Drayhorse Shires

09/09/2026

💛 A message from our family to yours this R U OK? Day 💛

At Drayhorse Shires, our family is filled with people who spend their days serving others, from Fire & Rescue, Paramedics, and the Army to the RAAF and School Teachers.

Through these roles, we know firsthand the dedication it takes to serve, and we deeply understand that life can get overwhelming. We know what it’s like to carry a heavy load, and how much a simple, genuine check-in can mean when someone is struggling quietly.

Mental health isn't just a headline for us; it’s a daily priority. Whether you’re on the frontlines, in a classroom, running a household, or just navigating a tough patch in life, please remember that you don't have to carry it all on your own.

We love what we do because bringing a smile to your face is at the heart of our carriage service. But today, we want to remind you that taking a moment to ask "Are you OK?" and truly listening to the answer, can change a life.

Look out for your mates, check in on your loved ones, and take care of yourselves. We are all in this together!
📞 Reach out: 0447 804 344
🌐 Website: Drayhorseshires.com

07/09/2026

🎀 HOOVES & HIGH TEA – DONATION REQUEST 🐴🌸

We have had such an overwhelming response and so much interest in our Hooves & High Tea that we’re officially going ahead! 💗

We are hosting this special event at Drayhorse Shires, raising money for breast cancer awareness and support. 🌸

We are now seeking donations from businesses and generous supporters to help us create some amazing raffle prizes for the day.

Whether it’s a product, voucher, experience, hamper or anything you’d be happy to contribute, every donation makes a difference and will help us raise much-needed funds for this important cause.

In return, we would love to acknowledge and promote your business as one of our wonderful supporters across our social media and at the event.

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon, so keep an eye on our page for all the details!

If you’re able to donate, we would be incredibly grateful. Please send us a direct message or call
0447 804 344 to arrange your donation.

Together, we can make a difference — one hoofprint at a time. 🐴🎀

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

🎀Something special is coming to Drayhorse Shire 🎀

We are currently gauging interest for our Hooves & High Tea for a Cause - Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast on Sunday 18th October at Drayhorse Shires, Ebenezer. 🐴💗

We are planning a beautiful morning of champagne breakfast, carriage rides, raffles, good company and a touch of pink, all while supporting an incredibly important cause.

🎟️ Tickets will be $200 per person, with a minimum of half of every ticket going directly towards breast cancer.

Tickets are NOT on sale just yet….
At this stage, we are gauging interest before we make it official.

💕 If this sounds like something you’d love to attend, please give this post a HEART ❤️ so we can get an idea of numbers.

Ticket purchasing details will come later if we receive enough interest 💕🐴

03/09/2026

Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming 26 wonderful guests from Port Stephens Coaches to Drayhorse Shires for a farm tour, a beautiful lunch and, of course, a Cobb & Co ride! ✨

What an incredible afternoon we had! We loved sharing our little piece of the world with you all and seeing everyone enjoy the horses, the history and the experience we’re working so hard to create.

We are so grateful for the support, encouragement and amazing people who continue to get behind our little Drayhorse Shires family.

We have BIG visions, BIG ideas and BIG dreams for the future and with the best people supporting us, we are so excited to see where this journey takes us!

Here’s to many more wonderful functions, tours, celebrations and adventures together. 🐴🤎

Thank you, Port Stephens Coaches, for spending the afternoon with us. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! And a huge thank you to Daisy Road Farm for our gorgeous flowers and lucky door prize and The Hen House Cafe and Catering for a beautiful lunch.

This is only the beginning… ✨

23/08/2026

DRAYHORSE KING OF SPADES — BIG HORSE, BIG JUMPS, BIG DREAMS! 🐴❤️

We’ve been a little quiet on social media as we prepare for some very busy times ahead, with much of our focus over the past few weeks being on King’s ridden career and the incredible partnership he is building with Tia.

King, our resident stallion here at Drayhorse Shires, is stepping into this exciting new chapter with confidence, trust and plenty of heart.

Their first ever showjumping course. Their first One Day Event. And what a way to start! 🥹

It’s not just about jumping fences, it’s about the trust, confidence and bond between two horses and riders who believe in each other. Tia believes in King, King trusts Tia, and together they’re proving that anything is possible.

Big horse. Big heart. Big jumps.
Who says a Shire can’t jump? 😉

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping us keep King in optimum condition and supporting his journey:

CEN Nutrition | Neddy Wear Horse Rugs & Accessories | Wattlelane Stables | Equine Soap Co Australia ❤️

We’re so grateful to have you all behind us as Tia & King begin this exciting new chapter.

This is only the beginning… 🐴✨

06/08/2026

Here at Drayhorse Shires, we truly believe there’s a balance between riding and driving. 🖤

Riding gives our horses something different to do. They genuinely enjoy the one-on-one time with their rider, it helps develop different muscle groups, and allows us to focus on strengthening specific areas and refining particular movements, all of which benefits them when they are working in the carriage.

Being ridden also lets us feel each horse underneath us, giving us a much better understanding of their conformation, movement, and unique personality. That knowledge is absolutely invaluable and helps us become better horsemen and women.

Gradually, we are working our way through the team so every one of our horses is confident and capable both under saddle and in harness.

Today it was Archie’s turn, with Tia in the saddle, and it’s safe to say he loved every single minute of it! 🖤

04/08/2026

When you head to New South Wales for a wedding with two incredible Shire horses, stop for a well earned break along the way, and get to watch the sun set over this beautiful country from horseback… moments like these remind you just how lucky we are.

We never take this life for granted, and we are so grateful for the amazing places this journey takes us.

We cannot wait to share the wedding photos with you all! But until then, here’s a sneak peak at a wonderful day.

31/07/2026

Happy Birthday to all our beautiful horses here at Drayhorse Shires! 🐴🎉

Every one of you is loved beyond words, and we are so grateful for the memories you help create every single day. 🖤

Who’s your favourite Drayhorse Shire? Tell us in the comments below, or simply drop a 🖤 to help us wish them all a very Happy Birthday! 🎂