HORSE FESTIVAL - Horse Capital of Australia

S c o n e & u p p e r h u n t e r 

Horse Festival 

M a y 4 t h - M a y 2 0 t h 2 0 1 2 

y o u r o f f i c i a l p r o g r a M M e 

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WELCOME 

Welcome to the Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival for 2012. We 

have some fabulous new events in our programme this year and we aim to 

provide as many opportunities for our local community and valued visitors to 

celebrate the horse. 

The Upper Hunter was opened up by horse and dray in the 1820’s. It wasn’t long before Thunderbolt 

and other bushrangers began to menace the Cobb and Co Coaches and ride up into the hills with 

their loot. In those days horses were invaluable as a means of transport and work vehicles. By the 

1860’s a number of prominent pastoralists decided to improve the thoroughbred breeding industry in 

Australia and travelled to Arabia to camp with Bedouins in the desert in order to search for mares and 

stallions who became the future hallmarks of the racing industry. The Upper Hunter is now the largest 

thoroughbred breeding area in the Southern Hemisphere and we have the highest ratio of horses to 

humans after Kentucky in the USA. 

Scone is the horse capital of Australia and we have a magnificent race course facility, but there is 

far more to the region than this. Scone Horse Trials attracts huge numbers to the region each year. 

Scone Polo Club dates back to 1891 and is one of the largest clubs in Australia. The first pony club 

in Australia began in Merriwa and Scone Horse Sports for Schools is one of the most comprehensive 

and largest inter school competitions in Australia. The Australian Stock Horse Society started here in 

Scone in the 1970’s – this versatile horse really is the ‘Breed for Every Need’. 

I am very fortunate to have the support from a committee who have spent many hours in the quest 

to make this a programme which includes many horse events as well as gallery exhibitions, a concert 

with a baritone tenor, a parade, a fete and a picnic with fireworks. 

Please look through this programme and don’t miss out on some wonderful opportunities to 

participate in the festival of the horse. 

Anne Davies - President 

For further information and updates on events 

www.sconehorsefestival.com 

Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Official Programme 2012 

Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Committee 

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Born to Run - Two week old Onemorenomore foal 

From the Breeding Barn 

To the Mounting Yard 

Benicio Big Brown Congrats Dubleo Excites More Than Ready Mossman Myboycharlie Onemorenomore Testa Rossa 

Call Adam White, Conor Phelan 

or Peter Orton on 02 6543 8333 

Vinery Stud’s historic nursery is situated at the heart 

of thoroughbred breeding in Scone. Vinery is a proven 

producer and vendor of quality bloodstock. 

Visit www.vinery.com.au or fi nd us on Facebook 

Proud supporters of the Upper Hunter Horse 

Festival 2012.

Horse Studs featured on this 

map have supported the 

2012 Scone and Upper Hunter 

Horse Festival Programme 

Middlebrook Valley Lodge 

Vantage Hill 


Willow Park Stud 

Coolmore 

Haydon Horse Stud 

Segenhoe 

Patinack Farm 

Mulawa Arabians 

UPPER HUNTER SHIRE 

The welcome mat is out just for you! 

We hope you enjoy the festival 

... and while you are visiting Scone check 

out our Horse Silhouettes! 

For further information on accommodation, tours, 

attractions, local wines and calendar of events call in, log on 

or phone any of our three Visitor Information Centre’s 

www.upperhuntertourism.com.au 

FRONT COVER - Image courtesy of Katrina Partridge 

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Day 1 - Friday 4th May 

Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 9.00am till 5.00pm 

Open every day of the Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival for all of your information needs. 

Cnr of Kelly & Susan Streets, Scone. Contact: 02 6540 1300 

King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till late 

The premier Stockman's Challenge in NSW with top stockmen and women from Australia wide 

competing for $40,000 in prize money and trophies. Preliminary Challenge Events take place all 

day Friday & Saturday. Bush Festival Programme all weekend including an authentic camp oven 

dinner & bush poetry night hosted by award winning poet Carol Heuchan. With dog high jump, 

children's goat races, junior whip crack, egg throwing, sulky driving, open buckjump & steer 

ride. Lots more demonstrations, competitions, entertainment and activities for all the family. 

