News

30 January 2025

"River" thriving in the Show Ring

As a racehorse Swift And Smart was neither.

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9 January 2025

The big 30 for Under Cover Lover

On the North Canterbury property that she bankrolled former star filly Under Cover Lover turned 30 earlier this week.

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26 November 2024

Ardlussa Equine - re-homing horses "in the middle of nowhere"

Despite their geographical isolation - "we are in the middle of nowhere" - Ardlussa Equine is carving out its own niche when it comes to re-homing former racehorses.

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6 November 2024

The unlikely tale of a young rider and her barrel racing mate

Sharing a name with an edgy American rock band it seems only right that nine-year-old mare Faith No More now has a less than conventional life.

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16 April 2024

Different paths for two harness racing millionaires

A changing of the guard is happening with Shannon Armour's two millionaire pacers, Thefixer and Spankem.

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27 March 2024

HOY - a DeFilippi family success story

A highly respected figure in the equestrian world, Julie DeFilippi is well used to excelling in the show ring – the 2024 Land Rover Horse of the Year show was no exception.

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5 February 2024

Ginga's new gig in Tasmania

Reunions pop up in the most unusual of places.

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25 January 2024

It's on! Standardbred vs Thoroughbred at Cambridge this Monday

Some real X factor's been confirmed for Monday's Cross Code Challenge at Cambridge Raceway.

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4 December 2023

Chanelle Dickie talks of her love of horses - and the tears when they go

A well known figure in harness racing and equestrian circles, Chanelle Dickie has featured in a Radio New Zealand show about Harness Racing New Zealand's rehoming programme, HERO.

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