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Why Choose Us?

With two generations of diverse knowledge and experience in the equine industry, you can be confident that horses in our care are given the absolute best in all aspects of preparation, training and rehabilitation.

About us

Trafalgar Lodge is owned and operated by Sue Ellis and her daughter Emily Aitkenhead. 

 

Sue has had more than 50 years experience in the equine industry. From successfully competing Grand Prix show jumping, to training Group winning racehorses, Sue has dedicated her life to her passion for horses. She has worked closely with some of the best veterinarians in NZ and Australia, and has been entrusted with the care of many sick and injured horses, achieving outstanding results. Sue is also currently the Melbourne flight co-ordinator for Equine International Air Freight.

Emily started riding before she could walk and horses have always played a major role in her life. Emily has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in many aspects of the equine world, including riding at professional jumping stables in Belgium and Germany. From competing in eventing, show jumping, dressage and showing, to riding trackwork for 8 years, to re-training many racehorses into successful performance horses along with pre-training current racehorses, Emily brings a balanced style to get the best out of each individual horse. Like her mum, she has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of sick and injured horses and has invaluable hands-on experience in this area. 

Storm enjoying her exercise
Emily & Ruby Shiraz - bred by TLPH
Room with a view
Don Cossack - sold by TLPH
Emily riding 5yo stallion in Belgium
Trafalgar Twist
Emily with her OTT jackpot winners
Jimmy
Nell at the National Champs
Emily and Mazurka Mist @ JWTS
National Ridden Heavy Horse Champion
Trafalgar Twist
Interpret - sold by TLPH
Sue riding El Kabah
Littlewood Lane
Daria's Fun wins Wellington Cup
Emily at age 10 with her pony Danny
Sue and El Kabah
Trafalgar Twist -Melb Cup photoshoot
Jimmy
Glenbervie 08 - sold by TLPH
Jimmy
Nell
Avila @ 3 weeks old - bred by TLPH
Doubt It - sold by TLPH
Sue and El Kabah
Emily and the stunning 'Dissolved'
Candela Nel Vento - sold by TLPH
Emily riding young horse in Belgium
Emily and Road Ranger
Emily riding stallion in Germany
Emily and Littlewood Lane
George Morris training Emily &Twisty
Nell - 2017 National Champs
Twisty

SERVICES

Click above to view all horses currently for sale at Trafalgar Lodge, as well as Off The Track horses that are currently in the re-training process

We specialise in post-operative care and treatment of injuries, overseen by first class veterinarians. Click above for more information 

From property design to horse nutrition - let our years of experience in the equine industy assist you to make the best decisions for your horse/s

 

Click above to view our many horse friendly and safe facilities

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