Venue: Rosedale Horse Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi. www.kingoftheranges.com.au 

Contact: Hilary Turner (Secretary) 0477 096 888 kingoftheranges@gmail.com 

Murrurundi Art Show from 6.30pm 

Art exhibition official opening. Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi 

Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632 

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SCONE & UPPER HUNTER HORSE FESTIVAL 

Adults: $15 Children/Pensioners: $8 

Family (2 adults + 2 children): $35 

Enquiries: Jade Smith 0429 720 092 

The Serendipity Collection 

• JEWELLERY • FASHION ACCESSORIES 

• SOFT FUNISHINGS • HOMEWARES • FURNITURE 

STOCKISTS FOR: L’OCCITANE PRODUCTS & GLASSHOUSE CANDLES 

163 Kelly Street, Scone 2337 

Phone 02 6545 9344 

www.serendipityscone.com.au 

Invermien is proud to sponsor the 2012 

Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival 

Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Official Programme 2012

Day 2 - Saturday 5th May 

King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till late pm 

Preliminary Challenge Events take place all day Saturday with Finals on Sunday. Enjoy 

live entertainment from Dan Murphy's Band. Lots more demonstrations, competitions, 

entertainment and activities for all the family. 

Venue: Rosedale Horse Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi www.kingoftheranges.com.au 


Valley Team Penning Association 8.00am 

Team penning at White Park, Scone Contact: Jackie McFarlane 6545 9782 

Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am till 4.00pm 

Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation 


Scone Polo Club - Peisley Trophy from 10.30am 

Venue: Scone Polo Grounds, Waverley Road, Gundy 

Contact: Adam O'Regan 0421 721 733 www.sconepoloclub.com.au 

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MacCallum Inglis the Upper Hunter’s leading Stock & Station 

Agency providing you with a wealth of local experience 

combined with the strength of Australia’s foremost 

Bloodstock Auctioneers William Inglis. Specialising in the 

following areas: 

Rural Property Sales 

Residential Real Estate 

Livestock & Bloodstock Auctions 

Merchandise & Clearing Sales 

Property Management 

198 Kelly Street Scone NSW 2337 

Tel +612 6540 1200 | Fax +612 6545 2687 | www.macalluminglis.com.au 

For the latest updates and information 



A D D I N G 

T O Y E A R S 

Quality Aged Care in the Upper Hunter 

Strathearn has been a vital part of the Horse Capital since 1972. The 

Strathearn family are excited to be a part of the 2012 Horse Festival 

celebrations. 

The diversity of services Strathearn offers seniors is comparable to the best on 

offer in larger city centres. 

Retirement is no longer “being put out to pasture” our services ensure a 

fulfilling and satisfying retirement with support where required. We believe the 

decision to employ aged care services should revolve around one aspect 

only: ensuring you or your loved one will live the best lifestyle possible. 

Strathearn covers all aspects of aged care with support and understanding. 

We specialise in personalised, flexible care tailored specifically to the client’s 

needs. 

Our services include: 

• Independent living units • Low & High residential care 

• Respite & Transitional care • Elderwise/Therapy and lifestyle centre 

• Home care services • Transportation 

For all enquiries please phone 02 6545 1255 

www.strathearn.org.au

Day 3 - Sunday 6th May 

King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till 5.00pm 

Final events taking place all day. Lots more demonstrations, competitions, entertainment and 

activities for all the family. Venue: Rosedale Horse Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi. 


Valley Team Penning Association 8.00am 

Arena Sorting at White Park, Scone Contact: Jackie McFarlane 6545 9782 

Woolworths Horse Festival Fun Run Registration from 9.00am 

Entry forms can be collected from Upper Hunter Shire Council, Scone Sports Store and 

Woolworths Scone. 5km Walk / Run or 10km Run. Start and Finish: Invermien Stud 

Cost: $10 per participant. For further information: Nicky Western 0414 806 074 




Scone Polo Club - Peisley Trophy from 10.30am 



Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Museum 2.30pm till 4.30pm 

Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone 

Day 4 - Monday 7th May 

Scone Grammar presents 'Horse Sports for Schools' 8.00am start 

An interschool competition for school students turning 8 years and above in 2012. 

Riding, hacking, show jumping, dressage and sporting events. Camping and stabling available. 

Venue: White Park, Scone 

Contact: Anne Davies or Julee Gilmore 0407 252 377 adavies@sgs.nsw.edu.au 

Day 5 - Tuesday 8th May 

Burning Mountain & Towarri National Park Tour 7.00am till 11.30am 

Enjoy an early morning guided walk of the Burning Mountain Nature Reserve then a bush 

breakfast brunch at Towarri National Park. Cost: $30.00 per person all inclusive (minimum 

bookings 10) Bookings through the Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 

Horsemanship/Campdrafting Clinic 9.00am till 4.00pm 

A clinic to develop and refine horsemanship skills in campdrafting and general riding. 

