Racehorses

High quality personalised service
New 5ft Safety Mesh fencing with sighter rail and hotwire
Safest possible environment for stallions, colts and yearlings
Quiet, peaceful surroundings
Magnificent Gums provide good natural shade in summer
Twice daily feeding program tailored to the specific needs of each horse
Premium quality feed and hay used
Individual and group paddocks
Post-operative rehabilitation
Less than an hour from Melbourne by Freeway
Short freshen-ups for racehorses during a campaign
Rugs supplied; combo doonas in winter and light canvas combos in summer
Drenching and farrier as required
Top quality stable bedding
24hr supervision
Agistment

Professional Providers:

Specialist Veterinarians
Master Farrier
Equine Dentist
Equine Chiropractor

Veterinary Care

We have developed a close association with a number of veterinary practices, both local and Melbourne based. Clients are welcome to use their vet of choice if preferred.

Post Operative Care

Administration of medications under veterinary supervision
Quality post-operative care including wound cleaning and bandaging

Yearling Agistment

Briarwood farm provides specialised agistment for yearlings, with all new 5ft kentucky mesh fencing, ensuring a safe and secure environment for your newly acquired bloodstock. Your horses will enjoy the quiet, peaceful surroundings in large individual paddocks.

Increasingly, buyers are sending their yearlings to briarwood from yearling sales throughout australia and new zealand, looking to ensure the safety of their investment.

No expense has been spared on fencing the property. We are proud of the fact that our safety record is unblemished with no horse in our care ever having sustained a fence injury.

Gavin and Lisa work the farm themselves, thus ensuring their high standards are consistently maintained.

Broodmares

Mares are kept in small groups of four to ensure harmony and contentment. The following services are offered:

Foaling Down
Mare Under Lights
Weaning Foals
Weanling Handling
Agistment
Vaccination Programme
24 Hour Supervision
On Call Veterinary Services

We are happy to assist with all your breeding requirements such as stallion bookings, Stud Book returns etc.