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Spooner finds his home!!

Spooner is loving life in his new home with Trina of Victoria. Trina tells us that "He has settled in well and he is enjoying his food! We like to sit out in our chairs with the family, just to be around him! He has been renamed 'Maverick' and I think that it really suits him."  Trina thought that it was important to offer a new home to an ex-racer, rather than to just go out and "buy" another horse.

Good luck with your new friend Maverick, Trina!  May you have many happy years of riding together!

Dolly - A new friend for Ashley!

Taffy - Clowning around in his new home!

 Cherry is finally home!

We received some beautiful photos and updates of a little mare named 'Cherry' who spent a long time with us, while searching for a new home of her own.  Her new friend Dianne just loves her new girl and they are spending alot of time "plodding around their property together."  We wish them both all the best and hope that they have many, many more years of happy riding!

Having a Ball with Bo!

Bo is certainly having a ball in his new home with Joanne and family, of Victoria.  This is a photo of her sister mucking around in the saddle,  after many years break!  (Joanne has nicknamed Bo the 'nanny' as he is looking after all of them!) He has settled into his home well and really loves the new family environment. We have been told that he is getting spoiled and that he enjoys his new paddock; along with his new little mate 'Snowy'.  From being discarded from the racing industry for not cutting the grade, to a beautiful paddock with a family who loves him, Bo has certainly landed on his hooves! Happy riding to you all!!

Stacey and Molly - Loving Life!

Casey Goes Home!

 Christmas for Thomas!

 Kali finds her loving new home!

Recently placed Kali is loving her new home at 'Wyndyarra Estate  - Sport Horses' in NSW.  Rebecca tells us that she is very happy with her new friend and that she is sure that Kali will be an asset to her stables. We were very excited with this match and hope to hear lots more about Kali's future career. A big 'thank you' goes out to Rebecca, for giving such a gorgeous girl that loving new home that she deserves. May you have many, many happy years together!

 Annabelle, Dharma and Sarah - Enjoying Life Together!

Annabelle, a beautiful chestnut Standardbred mare, entered our stables when she was no longer wanted as a broodmare for the racing industry, and was carted off to the knackery for pet food!  CSH brought her home, where she lived at our stables for a number of months;  bonding very well with a young mare named (Princess) Dharma.  Wherever you found one, the other was sure to be found!  We had no idea how we were going to find a good retirement home for our 'older' girl...until Sarah from Victoria came along!  (see below)

 Gus and Shelley - Love at Last!

From an extended (and no doubt very difficult) racing career, to being dumped off in a 'meat pen' at a horse auction when he was no longer winning races,  'Gus' has traded his old, exploited life for a new and brighter future with Shelley of Victoria.  Shelley tells us that she and Gus are getting along very well and that her new ex-racing friend has everything that he will ever 'need' or 'want' in his new home! Especially with his new found love for ...CARROTS! Gus and Shelley have been doing every type of riding imaginable and we have been told that it wont be too long before they are hitting the show ring together! Thanks for giving Gus that second chance that he deserves, Shelley! We hope to see you again one day with a 'rope' of blue ribbions around Gus's neck! Happy riding...and showing to you both!

Charlie and Alana – Great Mates

Recently placed ‘ex-racer’ Charlie, is really enjoying his new home with friend Alana and her family. Before coming into our stables, Charlie had spent most of his life in a racing career and has now retired from the game to spend the rest of his days with Alana, in a 30 acre lush green paddock.  Alana told us that she has purchased a correctly fitted stock saddle for Charlie, and we have no doubt that the two of them are spending hours and hours plodding around Alana’s farm. This was a very happy ending for a very deserving horse. Happy riding Alana, we are looking forward to hearing of your many adventures with Charlie!

Nala - In Her New Home, With Her New Friends! 

The beautiful Thoroughbred mare, Nala has since found her 'forever home' with Lynda and Dillon of Victoria. Lynda writes that "Nala is going great, she spoke to me when I went out this morning and I don't think she has stopped eating since she has gotten here. She follows me everywhere in the paddock and has made my lambs that much more quiet, in only a day!" We have also heard that Nala has fallen in love with Dillon's bike and whenever Lynda is out riding, Nala makes sure that Dillon and his bike are never out of view! This has been another perfect match and we wish all three of you some very happy riding together, for many years to come!

 Sebastian and Eliza- What a Match!

We were so excited when Eliza came down from NSW, to meet her new best friend 'Sebastian' (AKA 'The Big Guy'!) And they got along straight from the start! Eliza had her heart set on helping one of our 'ex-racers' have a quality of life after racing, and we were happy to realise that she felt that Sebastian was the right friend for her. We have heard that since 'Baz' has gone home, the two of them are getting along very well. Sebstian has certainly settled in to being a great horse, outside of racing! We wish you both many, many years of happy riding together, Eliza!! Thank you very much for choosing to re-home one of our gorgeous ex-racers!