Venue: 'Tinagroo' Scone Contact: Alan Young 0428 431 147 

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SCONE RACING CARNIVAL 

EMIRATES PARK SCONE CUP 

INGLIS GUINEAS RACE DAY 

Friday 18th May 2012 | Saturday 19th May 2012 

Gates open 11am 

Marquee bookings & all enquiries 

02 6545 1607 

www.sconeraceclub.com.au 


Patinack Farm | Hunter Valley 

CASINO PRINCE Flying Spur-Lady Capel, by Last Tycoon (IRE) 

HUSSON (ARG) Hussonet (USA) - Villa Elisa (CHI), by Roy (USA) 

LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) Shamardal (USA) - Lady Vettori (GB), by Vettori (IRE) 

MURTAJILL Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Skating, by At Talaq (USA) 

RAHEEB Royal Academy (USA) - Gatana, by Marauding (NZ) 

BEAUTIFUL CROWN (USA) Chief’s Crown (USA) - Beautiful Glass (USA), by Pass The Glass (USA) 

FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE OUR STALLIONS 

PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM 

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Joe Heather ............04 1 3 712 465 

nominations@patinackfarm.com www.patinackfarm.com 


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Day 6 - Wednesday 9th May 

Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 9.30am till 2.30pm 


Thoroughbred Tour with Morning Tea at ‘Russley’ 9.00am till 12.30pm 

Visit one of our beautiful Upper Hunter thoroughbred studs for a guided tour then enjoy morning 

tea at beautiful ‘Russley’ and see the range of home made gourmet produce available for 

purchase. Cost: $25.00 per person all inclusive (minimum bookings 8) 

Bookings through the Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 




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Looking for a local school which 

supports local children? 

Go no further than Scone High School 

We can cater for the learning 

and social needs of young 

people through: 

• A diverse curriculum Years 7 – 12 

• Lead school in the Upper Hunter 

Trade Training Centre 

• Extension courses 

• Sporting opportunities 

from local to national level 

• Outstanding Agriculture Programs 

Contact: Lindy Hunt - Principal 

Phone 65451455 

SCONE GOLF CLUB LTD 

Bistro Open Wednesday - Sunday 

OFFICIAL HORSE FESTIVAL CALCUTTA 

Courtesy Bus Available 

Poker Every Wednesday from 7.00pm, Entertainment Fridays, TAB, Keno 

Social Golfers Welcome 

Acclaimed The Best 9 Hole Golf Course In The Hunter 

Ph: (02) 6545 1814 

Information for members & their guests 


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Day 7 - Thursday 10th May 

Upper Hunter Art at its Best 9.00am till 12.30pm 

Visit the Murrurundi Art Exhibition; enjoy morning tea along the way and view works by local 

artists of Murrurundi before returning to Scone to visit the Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition. 

Cost: $35.00 per person all inclusive (minimum bookings 10). Bookings through the Scone 

Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 




TAFE Training In Action 10:00am to 4:00pm 

Scone Campus will be open for visitors to view first hand “TAFE Training in Action”. Scone TAFE 

is Rural based and its focus is training in the areas of Equine, Agriculture, Welding, Saddlery, 

Veterinary Nursing and IT/Business. Demonstrations and free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. For 

a full programme please call Scone Campus 65 403200. Venue: TAFE, Scone Campus, Cnr 

Bunnan Road, Scone Contact: 02 6540 3200 

Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm 

Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at 

the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697 

Horse Festival Official Opening Celebration 6.30pm 

A celebration to mark the opening of the 2012 Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival. Save the 

date - an event not to be missed! Pre event ticket sales will be available. 

For more information contact: Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 or 


Great range of country clothing and horse gear... 

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Track-work & Thoroughbred Tour 7.00am till 11.00am 

Enjoy a ‘track-work’ breakfast at the Scone Racecourse followed by a visit and guided 

tour of one of our renowned Upper Hunter thoroughbred studs. Cost: $25.00 per person 

all inclusive (min. bookings 10). Contact: Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre 

02 6540 1300 

Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition - Opening Night from 6.00pm 

Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Opening 

night $10 at the door, canapés & complementary sparkly. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, 

Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697 

Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 6.00pm till 9.00pm 

The 19th SGS Foundation Antiques Fair will open with a preview party. Everybody welcome. 

Two days of exhibition and sales will follow. Everything for sale! Venue: St,. Luke's Hall, Scone. 

