News & Testimonials
Palette Natural
(NZ)
(Pallae)
November 27, 2006
Palle Natural (NZ) - Volksraad x Proteacae
Hi Rebecca,
Just thought you might like a quick update on Pallae. We had our first comp yesterday, he went really well, my instructor would say I wasn't forward enough but I was still very happy with how he performed. We cam 10th from 22 riders. He is now starting to let down and get some muscle forming which is great. He is very lazy and gives me a good workout keeping him going.
January 15, 2007
Just another update on Palette Natural - we had our second competition on the weekend, we went so well. Last time we got 50, this time we did 2 tests and got 62 & 65 and got fourth place! The winning combination got 69 so we weren't far off - I'm one very happy mum!
June 5, 2007
Pallae is now all fluffy and not the happiest when I turn up at feed time now in the dark but he deals with it. We started doing some jumping to and got up to 70 cm - I'm stoked with that! We went to Hunter Valley Dressage at Rutherford and came 7th out of 19 riders. Will keep in touch. Belinda and Pallae
Devil Moon
(Ire)
(Donald)
March 4, 2006
Devil Moon (Ire) - Danehill (ire) x Moon Drop
On behalf of my Spanish client, I would like to make an offer for Devil Moon. Transport to Europe is made by Vopak whose Australian correspondent will get in touch with the farm. Many thanks for you help ...
Regards, Philippe
September 19, 2006
Dear Rebecca,
Your little Danehill horse is doing well in Spain, got a good book of mares and they are delighted with him. Philippe was in Madrid at weekend and spoke to buyers, just thought you'd like to know.
Cheers, David Bay
May 18, 2005
Our Clas (NZ) - Famous Star x Dresden Gold
Hi Rebecca,
It's Kate from Armidale, just thought I would let you know how Oscar is going. I haven't really been doing much with him lately due to work committments but he is enjoying playing 'wild brumbies' with our other horses.
I bought Oscar a friend, a little shetlan pony called Midi, I think they are in love! He met some chickens the other day but wasn't quite sure what to make of them, it was funny really.
I plan on starting him back into full work in the few weeks. I hope by the end of the year I can take him to a couple of local shows. He is very intelligent and willing to learn so I have confidence he will take it all in his stride. Will keep you posted. 
Katie ... PS Oscar says Hi.
Katie ... PS Oscar says Hi. Dynamic Fun (USA)
(Dino)
January 2, 2007
Dynamic Fun (USA) - Dynaformer x Irish Scarlet
Hi Rebecca,
Just dropping you a note to say how great 'Dynamic Fun' is going. After arriving in mid December he has settled in brilliantly and living a life of luxury. We had our first lesson last Thursday and he went fantastic. He has the best temperament and has not once worried about the trotters which is extremely unusual compared to other horses I have had from the track. Will tell you how he goes when we attempt our first competition.
February 12, 2007
Hi Bec,
Some exciting news! Dino had 2 show this weekend with fantastic results. So now with 3 shows under his belt he has definately adapted to his new career as a show horse.
At the summer Welsh Show he got Reserve Champion Led Hack and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack and took me to Champion Rider.
On Sunday at the Central West APSB Show he got CHAMPION Hack and took me to Reserve Champion Rider>
While his greeness and lack of extensions are still showing through after only 2 months as a show horse he is coming on in leaps and bounds and continues to impress all.
We are off to our first dressage comp this weekend.
May 15, 2007
Hi Bec,
Been meaning to drop you a line to brag about how good Dino is going. Since talking to you last he has won a few Champions and yes we have even collected a SUPREME CHAMPION !!!!!!!!
He placed in his led and open hack at Bathurst Royal and also went Champion Local Hack led and ridden.
He has really built up and is looking great and I'm sure he will get even better after a bit of a break as he has done so much in a short time.
When he comes back in we will head out west for a few shows out west to hopefully pick up enough performances for next years royals and then I will take him to EFA HOTY for Newcomers. Will let you know how we go.
