VBA Ariat was born in the year 2013 in Long Plain, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW where he grew up and joined a Bachelor herd. He and his herd were passively trapped as apart of an incredible program which is helping save our heritage brumbies. He is now a 5 year old, black/ brown gelding with an attitude and willingness to learn new and incredible things to help him prepare for his amazing life ahead of him.
When I was younger I got the great opportunity to give the most beautiful horse a second chance at life, Poppy who is my rescue mare was roped badly, mistreated, her ribs were sticking out and she looked horrible. Thanks to the support of my family I was able to rehabilitate Poppy and show her the incredible life she deserved. From the day I got her I never looked back. Helping horses in need is built into me now, that's why when I heard about the challenge I had to apply. These animals deserve so much better and having the opportunity to help them prove to the world what they're capable of wasn't an opportunity I was about to miss.