2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
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AQHA FEATURE: 2026 AQHA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
PAULINE STEWART FOX
Pauline Stuart-Fox may not have been born in the saddle, but horses have been at the heart of her life for more than six decades. Raised on Sydney’ s Lower North Shore by non horsey parents, Pauline’ s passion began with riding lessons at Vanity Fair Riding School in Glossodia and grew through experiences with English riding, Arabians, trail riding and saddlery before she discovered the Quarter Horse in the late 1970s.
In 1983, Pauline joined Winderadeen Quarter Horse Stud, beginning an extraordinary 27- year association that helped shape Australian Quarter Horse breeding. From 1983 to 2010, she played a pivotal role in developing Winderadeen into one of Australia’ s leading programs, producing horses successful in pleasure, cutting, reining and halter. Her exceptional eye for bloodlines led her to introduce proven, credentialed performance mares, strengthening the mare power and quality of the Australian Quarter Horse.
Pauline’ s influence extended far beyond breeding.
She recognised potential in both horses and people, giving young horsemen and women opportunities to learn and develop, including John Mitchell, Robyn Wayne, Mike Purcell, Tash Backhouse and Travis Humphries. She also supported Youth and Amateur riders, including John Mitchell, Todd Graham and Rodney Peachey, matching them with horses that enabled them to succeed. Many of those she mentored went on to establish successful careers of their own.
As a competitor, Pauline has demonstrated her versatility across cutting, cow horse, reining, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and dressage, showing horses including Sargent Freckle, Bingos Melody, Gay Bar Mini, Dr Pepper and Beggars General.
A lifelong learner, mentor and ambassador, Pauline has shared her knowledge generously through clinics, private lessons and international mentoring.
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