I will recommend you horses anytime!
Regards, Maryann and Dino.
Winter 2008Hi Bec,
While Dino (Dynamic Fun) is having a break in the paddock i thought I would send you an update! Bathurst royal he picked up a 2nd in the open hunter and a 1st in the > bonus ring, and took me to 1st in my rider. We went to Sydney royal this year and although did not pick up a ribbon I was so proud of him. We were called in 2nd in the open hunter class but he got upset in the line up with all the clapping, must of thought it was time to race! (or maybe it was from me I was so
excited) so our workout was very tense. But to look at the positives he worked around the ring like a pro. We also went to EFA HOY and picked up a few places in all his classes.
As well as collecting champs at the ag shows and and rogressing really well with his dressage he has now gone for a well deserved break! Maryanne
January 5, 2006
Hi Rebecca,
Roy arrived safely at 2:30 am this morning in Bathurst, we had to go into town with the truck so we picked him up this afternoon. He is just as you described, very quiet like a puppy, he just went on the truck like the old timer he is.
My husband rode him at about 5pm and then my daughter Amanda rose him, he went super. He didn't put a foot wrong, a bit hard to get cantering at this stage but very willing to do anything. No buck or anything nasty just a great horse.
Thanks again I will keep you posted on his progress. He is very bold so Amanda thinks that she will event him, she is going to give him a little jump tomorrow.
Thanks. Anne-Maree
River Dancer (Ire)
Saddler's Wells x Darara
River was the Hong Kong
'People's Choice Horse Of the Year'
In his 32 starts: 2 -2-4 for
$16,592,000 HK
He is picture right heading to his
new home ...Coolmore Australia'
Indubitably Bliss (USA) - Dixiland Bank x Damerelle
Des was sold to a wonderful home where his continued education enabled him to win at his first outing 'Champion Equitation' within 6-8 weeks of education. In fact Des was so impressive the judge on the day inquired about purchasing him there and then!
Fashion Jewellery (NZ) - Entrepreneur x All Night Party
Frank has now been renamed 'Tyson' and he is going well. He has the best temperament, eats well and is easy to do anything with. He is still a little green but getting there as he doesn't mind learning new things and is easily trained. Will send some pics through soon.
Anthony Hurley
Our Class
(NZ)
(Oscar)
Helene
Momentum
(Roy)
River Dancer
(Ire)
(River)
Fashion
Jewellery (NZ)
(Frank)
Indubitably Bliss (USA)
(Des)
Sha Tin (Sam)
Pictured relaxing at home during the enforced EI break.
Right: Sam out in the show ring.
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Last updated: January 13, 2012
Byron
(NZ)
Mariinsky
Is now being shown with his English race name 'Mariinsky', owned by Lisa Schoonderbeek of Victoria, Speedy has twice been sashed Barastoc Top 10 HOTY.
Byron
Owned by Corrine & Nadine Finney of Singleton NSW Byron is taking to his new life with ease having placed 2nd at his first dressage test recently. We look forward to hearing of many more successes coming their way.
Hi Rebecca,
Tom went well at his first one day event, he was a little tense dressage (to be expected), I think because he was stabled the Friday night down at the venue and he probably thought he was going to the races like in Hong Kong! We had one stop xc and got time aswell, but I wanted to take him slow and give him a nice ride. He jumped all the jumps super and handled the weekend very well, it was a big event.
I have another event in two weeks, so hopefully he relaxes a little more, and starts to get the hang of things. Leesa
LeesaJust had Avenal horse trials on the weekend, and Tom was a very good pony. Still trying to work out the best warm up for him, think I worked him for too long this time before the dressage, as he warmed up well but 10mins before I went to do test he started to get a bit cranky and was resistant in test. He redeemed himself for show jumping, and had a lovely clear round. On the Sunday, he warmed up perfect and went super cross country, he had a little spook at one of the banks, not sure if they considered it to be a stop as he propped but them went forward. (Didn’t stay for results to be posted as it was getting way too late). A friend of mine said a lot of people had been commenting on the chestnut horse with the short tail, after his show jumping round, he just gets so much air and is so careful over the fences.
