Stable to Stirrup facilitates the retraining and rehoming of retired standardbred racehorses. We are a registered NZ Charity.
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The Stable to Stirrup 2025 'Life After Racing' Photo Calendar is now open for pre-orders via our website! Pre-ordering will be open until 30 September 2024.
We are still in the design phase but hey...good things take time! Here's a sneak peak....
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Introducing Majesticmite aka Patric
2015
16.1hh
Bay Gelding
Standardbred Trotter
Sire- Majestic Son
Dam- Hydromite
REHOMED!
Deauville aka Kahu
2012 – Bay Gelding – 16.1hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire: Love You
Dam: Donegal Flat
Kahu initially completed the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses back in 2021. In the programme the horses are trained for an average of 8 weeks, where they are taught arena work and are hacked out. We aim to expose the horses to as many different situations as possible.
Kahu has come back to us for rehoming through no fault of his own, and over the last few years he has been a farm hack.
Kahu is a lovely boy, good natured. He has done arena work but would be best suited as a happy hacker, trekker or station/farm hack. He is a big solid boy with a beautiful thick winter coat!
Stands quietly for mounting/dismounting, happily hacks out on a loose rein, either alone or in company and isn’t fazed by traffic. Happy to trot over poles and small jumps.
Easy to have around, good to handle, worm, float, and for the farrier.
Dental, farrier, and worming up to date.
More photos and videos are in Kahu’s Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1050039050181640&type=3
Trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4876066531?bof=TOTpjB48
Website https://www.stabletostirrup.org/deauville
To enquire about Kahu please contact Ginny on 022 355 7646
Available for Rehoming
Maddison John aka Stacey
2021 - Brown Mare - 16hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire: Captain Crunch
Dam: Stacey John
Stacey has started the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses. In the programme the horses are trained for an average of 8 weeks, where they are taught arena work and are hacked out. We aim to expose the horses to as many different situations as possible.
Stacey is a young mare, rising 3. She would benefit from being given time to grow before continuing her ridden career. Stacey is available for rehoming to someone who has the time to put into her and is looking for a future project to bring on. Stacey has no brand but is microchipped and DNA verified as a standardbred.
Stacey has been started under saddle to get an idea of how she would transition as a ridden horse before rehoming and she is delightful to work with. She happily stands for mounting and has done some basic arena work in walk, and some small amounts of trot.
Stacey has gone on a road ride with company, is great with traffic and took it all in her stride. She happily walks on a loose rein and is also good to lead off another horse.
Easy to have around, easy to handle, worm, float, and for the farrier. Stacey is good with new surroundings, good with other horses and doesn’t mind dogs. She is very interested in new things.
All horses that are trained through the Stable to Stirrup programme are green and inexperienced and require a confident rider who can continue their education.
Farrier and worming up to date. Teeth are due to be done.
More photos and videos are in Stacey’s Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1053420199843525&type=3
Website https://www.stabletostirrup.org/maddisonjohn
Trademe listing https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4874457832?bof=gObCOSeZ
For more information about Stacey please contact Ginny on 022 355 7646
Kahu showing off his happy hacker skills
Kahu is so easy going and is great to take out hacking.
He is great with traffic.
He is great to lead off other horses and lead other horses off.
Stacy has been started under saddle and has done small amounts of ridden work.
She has done small amounts of trot in the arena and has walked over poles and between the drums.
Stacy has also been out for a road ride with company, she was great with traffic and took it all in her stride. She has also been led off another horse.
A big THANK YOU to Kiwi Gaming Foundation for the generous grant towards our facility lease and operational costs! We are so very grateful for the continued support!
https://www.cert.net.nz/
Thank you to Harness Racing New Zealand for their continued support of our charity.
Harness Racing New Zealand offer support to standardbred rehomers and we are truly appreciative of their ongoing committment to life after racing.
Check out this link for HRNZ's information on horse welfare and life after racing.
https://www.hrnz.co.nz/industry-information/health-and-animal-welfare/
🎉Announcement 🎉
We have had 39 entries for our photo calendar competition and our judges found it very hard to choose just 12! Thank you to everyone who entered. It's been great to see so many wonderful standardbreds enjoying life after racing!
