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What is HERO

  • HERO is a rehoming and re-educating programme designed to showcase the standardbred breed to the wider equine industry.
  • Initially launched by HRV in 2015 and adopted by HRNZ in 2021.
  • HERO is established in the Canterbury, Southland and Northern region.
  • Horses are selected for HERO based on age, temperament, conformation, and soundness.
  • Horses are placed with a professional educator for approximately 8 weeks.
  • Horses will be schooled to a high level showcasing their versatility as a pleasure and competition horse.
  • Upon completion of their education the HERO horse will then be offered for sale with all proceeds returning to the HERO programme.

For more information check out our HERO website

https://harnesshero.nz/

Follow our HERO horses progress on our Facebook and Instagram pages

https://www.facebook.com/heroharnessracingnz/?ref=page_internal

https://www.instagram.com/hero_harnessracingnz/

Eligibility for the HERO programme

To enter the HERO programme horses must meet the following criteria:

  • 4-12 years of age
  • Sound
  • Good conformation
  • Good temperament
  • No stallions / colts

 

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