Mentoring…
Doing what he loves to do...Judging and teaching. Mentoring horse owners is the next step and a dream come true for internationally recognized horse judge Paul Maskell. G’day everyone and welcome back. Have you ever thought of finding a passion and turning it into a successful career? This was something I have pondered on for quite some time. Until I came across something I knew I would love to do... Mentoring As you might know by now I have had a lifelong passion for horses of all breeds. And I have pursued that passion with vigour. My wife Jann and I have bred ...
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A Winning Attitude And The Triumph Of A Morgan Mare…
Triumph…MaryAnn Schafer riding her gorgeous Morgan mare Rikki on an Australian Beach…Heralding another one of MaryAnn's dreams fulfilled. Photo courtesy of Noni Martin. 17th September 2011. Well good morning everyone and welcome once again to Heavy Thunder. The Morgan horse is in the hearts and minds... [Read more of this review]
A Fond Farewell From The Horse Show World To The Perfect Penny Lane…
Penny Lane with the, 'mighty man behind the scene's,' according to wife Jan Young…Lex Young …Photo courtesy Jan and Lex Young. Hi Everyone and Welcome to Heavy Thunder. Well the Brisbane Ekka has come and gone once again but the end of this year’s Ekka heralds the end of an amazing harness career. ... [Read more of this review]
The Perfect Penny Lane…
The perfect Penny Lane winning another blue ribbon to add to her already impressive collection. Buying the mare has been win-win for both owners Jan and Lex Young as well as for the bay/black mare Penny Lane. Photo courtesy Heavy Thunder Down Under. Paul and I were at Crows Nest Show in South East Queensland this year when we noticed... [Read more of this review]
Mentoring…
Doing what he loves to do…Judging and teaching. Mentoring horse owners is the next step and a dream come true for internationally recognized horse judge Paul Maskell. G’day everyone and welcome back. Have you ever thought of finding a passion and turning it into a successful career? This was something I have pondered on... [Read more of this review]
How To Reduce The Hendra Virus Risk For You And Your Horse…
A herd of superb, healthy horses. People are so concerned about flying foxes in their areas they are considering putting down perfectly healthy horses. Photo courtesy Heavy Thunder. 1st August 2011. Hello Everyone and Welcome. Well…We have had a number of emails regarding the Hendra Virus which is understandably distressing... [Read more of this review]
The Miracle Mile from America to Australia…Friendship, fun and a Morgan Horse Mare called Rikki…Part 2
The grand finale of a story that continued for over 10 years across the miracle miles…From America to Australia. Two amazing women and equally amazing horses who rose to many challenges and came up trumps. MaryAnn Schafer driving Rikki at the Toowoomba Showgrounds at the 2011 Australian National Morgan Show. Photo compliments... [Read more of this review]
The Miracle Miles from America to Australia…Friendship, Fun and a Morgan Horse Mare called Rikki…Part 1
The two horses that full filled two dreams for two women and long time friends across the miracle miles. Rikki ridden by MaryAnn Schafer and leading Rikki's colt Brikki. A great source of joy for both MaryAnn and Diane Howard. From America to Australia with love. Photo courtesy Barbara Mottern. 28th June 2011…G'day... [Read more of this review]
The Morgan Horse Encounter at …The Australian National Morgan Horse Show
8th June 2011 Hi Everyone and welcome once again. Well the Morgan horse and their owners were full of fun and laughter at the recent Australian National Morgan Horse Show, Toowoomba Queensland. And the show did go on…even in the absence of a horse. Morgan horse owner Diane Howard presented herself, instead of the horse that... [Read more of this review]
The Morgan Horse…Little Giant…
What a lot of young girls dream of…Owning a beautiful horse…And winning a blue ribbon…But to have that dream come to fruition at such a young age…Now that's something special! 9 year old Nina Hvejsel and her sister 7 year old Amy with their blue ribbon winning Morgan mare, Wirraway Nefertiti, affectionately called... [Read more of this review]
International Horse Shows Calender…
14th May 2011 Welcome one and all to Heavy Thunder’s International Horse Shows Calender. No matter where you are in the world, horse shows are both enjoyable and demanding for competitors. But I recently had the pleasure of watching a group of superb competitors at the 2011 Toowoomba Royal Horse Show. It was twilight at the Toowoomba... [Read more of this review]
The Mightiest Breed Of Them All…The Thoroughbred Horse…
17th April 2011 A perfect match…The superbly presented black/brown thoroughbred mare Pandora at Toowoomba Royal Show with handler Tova Bates. From humble beginnings and headed for the top, owner Kate Dunn has big plans for this mare. Photo courtesy of Heavy Thunder. The Mightiest Breed Of Them All…The Thoroughbred Horse Welcome... [Read more of this review]
Welsh Ponies At Toowoomba Royal Horse Show…
A little ray of sunshine shines through on an overcast Toowoomba Tuesday…In the shape of a Welsh Mountain Section "A" pony filly. Picture perfect. The face that caught my eye with her soft brown eyes and well shaped ears. Meadowvale Miniaria with proud owner Vanessa Ellaby... Congratulations Vanessa on a fantastic... [Read more of this review]
Toowoomba Royal Horse Show…
As we watched the winding up of the day’s events at the Toowoomba Royal Show yesterday, one of the Red Coats gave the proceedings the thumbs up. How Australian and so true blue. It's all in a days work. Kelly and Justin Hughston the three relax before the their day in the show ring. 30th March 2011 Toowoomba Royal Horse Show... [Read more of this review]
We Will Come Back…Stronger Than Ever!
A rose amongst the chaos…Winmalee Silver Rose. Our horses will continue to thrive and survive after the floods in Queensland Australia. Please check out the You Tube Link below.Photo courtesy Heavy Thunder Down Under… We Will Come Back…Stronger Than Ever! 19th March 2011 Hi Everyone… Please... [Read more of this review]
It’s a Heartbreak…
The heartbreak of flood bound areas…Some of our kind, strong horses have paid the ultimate price after the horrendous inland tsunami in the Brisbane Valley Queensland Australia. The other rescued horse from the Brisbane Valley Queensland Australia…It is people like Sally whom give the horse industry its heart, 17th February 2011 It’s... [Read more of this review]
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