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It’s not often we spotlight a single horse, but its not often a horse does a lap around the world🛫🌎🛬. PARCHMENT PARTY (USA), trained by Bill Mott and owned by Pin Oak Stud, has returned back to the USA after an extraordinary 60-day journey around the world. He travelled more than 45,000 km (28,000 miles) round trip to compete in the Melbourne Cup. We’d like to commend @pinoakstud and Bill Mott for undertaking such a herculean effort, and for allowing us to play a part in the journey of the first US trained horse to run in the Melbourne Cup @flemingtonvrc @springcarnival 📸: Racing Photos @racingdotcom

Just 2 Days to Go! The countdown is nearly over - IRT NZ Trotting Cup Day is almost here! 🏆 All hospitality areas are officially SOLD OUT, but you can still be part of the action. Grab your spot in The Infield or Public Village now before prices rise tomorrow night! 🎵🐎🥂 Live music, thrilling racing, epic vibes - this is Ōtautahi’s biggest race day of the year and you don’t want to miss it. Secure your ticket today and get ready to celebrate the 122nd running of the IRT NZ Trotting Cup in style!

Employment Opportunity – Horse Attendant (Casual) Location: IRT Park, Bolinda, VIC, Australia IRT Park is seeking a dedicated and experienced Horse Attendant to join our team in a casual capacity. If you have a passion for horse care and at least two years of hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities - Daily care, feeding, grooming, and health checks of horses - Demonstrating excellent horse husbandry skills - Assisting with veterinary procedures and preparing horses for travel - General farm and property maintenance (training provided) - Ensuring compliance with quarantine rules and regulations Requirements - Minimum 2 years of experience working with horses - Experience with colts, stallions, and large horses is highly regarded - Availability on weekdays and some weekends (typical hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm) - Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team - Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of horse care How to Apply Send your application directly to [email protected] or via Seek

🔸 No complaints about the in-flight meals from these guys 🐎 Chris Burke gives us a behind the scenes look at what it takes to safely fly horses around the world ✈️ Big thanks to @flyirt for their continued support of TBV and the breeding industry.

It is with sadness that we report today the passing of IRT Founder - Quentin Wallace A pioneer and a visionary, and a true gentleman — Quentin Wallace was more than the creator of one of the world’s most trusted names in equine transport. Quentin’s story began in the UK, but it was his first trip to Australia in 1966 that would set the course for a lifetime of innovation and adventure. After a brief stint as a jackaroo in western Victoria, he returned home with a clear vision and a pioneering spirit. Recognising a growing demand for horses in Australia. Quentin saw opportunity. With determination and foresight, he turned to the skies, transporting horses between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, in doing so, pioneering the Shuttle Stallion business. This was not just a new chapter — it was the beginning of a revolution in the industry. He wasn’t just moving horses — he was creating an infrastructure, a system, a promise: that horses could travel across the world with safety, care, and professionalism. Over time, IRT grew from Quentin’s one-man vision to a team of over 100 staff, with dedicated offices in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, and Germany. He worked tirelessly to refine the transportation process, to reduce risk and travel time, and to ensure every horse — no matter where they were going — received the highest standard of care. He turned complex logistics into a seamless, trusted service. The result is a legacy that stretches far beyond business: countless horses moved safely around the world, relationships built on trust, and a company that continues to set the standard for international equine transport. To those who knew Quentin personally, he was a mentor and a friend. Today, we honour a life lived with purpose, a vision pursued with courage, and a man whose work changed an industry forever. Quentin Wallace leaves behind not just a global company, but a global equine community — one that will carry his vision forward with pride. May he rest in peace, knowing that his journey — and the journeys he made possible for so many others — will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with the Wallace Family at this time.

We are excited to have @flyirt back in the partner stables for the 2025 Melbourne International 3 Day Event . Looking to move your horse to the next event? Choose IRT for all your equine travel needs. #weareequestrianvictoria #equestrianvictoria #mi3de #mi3de2025 #equestrian #eventing #melbourne #melbournemoments #eventinglife #dressage #crosscountry #showjumping #highperformance #equinetravel #travel #youngrider #younghorses

Our Australian office is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join the team. This operations role is office based at Melbourne Airport and coordinates the import and export of horses. In this role you will liaise with various stakeholders including airlines, vets, laboratories, road transport companies, customers and IRT offices. The position is geared towards making sure the import and export customer experience is seamless whilst customising each experience with individual customers. Requirements • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Customer service experience • Interest in, and sound understanding of horses, particularly equestrian fields (dressage, showjumping etc) • Client and stakeholder management experience • Detail oriented with proven organisational skills • Computer literacy with the ability to adapt to new software programs • Strong IT and administration skills • The ability to take the lead and solve problems. • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Possess strong attention to detail. • Work in an office based , team environment Please send your application and cover letter to: [email protected]

August is one of the most important months on the IRT calendar as it marks the arrival of the thoroughbred and standardbred shuttle stallions to the southern hemisphere. This past weekend, our team in NZ saw the arrival of exciting first season sire PADDINGTON, and up and coming G1 sire SATONO ALADDIN, after the pair completed their quarantine at our Melbourne base in Australia. It was awesome to receive these photos of them both looking great and enjoying their first few days in New Zealand!

Best of luck to all connections with runners at Addington this evening, in particular race 1, proudly sponsored by IRT. We appreciate the tremendous support we get from the Harness Racing community and we’re grateful to be a part of it.

We have started this year’s @mi3de with a flying start. The @flyirt Young Event Horse Challenge has everyone excited for some top performances at Werribee this weekend. @wyndham_city @visitwerribeeandsurrounds #mi3de #mi3de2024 #equestrian #eventing #victoria

Congratulations to @andrew_cooper_eventing on Never Been Better, champion combination in the @flyirt Young Horse Event 4yo class #mi3de #mi3de2024 #eventing #equestrian #congratulations #youngrider #melbourne #melbournemoments #eventinglife #dressage #crosscountry #showjumping #highperformance #events #majorevent

We are progressing in the @flyirt Young Event Horse Competition with dressage placings now in. View the current placings via link: .au/scores-2024-young-event-horse/ The jumping phase commences later this afternoon, who will rise to the top? #equestrian #eventing #mi3de #results #placings #dressage #showjumping #jumping #melbourne #melbournemoments #youngrider #mi3de2024 #weareequestrianvictoria #equestrianvictoria