John Franklin

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updated at: Mon 15 Dec 2025

I have been playing polocrosse for over 20 years and have had the privilege of being selected for multiple State and International teams. I currently play for the Gold Coast Polocrosse Club and am an active member of the Executive team. Competing in the A Grade division, I’m incredibly excited for the 2026 season as I bring a new team of horses into competition. 


Polocrosse is a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that demands maximum fitness and recovery from our horses. Because of this, it is essential to be partnered with the Stance Equitec team to ensure our horses receive the correct supplements to support peak performance. Our preseason involves 6–8 weeks of intensive fitness work, which is a crucial period to establish the right nutritional and supplement foundation. Once the season begins, our horses work five times a week and compete in four games each weekend - over an hour of fast, demanding play - making proper supplementation vital. 

Since joining the Stance Equitec team, we’ve been able to support our horses through improved recovery, sustained peak fitness, and balanced diets tailored to their individual needs. This season, we’re thrilled to introduce a new lineup to the A Grade field: Wafalu Crack Up (Crackka) and Bikuu Imogen, both of whom we’ve been developing behind the scenes to prepare for top-level play. They’ll be joined by Shazamco Whisper and Bikuu Ace. While all our horses are Australian Stock Horses, each has different nutritional requirements - and this is where Stance Equitec truly excels, allowing us to individually customise their supplement programs for the best possible results. 

Our partnership with Stance Equitec plays a key role in ensuring our team can perform at their best throughout the demanding polocrosse season.