'Mokey' and Simon - In a Race of Their Own! 

When Simon from VIC. (shown here, riding Mokey at CSH) contacted us, he was very keen to give a 'rescue' horse a new lease on life. Simon and partner Kerry, were very interested in re-homing an 'ex-racer' and felt that they had an extra-special home to give. Since their first contact with us, they have now found their forever mate with 'Mokey', an ex-racer that was sacked once he had no longer been 'winning' races! Since the first meeting, Simon and Mokey got along famously! And now that Mokey has gone home, we have heard that the two of them are great mates! Simon and Kerry have also now given one of our rescue horses 'Libby' a new home too! We are very excited with these two matches and hope to hear many more stories of both Mokey and Libby in the future! Happy riding to you all!

 'Zac' and Janette Make a Stunning Team!

Janette of Milton, NSW didn't know what to expect when 'Rancher' now renamed 'Zac', was transported up to his new home with her. This photo was taken after their first ride together and now Janette writes "Zac is a stunning horse but not only that, he has the most wonderful temperament. I just love him! He's very happy here and I know that we are going to have a very good partnership together." We are also sure of that, and believe that Zac and Janette make a stunning pair! Here's to wishing you both many years of happy riding together, Janette...may you turn many heads with your beautiful boy, Zac!

 Rocky - A New Lease On Life! 

Recently placed Rocky is loving his new 'lease on life' with Heather, near Ballarat, VIC. She says that he has settled in well and that he now has a special new paddock mate...a goat named 'Joan'! Rocky has been very affectionate, and Heather is enjoying having an extra special boy like Rocky hanging around her paddocks! We wish you all the best together, Heather! Happy riding to you both!

Louisa and 'Nicki' - Best Friends!!

When Louisa spoke to us about finding herself a small and quiet Standardbred, we knew that Bell (now renamed Nicki) was the perfect fit for her. Louisa had spent many years in the 'showing' field and with her next friend, she just wanted a quiet 'no fuss' horse that she could enjoy and spend quiet riding time with. Since taking Nicki home, this little mare has become a real part of the family and is much loved. We were very happy to hear that this was a perfect match and that Louisa and Nicki are truly 'best friends!' We wish you both many more fabulous 'steep hill canters' together, Louisa!

 Cash and Julie - Bonding Beautifully!

When recently placed 'Cash' went to his new home in NSW with Julie, they instantly began a very strong bond with each other. Since then, Julie has been learning all about Cash's little traits and is enjoying a good ride out again! She says "I'm much more confident on him each time we go out. We do about 2 hr trails ,walking, trotting & I've only had a few canters, just taking it slowly. I think Cash would like to go a bit faster though, but he listens to me & he's got a great mouth & a nice comfy canter. He just loves his tucker,(and) does this little 'squeal thing' as he jumps up, all fours of the ground with a little buck of excitement when I'm mixing his food...He's a gem!" We are very happy to hear that both Cash and Julie are having so much fun and we wish them many more years of 'squeals' together!

 Ben - A Champion in the Making

Kristine from Canberra has something to really be proud of with her new friend Ben. When Ben left our stables, he certainly didn't look as great as he does now! Kris has been keeping us posted on Ben's progress and this big boy is just blossoming in her care. Headed to do some pretty wonderful things, Ben has already been attending some shows and loving his new home! We can't wait to hear more news about his new career as a show horse! Happy riding to you both and we hope that you 'knock 'em dead' in the ring!!

 Lily, (Now in her new home with Helen and 'Marco') - Lovin' Her New Life!

We just received a wonderful update on our old friend 'Molly' who recently left our stables for her new home in Mogo, NSW! (Now renamed 'Lily') is shown here (on the right) with her new boyfriend Marco, and they are just loving eachother! They are each other's shadows already! Helen says that she "is so thrilled with her new mare, Lily! She is so affectionate and so willing!" We hope to hear many more stories from Helen and Lily...and possibly about the mischief that Lily will now get up to with her new friend Marco as well! Happy riding to you both and we wish you all many years of happiness together!

 'Jay' and Adriana - Doing Things 'The Natural Way!' 

We were very excited to hear about the progress of both Jay and Adriana. They are taking a few lessons on how to interact together the 'natural way', and Ariana tells us that she is practicing a bit of Parelli with Jay. They are getting along well and judging by the photos that we have received, they are really enjoying their rides together. Congrats Adriana! May you have many years of happy, 'natural' riding with your boy Jay!

