“I love how versatile the breed can be and with time, patience and a stable foundation they can be brought on as a reliable hack”
I started riding horses at a young age, and I was very lucky to go through pony club on some awesome ponies, as I didn’t own any myself.
I got my own Standardbred in 2017 and produced her into a show hack.
I have had River for 8 years and we compete in the Otago/Southland Show circuit in Standardbred and Saddle Hunter classes. We have had some awesome results including multiple champions over the Standard classes, high placings against a range of breeds in the hunter ring and even a couple of Supremes.
Our goal is to head to Christchurch for the NZ AG Show and South Island Prems at the end of the year. Then if all goes to plan, HOY in 2026.
I have since had a couple of project standardbreds come through in the off season and loved bringing them along on the side. I love how versatile the breed can be and with time, patience and a stable foundation they can be brought on as a reliable hack. I am excited to work with HERO to give these horses a second life under saddle.
