change a course.
It takes 30 seconds to pick up a pole.
It takes even less time to say, “Need a hand?”

Volunteering doesn’t mean giving up your whole weekend or missing your class. It means stepping in, pitching in, and remembering that the sport we love only exists because people before us did exactly that. And some have been doing it for more years than you’ve been alive and year in year out these amazing people keep showing up despite saying that this was their last year; they need a break from it; someone else needs to step up.

So for 2026, maybe the resolution isn’t to see a better stride, a newer saddle, or fewer rails (though we’ll take those too). Maybe it’s simply this:

👉 Offer help.
👉 Be part of the solution and make your local clubs sustainable for the year.
👉 Feel good about yourself while doing it.

Because strong clubs, great shows, and a healthy sport don’t just happen — they’re built, one pole at a time. 💪✨