Horses

Welcome to our equine family.

Our special group of retired racehorses are eager to meet and connect with you! Each of our horses has a unique story and personality, and they all bring something special to our programs. From our gentle and friendly Prince Brinky to our heart-on-his-sleeve Ducky, and from the perceptive Scallywag to our beloved mother of our family, Fancy, they all have a role to play in helping you learn and grow.

We invite you to come and spend time with our horses, and let them show you their wisdom and insights through their majestic behaviour and interactions.

Meet Prince Brinky.

Racing Name Brinkmanship
Stable NamePrince Brinky
SexGelding
ColourDark Bay
HeightUnder 16 hands (in human talk, that’s over 160cms)
Age8 years old (just under 30 human years)
Race historyHe loved to race short distances. 38 races x 1200m distance. Of those races, he won 5 and placed 11 – winning $124,445!
TrainerHelen Page
Previous OwnerChristine Cook (he was a ladies’ horse, and had a syndicate of females owners supporting him)
InjuryAll four feet had seedy toe
NatureHe’s a friendly, gentle soul who loves to play
Favourite TreatsCarrots and molasses

Prince Brinky is supported by The Prince Consort Hotel and Queensland Off-The-Track Grant Program.

Meet Ducky.

Racing Name All Pluck
Stable NameDucky
SexGelding
ColourChestnut with a white patch on his left hind (from a bite mark)
Height16.3 hands (in human talk, that’s over 170cms)
Age10 years old (just over 30 human years)
Race historyHe loved to race short distances. 38 races x 1200m distance. Of those races, he won 6 and placed 11 – winning $130,375!
TrainerTony Gollan
Previous OwnerA L Atkinson
InjuryFront left leg tendon injury
NatureHe wears his heart on his sleeve
Favourite TreatsApples and liquorice

Meet Scallywag.

Racing Name Excalibrator
Stable NameScallywag
SexGelding
ColourBay
HeightUnder 16 hands (in human talk, that’s over 160cms)
Age10 years old (just over 30 human years)
Race history6 wins and 7 places from 23 starts with prize money of $99,865 races during 2018 to 2019
TrainerHelen Page
Previous OwnerFW Cook, CM Cook, DJ Rochfort, CM Casey, WE Miller, BT Ireland, RD Turner and HL Page
InjuryInjury in his offside fetlock
NatureScally can read people’s energy and can help them to relax quickly with his behaviour and mannerisms
Favourite TreatsChicken Crimpies and lettuce

Meet Fancy.

Racing Name Spring Tide
Stable NameFancy
SexMare
ColourChestnut
HeightJust over 15 hands (in human talk, that’s over 152cms)
Age10 years old (just over 30 human years)
Race history She only had four starts in her career, so it’s safe to say professional racing was not for her
TrainerBarry Baldwin
Previous OwnerHancox Racing No. 7 Ltd
InjurySore back and front legs as well as dental issues, requiring ongoing treatment
NatureWith her soft natured disposition, Fancy is a beloved mother of our equine family
Favourite TreatsCarrots frozen in ice cubes

Fancy is supported by Imagine Holidays, VB Home Loans, Pro-Weld QLD.

Racing NameSea of Life
Stable NameNemo
SexGelding
ColourBay
Height16.3 hands (in human talk, that’s over 170cms)
Age8 years (just under 30 human years)
Race History16 starts in his career winning over $2,613,950, 5 wins over his career. He raced in NSW and Hong Kong.
TrainerK W Hui, Hong Kong
Previous OwnersBrian Leung Hung Tak and Sophie Leung Lau Yau Fun
InjuryRetired from racing due to bleeding nose when racing. Also suffered a tendon issue after his racing career.
NatureGentle giant, he is the gentleman of the herd. If he could he would sit on the couch with you and hug yo all night.
Fave TreatsCarrots and hay – that is it!

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