team 1: Victoria Racing Club
The VRC is proud to be supporting the work of the KIDS Foundation through the Tour d’Horse. The VRC brings together people, local organisations, charities, and individuals as a force for good. Their team of 7 riders raised an incredible $33,700
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TEAM 2: GODOLPHIN LIFETIME CARE
Godolphin supported Tour d’Horse as they work with partners to support Godolphin-owned thoroughbred horses as they move on to a life after racing.
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TEAM 3: PETSTOCK
Petstock aims to make an impact on people, pets and the planet. They partnered with rider Bec Renton who has a very personal connection with KIDS via her partner Kel Keir. Together they raised $30,700
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TEAM 4: MAGIC MILLIONS
The KIDS Foundation were honored to have Magic Millions support Tour d’Horse and have Anto White OAM ride. His family opened their hearts and home at Belltrees to make a difference raising an incredible $35,100.
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TEAM 5: MELBOURNE RACING CLUB FOUNDATION
Established in 2015 the MRC Foundation support a diverse range of programs and initiatives within racing, equine welfare and the community to create positive, meaningful and lasting change. Their team of 2 riders Chair Brooke Dawon & GM of the Foundation Elle Hilton together $38,050
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TEAM 6: EMIRATES PARK
Emirates Park is at the forefront of thoroughbred racing and breeding in Australia and were honored to be involved in the inaugural Tour d’Horse.
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TEAM 7: TEAM FREEDMAN
The Freedman family tree is steeped in racing history and the KIDS Foundation were honored to have them involved with Tour d’Horse. Sophie Johnson, Michael’s Racing Manager and Elise Watkins, Anthony and Sam’s foreman said the experience was life changing. Together they raised a stagger $42,500
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TEAM 8 & 9: BANTER TOYS (POKEMON BELLE & POKEMON BELLA)
Banter Toys supported two inspiring 11yr olds Ellie & Nellie on this incredible journey, together raising $53,900-an incredible feat showcasing their determination and compassion for helping others.
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TEAM 10: RB SELLARS
RB Sellars supported KIDS by sponsoring our Equine educator Jess Cody as a rider and supplying participants and equine apparel for the tour.
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TEAM 11: TEAM THEILE
Made up of 3 inspirational riders, John Grant, Simon Wincer & Naomi Maynard. With John, supporting KIDS for over 15 yrs he decided to name his team after Matt Thiele, honoring his great ambassadorial duties. Together they all raised an amazing amount of $46, 340
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TEAM 12: TEAM PARADICE
Paradice Investment Management is a fund manager established in 1999. Riding for the team was Kristina Herreen who has a love for horses and supporting KIDS.
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TEAM 13: HARRIS-EURELL
Harris Trade Plumbing Supplies, a long term supporter of KIDS, teamed up with Greg Eurell to bring Team Harris-Eurell to life with a very special rider Kelly Viney and daughter Jmara whose husband works for Harris.
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TEAM 14: TEAM MACKA’S
With a very special connection to KIDS via survivor Spencer Connelly Team Mackas came onboard and were honored to have Aeron Holzhauser ride for them. An inspirational firefighter whose aim was to raise money for the foundation very close to her heart. Together raising an inspirational amount of $33,100
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TEAM 15: HARWOOD
The Harwood family was proud to be supporting a Ballarat based charity doing great work for less fortunate children and their families around Australia. Not only donating transport and feed for the tour, the Harwood family rode for the team.
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TEAM 16: MJ PAYNE RACING
KIDS were honored to have MJ Payne Racing involved in Tour d’Horse 2024. The inspirational team was made up of John Minto ex Rugby Player, Criag Alexander World Ironman and actress Rachel Griffiths AM who has a very special connection with Michelle Payne via “Ride Like a Girl”...raising a staggering $53,500
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TEAM 17: HUNTER VALLEY OPERATIONS
Having HVO involved in Tour d’Horse 2024 was a purposeful alignment for giving back to the local community via our Educational Programs. We will be forever grateful for local rider Brian Attfield, not only connecting us and riding, but supporting KIDS with bringing the tour to life.
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