After the war, he was closely involved with the training of the Australian Light Horse.

He went on to become the first - and remains the only - Australian horse to win the Japan Cup.

Ride the jungle trails and white sands of the south coast atop Australian horses.

He also entered the military, rising to become a major in the Australian Light Horse.

He was originally selected as the second reserve rider, but entered the team when two other Australian horses were unable to compete.

He was crowned Australian Horse of the Year for the season.

In 1985 he was awarded the Australian Horse of the Year award.

In 1959 he was Australian Horse of the Year.

Those achievements saw her awarded the Australian Horse of the Year title.

He was a scout with the Australian Light Horse.