At Artisan Equine, we believe that great horse training equipment starts with great people. Our team combines decades of experience in fabrication, mechanics, engineering, and equine care to design, build, and maintain the highest-quality horse walkers, equine treadmills, and horse exercisers in Australia.
When you choose Artisan Equine, you’re not just investing in equipment – you’re partnering with the people who stand behind it.
Meet the skilled hands and minds who make it all possible:
Please call him Russ! Russ is the founder of Artisan Equine and has been working in the thoroughbred industry for over a decade, using his mechanical and engineering background dealing with a wide range of equine equipment, primarily treadmill, walker and fabrication related.
Prior to that, Russ held an operations role managing the aftersales and customer service division for a very well-known automotive brand in Australia where the customer satisfaction index (CSI) was the number one priority. At that time, the brand enjoyed a CSI rating of number one over all categories measured.
Russ believes that customer satisfaction through having a great product, and level of after-sales support is absolutely key to the success of any business, including Artisan Equine. In many ways, Russ is old school, preferring to talk to people face-to-face with a good old fashioned handshake.
He’s also renowned (by the team) as loving to have a chat with his customers, suppliers or anyone who might be walking past. Interestingly, Russ is also a part time beekeeper and is always happy to give honey away to Artisan Equine customers.
With his experience, Russ has helped shape the future of horse training equipment in Australia, ensuring every horse walker for sale in Australia is designed with safety, durability, and trainers in mind.
Susanne (she prefers to be called Shane) supports Artisan Equine as a digital marketing assistant, working behind the scenes to help keep the brand active and engaging online.
Her role includes managing social media content, updating the website, writing blogs, and supporting the team with email marketing and other digital tasks. With a background in content creation and admin support across a range of industries, Shane brings a creative yet practical approach to every project.
From blogs about premium horse walkers to updates about our standard horse walker range, Shane ensures customers can easily find the best horse training equipment and horse exercisers available in Australia.
Outside of work, Shane enjoys slow mornings, family time with her two toddlers, and anything that involves good coffee and quiet moments.
James is our leading hand fabricator and the longest serving member of the Artisan Equine team.
James is the kind of guy who gets in and gets the job done – whatever job you throw at him, he’ll get it sorted. A qualified joiner with a natural knack for pulling things apart and building them better, James has been fabricating horse training equipment for years. His skills ensure every horse walker Australia trainers receive is safe, strong, and built for daily use.
It is a joy to have James in our team. He brings not just experience, but a solid work ethic, a cool head, and the kind of loyalty that keeps a team running strong.
When he’s off the clock, you’ll usually find him off-road in his 4×4, camping in the bush, or sharing a few laughs around the fire with his mates. He’s into the extreme stuff too – 4×4-ing that pushes the limits.
With over 20 years of hands-on mechanical experience, Cameron brings serious skill and attention to detail to the Artisan Equine team. His background spans everything from workshop fabrication to keeping high-performance machines running smoothly.
Outside the workshop, Cameron’s love for motorcycle racing, rugby and basketball runs deep. He’s also spent years travelling the world – working in the travel industry as a coach driver before settling into life with his two boys, who keep him just as busy as any treadmill rebuild.
Cameron’s practical mindset, problem-solving approach, and calm presence make him a solid fit for the work we do—and the people we do it for.
Meet Darren – one of our skilled welder fabricators here at Artisan Equine.
Darren brings over 30 years of fabrication experience to the team, with a strong background in MIG welding, chassis builds, and precision work across steel, aluminium, and stainless. He’s been on the tools since the early ’90s and knows his way around a workshop like the back of his hand.
His expertise plays a key role in manufacturing standard horse walkers and supporting the build of other horse training equipment trusted by stables nationwide.
Outside of work, Darren’s a family man through and through – he’s got a loving wife, two boys, and a love for golf, fishing, and cheering on the footy.
We’re stoked to have someone with his experience, work ethic, and easygoing nature on board.
Oscar brings over 14 years of fabrication experience to the Artisan Equine team, with a strong background in structural steel and site-specific work. He’s worked extensively in the water tank industry and spent more than 8 years in waste management, maintaining and repairing building chute systems across Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, and Adelaide.
With a reputation for high standards and an eye for detail, Oscar takes pride in every job – nothing leaves the workshop unless he’s confident it meets the mark.
Outside of work, Oscar enjoys spending quality time with his family and getting outdoors. You’ll often find him out go-karting with his two boys or exploring new places on the weekends.
From diesel engines to farm machinery, Jack’s spent years working across industries where practical know-how really matters.
His background in mechanics, fabrication, and agriculture makes him a valuable asset on just about any job – whether it’s fine-tuning a horse treadmill on-site or tackling a custom build in the workshop.
What Jack enjoys most about working in the equine industry is the variety, where no two days are the same, and there’s always a new challenge to solve.
He’s someone who takes genuine pride in doing things right and being part of a team that’s committed to quality.
Gareth sub-contracts to Artisan Equine and is pretty much a full-time team member and considered a permanent fixture of the team.
Gareth’s role is to take care of all of the electrical equipment on our treadmills and walkers, plus where possible, carry out electrical repairs to equipment out in the field. Gareth is also responsible for creating brand-new operating programs and helps develop prototypes for next-generation horse training equipment and horse exercisers.
Weekends for Gareth are generally enjoyed with his family.
Noah is a qualified mechanic by trade.
His role includes on-site work where he carries out routine maintenance and repairs on walkers and treadmills, and is also one of the kingpins with installations.
From horse exercisers to premium horse walkers, Noah makes sure that equipment is installed properly and maintained so trainers across Australia can rely on their investment.
Noah has a great and positive personality and enjoys getting out onsite and just getting jobs done.
When not out onsite, Noah is busy in the workshop, getting his hands dirty with maintaining and refurbishing the second-hand and rental fleet of treadmills, plus fabrication duties for brand new Artisan Equine machines and equipment.
Meet James, a qualified Boilermaker with over 25 years of fabrication experience under his belt. From structural steel to truck bodies and everything in between, James has worked across a wide range of industries and knows his way around the tools.
James supports the workshop with projects that include horse walkers for sale in Australia and custom horse training equipment. Whether welding or refining, he ensures every product meets Artisan Equine’s high standards.
He’s efficient, motivated, and always brings a positive, team-first attitude to the workshop. James is someone we can count on to get the job done right.
Outside of work, James is big on cars, motorbikes, music, and the great outdoors. He’s just as comfortable on the drums or guitar as he is behind a welding mask – and if he’s not in the shed, you’ll probably find him out boating or fishing on a day off.
We’re happy to have someone with his skills, passion, and good energy on the team.
Rob and Russ met when he worked for Horse Gym some years ago.
Rob was installing a water treadmill and Russ was installing a walker. The two stayed in touch ever since, and when HorseGym pulled out of Australia in 2021 and Rob found himself without employment, it was a no-brainer to bring Rob into the team.
Rob has an absolute wealth of knowledge on treadmills in general, particularly the HorseGym brand. His knowledge of equine treadmills and maintenance is second to none. Today, he continues to support trainers across Queensland and beyond with service and upkeep of premium horse walkers, standard horse walkers, and other essential horse training equipment in Australia.
Rob is based in Queensland and is truly skilled when it comes to treadmill maintenance.
From premium horse walkers to standard horse walkers for sale in Australia, our team is proud to design, build, and maintain the kind of horse training equipment that stables can rely on every day. Contact Us today for your horse training equipment needs.
If you would like to learn more about our products and services or have a specific engineering need that requires a quote please fill out the attached form.
