Equine

UQ Gatton breeds its own horses to support teaching, research and practical handling experience.

Carefully selected for temperament and physical suitability, our horses are raised in a research-informed environment that prioritises health, soundness and manageability.

Each year, we offer a select number of horses for sale through our annual sale program.

These horses are typically bred and trained on site, making them well-suited for riding, competition or further education.

Sales are promoted to the equine industry and public, with proceeds reinvested into teaching and research.

We offer post-rehabilitation agistment for horses recovering from injury, making our facilities well-suited for studies on recovery, rehabilitation techniques and long-term performance monitoring in a low-stress environment.

Adjacent to the Equine Unit, the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital provides access to one of Australia’s leading veterinary facilities.

With advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, the hospital supports high-level clinical research and collaboration across areas such as lameness, performance medicine, internal medicine, physiotherapy, surgery, ophthalmology and sports horse rehabilitation.

All staff, students, researchers, volunteers and contractors and any persons participating in work, research or teaching at the UQ Gatton Equine Unit must first undertake induction.

• Staff and HDR students (requires UQ login)
• Undergraduate students (requires UQ login)
• Non-UQ volunteers, visitors and contractors