 'Claire' and Renee - What a Friendship!

We just received a beautiful update from Renee about her new Standardbred friend 'Claire' (who left our stables just before Christmas). They are both doing very well together and Renee writes "We are bonding very well, and I just love being around her.." She also adds that after bringing Claire home, she is now addicted to the Standardbred breed and would never own another breed! What a wonderful friendship that the two of them now share! Happy riding to the both of you and we wish you many more years of great fun together!

Rosie and Susan - Hitting the Show Ring! 

When Susan was looking for a horse to re-train, she took on one of our 'special cases' with a TB mare named Rosie. Rosie had been a broodmare for some time, and was not looked after by her previous owner. Susan had to continue some treatment with her, and after Rosie got healthy, Susan began the work to bring her back as a riding horse. We have heard that the two of them are now doing very well together, and that Rosie is proving that she has many more talents than just being an old broodmare! Wonderful work Susan, we look forward to hearing much more about the two of you! Happy Riding!

 Gracey and Deb - Just Lovin' Each other!

 We just received a beautiful update from Deb of NSW, on her gorgeous new Standardbred Mare 'Gracey', whom she took home a few months ago. They are getting along famously and have even started a few lessons together (where Gracey is getting used to her new 'bitless bridlle!') Deb says that Gracey follows here everywhere, and "would take up residence in her loungeroom if given half the chance!" Good luck with your cheeky mare Deb, and happy riding to you both!!

 A Very Happy Donovan!

We just heard from a very happy new Standardbred owner named Alli, who recently took home her new best friend 'Donovan'. She writes to tell us that she is so happy with her gelding and that they have already started some 'jumping' together; (and he is fantastic at it!) He has put on some extra weight too and we think that he looks fabulous! Congrats to you and Donovan Alli, may you have many, many years of great jumping together!

 'Lachi' and Alan - Great Mates!

 A few months ago, a great couple named Alan and Naomi came to find that perfect friend at CSH. They chose a wonderful gelding (known to us as Bailey, also known as 'Mr. Plod') and are estatic with their new gelding! We have been told that Lachi has become even more relaxed in his new home and has been doing alot of bush riding with Alan, not to mention his LOVE of a good ear scratching! Naomi writes that "Lachi is our first experience with Standardbreds, and we are both surprised at how intellegent he is - he learns so quickly!" Happy riding to you both, and good luck with your new friend in the future!

Ash and Rhiannon - A Winning Combination

Ash,(formally known as Candy) has found a fantastic and loving home with her new friend 'Rhiannon' from NSW. It is obvious that these two have formed a very special bond and are now enjoying their lives together! Ash is getting up to some very humorous antics, which puts a smile on all of our faces. (we have heard that Ash has 'spilt' her fair share of 'poo filled' wheel barrows!) It is partnerships like these, and all of our other updates that make saving these wonderful horses all worth while! We wish you all the best with Ash, Rhiannon, and look forward to hearing more of your great stories together! Happy Riding!

 'Cheeky' Charlie- Home at Last!

Shown here with his new little eight year old friend Brody, Charlie is loving his new home in NSW with Tracy and family! We have heard that he has settled in well and that he also has a new friend in Tracy's mare. Tracy is so excited with her new match, that she is considering another CSH horse for her daughter! We wish you all the very best with Charlie, and look forward to the new update with your next Standardbred addition! Happy riding to you all!!

Tommy and Kelly. What a team!

We were very excited to hear that Tommy and Kelly of Newcastle, NSW are having a great time together. After searching for awhile to find her perfect match, Kelly brought home a great little exracer named 'Tom Thumb' who she is "head over heals" in love with. We have heard that they are enjoying their rides together very much, and Tommy has settled into his new home well. Good luck to the two of you, and we wish you many more years of happy riding together!

 Jade Goes Home

Jade, a young three year old bay Standardbred filly, has recently gone home with her new and loving owner Julie of NSW! Julie has been naturally working with Jade (the Monty Roberts way), and we have heard that Jade has been responding well. What a great home this little filly now has, thanks to Julie's caring hand! Happy riding to you both, and we look forward to hearing about many more stories of the two of you together!

 A Best Friend For Jacob!

A few months ago, a very sweet mare named 'Casey' left our stables, headed for her new home with young Jacob. Jacob and Casey have since been doing quite a bit of work together and our reports from Jacob's mum is that they are both doing very well. He and his Standardbred friend have been doing a bit of competition and PC together, and Jacob is loving it! (Shown here with his instructor), Jacob looks like a 'top rider' in our books! We hope that you and Casey win lots of ribbons together Jacob! Happy riding.

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