The
Giadresco stable is ideally located in Gelorup, just 5 minutes’
drive south of Bunbury Racecourse. The facilities, whether for breaking,
training, spelling, agistment or breeding, are second to none.
The
training complex includes two purpose-built on-site tracks, allowing the horses
to undertake both jogging and pace-work without the necessity for travelling.
For fast work, Peter has regular access to both the grass and sand tracks
at Bunbury Racecourse itself.
Additional
strength training, with no stress
on the joints, is achieved by regular swimming
in the pool …….
on the joints, is achieved by regular swimming
in the pool …….
….
followed by a spell on the horse-walker to dry off in the sun.
Next
to the pool is the stable’s own practice start, where youngsters are
taught what is expected of them. They quickly become familiar with the barriers,
and come race day, the start holds no fears for a Giadresco-trained horse.
The
roundyard, cool and shady under the
gum trees, provides a relaxed environment for breaking in the yearlings.
gum trees, provides a relaxed environment for breaking in the yearlings.
After
a morning’s work, or a hectic race, the horses enjoy
some free time in the day-paddocks, where they
can kick up their heels or just eat the grass.
And
speaking of eating … Peter Giadresco has always considered top-class
nourishment to be fundamental to the horse’s development, and has created
an in-house facility to mix his own feed from fresh, pure, natural ingredients,
bought in bulk and stored on site in these silos. In addition the coastal
location provides grass which is particularly rich in calcium and other minerals,
an ideal combination to build up the strength of bone and muscle necessary
to cope with the strains of racing.
The main
paddocks, sheltered behind the dunes,
are home to the herd of brood mares, their
foals, and spelling horses. As well as the year-round
rich grass, horses have 24/7 access to feed hoppers.
The
facility also benefits from direct coastal access, and horses regularly enjoy
working on the beach, followed by a refreshing dip in the ocean, before they
return to their comfortable, roomy stables.
