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Crafty Vixen Conquers Coona
Tamworth school girl Holly Turnbull didn’t have high expectations for her 13-year-old thoroughbred heading into the six-bar event at Coona, but she shocked herself by jumping clear at 1.35m and winning the prestigious competition.
Man About Town Jumping For Joy
A breathing problem cut short Mr Manhattan’s racing career but nothing is holding him back in life after racing.
Retired Racehorses Helping Troubled Teens Get Back On Track
When renowned horseman Patrick Herde walked into Burton’s Saddlery in early 2018, as he had done hundreds of times before, he had no inkling this particular visit would set him on the path for his greatest and most rewarding challenge yet.
Angel Rises From An Unexpected Place
Raise An Angel was meant to be exported at the end of her Australian racing career but a series of events led to her being abandoned in a paddock at Yass. She was rescued by Racing NSW and adopted by a top horse trainer’s wife who discovered a heartwarming link to her past.
Retired Racehorse Representing Australia In Eventing
Last November 19-year-old equestrienne Hannah Klep had a six-month goal of competing in three star events with her off the track thoroughbred, Reprieve. This week they will represent Australia at the Oceania Eventing Championships in New Zealand, blowing even Hannah’s own expectations out of the water.
The Warrior & His Princess Living Happily Ever After
With his shiny black coat and athletic 16.1h frame it’s easy to see why Brittanny Grovernor instantly fell in love with Cherokee Warrior, but the friendly young stablehand had to work a lot harder for reciprocal affection.
Elissar’s Love Of Thoroughbreds Runs In The Family
One of Elissar Maalouf’s favourite childhood memories is going to races with her father, Elie. Randwick, Rosehill, Canterbury, Warwick Farm. She loved admiring the horses, especially those owned by her Dad.
Golden Horse Healing Hannah’s Broken Heart
As Ethereal was entering the history books as the winner of 2001 Melbourne Cup, Hannah Jackson was entering the world at Sydney’s Nepean Hospital. Call it an omen or a simply a coincidence, this precious little girl would fall deeply in love with horses the moment she laid eyes on one.
Love Gun Features On Prime 7 News
While Love Gun was no star on the race track he’s certainly shining in life after racing and now he can add TV star to his resume. Rebeccah Vaclavik from Prime 7 News put together this heartwarming report on his new career as a trail riding horse.
Lucky Showjumper The Only Ex-Racehorse Competing In World Cup
As a racehorse Kilwinning Luck was average at best. He managed two wins in 25 starts and an awkward movement on his front nearside had stewards considering whether they should let him race at all. In the end it was a bleeding attack that forced Kilwinning Luck into retirement.
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