HRV Hero

18/02/2026

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Upcoming Alabar Hero Series Qualifiers

A full list of qualifiers for the autumn show season can be found via this link: https://www.vicagshows.com.au/the-alabar-hero-series

HRV Hero

17/02/2026

✨The spotlight was on life after racing on Saturday night!✨

Mazza’s Delight and Future Bliss – The Allrounder Standy proudly led out the main race fields, showcasing the incredible versatility of our Standardbreds beyond the track.

Out on the lawn, Rishi NZ was a star attraction during the meet-and-greet — and by all reports, he was well and truly carroted out by the end of the night! 🥕🥕

HRV Hero sincerely thanks Katie West, Kylie Gleeson, Sebastian Bellamy and Gemma Stemp for being outstanding representatives and for championing the wonderful opportunities available for Standardbreds in life after racing 💚

Harness Racing Victoria Melton Harness Racing Melton Entertainment Park

09/02/2026

Congratulations to everyone who competed at Barastoc and States over the weekend!

HRV Hero would also like to acknowledge and extend our thanks to the SPPHAV Committee for their continued commitment to delivering high-quality events for our Standardbred community.

Results provided by SPPHAV.

✨HRV Hero and Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Horse Association of Victoria Inc Standardbred Barastoc Horse of the Year✨

Major Results -
👑Best on Show: Julius Art and Hollie Hildebrandt
🎖️Supreme Led Standardbred: Julius Art and Hollie Hildebrandt
🎖️Supreme Ridden Standardbred: Mazza's Delight and Sebastian Bellamy for Kylie Gleeson and Marilyn Cauchi

Best Performed Off the Track: (3-way tie)
🥇Supreme Chapel and Keira Barton
🥇Duke and Sarah Matthews
🥇Goodwood and Bianca Carney

✨Horse Queened SPPHAV State Showing Championships✨

Major Results -
👑Best on Show: Myron Mastermind and Nicole Crossley
🎖️Supreme Led Standardbred: Malcolms Rhythm and Fox Equestrian
🎖️Supreme Led Partbred: Hopkins Park Enchanted Rose and Jasmine Edwards
🎖️Supreme Ridden Standardbred: Mazza's Delight and Sebastian Bellamy for Kylie Gleeson and Marilyn Cauchi

02/02/2026

NEW HORSE LISTED 🥰

Bazz is a beautiful looking chap, tall and athletically-framed, and quite a character. With white socks e presents beautifully. With one white (wall) eye, you’re never sure if he is laughing at you, but he loves human company. 💚

He was quite a highly-strung racehorse, but a new relaxed vibe over the past 12 months has told us he is ready for a new challenge and a change in career direction/lifestyle. He has become quite a sociable, friendly fellow who looks to interact, and would benefit from an experienced, confident leader to help him find his way into new experiences and challenges. He has not been ridden or sat on, but respectful and kind. He does not kick or bite, great to catch, rug and shoe and his only vices are a love of grass and a dislike of his yard being cleaned.

The owners practice is to keep their horses in single paddocks, but he is quite friendly when engaging with his neighbors. The owners priority is to find him a useful and stimulating post-race career with someone who will love him and take time to develop his obvious potential. He is to be returned to the owners if he is not a “perfect match” for his new owner.

Click here for more information: 💚https://hrvhero.com.au/news/horses/beau-bronski-bazz/

02/02/2026

HRV Hero in conjunction with Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Horse Association of Victoria Inc are proud to provide a prize pack for Best Presented Standardbred at the Trentham Dressage Jackpot, 28th February.

Entries are online via Event Secretary and open until the 10th February 💚

15/01/2026

We currently have several horses looking for a new home via the Direct Off The Track (DOTT) section of the HRV Hero website 🥰

Standardbreds purchased via HRV Hero's DOTT initiative come with Hero goodies and educational resources to help set you and your new partner up for success 🥳

Learn more about these beautiful horses and find your next best friend

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Black Jax - 15hh, 6yo - https://hrvhero.com.au/news/horses/black-jax-noodle/
Watch and Wait - 15.2hh, 6yo - https://hrvhero.com.au/news/horses/watch-and-wait-tommy/
Major Blu - 15.3hh, 5yo - https://hrvhero.com.au/news/horses/major-blu/

14/01/2026

Congratulations to HRV Hero sponsored rider Kylee and Whiskey Business on the perfect result! 🏆

In a year that was riddled with illness and injury, the noble steed Minty stayed strong and consistent, even with some rounds missed and was crowned open 3D barrel racing champion at NBHA Vic D1 - Merrijig Barrel Racing.
A series that is great to see how much your horse has progressed!
Bling & Speed KYLEE10
Gippsland Veterinary Group - Equine
HRV Hero

13/01/2026

Theres one more day to enter the HRV Hero classes on Saturday!

Entry details: https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/21298
Judge: Adel Couty

Good luck to all competitors 💚

04/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce Mazza’s Delight owned by Kylie Gleeson & Marilyn Cauchi, ridden by Sebastian Bellamy as the 2026 Alabar Hero Series Final winners!

Runner up honours went to Heza Cracker, owned by Casey McCulloch and ridden by Anastasia Pakusch.

The highest placed owner/rider was Mitch Fox riding Kasbah Kid.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who competed today and attended the Series Qualifiers around the state throughout the year.

Particular thanks go to Alabar Farms, VAS, and the wonderful judges and stewards who made sure the day was a success.

Alabar Farms
Victorian Agricultural Shows
Harness Racing Victoria