23/09/2025
Ive ask Narelle Jensen to write me a small background story about her and her horse life/experience.
We Are Always Learning – The Winterfell Family
My name is Narelle, and my love of horses began as a child, growing up around the racetrack from a very young age. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion. From there, I joined pony club, following the usual path of show jumping, dressage and eventing until my mid-teens. At 15, I fell in love with showing horses — from local agricultural shows to royals and even interstate competitions.
Life then shifted focus from travelling overseas to then raising a family, but the passion for horses never left. All three of my daughters followed in my footsteps, competing in agricultural and royal shows, both ridden and in-hand. It wasn’t until we stumbled across a miniature horse that everything changed, we were completely smitten. Out went the saddles and bridles, making room for these little horses that captured our hearts.
With three generations of horse people in the family, we feel privileged to carry forward the “old school” knowledge passed down, blending it with modern practices.
Now, my daughter Victoria has forged her own path. Victoria started showing ponies from the age of 6. She was fortunate to be mentored by the talented Kerry Gilbee, who refined her skills and encouraged her to train further getting lessons at Future Farms. Generous with her time, Victoria began offering help to horse people across Australia. But after finding her kindness sometimes taken for granted, she began charging for her expertise, which has since grown into one of Australia’s most successful AMHA miniature horse studs.
With three generations of family experience, plus guidance from people such as Kerry Gilbee, Victoria still firmly believes that everyone has more to learn, no matter their background or achievements. I couldn’t be prouder of this young lady.
As for me, I started in horses at just five years old, with no family in horses to guide me. Every lesson I’ve learned has come from experience, and I’m grateful for the many friends who still teach me things to this day.
At the end of the day, that’s what I want to share with you all: no one knows everything. We are always learning. Whether it’s horses, dogs, cars, or even fencing, every new tip and lesson is something to treasure.