He was very good overnight in the yard and kept poking his head through my float window to see what I was doing and would whinny every time he would see me, he talks so much!
Hope you are well. Leesa
Leesa
We haven’t done too much I ‘ve been so busy with work but I finally got my butt into gear and got to a show this weekend. Not bad considering I only rode him 3 time before the show. This was only in the unofficial ring but we still had some stiff competition.
Cheers Bel XO
Palette Natural
(NZ)
Pallae
River Tango
(GB)
Tommy
Fortune Smiles
(IRE)
Smiley
Hi Bec, just thought I'd send you a couple of pics of Smiley taken this morning in the arena at home. I am working sundays until end of November so I will hopefully take him to a dressage comp in December. He is starting to come on well now. I had quite a lot of trouble getting him to go forward. He just didn't seem to get it but now it seems to have sunk in that legs on mean go forward. Dah!!! We just love him. He is a real character. I took him two weeks ago to Terrey Hills for an overnight stay with a friend. We went out trail riding in the National Park and it was just fantastic. I grew up in that area and really miss riding in the park.
We cantered along a lovely sandy track for ages. He was as calm as a cucumber and cantered along behind my friends horse on a loose rein. No-one could believe how well mannered he is. (or how beautiful). I have been having a few lessons with a few different people and take him to a friends place to ride about once a fortnight so he is getting out and about but just not to a comp yet. (Bloody work gets in the way). I was able to just get straight back on him after 5 weeks off when I was away in Beijing. He is really brillant and his slightly grumpy personality has us laughing. He is like he is saying "Don't you dare put that rug on me, Oh, you just did. Well pat me then. Go on. Go on pat me." Hope all is well with you. Cheers Bronny
Westlake
Hampton Court
Haynes
The little star of Hillview Throughbreds. Purchased as a 5 month old colt. After travelling the shows as a companion for Ronald as a baby. Then was turned out for 4 1/2 years due to no time. Since campaigning has won at very outing and highly placed at all Royals in his first season. Has now competed at two HOTY and has made top ten at both.
Above: Getting ready for his first class at Sydney Royal. Placed 2nd.....
Left: Champion Pony Hack Quirindi Show 09. He then went on to take out the Supreme Hack of the show.
Right: SHC Horse Of The Year 2009
Pretty Trio
(Aus)
Presley
Presley earning himself a nice easy break from the show jumping and eventing arena. Having a bit of fun as a show horse and went Champion hack......
Sha Tin
(NZ)
Sam
Sammy and new mum Kym Stewart of Sunshine Coast QLD at Brisbane Royal. Winning the Best Turned out Horse and Handler.
Photos: N Wockner
Hi
I was just looking at our Showjumping photos and I thought I would send you one of Byron.
He was such as good boy, there were a few spooky jumps but they didn’t phase him at all, I’m so proud of him
Bye Nadine
Byron
(NZ)
Sweet Win
(Aus)
Sweeney
Sweeny is going super in his new home and loved by all of the family...
December 2009
Hi Bec
We are just back from a weekend at Cabarita Beach - Sweeny (whose show name will now be Zero Degree's to tie in with the Danzero) was just so cool! He wasnt at all sure about the waves lapping over his legs so Jemma didnt take him in too deep but he didnt put a foot wrong and Jem ended up cantering along the beach bareback with him on a loose rein and a grin from ear to ear! Couldnt have asked for more. What a lovely chap he is.
