Doolanspartnership Bella | 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

Meet Doolanspartnership Bella — Queensland’s pint-sized powerhouse heading to the Darwin Polocrosse Nationals with the Junior Girls team. Small in stature but big in personality, Bella has built a reputation for speed, determination and a touch of stable-yard royalty.

Breeding: By Boolarwell Bell Ringer out of Doolanpartnership Joy
Sex: Mare
Owner: Sturgess Family
Rider: Keely Sturgess
State Representing: QLD
Team: Junior Girls

Her Story

Bella was purchased from the Doolan Family as the first foal out of her dam, Doolanpartnership Joy. Bella may have “forgotten to grow,” but what she lacks in height she makes up for in heart, speed, and attitude.

From the moment she arrived, she made it clear she was going to run the show — and she’s proudly worn that crown ever since.

On the Field

Bella is a natural #1. Small, lightning quick, and fiercely independent, she thrives on speed and instinct. She’s the type who backs herself every time — and more often than not, she’s right.

Nationals Appearances:
• 2022 Ballarat – U12
• 2024 Chinchilla – Junior Mixed

Achievements

Bella has claimed the ASHS Hi Point Awards two years in a row and earned multiple Best Junior Player Awards across Queensland carnivals.

Personality Plus

After much family debate, Bella’s celebrity match-up includes:

Kevin Hart — small with a fiery streak

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — big personality

President Obama — because she runs the stables

Realistically? She’s more the Queen… just without the etiquette.

Her quirks?
• Snorts like a dragon if stabled near horses she dislikes
• Self-loads onto the truck at speed — always first on
• Refuses any stable at home except her designated corner
• Will do absolutely anything for liquorice

Fun Fact

Bella may have missed her calling as a showjumper — she’s cleared a 1.20m gate and made it look easy. Athletic, bold, and slightly dramatic, she’s the undisputed family favourite.

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Photo - Amanda Dunstan Photography