​Owned and run by Hinnerk Hüeppe, the farm is named as a tribute to his birthplace - Hannover, Germany.
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​As you enter the driveway you wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking the farm is a long established facility. Hannover Lodge first opened for business in June 2017, and has quickly grown to care for over 100 horses on any given day. 

We believe happy horses are always better athletes, so our team prides themselves on the level of care and attention paid to each horse that comes onto the property - scroll down to meet our world class team. 
    Facilities Include: 
  • A quiet, relaxed environment on 120 sprawling acres
  • 10 day yards with individual day shelters
  • 10 rehabilitation yards (10mx10m)
  • Two large stable barns, comprising 33 well-lit stables
  • Large high-walled round yard under lights
  • Killahy Equine undercover walking & trotting machine with geotek surface
  • Slow sand track for conditioning and pre-training
  • 800 meter sand track with uphill gallop
  • Treadmills and solarium
  • Multiple large pasture improved paddocks 
  • Large paddocks for broodmares and retired horses

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Meet Our Team

Hinnerk Hüeppe| Owner & Director

Hinnerk has ridden horses his whole life. He came to Australia from Germany in 2009 and after working with showjumping horses and breaking in, he discovered the world of racing.
​He started Hannover Lodge in 2017, and the farm has gone from strength to strength. Hinnerk has a Business Economics degree, as well as completing a butchers apprenticeship in his home country. He is deeply passionate about racing and continues to look to the future as his business grows and evolves.

Jade Findlay | Advisor and Rider

Jade is Hinnerk’s better half, and vital part of Hannover Lodge’s success. Jade is a 5* eventing rider, and has produced many high level horses, as well as representing Australia in the Trans Tasman 2019, and was long listed for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Katie Walkinshaw|Assistant Breaker/Educator 

Katie came to Australia from Scotland for a working holiday, and never left! She is an asset to the farm with her quiet, skillful riding style and her ability to chip in any areas wherever needed.

Kirsten Atkinson | Stable Manager

Kirsten is from Western Australia and has been at Hannover lodge since 2021. Kristen manages the vet care and rehabilitation at Hannover Lodge, as well as running the stable with Hinnerk and Jade. Kristen’s attention to detail and care for her equine charges make her invaluable to the team.

​Jeff Hennessy |Property Maintenance

​Having retired, Jeff’s love of racing and horses brought him to Hannover Lodge. Jeff makes sure the grass is mowed and things are working. Everyone is grateful when Jeff is there to sort out the unending list of maintenance jobs!

Piper Trickett |Stablehand

Piper has horses in her blood, and after eventing with her mum Jade until 15, she has now moved to polo (her fathers passion), and is shaping up to be a world class player. Piper works at Hannover anytime she is needed, and not at school.

Bec Wilson | Bookkeeping 

How does a business work without a great bookkeeper and organized office? Well it doesn’t! 
Bec works tirelessly to make sure all the ‘T’s are crossed and‘I’s are dotted, managing the bookkeeping to ensure finances run smoothly. Bec studied Ass.Dip.Systems Agriculture where she developed her skills for operations, bookkeeping and management. She is also an empathetic ear and keeper of everyone’s secrets.

Peter Beck | Dentist 

Peter is a fantastic horse dentist, and a member of the Equine Dental Association of Australia. He is particularly adept at working with the young horses in a quiet and gentle way, making going to the dentist not so bad!​

Clara Palm | Functional Chiropractor

Clara is always a welcome face at Hannover Lodge with her skilled healing hands, for both the horses and the humans. Clara holds a BD and MA in Chiropractic Science, and is a member of the International Vet Chiropractic Association.

Veterinarians

Dr Ian Duckworth

A long standing veterinarian from the district with incredible knowledge and life experience. We always enjoy a visit from Ian, no matter the circumstances.

Dr Gary Baitz (Centennial Park Equine)

Gary is a racehorse vet of the highest calibre, who has dedicated his practice to the care and management of racehorses. Gary visits Hannover Lodge on a weekly basis.

Randwick Equine Centre

With state-of-the-art facilities, many of our clients horses are referred to REC and come to us for rest and rehabilitation.

Agnes Banks Equine Clinic

Our closest clinic, always there in emergencies with excellent facilities.