Have a great Christmas
Suse
Hi Bec, February 2010
I thought you would like to know that we took Connor out with us to Blacktown Ag Show today. We just took him with us for a look around. He was very well behaved. As you know we have not taught him to lunge yet as he is so quiet. Annabel got on him not long after we arrived. He was a little “jig Joggy” at the start but within ten minutes he was trotting around like he had been doing it for years. A horse got loose and came in running around them, all Annie had to do was turn him in circles. It was a very big show , lots of Atmosphere. We left him tied to the float for the rest of the day. He only dug one hole and was only a little worried when we took his paddock mate away. Buy the time we got back to the float he was well and truly settled.
I have attached some photos for you. He still has to put a stack of muscle on and weight. We will take our time with him and hopefully he will be looking his best in time for the new comers later in the year.
All the best
Lesley and Annabel Westerhof
Congratulation
(NZ)
Connor
Hi Bec, March 2010
Tom was super on the weekend, a tiny bit naughty in dressage in a couple of parts, but jumped double clear to finish 5th, it was a tough x-country course. He now has Albury pre-nov coming up soon, very excited.
River Tango
(GB)
Tommy
Hi Bec, August 2010
I'm Sue's daughter
I have just put a collection of pictures together of the gorgeous Sweeny! If they do not enlarge just let us know and we can send them in a different format.
He has improved so much, and he is turning out to be a bit of a star in the show jumping! I have recently competed in the Queensland Interschool State Championships, and in the dressage competition we received a 4th and 8th. In the showman, we got 64% in our novice dressage phase, but ended up at 13th overall. In the show jumping we received a 13th, a 14th and we were State equitation Champs [1st]
At competitions he is so relaxed and just fits into the swing of things, and he never gets unsettled if we are staying over night! He has the most beautiful nature, and he just wants to be everyone's best friend! He is great, because I can go bombing around on a farm with my friends all day, and then the next he can go into a dressage competition and pull a placing! He can adjust so well... We also have beginners riding him, ones that have never ridden a horse before, and he will take them for a nice relaxed walk, and a little trot! My coach is also in love with him, and calls him, his little Buffa!
Sweeny has never spooked at anything, and is a great quick learner... He is just so lovely and the whole family is in love with him!!
Come and see him if you are ever up in Brisbane!
From Jemma
Hi, August 2010
Bruce (Argy) is down at my instructors for a couple of weeks getting some training, he is going really well. I’ve attached a couple of pictures, I’ll forward some better ones for your website when the weather gets nicer!
Hope you are well. And the horses.
Sweet Win
(Aus)
Sweeny
Argonaut
(Aus)
Argy (Bruce)
Hi Bec. Long time no talk. Hope all is well with you. Have you been showing? I went to two events in a row. Berrima and the Sydney mid week. Just did the Newcomers as had not been out for months and last time out he still did not have the hang of cross country. Was looky into every fence. Anyway, am very, very excited to tell you we WON BOTH EVENTS!!!!! Was coming 3rd after both the dressages and won it at end of both cross countrys. Have got two beautiful kersey wool rugs. Am absolutely stoked. On first cross country he was looky over first 5 fences, then he suddenly just got the hang of it and away we went. At Sydney I thought he might be a bit looky at first but NO. He flew around the course. Felt like a pony clubber. Was SO much fun.
Hi, August 2010
I also live in Singleton and love animals.We are selling our house at the moment to move on to land so I can collect more animals. I have had a TB mare now for a year. Ex racer a few years back with hoof problems and a few little problems(abuse from a trainer I suspect, likes women better than men and hates having shoes on so we don't worry about it) but the most lovely natured horse going except for the wind. I would like to buy a couple of horses when I move as a love these TBs. I am glad to see theses beautiful animals get another chance at a rewarding life with families. You are a credit to the industry. Cindy Skinner
Hi, 16th August 2010
Some nicer photo’s of Bruce (Argy), some of me riding and some of my instructor riding him yesterday, he is a lovely boy. He looks great under saddle, he sure can move nicely.
p.s one of Tom trying to attack my friends beanie! He’s looking nice and ORANGE at the moment. He was great at the comp on the weekend he’s now Pre-Novice, he did a lovely calm test and jumped clear, 3 time penalties though to finish 8th instead of 4th.
