Australian Country Homes

HORSES FOR COURSES

When Bec Higgins told her stressed-out executive husband Peter he needed to get a hobby, she had little inkling that it would turn into a magnificent obsession, in addition to a new business, country property and a complete lifestyle change.

In the early 90s, Peter had co-founded mortgage-broking company Mortgage Choice with his brother, Rodney. It was a runaway success, but the pressure of running the business was clearly taking its toll. So, at Bec’s insistence, Peter took up horse riding,

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