Farewell | OWENDALE LEMON TWIST

11 November 1997 - 22 July 2023

One of the most cherished horses at Mulawa was laid to rest on Saturday. OWENDALE LEMON TWIST, beloved throughout the equine community as simply ‘TWISTER’, enjoyed his final afternoon on a wonderfully warm and sunny winter day surrounded by those who loved him most.

Purchased in 2005 for a young Kate Farrell (then 10 years old), TWISTER was already a highly accomplished show horse at the highest level of open competition in Australia at eight years of age. With Kate in the saddle, TWISTER began competing at Arabian events, first as an Arabian Riding Pony, and later as an Arabian Pony, accruing eight Australian National Championships in just two years. In successive years, TWISTER and Kate returned to open competition, winning Show Horse Council Champion Large Hunter Pony Horse of the Year honours. In the pair’s final year of competition in 2010, they were named Champion Large Show Hunter Pony at the Sydney Royal, EFA Champion Large Show Hunter Pony for NSW Horse of the Year, and Runner-up Large Hunter Pony of the Year at the EFA National Championships. Throughout it all, TWISTER became a superlative ambassador for the Arabian Derivative throughout the greater equine community, extolling the virtues of the Arabian breed in the proud ownership of the Farrells.

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Upon retirement, TWISTER continued to live a pampered life at both Mulawa & Ambition, serving as a responsible nanny for generations of youngstock and show horses. A beloved fixture of the programme for nearly 18 years, TWISTER never failed to charm everyone who had the privilege of caring for him.

Annette Lowe, who served as intrepid 'show mum' for Kate & TWISTER throughout their years together in the show ring, was also his daily caretaker all through his golden years of retirement. Nettie was the one who made sure that TWISTER never wanted for anything, providing him an impeccable quality of life and an unapologetic 'five diamond' lifestyle no matter the season.    

TWISTER's incomparable presence will be immeasurably missed at Mulawa. It remains an immense honour and a privilege for all of us, to have shared in his extraordinary life and to have spent so many unforgettable days with him, from the glory of the winners’ circle to the quiet moments alone at home.

Farewell TWISTER – our lives remain forever more meaningful and enriched by your presence, your energy and your undeniable zest for life. Your spirit lives on in everything we do at Mulawa…