For further information: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au 

Muswellbrook Linedance Express Meet & Greet 6.30pm till 10.00pm 

Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728 


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Scone Arts & Crafts Parade Day Café 7.30am 

Real coffee by Caffe Mobilita, the Arts & Craft BBQ breakfast including bacon & eggs muffins, 

sandwiches, cakes & slices, sausage rolls, pastries and more. Contact: Scott 0427 101 697 

Scone Country Markets 8.30am till 1.00pm 

Before the parade visit markets & garb a bargain! Hand made gifts, jewellery, woodwork, lotions 

& potions, home made cakes, race day accessories, children's clothing & more. Enquiries to 

book a stall welcome. Venue: Cnr Kelly & St Aubins Streets, Scone (Near 'the Larda') 

Contact: Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 

Scone High School Parade Day BBQ 9.00am till 1.00pm 

Steak sandwiches, sausages, bacon & egg burgers plus drinks available while you watch the 

parade. Venue: On lawns of the Mid-Coast Livestock Health & Pest Authority, 196 Kelly Street, 

Scone Contact: Raelee Smith 0409 710 224 

St Mary's P & F Morning Tea & Cake Stall 

Brewed coffee, tea & home-made snacks. Venue: Kelly Street, Scone. 

Busking Competition 9.00am till 10.45am 

Senior & Junior categories: solo performers, band & duet. Prize money for both categories. 

Venue: Kelly Street, Scone. For further information contact: Steve Pratley 0400 524 519 

Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 10.00am till 5.00pm 

A great variety of Colonial, English & French antique furniture, Estate & Vintage jewellery, fine 

china, tribal & nomadic rugs and retro & vintage collectables. Everything for sale! 

Venue: St Luke's Hall, Scone. Contact: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au 







Scone Polo Club - Muswellbrook Cup 10.30am 



Scone Equine Hospital Festival Parade 11.00am till 12noon 

A procession for all to enjoy. Participants include local schools, drama groups, local businesses, 

Light Horse Brigade, bands, floats and much more! For Parade entry form contact Scone 

Visitor Information Centre 02 6540 1300 Venue: Kelly Street, Scone 

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Scone Bowling Club 

Gundy Road 

VISITORS WELCOME • OPEN DAILY FROM 10.00am • ATM FACILITIES • FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED 

Scone Bowling Club Bistro • 6545 1511 

$9.90 Lunches Wednesday - Sunday. Full menu available every evening with nightly specials 

Raffles Wednesday & Friday from 6.30pm 

Meeting and Function Room Available During Horse Week 

Information for 

Phone 6545 1511 members and their guests 


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- SCONE - 

Book here for Scone Horse Festival 

THOROUGHBRED STUD DAY TOUR TUE 15 MAY 2012 8am 

Unique opportunity to visit some of the Upper Hunter’s 

leading thoroughbred studs 

Includes stallion parades, morning tea and lunch. 

Bookings Essential 

166 Kelly Street, Scone 2337 

Ph: (02) 6545 1855 Fax: (02) 6545 2633 

Email: scone@harveyworld.com.au 

• Fully Equipped Air Conditioned Gym 

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• Personal Training 

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Scone Grammar School Fete commencing after the parade 

A fantastic selection of food stalls for lunchtime and later. Sideshow rides, community displays, 

art, craft, garden, cake and book stalls. Live entertainment from local bands and others. 

Entry to the fete is free. Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone 

For further information: contact the school on 6545 3131 

Horseball Demonstration Match commencing after the parade 

Fast exhilarating entertainment, this is one of the ten disciplines officially recognised by the 

International Federation for Equestrian Sports. This game is like a combination of polo, rugby & 

basketball played on horseback, with points being scored by shooting goals through a high net. 

Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Grant Biffin 0438 936 781 australianhorseball@gmail.com 

www.horseball.com.au 

Mounted Games Competition commencing after the parade 

Exciting equestrian sport for spectators & participants alike. Combining very fast races in teams 

of four with a high degree of skills & athletic ability. Venue: White Park, Scone 

Contact: Phil Logue 0427 789 832 or 6543 4438 phillip.louge@bluemaxx.com.au 

www.australianmga.com 

Horse Festival Charity Rodeo Starts 1.00pm Main Event 5.30pm 

Sit back, relax and watch some great rodeo entertainment. Full catering and bar facilities on the 

ground. Rodeo slack commences at 1.00pm. Main rodeo starts at 5.30pm 

Venue: White Park, Scone For further information: Jade Smith 0429 720 092 

Muswellbrook Linedance Express Workshop 2.00pm till 4.00pm 

Guest instructor: Robyn Groot Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone 

Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728 

Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 2.00pm - 4.30pm 

Special exhibition on the Barwick family in museum. Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone 

Contact: Ann Bailey 02 6545 9773 sconehistorical@yahoo.com.au 

Equestrian Vaulting Competition 3.00pm till 6.00pm 

Vaulting is one of the most spectacular of the equestrian sports, where both dynamic and 

static gymnastic elements are combined with music and performed on a cantering horse. 

