HONOUR Charity Candles

Top notes: Bergamot, Verbena, Crisp Ozone

Mid notes: Wild Lavender, Willow Wood, Seagrass

Base notes: Teakwood, Cedarwood, White Musk

Marius Silver Jubilee (1977 –1999), better known as Milton, was a successful show jumping horse ridden by the world-renowned rider John Whitaker. For nearly a decade, audiences were held spellbound by the magical aura of the pair. With the gelding’s sparkling white coat and breathtaking ability to float over the highest fences, Milton could rival Hollywood stars for his fans’ adoration.

The world revelled in the magical combination, as Whitaker coaxed every ounce of brilliance from his willing wonder horse to win back-to-back World Cups, claim over 30 major classes, six championship medals & become the first horse outside of racing to win more than £1mil in prize money

At a time when Show Jumping was a feature on television around the world, Milton’s showdowns with rivals and championship wins caught the imagination of both equestrian enthusiasts and the wider public. Throughout his career, Milton rarely touched a rail or refused a fence. He was a favourite with the crowd, often ending a successful round with a leap into the air.

Even after his retirement at the 1994 Olympia Horse Show, he was adored by all. His popularity was illustrated by his regular public appearances between his retirement in 1994 and death in 1999 at 22 years old.

Top notes: Neroli, Orange Blossom

Mid notes: Patchouli

Base notes: Vanilla

Charisma (1972 – 2003), nicknamed "Podge", was a horse ridden by New Zealander Mark Todd.

Small in stature at just 15.3 hands, but giant in heart & courage, Charisma took the Eventing world by storm in the 1980s as he and Mark Todd won back-to-back Eventing gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.

Alongside his dual Olympic wins, Charisma also secured two 2nd place finishes at Badminton, a 2nd place finish at Burghley, two victorious British Open Eventing Championships and won the Luhmühlen Three-Day Event in 1986.

Charisma’s achievements with Todd were unprecedented in New Zealand, and they had a huge impact in the growth of equestrian sport and breeding. He was part of the opening ceremony at the Auckland Commonwealth Games in 1990, and was inducted into Equestrian Sports New Zealand’s Hall of Fame.

Following his death, equestrian journalist Fran Jurga wrote: “For many fans and aspiring riders, and especially impressionable young Pony Clubbers, Charisma was a fairy tale horse of insignificant size, breeding and origin who conquered the world.”

Middle notes: Cyclamen, Lily of the valley, Rosewood

Base notes: Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber

Lexington (1850 – 1875) was a United States Thoroughbred race horse who won six of his seven races. His greatest fame, however, came as the most successful sire of the second half of the nineteenth century, the leading sire in North America 16 times.

When you think of great sires, stallions such as Mr. Prospector, Northern Dancer & Bold Ruler, they’ve all made their mark on today’s breed. But who’s literally the granddaddy of all great stallions? That would be Lexington. In all Lexington sired 236 winners who won 1,176 races, & ran second 348 times.

Had it not been for the American Civil War, his progeny would have been even more outstanding. During the War, horses were forcibly conscripted from the Kentucky farms to serve as mounts. Lexington, 15 years old and blind, was hidden away to save him from such a fate.

When Lexington died in 1875 he was buried in a casket in front of the stables. A few years later his owner donated the horse's bones to the U.S. National Museum (the Smithsonian Institution). Lexington was made famous again in 2022 when Geraldine Brooks published a book titled ‘Horse’, depicting Lexington’s life and story.

He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1955, along with his father, Boston, and great-grandfather, Sir Archie.

Top notes: Grapefruit Zest, Peach, Orange Peel

Mid notes: Pink Peony, Pink Peppercorn

Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

Delightful Lady was a New Zealand Standardbred race mare. A Cinderella story Delightful Lady became only the second mare to post back-to-back Auckland Cups. One of the richest harness races in New Zealand, Delightful Lady winning easily in her first triumph from Lord Module, the first mare to win since Stella Frost in 1970.

That season Delightful Lady had 12 wins and 6 2nds and 3rds from 18 starts for Michael Stormont, whose family association with Auckland Cups went back to the 19th century.

Delightful lady was known as the "Queen of the Park" at Alexandra Park, Auckland where she won 38 races. She held the record for the most wins (47) in harness races in New Zealand.

She was awarded the New Zealand Horse of the Year title for the 1980/81 season. As a notable champion, she was also inducted into the New Zealand Trotting Hall of Fame with other immortals.