The Team

Ultra is Matthew’s wife and mum to Layla, Jessica, Asha and Brayden. Ultra is our Racing Manager and looks after all the stables office work. This includes dealing with all horse accounts, owners, paying bills and any quieries you may have regarding your horses. She has an extensive background in business with successfully owning and running Horseland Warrnambool for several years. She is an integral part to keep the stables running smoothly.

Ultra can be contacted on 0407 518 074.

Tyler has worked for Matthew since 2011. He is a capable track work rider, truck and tractor driver and farm hand who will also be seen attending race meetings.  Tyler is an accomplished horseman and shows great skill with riding the young or more difficult horses.

Carly has been with the team since 2011. She will be seen working the mornings, completing the feeds and treadmill work for the horses.  She is hands on with the vets and helps Matthew to organise the day to day running of the stables, including keeping Ultra updated on horse movements and treatments which is a very important role to help keep the business running smoothly.

Suze has been back with the stable since 2012, returning after having her daughter. Suze is often seen doing day to day stable duties including treadmill work and driving the truck.  Suze is a great asset to the stables and knows the routine like clock work.

Nikita has worked for Matthew since beginning part time work during school in 2011. She has returned to us 3 times after overseas working trips and has become a capable track work rider for our team.

Hayley joined the stable in 2017 with a Pony Club background. She has since progressed to a competent track work rider who is often seen riding the horses in jump outs or strapping at the races.  Hayley also has a keen interest in the re training of race horses for eventing, she has given many of our horses a life after racing which we are very grateful for.  She is pictured here riding “The Mexican”. 

Pam has been apart of the team since 2019. She will often be seen assisting with the morning and afternoon stable duties and helping on the weekend shifts. 

Brayden is Ultra and Matthew’s son.  He has been working Saturdays, Sundays and week day afternoon shifts whilst completing Year 7. He is a keen rider and very capable for his age, he is looking forward to continuing to learn track riding and start attending race meetings on strapping duties.

Jorja has been working at the stables on a casual basis since 2015.  She currently works on the ground while studying to be a vet.

Barry is Matthew father and has helped out since Matthew started training. He is generally called on at the last minute to fix or go and pick up goods ect. Barry also helps out feeding up some nights and weekends.

Barry (Sparra) is Matthew’s uncle and has been helping out at the farm since Matthew started training. He looks after the spellers and helps out with any general jobs around the farm.  He also enjoys rearing a few calves each year.