It requires both outstanding physical condition and a harmonious relationship with the horse. 

Venue: 'Dunsinane' 274 Turanville Road, Scone For further information: Robyn 0429 947 015 

wellbrook@bigpond.com www.equestrianvaulting.com.au 

Muswellbrook Linedance Express Meet & Greet 6.30pm till 11.30pm 

Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728 

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71 Guernsey Street Scone NSW 2337 

Scone RSL Club 

Phone (02) 6545 1669 

Information for members and their guests 

Doncaster Bistro 

Open every day during Horse 

Festival for Lunch & Dinner 

$2 Schooners Thurs 5-7pm, Sat 1-3pm 

Live Entertainment 

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th May 

Courtesy bus available for Races on Saturday. Bookings recommended 

TAB Facilities SKY Channel 

Phone 02 6545 0289 

Fax 02 6545 0209 

Cressfield Road Scone 

www.willowparkstud.com 

Koobah Performance Horses presents..... 

THUNDER DOWN UNDER 

WATADUCK 

Bay 16.2hands DOB: 25/10/2005 

Sire: Vivant (European Showjumping Star) 

Dam: Joselands CC (Contact/TB/Anglo) 

Service Fee: $1,100.00 (incl gst).LFG. Not including agistment and vet costs. Frozen & chilled 

semen available. 

Thunder Down Under is beautifully structured and has a good 

temperament demonstrated through to his progeny. 

Bay 15.1 hands DOB: 6/12/2005 AQHA: 58951 

Sire: Peptos StylishOak Q-39269 Dam: Oaks Fancy Duckling Q-29238 

Service Fee: $1,250.00 (incl gst) 

Booking fee: $250.00 (Deductable.LFG. Not including agistment and vet costs. Chilled semen available.) 

Wataduck is out of one of the highest performing Docs Freckles Oak mares “Oaks Fancy 

Duckling” with lifetime earnings of $27,000.00 

He has an excellent temperament and conformation. Wataduck has taken to campdrafting 

like a duck to water. 

Standing at Stud 

Koobah Performance Horses 

“Meadowbank” 95 Spains Lane Kingswood NSW 2340 

Contact: Phil Elliott Mob: 0418496794 Email: phil@koobahperformancehorses.com 

Also other warmblood, stock horse and quarter horse young stock for sale visit our website: 

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Muswellbrook Linedance Express Social 8.00am 

Breakfast and social dancing. Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone 

Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728 

Scone Horse Festival Cattle Dog Trials at Aberdeen 8.30am 

For further information contact: Guy 0409 828 685 

Mounted Games Competition from 9.00am 

Exciting equestrian sport for spectators & participants alike. Combining very fast races in teams 

of four with a high degree of skills & athletic ability. Venue: White Park, Scone 

Contact: Phil Logue 0427 789 832 or 6543 4438 phillip.louge@bluemaxx.com.au 

www.australianmga.com 

Equestrian Vaulting Competition 9.00am till 3.00pm 

Venue: 'Dunsinane' 274 Turanville Road, Scone For further information: Robyn 0429 947 015 

wellbrook@bigpond.com www.equestrianvalting.com.au 

Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am to 4.00pm 



Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 10.00am till 4.00pm 

A great variety of Colonial, English & French antique furniture, Estate & Vintage jewellery, fine 

china, tribal & nomadic rugs and retro & vintage collectables. Everything for sale! Venue: 

St Luke's Hall, Scone. Contact: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au 

Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am to 4.00pm 



Scone Polo Club - Muswellbrook Cup 10.30am 



"Ballads of the Bush" Mother's Day Concert 1.00pm 

Come and see Gavin Lockley and Roy Best with the "Ballads of the Bush band". This is 

fabulous entertainment! Gavin Lockley's remarkable imagination and creativity as a composer 

and his panache as a vocalist and piano player combine to make the poetry of Henry Lawson, 

Banjo Patterson and CJ Dennis come to life all over again. Bring a picnic lunch. Full bar facilities 

available. Cost: $10 Adults, $25 family (2 adults, 2 children) 

Venue: Scone Race Course, Bunnan Road, Scone 

Contact: Anne Davies 0407 252 377 or 02 6545 3013 adavies@sgs.nsw.edu.au 



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(Klass x Mustang's Magnum) 

