Celebrate all things HRV HERO with Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning.
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Madeleine Smith - Hammers Hellpatrol (Hero) When Madeleine Smith found out one of her stable favourites Comet (HAMMERS HELLPATROL), whom she met through working for harness trainer David Aiken, was retiring from racing, she reached out to offer him a second chance beyond the track.
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Megan Jones Standardbred Only Clinic - HRV Hero MEGAN JONES STANDARDBRED ONLY CLINIC.
It seemed nothing was going to stop the 14 sensational standy riders who navigated road closures and braved a soggy start to the day, to learn from the amazing Megan Jones. Here's a recap.
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Stacey Barker & Jackie Barker - Raines & Guilty Learn about the ‘complete care’ offered to each standardbred who is fortunate enough to pass through the gates of Monivae Park Standardbreds, with Jackie and Stacey Barker
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Katheryn West - Future Bliss -(Barry) Newly appointed Hero Ambassador Katie West shares some sound advice about standardbred retraining, from the sidelines at our recent Megan Jones Eventing Clinic for Standardbreds.
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Tana & Kari Males - Turnpike Cruiser A familiar face in harness racing circles, licensed trainer Kari Males has a long history and affection for standardbreds.
“I think standardbreds are very underrated. With a standardbred you’ve got a friend for life!”
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Lance Justice on Smoken Up Kima Frenning visits Lance Justice as he catches up with great mate Smoken Up to talk about the amazing highs they shared on the eve of the Smoken Up Sprint, when ‘Trigger’ will lead out a fittingly outstanding field, part one of a two-part special.
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Lance Justice on Smoken Up and Sokyola In part two of this Smoken Up special, Lance Justice talks to Kima Frenning about Sokyola, not only a champion himself but in his life after racing also a great mate of Smoken Up.
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Celebrating the HRV HERO Show Join us as we celebrate this season of the HRV HERO Show. What a journey it has been and we hope you enjoy a few of our highlights.
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HRV HERO: Tanya Twaits from the RDA Tanya Twaits, president of the Riding for Disable Association Victoria, joined the panel in this months episode to talk about the great program that RDA is and their love for the standardbred.
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HRV HERO: Mitch Fox, Brooke Sweeney and Kasbah Kid We first learned about Mitch Fox and Brooke Sweeney in episode two and now we rejoin them to see how incredible HRV Hero ambassador Kasbah Kid has kicked on, including participating in his first show for this season. Sponsored by TAB
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HRV HERO: Janelle Bunfield and Spencer Enjoy this edition's APG In Focus, which shares the story of Janelle Bunfield and her special bond with Spencer, who is a showhorse one day, racehorse the next.
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HRV HERO: HEROs For Homes HEROS For Homes takes a close look at harness racing horses in retraining for their lives beyond the track. This edition we learn more about Crazy Ideas (Ben) and News Room (Scoop). More details at hrvhero.com.au
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 10 Join Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning as they celebrate the standie in the 10th and last episode of this series of The HRV HERO Show.
The pair learn about Kasbah Kid and Spencer, and catch up with RDA Victoria.
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HRV HERO: HEROs For Homes HEROS For Homes takes a close look at harness racing horses in retraining for their forever homes. This edition we learn more about Pink Diamond Lombo (Annie), Best Of Beauty (Pirate) and My Ceduna (Max). More details at hrvhero.com.au
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HRV HERO: Life of a Standardbred From their first wobbly steps a standie's life is full of experiences, which not only see many become brilliant racehorses but even more become great friends and companions. HRV HERO celebrates the breed with this piece narrated by Kima Frenning.
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HRV HERO - EPISODE 9 - JULY 14 In the ninth episode of The HRV HERO Show hosts Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning highlight the great work done on race nights by HRV vets, are joined by Hygain nutrition advisor Holli Mills and celebrate the life of the standardbred.
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The HRV HERO Show: Holly Mills Hygain nutrition adviser Holly Mills joins The HRV HERO Show hosts Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning to talk about horse health and diet.
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HRV HERO: A night with the vets HRV HERO joined Harness Racing Victoria vets Lesley Hawson, Richard Cust and their team for a race meeting at Tabcorp Park Melton, learning the many practices they put in place to care for horses.
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HRV HERO: Billy and Horses For Hope "Big" Billy's "a bit unsure of himself" but with Horses For Hope he's finding connection and love. The terrific program helps humans and horses heal together.
Learn more and get to know Billy as he has his first session.
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HRV HERO: Mornington RDA In this episode's of APG In Focus we head to Mornington Riding for the Disabled Australia (RDA) and celebrate the great work volunteers and standardbreds are doing to help put big smiles on faces.
