WA Show Scene

24/09/2025

Another interesting guest lined up for Talking Horses 😊

🐴🎙️ On Talking Horses tonight we’ll be joined by Sally O’Brien to chat all things dogs and horses!
Sally is one of the trainers behind the wonderful Kelpies for Kids program, which raises vital funds for Telethon 💕

She’ll be sharing the story of her clever Kelpie partner Pickle 🐶, and giving us the inside scoop on the upcoming fundraising auction for the Kelpie pups at the Perth Royal Show ✨

Don’t miss it! Tune in to Talking Horses at 6pm tonight on SportFM 91.3, or catch up anytime via the Talking Horses podcast 👉 https://www.sportfm.com.au/shows/talking-horses/

22/09/2025

Snakes are on the move!
Good to see this dugite safely relocated.

17/09/2025

The rain’s cleared and it’s looking like good riding weather — but if you’re in the car or in the stables at 6pm, tune into Talking Horses live on SportFM 📻
Miss it tonight? The podcast will be up tomorrow 😊🎧

Tonight on Talking Horses 🎙️🐴

We’ll be joined by trainer Bernie Miller, one of WA racing’s colourful characters. From getting hooked on Thoroughbreds as a teenager with his first OTT horse, to heading up Belle’s Park, a 132-acre training and agistment centre south of Perth, we’re looking forward to hearing about Bernie’s experiences with horses over the years.

We’ll be chatting about the horses currently in his care, plus we’ll be keen to hear about Joker’s Grin, who stormed home to win WA’s richest race, The Quokka, with its $5 million prize pool earlier this year 🐎

And yes… we’ll definitely need to ask how Bernie celebrated Joker’s $2 million win at Ascot in April! 🍻 🐎

👉 Tune in live at 6pm tonight on 91.3 SportFM, and if you miss it, catch the podcast: https://www.sportfm.com.au//shows/talking-horses/

15/09/2025

What a fantastic turnout, well done to all involved 🐴
Shame the weather gods didn’t help with the weather ☔️

11/09/2025

Have you read the article More Than Just a Stomach Ache - COLIC in the current issue of Hoofbeats?
Now you can further your knowledge at the next Pegasus-EWA EduSeries seminar on the 24th September.
Dr Emma McConnell will be explaining some of the recent research conducted at Murdoch University and how that has shaped new guidelines for managing sand burdens.
With in-person and online options, it’s free for EWA and PC WA members 😃
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1465325

10/09/2025

Handy having the podcast when it’s great riding weather 😊🐴🎧

🐴🐶 Horses AND dogs – a perfect match!
Most horse owners have a faithful dog (or two… or three) by their side, and tonight’s Talking Horses on SportFM is one you won’t want to miss!

We’ll be joined by champion working dog trainer Neil Kristiansen, who’ll chat about his amazing sheepdogs, share practical training tips every dog owner can use, and give us a peek into the world of top-level working dogs.

📻 Tune in live from 6–7pm on 91.3 SportFM — and now that the sun’s finally shining, if you’re busy with the horses, no worries — you can always catch up later via the podcast!
https://www.sportfm.com.au/

09/09/2025

🎬🐴 We’ve got 5 copies of The Dancing Stallion DVD to give away!
Tell us — what’s your all-time favourite horse movie?
Is it a classic like The Man From Snowy River, The Horse Whisperer, The Black Stallion, or maybe National Velvet? Or do you have another favourite that galloped straight to your heart? ❤️
Email your answer to [email protected] for your chance to WIN!

04/09/2025

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NAVAL BASE HORSE BEACH
Marine geotechnical investigations are being undertaken in Cockburn Sound to inform the future planning and design of Westport. Works will commence at the Naval Base horse beach on Monday 15 September 2025 and are expected to finish mid-October.

Geotechnical investigations involve drilling into the sand to collect soil and rock samples. This allows us to assess the ground composition and overall condition of the area. All holes drilled on the beach will be filled after samples are taken.

Access to the beach will remain open during these investigations.

You may notice a land-based rig and loader on the beach during this time. The rig will have a 10m x 10m area fenced off around drilling operations. For your safety, please observe signage around this equipment and do not enter this fenced area. There will also be two trucks bringing in this equipment, which may be parked along Barter Road, or in the Riseley Road carpark for the duration of the investigations and access will be maintained.

Minor noise and vibration can be expected from the drilling. These impacts are expected to be minimal and are not anticipated to exceed the typical ambient noise levels of the surrounding industrial operations.
More information about these investigations is available on the Westport website.

The Westport team

03/09/2025

Jenny Brockman is tonight’s guest on Talking Horses, should be a great show! 📻 🐴

We can’t wait for tonight’s episode of Talking Horses! ✨

Joining us is a true legend of the WA equestrian scene — Jenny Brockman. Not only has Jenny enjoyed huge success in both the show horse and dressage arenas, she’s also shared her knowledge with generations of riders through Brockman’s Riding School — the longest-running riding school in WA!

We’ll be chatting about her remarkable career spanning decades, the story behind her iconic riding school, and plenty more 🐴

So make sure the horses are sorted, grab a cuppa (or a cheeky glass of wine 🍷) and tune in live at 6pm on SportFM 91.3.

Missed it? Don’t worry — you can catch the podcast anytime 🎧 https://www.sportfm.com.au//shows/talking-horses/

30/08/2025

Update: We are so grateful to have such amazing readers who trust us with their personal and heartfelt stories. The response to this difficult topic has been incredible ❤️
Our writer will be reviewing your comments and messages and even though she can’t get in touch with everyone, please know that the experiences that have been shared will help to shape this important article for Hoofbeats.

Making the decision to euthanase an equine partner is one of the most difficult a horse owner can face. And equally important is the dilemma over whether or not to be present when it's time to say goodbye. There's no right or wrong decision, it is what you feel is best for your horse and yourself.
We are currently preparing an article on this subject and would like to know from reader's about the decisions you made and if you feel they were the right ones or if you would do it differently if you ever have to do it again?
message or email [email protected]
The Hoofbeats Team

27/08/2025

Finally a Talking Horses night without the rain on the roof — perfect timing to tune in to their chat with Trevor Warwick 🐴

☀️ After all that rain, the sun’s finally shining — and so is Talking Horses tonight!

We’ll be joined by none other than Trevor Warwick, a true legend of Pacing. With over 2,000 winners to his credit (more than 1,100 at Gloucester Park alone), Trevor’s career highlights include multiple Drivers’ and Trainers’ Premierships, WA’s Leading Trainer award, success right across Australia, and a winning run in the USA.

We’ll be chatting about his journey from growing up in country WA to a glittering career, the horses that made it memorable, and plenty more stories along the way 🐴

🎙️ Tune in live tonight on SportFM 91.3 — or catch up later on the podcast.
https://www.sportfm.com.au//shows/talking-horses/