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Team Joyce
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Location: Jumbunna, Victoria
What are some of the memories you look back on and smile about?
Wes often sits and loves to reminisce about all the years we went to shows with our two delightful daughters. This memory gives him immense joy.
Trish looks back and smiles about watching Sarah & Tiffany double dinking on an 8hh Shetland Midget. They would ride from sun rise to sun set. We had a Irish Wolf Hound dog called Elliot , he was double their size who would run alongside all day long. The laughs were so loud. Watching Sarah at 4years old worked tirelessly heaving 2 year old Tiffany back on board. Then walking the pair to a chair and climbing on herself to do it all again.
Sarah So many happy memories of mine include horses and family - Whether it be riding around the farm rounding up the dairy cows or acting out scenes from the latest saddle club episode to the early mornings or late night drives home from a weekend away at a horse competition. Horses gave my family something to strive for together and gave us all a bond that continues to this day. I consider myself very lucky and grateful to have horses as such a big part of my life.
Tiffany loves to look back on all the time spent with her family and their horses. Whether it’s the pony club days filled with Christmas rallies, games, or cross-country courses; the show ring days spent with her mum until she was old enough to jump; the countless agricultural shows filled with all sorts of animals on show, 6 bars, grand parades and hot jam donuts; or the ASJC and jumping a clear round in the Young Rider final; they are all cherished memories and Team Joyce has been lucky enough to be supported by Barastoc through it all.
Who supported you in the early days? We would all have to say our parents. Without them we could not have begun from an incredibly young age. All of us are as passionate about horses whether it be riding, breeding and going to competitions or trail riding. Everything is very horsey at Lals Haven Stud.
How did you get started in the industry and who inspired you?
Wesley’s dad taught all his six children to ride. Wesley says he inspired himself, he absolutely LOVES riding horses still today. He also wishes to mention that he had two options ‘either get the cows on horseback or walk, hence horses were his first option.
Trish was fortunate that her non-horsey parents gave her every opportunity to learn how to ride at a Riding School. They also purchased one of those exceptional beginners’ horse which gave her every chance to try out many disciplines. Still loves riding today. Trish would also say she inspired herself because she just has a genuine LOVE for horses. They even smell divine.
Sarah & Tiffany were introduced to horses by us’ their parents. Totally brainwashed from an incredibly young age.
Who do you look up to in the equestrian world and why?
Wes looks up to Ian Miller. He is in his 70’s and still going strong. Wes would love to surpass Ian !
Trish looks up to Wes. He is a remarkable horseman. There is nothing he cannot do. He does all our shoeing, breaking, training and breeding. He eats sleeps and breathes horses. When he is resting inside, he watches horse Youtube’s or movies. We have seen Jappeloup far many times to count.
Sarah My parents. The work and dedication they put into all their horses from young stock to broodmares to the competition horses is always 100%. Understanding each horse has their own unique requirements in order to get them to their peak performances is a skill that's more intuitive and difficult to teach. The number of various horses they have produced successfully over the years proves their systems in place are thorough, sound and correct.
Tiffany looks up to her parents as they are the ultimate team. Her mum on the ground is the most dedicated and caring strapper a rider could have, and her dad is, as her mum says a remarkable horseman.
What Barastoc feeds are you currently using?
Team Joyce have a great array of feeds. Calm Performer’ Cool Command ‘ Breed & Grow and recently loving Supreme. We also add Groom and the Horse Block is ad lib in the Youngsters paddocks.
What are some approaches to troubleshooting some common training and horse problems within your chosen Equine Discipline?
Wes – Your arena surface is so important. Not too hard – to soft or deep. Showjumping brings many leg issues if not managed correctly. Therefore, Wes is extremely cautious on how many times & the numbers he jumps. He is meticulous about the care of the horse’s legs before during and after riding.
Trish - Finding a reliable quality Farrier; no hoof no horse. Hence why Wes does it all. Having a lame horse means no riding until they are sorted.
Sarah - General horse maintenance. Something as simple as feeding your horse is often the biggest issue for many riders. Ensuring the most well-balanced diet whilst maintaining the specific requirements for each individual horse to be fit, healthy and feeling good can be difficult. We are so lucky to have Barastoc doing the research and providing riders with an abundant range of products to suit various horse types across a range of disciplines.
Tiffany – gear! My dad was constantly changing gear, whether it was a saddle size, a bit, a breastplate to a martingale, you always have to be constantly open to changing your gear to keep up with what your horse is most comfortable with. If they are not comfortable they are not happy, and if they are not happy they’ll let you know so look for the changes.
What do you look back on and wish you could have done differently – and what advice do you have for other riders?
Wes said Horse Maintenance. The hardest thing to do is keep your athlete horse sound. The advice he would like to share with everybody is to look after your horses. Vets, Farrier, Dentist and Masseur horse management is so very important.
Trish does not actually look back and wish she did something different. She just says when you are able to ride cherish very moment. When you find that magic unicorn cherish it.
Sarah I don't think I would have done anything different so far.. I'm lucky to have horses that have adapted to the changes in my life so far.. From horses that required little work down when I was in year 12 studying to those that have adapted to my life at uni when I lived in Wagga for 5 years even now being pregnant, I still get my horse fix through my miniature ponies. It's always about adapting and accepting what life throws at you. So, my advice to other riders is be kind to yourself and your ponies. Enjoy each moment together, each time you train at home or even if you’re lucky enough each time you get to compete because at that moment you are both doing the best you can.
Like Trish, Tiffany wouldn’t have done anything differently. She always had the wise advice from her parents every step of the way and is extremely grateful for that, so her only advice to other riders would be to find someone you trust and listen to them.