Leesa
Below: Working out in the led riding pony at Sydney show
Gomez's first day at his new home. Has settled in well. I'm sure he is feeling like he is in heaven.
20 September 2010
I couldn't be happier with Dustan making his debut in the show ring at the Macquarie Bank Championships in Canberra on the weekend. Winning the over 16hh led class and then going on to win the Champion Led Show Horse. Even though everything was so new to him. The 6 + hour drive, arriving 2am in the morning, being away from home etc etc he took everything in his stride. He coped so well for his first time out.
Dustan playing and being a normal horse for 10 minutes.
hi bec! finally - i took the lovely Pocket Money to his first show!
He was an absolute delight! We arrived afternoon before, and he didn't bat an eyelid! I thought things would be different once the loud speakers started - but nope, he was perfect! I washed him shortly after getting there, and he was in a washbay next to a gorgeous little grey pony. The owners of the pony said, they wished the pony was as quiet as the horse next to him! They were lovely and told me that their pony was judged "quietest pony" at Sydney Royal. They were really lovely and said that they couldn't believe that it was Pockets first show.
He was beautifully relaxed in his stable and ate and drank really well. When i arrived the next morning, i got Pocket out of his stable, and he just stood with his lead on ground while i "tidied" him up, whitening his socks and blacking his hooves etc, when a lovely big chestnut came cantering up to him. Pocket was quite happy to say hello to him. The lovely big chestnut's owner just laughed and said that they wished their horses were so easily settled at night! The said every now and then Pocket's head would poke out of stable and back in he would go. They said they walked past quite a bit and they were commenting on how settled he was and didn't make a noise all night. I was very very surprised and very happy with my boy :)
thanks so much bec for your support
xxxx
Katrina McCarron
Bounty's first day at school, 09.11.10. He again proved how trainable these boys are. Brought straight out of the paddock since arriving in Feb 10. No dramas at all.....
Many thanks to Summa Crockett who has offered to help once a week. It is very much appreciated..........
Above: Summa riding Bounty at his first ride...
Hello Bec January 2011
Just like to give you an update on Sid.
Wow what a wonderful horse he is! Sid became a part of the family as soon as he arrived home.
My four kids and I use him for pleasure riding. Sid has really settled in well. He loves the kids and will only walk when they are on his back. (kids ages 8,5,4,3).
He just acts like a big sooky dog…
loves to follow me around, scratches behind his ears and enjoys going for walks around the streets. (Oh his loves to neigh when we go walking).
For such a big horse and being an ex-race horse, His the most wonderful horse you can own!
Thank you bec! Thank you for you being upfront and honest about your horses when I was looking to buy. I've attached a funny photo I took of Sid.
Trudie James
Dustan's second day at Big School. Such a beautiful quiet boy.
Dynamic Fun (USA) (Dino) & Maryann O'Shea - Sydney Royal 2010
Sha Tin (NZ) (Sammy) & Kym Stewart update......
Dustan at Sydney Show 2011. He handled it so well, fire works and all. Even having to hang around from Wednesday till Tuesday for his two classes.
Above: Hanging in his stable, quickly named 'The Penthouse' due to his special gate.
Hi Bec, 31 May 2011
Just a quick update on the gorgeous Sweeny!
He is going great guns, we have won two Combined Training events in the past two weeks! We have now qualified for the Interschool Queensland State Championships being held in Maryborough in July [for show jumping, showman and dressage!]... also the Pony Club Association of Queensland State Championships [For Dressage & Combined Training] in July too! He will definitely have a well deserved break after all that! Recently we competed in the PCAQ Show Jumping state Championships, and we had a great time, dispite the disgusting weather and jumping in 4 inches of slosh!
One result we have been particularly happy about is we competed in the Zone One Equitation Championships, which we competed in March... and we won!!!