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HRV HERO: Casey Parker Casey Parker, a clerk of the course, advertised for a grey standardbred, found one and is now training and preparing ‘Smokey’ to become a reliable Clerk of the Course horse.
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HRV HERO: Brett Coffey of Alabar Farms Alabar Farms has long been a great supporter of the HRV HERO program and that was reinforced in episode eight of The HRV HERO Show, when general manager Brett Coffey joined the panel to make a major announcement.
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HEROs For Homes In Episode 8 of the HRV HERO Show the focus is on Diesel, Raven Prince and Paying Your Way, who are being retrained for their lives after racing.
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HRV HERO: Clerks of the Course There have been some amazing acts of horsemanship on the harness racing track in the past month and the actions of drivers and clerks of the course to ensure the safety of horses and participants was celebrated in episode eight of the HRV HERO Show.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 8 It's a big agenda for episode eight of The HRV HERO Show, which welcomes Alabar Farms general manager Brett Coffey, profiles the great team at Mornington RDA, celebrates the clerks of the course and profiles horses looking for forever homes.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 7 The spotlight is on Harness Racing Victoria's life-after-racing program with episode 7 of The HRV HERO Show.
Hosts Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning reflect on the Mildura carnival, talk to Jessie Smith and we get to know Kylie Paull and Lou Abey.
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HRV HERO - TAB Retrainer of the Month: Lou Abey The TAB Retrainer of the Month focuses on Lou Abey, one of HRV HERO's newest retrainers.
After many years partnering with Racing Victoria and Off The Track, Abey has a passion for retired racehorses and believes standardbreds offer something unique.
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus: Kylee Paul This this of edition of APG In Focus on share the great story of our ambassadors Kylee Paull and her HERO Minty, aka Whiskey Business.
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HRV HERO - HEROS for Homes Elmo, Buddy, Tarni and Prada are standardbreds in retraining and all featured in HEROS For Homes as part of episode seven of The HRV HERO Show.
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Jess Smith shares her amazing story with HRV HERO Jess Smith has been to hell and back, and her brilliant standy Stormy has been there every step of the way to help her through.
She shared her remarkable story of illness and recovery in Episode 7 of The HRV HERO Show.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 6 It's a Sunraysia celebration for episode six of The HRV HERO Show, with Sandra O'Connor and Kelly Dwyer joining hosts Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning.
The show also takes a close look at Patchwork Park, HEROs For Homes and Equissage.
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TAB Retrainer of the Month Patchwork Park - Part Two This edition's TAB Retrainer of the Month on the HRV HERO Show is Patchwork Park's Susan and Heather Paix, who are drawing on their extensive dressage experience to help prepare standardbreds for their lives after racing.
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TAB Retrainer of the Month Patchwork Park - Part One This edition's TAB Retrainer of the Month on the HRV HERO Show is Patchwork Park's Susan and Heather Paix, who are drawing on their extensive dressage experience to help prepare standardbreds for their lives after racing.
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Sandra O'Connor joins HRV HERO Trainer and great supporter of the HRV HERO program Sandra O'Connor zooms into The HRV HERO Show ahead of the Mildura Cups Carnival to share how big the week is for the trots-loving community and her involvement with the life after racing program.
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Rebecca Mackay joins HRV HERO Rebecca Mackay's one of the many horse lovers to have fallen for a standardbred and she joins Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning to share her story ahead of the Mildura Cups Carnival, where she will help HRV HERO promote the life after racing program.
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HEROS for Homes for April HEROS For Homes, supported by Garrards Horse & Hound, is a chance to take a close look at harness racing horses in retraining who are looking for their forever homes. This episode we learn more about Luigi, Jangles and Shadow. More at hrvhero.org.au
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 5 Leading trainer Emma Stewart joins Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning for Episode 5 of The HRV HERO Show, which also spotlights RDA Victoria, KARH Equestrian and former racehorses looking for their forever homes.
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HRV HERO - TAB Retrainer of the Month: KARH Equestrian In this episode's edition of the TAB Retrainer of the Month we get to know Kimberly Humphreys and Rose Stacey of KARH Equestrian.
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HRV HERO - IWD & Team Teal Episode 5 of The HRV HERO aired on International Women's Day and it was a chance for Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning to celebrate the wealth of female participation in the trots and Team Teal, which fundraises for womencan.org.au
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus: RDA Victoria This episode the APG In Focus segments centres on Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria, where retired standardbreds are bringing joy to a new generation of horse lovers.