The 12 winning images selected for the Stable to Stirrup 2025 Life After Racing Photo Calendar are.....🥁
Amy Anderson & Rico Gold (Ric)
Emily Postlethwaite & Dr Kananga (Ed)
Emma Wheeler & Its An Excuse For Me (Stevie)
Izzy Sheath & Mini Wee VC (Minnie)
Jacinda Mayo & Dreams Jet (Jet)
Jane Alford & Myboylolliepop (Pete)
Kat Gardiner & Dream Major (Vinny)
Kim Swan & Sir George Grey (George)
Liam Mole & To Ri Eddie (Eddie)
Murray Legg & Spice and Spark (Bella)
Shanna Walters & Aztec Shard (Azzy)
Susan Ewing & Malak Alby (Alfie)
Congratulations everyone!
2025 Photo Calendar Competition update!
Our judges have selected the winning images! As soon as we have confirmation from the original photographers that we have permission to use the images all winners will be notified by email and an announcement will be made as soon as possible!
Introducing Madison John aka Stacy
2021
16hh
Brown Mare
Standardbred Pacer
Sire- Captain Crunch
Dam- Stacy John
Introducing Maddison John aka Stacey
2021
16hh
Brown Mare
Standardbred Pacer
Sire- Captain Crunch
Dam- Stacy John
Available for Rehoming
Rakero Major aka Major
2020 – Bay Gelding – 15.1hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire – Art Major
Dam – Gotta Go Jet Away
Major has started the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses. In the programme the horses are trained for an average of 8 weeks, where they are taught arena work and are hacked out. We aim to expose the horses to as many different situations as possible.
Major is available now for rehoming and would be best suited to a hacking home for a confident, quiet rider who can continue his education under saddle. Major will continue to progress through the training programme at Stable to Stirrup and his price will increase with more training.
Major was very relaxed to start under saddle. Walk and trot achieved, has been hacked out alone and in company. When out in company Major likes to follow rather than lead and takes everything in his stride when hacking out alone.
Easy to have around, easy to handle, worm, float, and for the farrier. Major can be cautious of new surroundings but once he gets to know you and settles, he is fine.
All horses that are trained through the Stable to Stirrup programme are green and inexperienced and require a confident rider who can continue their education.
Teeth, farrier, and worming are all up to date.
More photos and videos are in Major’s Facebook Album:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1019302649921947&type=3
Trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4849515116
Website
https://www.stabletostirrup.org/rakeromajor
To enquire about Major please contact Ginny on 022 355 7646.
REHOMED!!
Falcon’s Monarch aka Bob
2016 - Bay Gelding – 16.2hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire – Falcon Seelster
Dam – Crown Defender
Bob has started the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses. In the programme the horses are trained for an average of 8 weeks, where they are taught arena work and are hacked out. We aim to expose the horses to as many different situations as possible.
Bob is available now for a confident rider who can continue his education under saddle. Bob will progress through the training programme at Stable to Stirrup and his price will increase with more training.
Bob is a level-headed horse who takes everything in his stride. Walk and trot achieved under saddle - he has a big forward trot!
Bob has been on road rides alone and in company and has done some arena work. He happily hacks out, likes to look at things and take his time, but is pretty laid back.
Bob would be suited to a hacking home, CTR, or farm work. He would make a great partner’s horse with some more mileage.
Easy to have around and good to handle, worm, and for the farrier. He floats well – when loading he can get a bit worried that his 16.2hh frame isn’t going to fit, but once on he is fine.
All horses that are trained through the Stable to Stirrup programme are green and inexperienced and require a confident rider who can continue their education.
Teeth, farrier, and worming are all up to date.
More photos and videos are in Bob’s Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1040585941126951&type=3
Trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4849502673
Website https://www.stabletostirrup.org/falconsmonarch
For more information, please phone Ginny on 022 355 7646.
Kahu strutting his stuff in the arena
Kahu is happy to give things a go and tries very hard to please.
He is happy to walk and trot around on a loose rein.
Kahu during his time at STS a few years ago
Introducing Deauville aka Kahu
2012
16.1hh
Bay Gelding
Standardbred Pacer
Sire- Love You
Dam- Donegal Flat
Kahu is going to look for his new home very soon. He came through Stable To Stirrup a few years ago and was rehomed, he then has been a farm hack. Due to no fault of his own he has come back to STS.
A special shout out to Vetpro who have generously sponsored Stable to Stirrup and continue to support what we do!
Thank you so very much!
Check out the Vetpro website https://vetpro.co.nz/ for a fantastic range of products and information.
