HRV Hero

Hero is a Harness Racing Victoria’s industry retirement program and is committed to promoting and supporting the standardbred in their lives beyond the track.

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

The Direct Off The Track (DOTT) program acts as a link between harness racing industry participants looking to rehome a standardbred and experienced riders looking for a new best mate.

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📸Ambassadors Kima Frenning and Buster Brady

[Empire Stallions @EmpireStallions]

A midweek winner for #WesternTerror - what a mare!

@HRVHERO

[Rafiki Equestrian @RafikiEquestri1]

@HRVHERO Very happy to be part of this program, I so enjoy working with these gorgeous horses and finding them good suitable homes. The support I have received from HRV is excellent, and they are continually striving to improve. Great job team HRV

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

LIVING THEIR BEST LIFE

Kima Frenning visited Justice at his Ballan stables and he spoke of the enormous impact Smoken Up & Sokyola had on his career.

"I live with these guys. They are part of my life, our family's life, so they were always going to get a good home regardless."

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

"I live with these guys. They are part of my life, our family's life, so they were always going to get a good home regardless."
In part 2 of this Smoken Up special, Lance Justice also talks to @KimaFrenning about Sokyola.
Part one: https://t.co/m63XluFrGg

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

Time to celebrate a champ who's thriving in his life after racing!

This is part one of a two-part special, with a second instalment to come tomorrow. Stay tuned!

More details: https://t.co/lVl2mcAZ6M

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

.@KimaFrenning visits Lance Justice as he catches up with great mate Smoken Up ahead of Saturday night's @tabcomau Smoken Up Sprint, when ‘Trigger’ will lead out a fittingly outstanding field.
This is part 1 of a 2-part special. More tomorrow!
Details: https://t.co/k2ken3JEyA

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

IT'S HERO NIGHT!
Settle in for a special 10th episode of The @HRVHERO Show at 7.30pm on our Facebook page (https://t.co/wASubf6Jgv).
In the last episode of the season, @AndrewBensley and @KimaFrenning present another super celebration of the standie.
Cya at 7.30pm!

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

@HAT A CHAMP!

McLovin is looking an absolute treat and it's so good to see him commencing his new career after racing!

We are looking forward to following Mickey's journey as he takes on his next challenge!

[Cobé Lodge @CobeLodge]

Welcome to Cobé Lodge Mclovin! We’re looking forward to transitioning the big fella to a riding horse and #lifeafterracing
@kategath @apgath68 @GathRacing @TheTrotsComAu
#mickey #responsiblerehoming #racingpeoplecare

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

Enjoy episode 9 of The @HRVHERO Show, when @AndrewBensley and @KimaFrenning highlight the great work of @HRVintegrity's vets, are joined by @HygainRacing's Holli Mills and celebrate the life of the standardbred.
Watch now at #thetrots 👇 https://t.co/meUcXWdfFI

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

Love this special @HRVHERO story about our great friends at Horses For Hope. A must watch!

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

BLESS YA BILLY ! 🥰
"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, including our beloved @HRVHERO standies.

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

"You have to have a really nice horse to be a Clerk’s horse and I don’t see any reason why Smokey can’t do the job!"
A wonderful story on Casey Parker and her @HRVHERO horse up now at https://t.co/v4sFecRsJu 👇 https://t.co/3VHFe4zDPk

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

"They lend me my legs and make my wildest dream come true."

Jess Smith on how Stormy the standardbred helped her ride again after a debilitating illness.

The @HRVHERO Show full interview and story at https://t.co/HDfsqcnDlB

https://t.co/k1uQYcSMtM

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

TUNE IN NOW TO https://t.co/ED7AqCxn52!
Episde 7 of our terrific life after racing celebration - The @HRVHERO Show - is underway!

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

Getl locked into https://t.co/3dhO1tM23f for a #SuperSunday.
📺From noon it's Ep7 of The @HRVHERO Show, including a terrific must-see chat with Jessie Smith.
🏆 Then from 1pm @HarnessBreeders will stream its 2021 awards.
🐴 Before we head to @CranHarness to go racing from 4.52pm.

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

Getl locked into https://t.co/3dhO1tM23f for a #SuperSunday.
📺From noon it's Ep7 of The @HRVHERO Show, including a terrific must-see chat with Jessie Smith.
🏆 Then from 1pm @HarnessBreeders will stream its 2021 awards.
🐴 Before we head to @CranHarness to go racing from 4.52pm.

[Beyond Racing @beyondracingtb]

Lovely boy Shadow has been rehomed💜. Shadow was retrained by Lou Abey. He is a 5yo standardbred ex trotter and is part of the fabulous @HRVHERO program. Shadow has found a great home in the High Country (Victoria) where he will join a trail riding team. @aus_exracehorse #OTT

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

WHAT A WEEK TO REMEMBER!

We loved being part of the MilduraCup Carnival, where our equines Buster Brady, Red and Pippa soaked up the attention.

Big thanks to Rebecca Mackay and Pippa for helping us promote life after racing.

Stay tuned for more from HRV HERO's trip to Mildura.

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

Well that didn't go to plan!

But to Buster and Red's credit they didn't move a muscle during the tumble - not even a snicker or chuckle never mind a full-throated belly laugh !
It really shows what a quiet breed they are!!

Stay tuned for more Mildura content!

[The Trots @TheTrotsComAu]

We all have our ups and downs, but the show must go on!
Like a true @HRVHERO, @JasonBonnington will be back (albeit not in a saddle) tonight in #TrueMilduraStyle as the carnival concludes with the pacing cup.
Watch it live and free on https://t.co/p8Slwkw0sZ!

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF MILDURA CUP?!

Neither can we! Watch us on course or on https://t.co/KXupheIZRg as we lead the prestigious Mildura Cup (8.25pm) contestants onto the track. Our equines has loved the attention so far and are looking forward to seeing you tonight at our stand!

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

COME SEE OUR HEROs!

If you are heading to Mildura Cup today or tuning in on https://t.co/KXupheIZRg be sure to keep an eye out before the Trotters Cup (9.03pm) when HRV HERO's BUSTER BRADY, RED MOON RISING & PIPPA will lead the contenders on to the track pre-race.

Come say hi!

[Beyond Racing @beyondracingtb]

Beyond Racing co-founder Lou Abey is now also retraining & rehoming Standardbreds with @HRVHERO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
https://t.co/Buc1qObXhK

[HRV Hero @HRVHERO]

MILDURA HERO WE COME!

In #TrueMilduraStyle, the HRV HERO horses will be on course for Friday's & Saturday's Cups. BUSTER BRADY will bring his sidekick THE RED MOON RISING and local standie PIPPA to charm race goers. Make sure you come down and see us!

(P.S. Bring carrots)