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HRV HERO - HEROS for Homes HEROS For Homes, which is supported by the great folk at Garrards Horse & Hound, looks at harness racing horses in retraining who are, or will soon be, looking for their forever homes. This episode focuses on Muscles, Frank, Prada and Clamorous.
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HRV HERO - How to nominate HRV HERO's Kima Frenning guides us through how to nominate your horse for the life-after-racing program. More details at hrvhero.com.au
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HRV HERO - Emma Stewart Leading trainer Emma Stewart, winner of seven consecutive state and metropolitan training titles, joins The HRV HERO Show to share her thoughts on the life-after-racing program and four of the stable's horses who are under retraining.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode 4 Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning return for Episode 4 of The HRV HERO Show, a celebration of Harness Racing Victoria's life-after-racing program.
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HRV HERO - Charlotte & Isobel Cunliffe Charlotte and Isobel Cunliffe share how former harness racehorses have enriched their lives since they gave them forever homes, including Group 1 trotting champ Cruisin Around.
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus: Charlie Scanlon Charlie Scanlon tells of how Kermit helped her, and her family, through challenging times in APG In Focus, part of Episode 4 of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO - HEROS for Homes A key part of The HRV HERO Show is showcasing standardbreds who are being prepared for their lives after racing. This month the HEROS for Homes segment puts the spotlight on Fire In Heaven (aka Tarni), Jack Jack and Its The Emblem (aka Socks).
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HRV HERO - HERO at Summer of Glory It's been a big month for HRV HERO, which was front and centre throughout Harness Racing Victoria's TAB Summer of Glory carnival. Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning recount the big nights as part of Episode 4 of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO - TAB Retrainer of the Month: Jodee Young This month the TAB Retrainer of the Month profiles Jodee Young of Silhouette Farm and tells how she's using her considerable experience to help prepare standardbreds for their forever homes. The profile is part of Episode 4 of The HRV HERO Show.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode Three Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning return for Episode 3 of The HRV HERO Show, a celebration of Harness Racing Victoria's life-after-racing program. This episode Sue Terry talks Smudge Bromac and Holi and Maree Campbell zoom in for HEROS for Homes.
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HRV HERO - HEROS for Homes: Holi and Maree Campbell It's now time to look at the HRV HERO horses looking for their forever homes in this episode's HEROS For Homes, supported by Garrards Horse & Hound.
And this week Andrew Bensley and Kima Frenning are joined by retrainers Holi and Maree Campbell.
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus: Smudge Bromac and Sue Terry This Episode's APG In Focus catches up with Sue Terry and Trots Country Cups champ Smudge Bromac, who's thriving in his life after racing.
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HRV HERO - TAB Retrainer of the Month: Nicole Touzel Nicole Touzel of Marzel Park is in the spotlight in this episode's TAB Retrainer of the Month.
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus Mitch Fox is helping some talented pacers flourish in their lives after racing. He's profiled in episode two of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO - TAB Retrainer of the Month Holi Campbell's infectious love of the horse not only has her jumping to new heights but also helping standardbreds flourish in their lives after racing. She is this month's TAB Retrainer of the Month.
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HRV HERO - Dexter Dunn Christen Me and Dexter Dunn reached great heights on the track and, having reunited in the US, the brilliant reinsman's love of the horse prompted him to reach deep into his pockets to ensure the Grand Circuit champ was well cared for in retirement.
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HRV HERO - HEROS for Homes Decorated Soldier, Parisian Pride, Pirate Bay and Inshadow were all profiled in this month's edition of HEROS for Homes, with retrainers Heather and Susan Paix from Patchwork Park zooming in to share Inshadow's story. More details at hrvhero.com.au
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode Two The HRV HERO Show, hosted by Andrew Bensley with HRV HERO ambassador Kima Frenning.
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HRV HERO: Alabar Alabar general manager Brett Coffey joined the panel for episode one of The HRV HERO Show to share why their farm was not just a lead sponsor of the show, but a key partner of the life after racing program.
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HRV HERO - APG In Focus We get to know the Allison family and learn about their love for the standardbred in APG In Focus, part of episode one of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO - Retrainer of the Month Daniel Bourke provides insights into preparing a horse for their life after racing in the TAB Retrainer of the Month, part of episode one of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO: Tara van der Minne HRV HERO operations manager Tara van der Minne joined Andrew Bensely and Kima Frenning on the panel for episode one of The HRV HERO Show.
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HRV HERO: Headlines The Garrards Horse & Hound Headlines for episode one of The HRV HERO Show.
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The HRV HERO Show - Episode One Episode One of The HRV HERO Show, hosted by Andrew Bensley with HRV HERO ambassador Kima Frenning.