Veterinary Professional Services Ltd – Vetpro – provides a comprehensive range of veterinarian products. Shop for Vet Pets products at www.vetpets.co.nz
Our 2025 Photo Calendar Competition has officially closed. Thank you to everyone who has entered! Over the next 7 days the entries will be judged by an independent panel of judges and the winners will be announced on 8th August! Good luck everyone!
Reminder!
Our 2025 Photo Calendar Competition closes at 5pm on 31st July. We can't wait to see who the winners will be!
And just like that Storm has found his new home 🏠
We can’t wait to see what he gets up to in his new home
Introducing Falcon’s Monarch aka Bob
2016
16.2hh
Bay Gelding
Standardbred Pacer
Sire- Falcon Seelster
Dam- Crown Defender
Bob has been tick everything off with flying colours. He has been happily walking and trotting in the arena and walking over poles. He is great to lunge and great to handle.
Bob has also been out in company and solo with no issues.
Bob will be looking for his new home very soon
AVAILABLE for rehoming!!
Nyra - 2018 - Bay Mare - 16.2hh
For more information https://www.stabletostirrup.org/horsesavailablenow
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1016892390162973&type=3
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4807132507
REHOMED
Storm - 2019 - Bay Gelding - 14.2hh
For more information https://www.stabletostirrup.org/horsesavailablenow
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1018166716702207&type=3
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4807140222
REHOMED
Tilly - 2017 - Bay Mare - 16hh
For more information https://www.stabletostirrup.org/horsesavailablenow
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1017399350112277&type=3
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/listing/4801681265
Nyra out on a solo hack
She was happy to leave home by herself
Don’t forget Nyra is looking for her new home
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our charity. We are so appreciative of the many individuals, businesses, organisations, and funders that help us do what we do!
Available for rehoming - located Canterbury
Nyra (unregistered)
2018
Bay Mare
16.2hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire – Always B Miki
Dam – The Burning Question
Nyra has recently started the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses. Nyra has had several rides under saddle and is available for rehoming now.
Nyra is a sweet horse, who loves being around people and having cuddles. She is a sensible horse that likes life in the slow lane but is happy to give things a go.
She would be best suited to a happy hacker home with a kind and confident rider, someone looking for their next project to bring on. Nyra will continue the STS programme and her price will increase with more training.
Walk and trot established under saddle, stands quietly for mounting/dismounting. She has been on hacks alone and in company, prefers to follow. Does like to look at things but isn’t spooky.
Nyra is easy to have around, is good to handle, catch, float, and for the farrier. Teeth, worming and hoof trimming all up to date.
All horses that are trained through Stable to Stirrup are green and inexperienced and will require a confident rider who can continue their education.
More photos and videos are in Nyra’s Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1016892390162973&type=3
For more information about Nyra please phone Ginny on 022 355 7646 or visit https://www.stabletostirrup.org/nyra-unregistered
Available now for rehoming - located Canterbury
Storm Watcher aka Storm
2019 - Bay Gelding - 14.2hh
Standardbred Pacer
Sire – He’s Watching
Dam – Tempest Bromac
Storm has recently started the Stable to Stirrup programme for retraining and rehoming off the track standardbreds as ridden horses. He has had several rides under saddle and is available for rehoming now.
Storm is forward moving and would suit someone looking for a project who wants to get out and do different things.
Walk and trot established under saddle, stands quietly for mounting and dismounting. Has been on road rides in company and has done some arena work, has popped over a jump and shows promise. Storm can sometimes be a little fidgety and impatient, particularly when he is alone, but he is getting better with this every day. He will continue the STS programme and his price will increase with more training.
Super easy to have around and loves to be part of it all. He is good to handle, catch, float, and for the farrier. Teeth, worming and hoof trimming all up to date.
All horses that are trained through Stable to Stirrup are green and inexperienced and will require a confident rider who can continue their education.
More photos and videos are in Storm’s Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1018166716702207&type=3
For more information please phone Ginny on 022 355 7646 or visit https://www.stabletostirrup.org/stormwatcher
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Kahu strutting his stuff in the arena Kahu is happy to give things a go and tries very hard to please. He is happy to walk and trot around on a loose rein.
Kahu strutting his stuff in the arena Kahu is happy to give things a go and tries very hard to please. He is happy to walk and trot around on a loose rein.
Kahu strutting his stuff in the arena Kahu is happy to give things a go and tries very hard to please. He is happy to walk and trot around on a loose rein.
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