rehoming
By Nicole Tassone
Having been first introduced to standardbreds over two decades ago, Pene Gregson has built a long-standing appreciation for the capabilities…
By Nicole Tassone
When the Covid lockdowns were enforced in Victoria, young Jess Barraclough found herself looking for ways to pass the time…
By Tara van der Minne
When Cecile Blanchot was looking to get back into horses after more than twenty years out of the saddle, she…
By Nicole Tassone
With some wonderful memories from her junior years, Candice Himsley developed a soft spot for standardbreds early in her riding…
By Nicole Tassone
Mr Brown came into our lives in 2013. He had a few races, but didn’t do that well. Originally Mr…
By Nicole Tassone
For fourteen-year-old rider Ben Ostanin, becoming a horseman changed his life. Twice a week Ben swings into the saddle of…
By Nicole Tassone
With a legacy spanning across generations, the Turnbull name is synonymous with greatness in harness racing circles. A quick Google…
By Nicole Tassone
Growing up as a competitive show rider, Casey Leijen is the first to admit she ‘wasn’t really a fan’ of…
By Nicole Tassone
Looking to regain her confidence after a serious fall, Brontie King was encouraged by her sister to consider a standardbred…
By Nicole Tassone
Cindy Kaiser never imagined that when she invited a standardbred into her life, she would gain an entire community of…
By Nicole Tassone
As the clock strikes four in the afternoon, the old chestnut gelding comes to life; dancing around the fence line…
By Nicole Tassone
A huge weekend of adventures saw standardbreds tackle different pursuits across the state, including endurance and navigation rides, horse trials…
By Nicole Tassone
Proving their versatility beyond the track, ten standardbreds hit the trails across a huge weekend at the Lancefield Endurance Ride,…
By Nicole Tassone
With a modest goal to get back into riding and have some fun on a safe, trustworthy horse, Emma Lindell’s…
By Nicole Tassone
A far cry from the harness racetrack, over the weekend eleven standardbreds turned their hooves to herding buffalo around the…
By Hero
A new collaborative initiative has been announced, providing a specialised role beyond the track for retired harness racehorses through placement…
By Nicole Tassone
It was another week of standardbred success, with retired harness racehorses showcasing their versatility and talents across a diverse range…
By Nicole Tassone
As those involved with the breed know all too well, one standardbred is never enough. This is the case for…
By Nicole Tassone
Grieving the loss of her beloved thirty-three-year-old standardbred Cocoa, a mare with whom she had shared a partnership for over…
By Nicole Tassone
The Kilmore Racing Club grounds were splashed with pink on Sunday January 29th, as participants of the Standies for Breast…
By Nicole Tassone
With her twenty-fifth birthday on the approach, former pacer ‘Marita Rose’, affectionately known as ‘Immy’, was nearing retirement. Chalking up…
By Nicole Tassone
As a respected harness racing trainer and long-time supporter of life after racing, Kari Males has a good eye for…
By Nicole Tassone
It was an event which promised an exceptional display of equestrian excellence and that’s exactly what the Alabar Hero Series…
By Nicole Tassone
With a strong family background in harness racing and equestrianism, with both sets of grandparents and parents heavily involved in…