2008 Bay Arabian Mare 

Australian Champion Arabian Two & Three Year Old Filly 

East Coast Champion Arabian Two Year Old Filly 

ALWAYS 

VALENTINE MI 

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2009 Bay Arabian Mare 

United States Reserve Champion Arabian Two Year Old Filly 

Scottsdale All-Arabian Champion Junior Two Year Old Filly 

Scottsdale All-Arabian Reserve Junior Champion Filly 

Arabian Breeders World Cup Reserve Champion Two Year Old Filly 

Breeding World Class Arabian Horses 

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+61 4 1251 7188 

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Australian Champion Arabian Stallion 

Australian Champion Ridden Arabian Stallion 

Australian Champion Working Stock Horse 

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Dressage NSW Champion Medium Horse of the Year 

Producing World Class Equine Athletes 

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Day 11 - Monday 14th May 

Howards Coaches (Lic. No. 2TA003516) Thoroughbred Stud Tours 9.00am 

Includes lunch at Belltrees. For bookings phone: 02 6546 6178 




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Industries Pty Ltd 

11 Industry Drive Caboolture QLD 4510 Ph: (07) 5495 6978 Fax: (07) 5499 1359 

Email: info@smiffindustries.com.au www.smiffindustries.com.au 

Thank you . . . 

Special attention to soundness problems 

Permanent Mares, foaling and walk on 

Weaning, education and spelling 

Preparation to sales or trainer 

Syndications and export arranged 


Jenny Stearn: Timor Creek Murrurundi 

Ph 02 6546 8140 • Fax 02 6546 8110 

timorck@bigpond.com • www.timorcreekstud.com.au 

Offering 

professional equine 

dentistry services 

for all horse 

disciplines 

We custom build our horse floats to your specifications ensuring 

they are built to last in the Australian conditions. 

Our Horse Floats are designed and manufactured to the highest of 

quality and standards, ensuring a smooth and stress free ride for 

you and your horse. 

We are just not limited to horse floats! With our product range 

extending to caravans, catering vans, general sheet metal 

fabrication and much more, we build what our customers need. 

Scone Horse Festival committee in conjunction with Hunter Valley Printing would like to sincerely thank 

the advertisers and sponsors for their support in making this very popular publication and event possible. 

If you would like to advertise in next years publication please contact Hunter Valley Printing. 

www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au 02 6545 2888 

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A I R C H A R T E R 

www.paysaircharter.com.au 

Pay’s local family owned business with over 50 years aviation experience now offers 

Scone and the Upper Hunter 24 hr all weather charter 

Business travel | Outback tours | 24 hr Air Freight | Mine support 

Aerial Photography | Aerial survey | Scenic flights 

Friendly professional highly trained and experienced staff. 

Safe, well equipped, reliable aircraft 

Call Chief Pilot Mathew Baker to arrange a quote for your air travel requirements 

0427 116 975 | 02 6545 1166 

WE HIRE OFFICE EQUIPMENT 

Data Projector, Laptop, PA system, Screen, Lectern 

AND ALSO 

CHAIRS, TABLES, & SUNSHADE TENTS 

Suitable for Outdoors or indoors 

Ideal for Parties, Weddings or Functions 

Hire $1.50 per chair $10 per table 

Pick up and drop off at your own cost 

130 Liverpool Street, Scone 

6545 2562 

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ABERDEEN INFORMATION CENTRE 

Located in the Aberdeen Library 

(02) 6543 8457 

Events 

15th April 2012 Quilt Extravaganza 

Displays of quilts inside St Marks and market stalls in the grounds of Dangar Park 

First Saturday in September Big Boys Toys 

At Jefferson Park Aberdeen: A display of cars, bikes, boats and market stalls 

Centre Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for Lunch Daily Closed Public Holidays 


Day 12 - Tuesday 15th May 

Harvey World Travel Thoroughbred Stud Tour 8:00am 

Unique opportunity to visit some of the Upper Hunter's leading thoroughbred horse studs. 

Contact: Julie Leckie or Louise Brock 02 6545 1855 scone@harveyworld.com.au 

Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day 8.30am till 3.00pm 

Utility sheep dog trial, Australian Stock Horse demonstrations, sheep shearing, dog high jump, 

farrier demonstrations and other attractions. 

Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Anne Davies 0407 252 377 




Bush Poetry Yarns Night 6.00pm 

A variety of poets hosted by a comedy duo at the Royal Hotel Scone 

Contact: Nick 0407 916 601 

ADFAS Scone 6.00pm sharp 

“Peru: the incas and their predecessors seen through their art and textiles”- 

Ms Chloe Sayer BA (Hons) NADFAS Venue: St Luke’s Anglican Hall, Liverpool St, Scone 

Contact: Jill Richards 65451822 or Sally McHugh Warner 6545 1156 

Day 13 - Wednesday 16th May 

Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 9.30am till 2.30pm 





Floral Art Display 2.00pm till 4.00pm 

Equine themed floral art display; arranged in co-operation with the Scone & District Garden 

Club. Devonshire Tea will be available at a cost of $4.50 per person. To be held at the Scone 

Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 

Scone High School Sports Trivia Night 7.00pm for 7.30pm Start 

10 rounds plus novelty rounds and competitions. Prize money. Proceeds to SHS to purchase 

sporting equipment and clothing. Cost: $10 per person, tables of 8. Contact: Reg Riley 

(w)02 6545 1455 (h)02 6545 2710 (m)0408 637 084 gregory.riley@det.nsw.edu.au 

Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association Annual Awards Night 

The evening celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of the racehorses, broodmares 

and sires from the Hunter Valley along with a "Service to the Industry" and President's award. 

For information and tickets: Melanie Sunderland 0419 557 977 www.htba.com.au 

www.haydonhorsestud.com.au 

Peter & Alison Haydon 

Ph: 02 6546 6655 Mobile: 0448 466 659 Email: peter.haydon@bigpond.com 

Bloomfield Homestead, Blandford, NSW 2338 


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Photo: Main Event Photography 

www.sconehorsetrials.com.au 

Scone Horse Trials would like to thank our wonderful sponsors: 

A very successful 

September 2011 event, 

attracting the most number 

of competitors in Australia. 

Looking forward to working 

again with our sponsors in 

2012. 

2012 DATES 

March 10 & 11 

September 22 & 23 

Main Event Photography • Two Rivers Wine • Scone Advocate • Linga Longa Inn • Richardson Eventing • Belltrees • NSW Institute of Sport 

ABN: 64 083 010 888 

100 Liverpool Street Scone NSW 2337 

Ph:(02) 6545 3033 Fax: (02) 6545 3511 

admin@sconeoutdoors.com.au 

www.sconeoutdoors.com.au 

Servicing the Hunter Valley Horse Industry for over 20 years 


Day 14 - Thursday 17th May 

Invermien Open Day 10.00am till 12noon 

Short guided walking tour to see broodmares and racehorses. Informative and entertaining, 

followed by morning tea in picturesque grounds Contact: Margaret Wicks 02 6545 1589 




Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale time TBC 

Venue: White Park Scone Contact: Jonathan D’Arcy 02 9399 7999 jonathan@inglis.com.au 


Official Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Calcutta tickets on sale from 6.00pm 

Venue: Scone Golf Club, Aberdeen Street, Scone 

Contact: Ian Campbell 02 6545 1814 sconegolf@westnet.com.au 

SCONE CHEMIST 

• Blood Pressure Testing • Diabetes Supplies 

• Asthma Supplies • Health Information Kiosk 

• Webster-Pak Service 

153 Kelly Street, Scone 

6545 1007 

Vantage Hill 

Thoroughbreds & Equestrian Training 

‘Vantage Hill’ 

Middlebrook Rd Scone NSW 2337 

Blair & Nikki Richardson 

0427 225 352 | home 02 6545 3194 

• Pre-training & breaking in thoroughbreds 

• Riding lessons specialising in 

Eventing | Dressage | Cross Country | Show Jumping 

Ask our friendly staff for all your health and beauty needs. 

9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri) 

9am - 12noon (Sat) 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Sat/Sun) 


“The Quiet One” Licenced Restaurant & Bar 

24 ground floor suites with 

wireless broadband access. 

9 Guernsey St, Scone 

Phone: 02 6545 1700 

Fax: 02 6545 3130 

colonial_motorlodge@bigpond.com 

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horse industry 

careers 

scone equine studies centre 

offers training in: 

• Horse Breeding / Traineeships • Equine Nursing 

• Horse Industry Practice • Farriery 

• Specialised Short Courses • Racing 

Full Time | Part Time | External Study 

Traineeships | Apprentices | School Based 

Traineeships 

contact scone campus on 6540 3200 

or go to www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au 

A proven name in the Upper Hunter. 

