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 Only Full Members Can adopt our horses. Please note our TERMS  AND CONDITIONS of Adoption before you consider proceeding.

Most of the horses available come to us straight from harness racing.  Very few are broken to saddle, and it is up to you to have this done.  Of the few listed as being under saddle many are newly started and will require further training to reach their potential. The temperament of the breed in general makes the Standardbred suitable for almost any use and the majority are easily handled by a sensible beginner. We have a list of Standardbred-friendly trainers who have previously assisted our members on our NOTICEBOARD. but there may be horse breakers/trainers already available in your area (we welcome further additions to our list).  Please also see our MERCHANDISE  page for books that can be of assistance, or see our LINKS page for access to training/advice websites.

We have no influence over what sort of horses we get, how many, or when, or where. Depending on where you live and what your "wish list" says, you could be waiting for some time. However, we now have a multitude of horses waiting for good homes. Check through the list and have a think about how far you can go from your wish list, and how far you want to travel to look at and maybe fetch a horse.  At the moment, horses are coming up for adoption and being placed more quickly than we can update the website !! So even if you can't see a horse you like here, and you are interested in adopting a Standardbred from us, send us your paperwork so that we have you on our books, and can match you up with your new friend as one becomes available! Remember - you must be a FULL MEMBER to adopt. You can send us your Adoption Application and Membership form at the same time. Download our Membership Application Pack now.

Take a look at some of our currently available horses below!! Updated 7/2/2012




Amber – 19yo Bay mare approx 16hh. 
This lovely lady has been a broodmare.
She could be started easily enough for light trail, paddock riding or pleasure harness.
Would make a great companion or family pet.
Located Southern Highlands (Bundanoon) 


 


Blaze -
4yo Bay (with white blaze) mare - 15.2hh.
Looking to start her riding career with a horsey family.
Lovely temperament and a bit of bling - what more could you want!
Located Mulgoa (Penrith area)





Dot – 12yo Bay mare - approx. 16hh.  
Very pretty mare, who has been a broodmare. 
Looking for a new career and ready to start work for pleasure riding or harness. 
Located Southern Highlands (Bundanoon)


  




    
   Giggles - 6yo Brown/Black mare - 15.3hh    

Giggles has been turned out for 12 months as current owner has had a baby.
She has had very limited riding but took well to the saddle.
She has nice big movement (you should see the trot!) and conformation.  Giggles needs a confident person because she has been allowed to be in charge and will do well with an experienced person.
             Located Young area
 
 







 Goldie  - 19yo Chestnut mare, flaxen mane and tail, 15hh

A very sweet natured girl who has been a brood mare. Could be started easily enough for light trail, paddock riding or pleasure harness. Would make a great companion or family pet.
Located Maitland area.


     
 
 




Jack
- 9yo bay gelding - 16-16.2hh
Not yet ridden, but has an excellent, trustworthy temperament and is ready to start his new career under saddle. 
He would suit light riding, trail riding, pleasure harness etc
Located Tamworth area

  


Jasper
- 7 yo Dark Brown gelding - 16hh
Jasper is a very, very quiet horse whose job has been as a nanny horse to young horses for last 2 seasons.
He would be suited to any discipline
Located Orange




Max -2yo Bay gelding - 14.2hh. This young fella needs an experienced home due to his age. He has a great temperament and will make a wonderful riding horse in the right hands. He has an eye condition causing small impairment to vision in one eye
Located Bathurst area





Melba
- 7 yo Bay mare - 15.2 hh
This is a very pretty horse that would suit a show home
She has an excellent temperament doesnt pace except in hopples
Her owners are looking for a very special person to become her forever friend
Located Penrith area





         



Millie - 9yo Bay mare - approx 16hh.
This lovely girl has trail riding experience, although she hasn't been ridden for the last 6 months.
She is a little head strong so is not suited to a beginner. Millie unfortunately needs a home away from the coast as she suffers from an itch unless she is fed garlic flakes daily.
Located Newcastle area
 
 




Muffin
- 11yo  Bay mare - 15hh.   
This is a very sweet natured little mare looking for a loving home. 
Broken to harness only but shouldn't be a problem to be started under saddle.
Located Mittagong area.



Musa - 8 yo Chocolate Brown gelding - 16HH +
A lovley natured, big friendly horse that would suit any discipline.
He has not raced in a few years and has been a paddock buddy to other horses but is ready start a new career.
Located Mittagong (southern highlands area)
 

 
Pam - 3 yo Bay mare - 15hh
This lovely young girl has an excellent temperament and just the sweetest nature.
She is propbably best suited to companion home or breeding as Pam was unfortunately struck down with a neurological mosquito virus that may affect her balance.
She may be ok to ride later on but cant be sure
Located Wollongng area



Penny -
13 yo Dark brown/black mare - 15.2hh
Never raced. just trialled, this girl has had a few foals.
She has a nice nature, and can be a lttle shy - until she gets to know you.
Penny would suit pleasure harness or breeding or riding horse
Located Mittagong (southern highlands area)




Sally
- 15yo Light bay Mare - 16hh approx
Light bay almost chestnut in colour
This lovely lady has been a brood mare.
With her fantastic temperament would suit any new discipline.
Located South Windsor

 
 


 
Thor - 17yo Bay gelding - under 15hh
Thor is a trotter. He has not had much handling in last 5 yrs. He has had a saddle on a long time ago
Would make perfect pleasure harness horse or companion or family light riding horse
Located Bega
 


Tia
- 12yo Bay mare - approx 16hh
Lovely big mare, with an awsome temperament, very friendly and people oriented.
Very pretty and in great condition. No injuries.
Located Maitland/Newcastle area

 



 
Tucker -  5yo Bay Gelding - 16hh
With a white splash on his forehead, this solid boy trialled but was too slow to race. He is injury free. He has lovely temperament, but needs a confident person to bring out the best in him. He would suit any dicipline.
Located Newcastle area.





Willy
- 6 yo Dark Bay gelding - 15.1hh
Nice young horse with lovely temperament and suited to many disciplines. He has had no injuries and is just waiting to start his new career!
Located Leeton (near Wagga)






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