Hillview Park Performance Horses

16/09/2024

16/09/2024

After the focus being on the baby pony recently with him going to his first horse trials last weekend, the big boy was happy to be back out and being the no.1 pony 😁
We trotted off the Seymour Dressage and Showjumping Club Dressage Jackpot yesterday for his first lvl 2 tests. With not a huge amount of work leading into it, I wasn’t expecting anything other than calm tests but he did that and so much more. So damn proud of him, I was stoked and pleasantly surprised to see us sitting in firsts place for both tests of the day, even with a rider error in the second test! Damn leg yielding the wrong way 🤦🏼‍♀️😂
With super results of 69.6% in the 2.2 and 68.7% in the 2.3, he just keeps proving he’s a true dressage pony that loves his job ❤️🦄
He ended up with overall jackpot winner and best performed ott for the day.

Thankyou to the Seymour club for running such a great event, although cold we were lucky to not get the rain, hail or snow we had the day before!
Big thanks to Off The Track for their generous sponsorship of the ott award and the my wonderful sponsor, Emilys Massage for keeping the ponies and I moving well.
A massive thanks the lovely Molly Sedman for the super photos 🥰

Great day out with my beautiful big boy who is currently for sale 🥺❤️

20/08/2024

The time has come for my beautiful big boy to find his lucky new human.
Genuine, sad sale of a special horse 😢💔

Thoroughbred gelding by Denman that has that look at me presence. Successfully competed in EA prelim comps with scores consistently over 65% and currently level 2 HRCAV. Training laterals, 3 lovely paces and ready to move up the grades. Eligible for all OTT comps. Runner up at for 2024 Off The Track...

09/05/2024

EOI - this is a tough post to write as I adore this horse but due to current financial circumstances, I’m having to start thinking about finding my beautiful big boy a new home.
I’ve had him since he finished racing with all the hard work done
Details - 10yo, 17.1hh ott by Denman by super sire Lonhro.
Beautiful big horse, that moves well, tries is hardest to please and lovely to ride.
He will be sold only as a dressage horse as he does not enjoy jumping.
3 lovely paces, currently schooling lateral movements etc
Pleasure to float, wash etc. barefoot and a dream to trim.
Has a super coat, so no clipping required.
Numerous wins and placings under his belt in his limited comp career due to Covid and focusing on other horses over the past few years.
Not suited to a beginner rider due to his size, so will require a competent rider to continue to bring out his best. This horse is only just showing what he can do and will easily move up the levels in dressage. Currently in full work and out competing. Recently finished a close second in the Racing Vic ott dressage series.
Will only be sold to the best of homes
Pm for more details.

07/02/2024

Have two tickets to the the twilight beach polo on Saturday if anyone wants them.

They are the Polo Pass -Beach Club & West Beach Pavilion Access

Paid $126, selling for $100 each

If you love the European-style beach club vibe, you need the Polo Pass! The Polo Pass is your General Admission access and provides access to two amazing areas: The Beach Club and West Beach Pavilion. Whether you want to dance the day away with DJs John Course and Andy Murphy + co, or relax and admire the stunning views of the polo field from West Beach Pavilion, the Polo Pass has you covered!

You also receive a food voucher to enjoy a delicious main dish at West Beach Pavilion, and cash bars to buy more food and drinks in both areas. The Polo Pass is the perfect way to have it all.

26/01/2024

When life gives you lemons it shows who your true friends are and repays you for the kindness you hope you have showed to others 💕
Can’t thank everyone that has reached out, tagged and supported me in the past two weeks after the unexpected news I received.
Feeling very lucky to have wonderful people in my corner and trying to look on the bright side and see this as a new beginning for bigger and better things 😊💕
One person in particular has been my saving grace on many levels and I can’t express my gratitude and how thankful I am, Karen Cook you are a god send 💕💕

21/01/2024

Great end to a not so great week 😊
Headed down to Boneo Park for the first part of the Off The Track dressage series at the Boneo Park Summer Dressage Championship
Great to be out as I didn’t know if we were going to get there with Denman only just coming back into work after getting a pesky abcess but we got there 🙌🏻
Yesterday the big boy produced a lovely first test to finish a close second. Our second test he took a dislike to some signs on the side of the arena and added some unwarranted aerial moves which cost us some points but he still finished 4th and 3rd overall for the day.
Today with the windy conditions, he was a bit on his toes but pulled it together in the first test with a great score of 71.07% and first place (didn’t freak out about the signs today 🙌🏻). He did a lovely second test, to finish again in first place and overall champion for the day.
Well worth the drive down for sure. Such a well run event, Thankyou to all the volunteers and sponsors, esp Racing Victoria for running the series, great to have their ongoing support for retired racehorses out competing.
A big thanks to my wonderful friend and sponsor Emily’s Equine Service for not only helping out at home whilst I was away but keeping both Denman and I moving. I literally could hardly ride last week but a bodywork session by Ems and back to feeling great, Thankyou 💕