Horse Racing Josephville jockey on inspirational ride BE AWARE: talking to Colleen Krahnen may lead you to feel you’re not working hard enough or that you haven’t done much with your life. Peter Foley 21 May 2025
Sport Beaudesert horseman Laurie’s great for people and horses SPEND a bit of time with Laurie Richardson and you get a feeling of calm happiness and that’s the way his horses must feel around him too. The Beaudesert horseman has simple ideas about horses. Before he became a trainer, Laurie ran a spelling... Peter Foley 26 Mar 2025
Sport Beaudesert trainer Tenille with happy approach HAPPY horses make happy people who make happy – well, you get the picture. It’s the harmonious cycle horse people dream of and work to make come true. Tenille Ranger has always been into horses but reckons she was tricked into becoming... Peter Foley 26 Feb 2025
Horse Racing Beaudesert trainer with happy approach HAPPY horses make happy people who make happy – well, you get the picture. It’s the harmonious cycle horse people dream of and work to make come true. Peter Foley 26 Feb 2025
Sport Milford trainer’s horse happiness RAVYN Warzecha is still in her early days as a horse trainer, but a lifelong love of animals has given her a clear awareness of what means the most to her. “I mean, everyone would love to be, you know, a Group 1-winning trainer,” said Warzecha, a recent addition to the strengthening Ipswich training ranks. Peter Foley 12 Feb 2025
Sport Horses, people give Beaudesert trainer joy HORSES are her first love, but it is the people she has met on her equine expedition that make life even more special for Diane Murphy. The New-Zealand-born trainer now at home in Beaudesert became involved in racing as an escape from the... Peter Foley 11 Dec 2024
Horse Racing James, Nicole and Jake celebrate hard-won victory WINNING a race holds various meanings for different trainers. To some it might be another one on the pile. To James Hepworth it’s vindication and cause for serious celebrations. Peter Foley 20 Nov 2024
Horse Racing Donna’s happy in charge of Mike’s horse empire DONNA Stanbridge is living her equine dream, taking charge of a private training operation and guiding horses in her care from the womb to the racetrack. Peter Foley 13 Nov 2024
Sport Positive-thinking Maddie focused on national mission IN a precision sport like barrel racing, having the right approach is crucial to consistently winning or placing at rodeos around the country. Boonah State High School sports prefect Maddison ‘Maddie’ Kimber is a fine example of what is... David Lems 31 Jan 2024
Sport Fassifern club vaulting high with nationals focus A SQUAD of multi-talented Fassifern competitors has received a major boost preparing for next year’s national championships in Boonah. The Fassifern club is hosting the 2024 Equestrian Australia Vaulting Championships at the multi-million dollar... David Lems 15 Nov 2023
Horse Racing Winning horse loves competition BEING part owner of a racehorse doesn’t guarantee regular paydays but Phil Gutzke’s gelding Stampe has proven yet again he has the goods when it comes to reaching the finish line first. Lara Hart 09 Aug 2023
Horse Racing Jasmine battles to get back in the saddle SHE was born to be with horses and destined to be a jockey, but Jasmine Cornish is fighting the awful thought of never returning to her chosen career in the saddle. Peter Foley 17 May 2023
Horse Racing Family fuels Trevor’s drive to success LOWER Mt Walker thoroughbred trainer, Trevor Lambourn has faced peaks and valleys in life and training, but his family’s faith and a firm belief that success must generate more success keeps driving him forward. Peter Foley 15 Mar 2023
Horse Racing Beaudesert’s rookie trainer gets it right from the start TARYN Churchill is just getting started as a racehorse trainer but she’s already well versed in the guiding principle that the horse comes first. Peter Foley 07 Dec 2022
Horse Racing Beaudesert trainer determined to get back on track THE determination and patience that Darleen Duryea called on as a horsewoman are now driving her to overcome the outcome of a fall Peter Foley 02 Nov 2022
Fassifern Guardian Multi-purpose Boonah benefits for next generation THE dedicated Fassifern Vaulting squad has extra motivation to maintain their exceptional training routine after sharing in multiple successes at the latest national championships. The skilful group could soon be showcasing their incredible... David Lems 19 Oct 2022
Horse Racing Singing trainer prepares to ride into the sunset WATCH out – the Les Ross Karaoke Tour is coming to a town near you. Peter Foley 01 Feb 2022
Horse Racing Whiteley has his sights set on cherished milestone IF you’re watching a race meeting from anywhere along the coast of Queensland, it’s a pretty fair bet that Chris Whiteley will be riding in it. Peter Foley 11 Jan 2022
Horse Racing Happiness is the key to unlocking Serena’s talent LOVE and kindness will get you a long way in this world but especially in the equine world where understanding is fundamental to any relationship between people and horses. Peter Foley 11 Jan 2022
