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My story begins just before Christmas 2003 when we were fortunate to be given the opportunity to rescue one of a number of racehorses left in a paddock on the Gold Coast.  There was no feed, and the neighbours on either side had been throwing hay to them.  It was a very hurried operation – we had two days to organise otherwise the horses that were left would be sent to the ‘glue factory’.  Fortunately all found homes.

A horse was kept aside for us and we went to see him that day, taking some wormer with us.  What a sight!  He was a very skinny 16.2hh thoroughbred with a gash on his hind leg, with all of his legs being sore and swollen.  He was so skinny that when it rained the water sat in the dips in his rump and along his rib cage so consequently after rain and humid weather over a long period of time, he had a very bad case of rain scald.  Everywhere was tender to touch.  We named him Angus and took him home.

I became interested in natural feeding about two or so years ago to sort out a behaviour problem with our other thoroughbred, and at which time I contacted Ruth at Country Park Qld about her natural supplements.  I was really keen to introduce Angus to it also, knowing that it would be the best for him.  On the first day Angus could only just cope with hay, but was obviously looking for more, and after two days, we were able to introduce chaff with a selection of herbs.  I contacted Ruth after the first couple of days and she was able to give me a blend for Angus which would assist his skin and coat for the rain scald and also his general well being.  Well, after only about 5 days, there was a marked improvement.  We then introduced some barley/millet/linseed porridge in conjunction with the herbs and he just bloomed.  The skin on his back grew hair quickly and his coat was shiny almost straight away.  His energy increased and after only three weeks you would not know it was the same horse.  Ruth has always been very helpful and I am grateful to her for her assistance always.  It is easy to keep in contact with her, we email each other and keep in touch with any ideas, and I am lucky enough to live close by to collect my order when convenient for me.  The quality and price is always the best, there is no comparison when you see what the local produce sells and how they sell it!  I recommend Country Park to anyone I can and my other horses always get comments about their fabulous condition.  I most certainly recommend the Summer Blend as being fabulous for the skin and coat condition, with Angus being the absolute proof.

Thanks Ruth , Michelle Willaton

Dear Carol

I am just writing to let you know that I am absolutely thrilled with your new Appetiser Blend.

Not only have I added it to his feed when introducing  a new herb I’ve also found that after worming he is more than happy to eat it by the handful. This not only helps  to get rid of  the taste but it also ensures that any worm paste he is holding in his mouth is swallowed. 

I am looking forward to when the Appetiser  Blend will be available for sale.

Helen Nicolaou Wamboin

Dear Carol

Just a quick note to let you know how impressed we are with the results we have obtained from feeding our horses Country Park herbs. When our reining horse developed sore kidneys, we decided to try a more natural diet for him…not only has his back soreness gone, but he is noticeably calmer and happier with everyday riding and handling. Now we are feeding herbs to all our horses! Our show horses love your Summer Blend, even our fussiest eater will eat the mix from our hand…their coats look terrific, they have healthier hooves, and they are so much calmer at shows. The quality of your herbs is always excellent, and we appreciate the promptness with which they are always available.

All the best Wayne & Gill Tangey  Trubinda Quarter Horses - photo Fade To Grey & Gill Tangey, taken by Karalinga Photography.

about Attitude…

 “Hilton” 7 years, Showjumper.

Description:  Stressed and Dangerous.  Aversion tactics, sideways at 100 m.p.h.  with no regard for other horses, humans or obstacles.  Unable to stand still either being ridden or held.  Unable to be ridden away from work or show arena (jump off quickly when finished and lead away) and if you saw trotters, bale out a.s.a.p.  In other words he was a danger to himself and humans.

That was until he went onto Country Park Attitude Blend.  Maitland show 2004 “Hilton had only been on Attitude Blend for 4 days prior to the show.  Everybody who knew him could not believe it was the same horse.  Neither could we.!!

He actually walked from the arena on a loose rein(ridden) and stood quietly on the side.  What an amazing result.  He is a completely different horse now and all thanks to Attitude Blend from Country Park.

Ashley Jankowski Newcastle

Winter Blend

I am the owner of a 22-year-old thoroughbred long since retired from  competition but still in light work.  I was wanting to keep him as healthy as possible particularly during the colder months so I contacted Country Park Animal Herbs.  They suggested a product called their Winter Blend.

Since using this product I have noticed that  he is moving with greater freedom  and seems much happier when being worked. He eats the blend straight from my hand or I can mix it in his feed.  The quality of their herbs is always fantastic and the service is great.

William Johnston A.C.T

In mid April I emailed Ruth at Country Park, Qld with a couple of questions concerning my two thoroughbred horses aged 9 and 12.  Every Winter they seemed to get colds and coughs and I was wanting to know if there was anything that would give them some sort of ‘protection’ or help them get through the winter without the usual illnesses.  Ruth explained to me the benefits of a natural diet in the prevention of illness, and also that CP were trialling different blends, and that they had an Autumn blend designed for just such a purpose as what I was seeking for my two lovely boys.  I began a feeding regime which included garlic, rosehips, cold pressed linseed oil and other products, and also the Autumn Blend.

It is quite remarkable now, just a few months down the track, to see how healthy and ‘gleaming’ they both are.  As yet, touch wood, no coughs, no runny noses, just two gorgeous boys.  I really want to thank CP for their Autumn Blend, as I truly believe it is working a treat on my horses – along with the natural diet.  Congratulations on launching the blends, and every success to you.

Elizabeth Mungomery Longreach area, QLD

In January this year I called out to Ruth’s home to collect my usual monthly herbs.  I mentioned to Ruth that my 2 year old chestnut gelding was having problems with the walls of his hooves breaking down.

Ruth mentioned that CP were trialling new blends and that one of these – the Spring Blend – might be of benefit to him and that we didn’t have anything to lose and much to gain.  I immediately started him on the blend and a few weeks into it, his hooves starting growing down and he was becoming so much more sound.  My farrier would say to me, “whatever you are doing , keep doing it, because the change is quite remarkable”.  Well, what a difference a few months make.  He has gone from not being able to have shoes on, to having glue-on shoes and then finally being able to be fully shod.  At the National Quarterhorse Championships in Tamworth in May, he won Reserve Grand National Champion, and at the Queensland State Championships held at Gatton in June, he took out Grand Champion for Queensland.  I cannot thank Country Park enough for this blend.  I always get complimented on my horses condition when I travel to shows and I continually tell people that my horses are on herbs from Country Park.  I do wish you the very best of luck with the introduction of your Blends, they will be a wonderful addition to your already superb quality products.