Vale Stryker

Platinum Thoroughbreds Victoria- Rene Hoefchen and Sarah Pfeiffer, are deeply saddened beyond words to announce the untimely passing of our resident senior stallion Stryker, Due to natural causes (cardiac arrest).

We would like to thank Seymour Equine Clinic particularly Dr Meredith Platt, for attending so quickly and treating Stryker with the upmost respect and dignity during and after his passing.

Stryker passed in the arms of his owner and handler Rene Hoefchen, (pictured here taking Stryker for a ride) and we take solace in the fact Rene was the last thing Stryker saw. Stryker was lovingly surrounded by Rene and myself and our staff at PTV at the time of his passing, and he was showered in love by everyone.

We express our condolences as well to Basham Thoroughbreds, and Three Bridges Thoroughbreds whom both were an integral part of Strykers life after racing.

Stryker was an exceptional race horse himself and most have heard of him, he shone as a sire and was an honest producer.

Stryker was the sire of over 150 race winners, earning over $11 million in prize money.

We sincerely hope that his legacy lives on through his progeny.

There were 2 positive pregnancy tests to Stryker before his untimely passing, we are fortunate enough that our mare Wildflower is carrying our only Stryker progeny.

Stryker has been laid to rest next to his favourite place, his daily turn out paddock. Overlooking a beautiful dam, as well as one of the foal paddocks.

Rest In Peace Stryker, we love you.

You’ll be sorely missed by all that knew you.

Your box stays empty, your name still on the door, your halter hung up waiting for you to wear it.

And your name still on the feed board and bucket where they’ll stay.

The loss we feel is huge.