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Meet InStyle Lara, a mare with sparkle, grit and a whole lot of personality, proudly heading to the Darwin Polocrosse Nationals representing Queensland.
Name: InStyle Lara
Registered: ASH #C1-255564
Breeding:
β’ Sire: Haydon Redraw
β’ Dam: MisLawsum β a TB mare who played B Grade before retiring to broodmare duties, producing a talented lineup across Polocrosse, Showjumping and Cross Country
Mare or Gelding: Mare
Owner: Craig Doyle
Rider: Riana Wallace
Bred or Purchased: Bred
State Representing: QLD
Team: Junior Girls
Best Playing Position:
Lara loves a 1 for the speed and agility but is just as happy digging deep in a 3, bringing the battle and the grit. A true all-rounder and an absolute people pleaser
Nationals Experience:
This will be Laraβs first time competing on the big Nationals stage. However, sheβs no stranger to the atmosphere, having previously attended the 2024 Chinchilla Nationals as a βbenchwarmerβ for the QLD Masters Women team.
If Lara Was a Famous Person:
Shakira β βQueen of Everythingβ
Authentic, charismatic, hardworking, versatile and with a heart of gold.
Quirkiest Habits:
β’ Absolutely hates getting her feet wet
β’ She has HER stable β and if youβre in itβ¦ look out!
Biggest Achievements:
β’ Winner of ASH Awards
β’ Multiple Best Horse & Rider awards
β’ Part of several State Championship winning teams with Craig
β’ MVP with Ri in the QLD Junior Team vs USA (2024)
β’ Multiple Best H&R awards across competitions
Fun Fact / Funny Story:
Laraβs first three polocrosse carnivals were with Gianna (Craigβs wife) β both sporting βL Platesβ and riding under the watchful eyes of Kylie Gould, Lauren Sillitoe and Craig. From there, Lara graduated to become Craigβs main girl, and the rest is history
Photo - Zoe Wallace