Bella is from Perth, Western Australia and has been riding almost her entire life. She started training with Hayley at the age of 13 and when Hayley first relocated to Germany, was lucky enough to train under the great Harry Boldt. Bella has numerous state and national successes to her credit, was a member of the silver winning Australian Dressage Team at the 2010 Youth Olympics and is a current member of the Australian Young Riders Squad.
Ben hails from country Victoria and has been riding since the age of 12... In 2010 he was awarded the Victorian Young Ambassador of the Year award for dressage ... After meeting Hayley during her Australian clinics in 2010, Ben was invited to visit the stables of Team HB in 2011.
With a great Aussie sense of humour, top work ethic and talent with young horses and stallions, Ben balances the team taking responsibility for many of the youngsters in the stable.
Mel also hails from Perth Western Australia and has been riding most of her life. Mel and Hayley actually spent a large part of their childhood riding together in the pony show ring in Perth. After meeting again at the Australian Coaching Tour Hayley made in late 2010, Mel visited Team HB early in 2011.
Hayley has invited Mel back to join her team leading into 2012 where she will be responsible for grooming, riding youngsters and show preparations.