We just love him to bits, he is doing so well, and he is just so gorgeous! I have attached some pictures, and I will send another email after states to let you know how we go!! From Jemma Xo
Argonaut
(Aus)
Argy (Bruce)
Fortune Smiles
(Ire)
Smiley
Argonaut
(Aus)
Bruce nee Argy
Golden Highway
(Aus)
Gomez
Dashing Duo
(Aus)
Dustan
(Pure Theatre/Choir of Angels)
SHC Reg:'Hoffman'
Pocket Money
(Ire)
Pocket
More Bountiful
(NZ)
Bounty
Sing Fay Fay
(Ire)
Sid
'Hoffman'
Dustan
(Dashing Duo)
Dynamic Fun (USA)
(Dino)
Sha Tin
(NZ)
Sam
'Hoffman'
Dustan
(H/K name: Dashing Duo)
Sweet Win
(Aus)
Sweeny
Speed Lord (GB)
(Speedy)
Tale Of Friendship
(Aus)
Tait
SHC: Santorini
Tait out and about, going so well......
Armada
(NZ)
Mada
Mada's first day in his lovely new home...
DA DA
(Aus)
Dari
(SHC Reg:Tao)
July 2011
Already going great!!!!
Dari (now Tao), such a beautiful boy, with his new owner Amanda Jakins. .
Loving school with Aunty Gina....
He hasn't put a foot wrong since arriving. Chosen at just his 2nd ride.
Mariachi
(NZ)
Maurice - (Ace)
Hey Bec, 22 August 2011
Here are more photo`s of Mariachi :) He settled in well but still getting picked on a bit but he doesn`t really care lol :)
he now has a pet name "Ace" His loving the new place. We found him at the back door the other morning (: we opened the door and he wanted to walk in lol. His very Cheeky and getting along with Toni nicely.
Hoffman HK
Dustan
(Dashing Duo)
Dustan at school......
Hussler
(Aus)
Huey
December 2011
Hi Bec, just letting you know I am currently standing with Huey and he is just a doll. He LOVES carrots and is smothering me with kisses. He says hello and that he misses you but he is also very happy here with his new family and friends not to mention his grassy paddock and cosey stable! Once again thank you for everthing.
xox Bec (and Huey)
Mars Express
(Aus)
Marshall (Benji)
Hi Rebecca, December 2011
Marshall (aka Benji) arrived very safely at Anne Marie's. When he got off the truck, he had a bit of a look around then I put on his rug and fly veil and led him down to his personal paddock with absolutely no fuss! He said hello to his neighbour, had a little trot then settled down to a pick!
I went and saw him after work and he came straight up to me with pricked ears, fed him a few carrots and gave him some fuss.
Tomorrow I have a lesson the Anne Marie so I'll let you know how that goes.Cheers for now,
Caroline
Hi Bec, 02 December 2011
First lesson today and Benji was sooo good!!!
I lunged him first in a big open area and he didn't even break into a canter once. He turned and came into me a few times but I gently pushed him back out by waving the lunge rope - he picked it up really quickly even just after 5 mins!
Then I took him into the arena, hopped on him and walked him around a few times on each rein. He didn't shy at a thing even though it was quite windy and rugs and a big tarp nearby was flapping around. Anne Marie then said to try a trot on a very loose rein. He stopped and started a few times but eventually went around the whole arena on each rein at trot and really started to reach down at one point. He felt really good...it was awsome and AM was really impressed with him. Just 20 minutes work today. Cheers,Caroline
DA DA
(Aus)
Dari
(SHC Reg:Tao)
DaDa (Dari) - Horse Of The Year 2011.
With only 8 rides in his preparation........ Kingsley (King Of Glass) is now joining Dari...
Hoffman HK
(Aus)
Dustan
(Dashing Duo-)
Dustan Update: 13/01/12. After being in sick bay for 6 months due to a silly paddock accident he has now been in work for 12 weeks and was back a Big School today.He was such a good boy and went like he had been there last week.
