07/08/2026
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While Macey is flying across the world for her second 'Euro Summer', I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here and thank everyone who helped make this World Equestrian Games campaign possible.
Over our WEG campaign, Team Macey achieved:
🐴 8 qualifying scores from the 8 qualifying tests.
🏅 New personal best scores.
📈 An average of 70% across the qualifying tests and 72% in our Freestyle.
🌏 Finished 4th in the Grade II World Rankings.
🩵 A total of 3 giant rugs and 1 beautiful garland.
These results simply wouldn't have been possible without the incredible people and businesses who backed us every step of the way.
- To our sponsors and supporters – thank you!
Yarra Ranges Animal Hospital – particularly Kim, thank you for your guidance, for answering all of my paranoid questions, for keeping Macey feeling her best throughout the campaign, and for your generous support in helping make this journey possible.
Healesville Stockfeed and Farming Supplies – thank you for keeping Macey's belly full, her treats in supply and for the amazing customer service - you always go above and beyond.
BetaVet Australia – thank you for the incredible supplements that have kept Macey healthy on the inside and glowing on the outside.
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4CYTE – thank you for helping protect Macey's long-term joint health... and for helping to claw mine back too, I'm definitely less creaky on my epijoint! 😂
Paul Buckland Saddler– thank you for making sure Macey's saddle fits perfectly, keeping everything balanced and even... when I'm not! And for her beautiful bridle too.
Happy Hacks Equine Massage Therapies 0403305997 – thank you for keeping Macey's body feeling its absolute best and ready to perform. She loves her massages!
Performance Riders – thank you for providing world-class education, coaching, support and an incredible community. The foundation this program provides has been invaluable.
DPF Farriery – thank you for keeping Macey's hooves in perfect dancing condition over the past two years. We'll be waiting when you decide to come back to Australia!
- A special shout-out also goes to...
Mansfield Floats and Trailers – Cam, thank you for keeping us safely on the road and for everything you do for the para equestrian community.
Horseland Lilydale – thank you for the beautiful going-away gift, and for always being a safe place for a little retail therapy.
Hairy Pony – thank you for reaching out and making sure we had everything we needed for Macey to sparkle on the world stage.
Thank you also to Equestrian Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, Victorian Institute of Sport, Australian Sports Commission for your expertise, support and belief in us. Your investment in our athletes makes opportunities like this possible.
Thank you to Jade and the team at Carlton Performance Horses for running the qualifying events, and to the whole para equestrian community for making them something to really look forward to.
A big thank you to everyone who donated, supported us, looked after kids, fed horses, held down forts at home, and worked hard behind the scenes to make this campaign possible.
And to everyone who sent a message, left a comment, hit the like button, cheered us on from afar, or simply followed along with our journey. Your support has meant more than you'll ever know, thank you 💕.
And finally, - Kate, Monica, Lauren and the queen herself - Macey, thank you isn't enough. None of this would be possible without you and I'm so grateful we get to share these experiences together as a team.
Thank you all for believing in us.
We'll carry every bit of your support with us onto the world stage at Aachen! 🇦🇺✈️🐴❤️
