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HRV HERO
PATCHWORK PARK IS A PROUD RETRAINER FOR HRV'S HERO PROGRAM, AN ORGANISATION DEVOTED TO HELPING BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HARNESS LIFE AND RIDDEN LIFE FOR STANDARDBRED HORSES. THESE HORSES ARE HAND SELECTED BY THEIR LOVING OWNERS AND TRAINERS ON RETIREMENT FROM RACING AND OFFERED TO THE PROGRAM FOR A SECOND CHANCE. ALL HORSES MUST PASS A BASIC VET CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING THEIR NEW CAREERS.
HERO HORSES THAT ARE ASSIGNED TO US ARE GIVEN AS MUCH TIME AS THEY NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT IN THEIR WORK. WE DON'T RUSH THE PROCESS; EVERY HORSE IS DIFFERENT. WE PREFER TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH EACH HORSE TO CONFIRM THE BASICS AND BE CONFIDENT IN THE HORSE WE ARE SELLING. THIS ENSURES WE CAN MATCH THE HORSE TO THE BEST HOME.
THE MAJORITY OF OUR HEROs ARE PRICED UNDER $3500. IF ONE APPEARS WITH 3 VERY RELIABLE, GOOD QUALITY GAITS, DOESN'T PACE, IS YOUNG, QUIET AND WORKS IN A FRAME, THE PRICE IS BETWEEN $3,500-$4,500.
AS YOU'D EXPECT FROM ANY GREEN HORSE, A COMPETENT, EXPERIENCED HOME IS NECESSARY FOR THESE HORSES TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING THEIR CONFIDENCE UNDER SADDLE.
EVERY HERO HORSE SOLD COMES WITH:
•TWO FREE LESSONS WITH ANY RECOGNISED HERO RETRAINER OF YOUR CHOICE•
•FREE MEMBERSHIP TO SPPHA•
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A HERO.
HERO HORSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF ARRIVAL - NEWEST AT THE TOP, FOR EASY VIEWING
VISIT THE HRV WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS
"CRAZY IDEAS"
2012 / BAY / TROTTER / GELDING / 16H
SIRE: CRAZED (US)
DAM: KWIK KISS
FREEZE BRAND: S3121629
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.


"ALLA MODA"
2017 / CHESTNUT / PACER / MARE / 15H
SIRE: SHADOW PLAY USA
DAM: NICKEKE
FREEZE BRAND: S3170041
THIS HORSE HAS ARRIVED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONCE TRAINED
"YOUNEEDABITOFMUSCLE NZ"
2013 / BAY / TROTTER / GELDING / 15.3H
SIRE: MUSCLE MASS USA
DAM: SUNDON
FREEZE BRAND: 13Z8809
•BROKE IN VERY EASILY•
•BEEN IN AND OUT OF ARENA•
•VERY HONEST AND GENUINE•
•NOT SPOOKY, DOESN'T NEED LUNGING DOWN OR REGULAR WORK•
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
"INSHADOW"
2016 / DARK BAY / PACER / MARE / 14.3H
SIRE: SHADOW PLAY USA
DAM: GAELIC WAY
FREEZE BRAND: S3160742
•BROKE IN VERY EASILY•
•BEEN IN AND OUT OF ARENA•
•HIGH TROT PREFERENCE (PACES RARELY)•
•CAN CANTER ON BOTH LEGS•
•CHEEKY PONY PERSONALITY, NEEDS EXPERIENCED RIDER•
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
"IM TOOT"
•BROKEN IN AND GOING WELL•
•BEEN IN AND OUT OF ARENA•
•SENSITIVE, KIND, OLD SOUL•
•DEVELOPING CANTER UNDER SADDLE•
•WOULD FLOURISH IN A EXPERIENCED PLEASURE HOME•
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
2013 / DARK BAY / PACER / GELDING / 15.2H
SIRE: SANTANNA BLUE CHIP USA
DAM: MY PRIMA BELLA NZ
FREEZE BRAND: S4130084
"MISTER RICHARD CEE"
2016 / BAY / TROTTER / GELDING / 15.2H
SIRE: DOWN UNDER MUSCLES
DAM: BROCKOVICH
FREEZEBRAND: S3161287
•QUIET YOUNG GELDING WITH A SUPERSTAR CANTER•
•DOES NOT PACE•
•SUITABLE FOR DRESSAGE, SHOW JUMPING OR A PLEASURE LIFESTYLE•
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
"BORN TO ROCKNROLL"
•QUIET, KIND GELDING•
•LEARNING TO CANTER•
•IMMACULATELY BUILT WITH DAPPLES •
•SUITABLE FOR NERVOUS RIDER•
2012 / BAY / PACER / GELDING / 16.1H
SIRE: ROCKNROLL HANOVER USA
DAM: ASTON VILLA
FREEZE BRAND: S3120865
THIS HORSE HAS BEEN REHOMED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
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