Horses

Over the past 18 years I’ve cherished the experience of owning and loving the incredible blue roan tobiano PHAA stallion ‘Heza Blue Tom Cat’. I imported Samson from Spotted Fawn Ranch in the USA in 2009 and he became the Foundation Sire of my Stud. He lived his life with me as my personal riding horse and sire of multiple incredible horses of which I still own several of his daughters and grand children.

My precious boy Samson was laid to rest on a good day, with a full belly and my hands on him, my heart bruised but so full of love and gratitude for the incredible journey we took together.

He was never forced to live an isolated life, he lived free and happy as a stallion should with his mares and with all the love and care I could give him. I owned him, I loved him and I knew him best…and knowing when to say goodbye at the time that the horse needs it, even when we may not feel ready, is part of being an unselfish responsible horse owner.

Samson truly was one of a kind, unique in colour, type and temperement. He taught me so much and I am grateful for his chapter in my book of life. I made the decision to close my successful program BNT Stud and all the hard work that comes with running a Stud and maintaining mares and foals every season.

A fulfilling new door has opened since I moved up to the Bega Valley NSW. My best friend lives here, and I am so enjoying the opportunity to work with her in developing her beautiful property and partnering in the creation of Whispering Creek Stables.

The focus is on developing a small numbers of Pure Lusitano, Iberian and Baroque Sporthorses with lightness and integrity. We currently have a small number in training and are excited to see how they progress! There may also be some selective breeding as we go forward.

These beautiful horses will be featured in my training work and also listed on our social media and here on the website. You can follow their journeys and inquire about purchase as they become available.

You can view our adventures and the horses, foals, news and information on the our Instagram and Facebook pages Whispering Creek Stables and Affinityhorses

Whispering Creek Stables

At Whispering Creek Stables, we are committed to classical horsemanship rooted in history, ethics and respect for the horse as a whole being.

Our program aligns with the teachings of the old masters, particularly the work of Manuel Jorge de Oliveira, and the classical principles of lightness, balance, correct development and integrity.

We specialise in Lusitanos, and Iberian and Baroque sport horses, bred and developed for longevity — physically, mentally and emotionally.

We believe that the way a horse is raised, weaned and handled lays the foundation for everything that follows.

For this reason, our approach prioritises ethical, stress-free practices that protect the horse’s mind as much as its body.

At Whispering Creek: • Foals are late-weaned, with herd security and social stability • Young horses are allowed to develop naturally within the herd • Handling is calm, thoughtful and age-appropriate • The horse’s nature is not suppressed or altered — only guided and educated.

We do not believe in practices that create compliance through fear, pressure or isolation.

Horses raised through rushed weaning, poor handling or excessive confinement often carry emotional and physical consequences that surface later in training. Our aim is to ensure that does not happen. Whether offering a young horse or a ridden horse, our goal is to develop solid-minded equine partners — horses that retain their curiosity, generosity and willingness because their early life respected who they are.

Lightness cannot be trained into a horse that has been mentally hardened.

Balance cannot exist without correct development. True partnership begins with trust.

Any horses bred and trained at Whispering Creek Stables are not produced for quick results or volume. They are raised with care, time and intention, and placed thoughtfully into approved homes that value ethical horsemanship and long-term partnership. If you are seeking a horse developed with patience, clarity and respect — not rushed, not damaged, and not manufactured — we welcome a conversation.

— Whispering Creek Stables

Shona Telfer & Tamara Coakley

Our assurance is, when you buy a foal or horse from us, you are buying a horse that has been handled gently but firmly, not spoilt or overly desensitized.

Their bodies and minds are sound which allows them to reach their full potential as performance horses without any bad habits established.

It is our goal to present all our horses as respectful, sound minded equine friends. The rest is up to you....