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Hoss is a big, beautiful gelding with a heart of gold and a 'best mate' kind of attitude. Once trained as a harness horse (who never made it to the track), Hoss came to our re-training facility with high hopes he would one day make a nice riding horse (for dressage/pleasure). Unfortunately Hoss has some questionable looking legs, so we're going with our gut instinct and vet's suggestions and have decided not to push the whole riding issue. We're now looking to re-home this beautiful big fella for non-riding purposes only. He is one of the friendliest horses we've had here on the property (he's like a big puppy dog!) and is an excellent paddock companion, as he doesn't bully. He has actually paired up gently with my old pony, who I am always VERY cautious about who I paddock her with as she is a bit rickety. We had Hoss working BEAUTIFULLY in the roundyard late last week and he was so impressive. He's a really smart horse, with a kind nature and willingness to please. Hoss makes some of the early training work at liberty (in roundyard) a real joy. Facing up, moving and stopping off body language and verbal cues, following at my shoulder with no ropes. A real pleasure, especially so early in our work together. In the paddock he is a real smoocher. Comes straight over for a cuddle when he sees people (right up in faces). Just a beautiful soul and with a need for a committed forever home, as he is just 6 years of age. Hoss will not be sold for riding purposes, nor for re-sale (we will be tracking his progress in his new home).
All enquiries for Hoss will be handled via email: raisingthestandards_hotmail.com
Please tell us a little about your horse experience/history, your current interests and intentions for your new horse.
Paddock Name: Hoss
Age : 6 years
Height: 16.1hh approx.
Training status: unbroken to saddle.
We also have some lovely horses in training and hope they will be ready to move to this page across the next 2-3 weeks.
Track their progress via our Facebook Page
In Training...
Paddock Name: Devon
Racing Name: Unraced/No Name
DOB: To be confirmed (4y/o)
Height: 15-15.1hh approx.
Training status: backed
Please hold all enquiries until Devon moves to the 'Available' page. His educational journey has just begun!
For updates, see: facebook.com/rtstandards
Paddock Name: Ryan
Racing Name: Night Shifter
DOB: 01/09/00
Height: 15.1-15.2hh approx.
Training status: unbroken
Please hold all enquiries until Ryan moves to the 'Available' page. His educational journey has just begun!
In the paddock (not their turn yet...)
Paddock Name: Benucci
Racing Name: Benucci
DOB: 23/11/03
Height: 15.2hh approx.
Paddock Name: Santino
Racing Name: Sir Lance NZ
Height: 14.3hh approx.
^ Shared Standies Lease Horses ^
See: www.standardbredprograms.com for more info
Paddock Name: James
Racing Name: Pajusco
DOB: 01/09/99
Height: 15.3hh approx.
Paddock Name: Rani
Racing Name: Un-named/raced
DOB: 3y/o
Height: 14.3-15hh approx.
Paddock Name: Jackson
Racing Name: Riverview Lodge
DOB: 07/11/04
Height: 15.2hh
The Horse Shed Shop
www.thehorseshedshop.com.au
A company run with passion and real commitment to quality, the guys from The Horse Shed Shop are not only the best at what they do, but they are also wonderful people to deal with.
Now an eye-catching feature of the Raising the Standards headquarters, the two beautiful paddock shelters which were generously put forward by The Horse Shed Shop (as part of our Shelter Building Project - June 2011) are constantly turning heads and collecting complements for their chic design, abdundant sizing and quality.
If you have an equine building project on the horizon, we strongly suggest you take a browse through The Horse Shed Shop website (cue lots of 'ooooh-ing' and 'ahhh-ing') and give the boys a call: (03) 9005 8477. No doubt they'll make the entire experience a lot of fun and you'll be surprised at both the ease at which the pre-made kits go together, or the how pleasant it is to hire tradesmen who arrive on time, strive to meet expectations and never leave a job half-done. Unparallelled service with a smile and a job well done - can't beat that!
Valley Produce Store in Wallan is the place to go if you're looking for just about anything for your farm, pet or livestock needs. Not only do Graham and Debbie strive to offer the most competitive prices in the entire Mitchell Shire region, but they really listen to their customers and stock their shelves accordingly.
Visit their online store here or pay them a visit at 170 Northern Highway Wallan.
www.valleyproduce.com.au
Alabar Farms
Big business, HUGE heart.
Alabar Farms has a history of standing some of the best Standardbred stallions in the Southern Hemisphere. Alabar is spread over two farms - one in Echuca, Australia and one in Auckland, New Zealand. The Alabar website is an absolute perve-fest, be sure to check it out: www.alabar.com.au
Alabar Farms have been forthcoming and incredibly generous in their support of the Raising the Standards program and we are proud to have had many horses of Alabar's premier bloodlines pass through our paddocks.
We cannot speak more highly of the Alabar team!
www.alabar.com.au
Harness Racing Victoria
Harness Racing Victoria have been quite vocal in their support of the Raising the Standrads initiative and often publicly encourage Victorian harness racing professionals to seek retirement options for their horses.
Raising the Standards thanks HRV for their ongoing encouragement and generosity.
www.harness.org.au
All enquiries regarding Raising the Standards are to be forwarded on via the contact form below.
Please note that we only accept emails for horses which are featured on the 'Available' page. Horses on the 'Training' and 'Paddock' pages have not been assessed for rider/handler suitability.
Raising the Standards does not operate on a first in, best dressed basis.
Due to the hands-on nature of Raising the Standards, we appreciate your patience and understanding regarding response time.
For Standardbred and rider education, see: www.standardbredprograms.com
