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My Tack Room Rules: Lancefield Bloodstock
This article is from the September 2020 Horse Deals magazine.
Steph Lancefield runs horse training business, Lancefield Bloodstock, from her and her partner Mitch Dunnachie’s property in Merton, Victoria.
From an empty paddock stemmed an idea to build a multi-purpose horse shed, that combines everything needed under the one roof.
Using locally sourced spotted gum, the tack room has become eye-catching and professional, much more than the solely functional initial idea
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The spotted gum revolving tack room door is not only practical but a feature piece of the whole stables, with a plasma cut silhouette logo. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Once revolved, the door becomes a tack wall, with five customised saddle racks and six bridle racks. All the gear, including heavier western saddles is then right next to the concrete saddling up area. Photos: agirlcalledB.
The logo once again makes an appearance on the custom bridle racks designed by Custom Cutting & Fabrication. Photos: agirlcalledB.
In through the PA door, the open space tack room created by Equine Construction Solutions, offers rustic, country charm. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Underneath each saddle is a separate pad holder, allowing them to air out. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Photos, buckles and a garland on display, serve as a fond reminder of past competitions. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Work boots rolled up neatly in pairs and stored in a tub. Photos: agirlcalledB.
The Australian vintage set of drawers make a statement. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Bell boots and bits in the drawers, clean and ready to use. Photos: agirlcalledB.
The spotted gum bench top matches the revolving door and has shelving underneath for storing rugs. The sink window looks out across the farm, making this the perfect place to enjoy a coffee break. Photos: agirlcalledB.
A bar fridge in the corner provides refreshments and two additional hangers on the right keep assorted items such as breastplates, chaps and ropes out of the way. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Pictured is Mitch’s grandfather Bill Burnett. Bill was a drover and accomplished horseman who passed away a few years ago. Photos: agirlcalledB.
Resident dogs Gavin and Willy keep an eye on proceedings from the comfort of their beds. Photos: agirlcalledB.
The tie up area allows plenty of space for three horses to be tacked and prepared for work. The revolving tack room door is on the left and wash bay on the right. Photos: agirlcalledB.
The wash bay is right next to the tie up area and the tack room is accessible via the door on the left. The wash bay has hot wash and ample shelving for products and grooming tools. Photos: agirlcalledB.
This article is from the September 2020 Horse Deals magazine.
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