We offer Agistment, Broodmare Management and Foaling, 

Stallion Walk-ons, Weaning, Sale Preparation, 

and Racehorse Spelling 

MIDDLEBROOK RD SCONE NSW 2337 

PHONE 02 6545 0270 FAX 02 6545 0234 

MOBILE 0488 762 923 

www.middlebrookvalleylodge.com.au 

MA11151 


The Breed 

for Every Need 

The Australian Stock Horse Society 

was founded in 1971 to preserve 

and promote the bloodlines of the 

Australian Stock Horse, recognised for 

its versatility and superior performance 

amongst work and leisure breeds. 

Today the Society is the largest Equine 

Recreational and Pleasure Association 

in Australia, with a loyal and growing 

membership of more than 9,500 individuals 

and in excess of 180,000 registered horses. 

Visit our Heritage Centre: 48 Guernsey Street, Scone (open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4pm) 

P (02) 6545 1122 E info.ashs.com.au W www.ashs.com.au 


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muswellbrook regional arts centre 

JANUARY > MAY 2012 

Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2011: A touring exhibition from Campbelltown Arts Centre 

3 January 2012 - 29 January 2012 

Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize is produced and presented through a partnership between the Parliament of NSW, 

Campbelltown City Council, NSW Government through Arts NSW, Coal & Allied and the College of Fine Arts, University of 

NSW. 

The Rio Tinto Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years of Bengalla Mining, and 25 Years of Coal & Allied 

Sponsorship 

3 February 2012 - 26 February 2012 

23rd Muswellbrook Photographic Award 

3 March 2012 - 22 April 2012 

Driven to Abstraction: Carole Corrie & Garry Foye 

28 April 2012 - 10 June 2012 

Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333, PO Box 122 

t 02 6549 3880 f 02 6543 4150 

e arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au 

Muswellbrook & Districts 

Camera Club 

Garry 

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Foye, Capertee Elegy #17 - Secrets Beneath the 

Scone 

Poplars 

& Upper 

2011 charcoal 

Hunter Horse 

on paper; Image courtesy of the artist 

Festival Official Programme 2012


Scone Golf Club 'Breakfast with the Stars' 6.30am 

Scone Cup breakfast with guest speaker & special guest. 


Contact: Ian Campbell 02 6545 1814 sconegolf@westnet.com.au 


Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. 

Entry: $2 at the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone 

Contact: Scott 0427 101 697 

Scone RSL Champagne Breakfast 10.00am 

Includes champagne, brunch and courtesy bus to and from the races. Bookings essential 

by 6:00pm Thursday 17th May. Venue: Scone RSL Club, 71 Guernsey Street, Scone 

Cost: $15 per person Contact: 02 6545 1669 

Scone Racing Carnival - Emirates Park Cup 11.00am 

Since 1947 the Scone community has embraced the running of the Scone Cup. 

The Scone Racing Carnival offers an exciting racing experience. Fully catered marquee 

packages available. Venue: Scone Racecourse, Bunnan Road 

Contact: Scone Race Club 6545 1607 or www.sconeraceclub.com.au 

Scone Golf Club 

After Cup celebrations at the Scone Golf Club with entertainment and meals. 



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GREG BENNETT 

HORSE TRAINING 

R A C E T R A I N I N G • P R E - T R A I N I N G 

PO BOX 65 SCONE 2337 . MOBILE 0417 770 664 . PHONE 02 6545 3580 

Let Greg and his experienced staff 

take your horse to the winners circle! 



Horse Stud Bus Tour in Segenhoe Valley 8.30am for 8.45am departure, back to town 

approx 2:00pm A race day alternative. Enjoy a drive through Segenhoe Valley studs with local 

tour guide giving informative history. Devonshire Tea at Segenhoe Valley. Locals welcome. 

Venue: Departs from Scone Railway Station 

For further information and bookings: Graham & Helen Walker 02 6545 2081 

info@segenhoeview.com.au 

Scone RSL Courtesy Bus 10.00am 

Pickup and return from the races. Bookings recommended. 

Venue: Scone RSL Club, 71 Guernsey Street, Scone Contact: 02 6545 1669 







Scone Racing Carnival - Inglis Guineas Race Day 11.00am 

The hugely successful Inglis Guineas Race Day will again be run on Saturday. The Scone 

Racing Carnival offers an exciting racing experience. Fully catered marquee packages available. 

Venue: Scone Racecourse, Bunnan Road, Scone 

Contact: Scone Race Club 6545 1607 or www.sconeraceclub.com.au 

ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES 

“A Celtic Experience in the Scottish Tradition” 

Saturday 7 July 2012 

Jefferson Park, New England Highway, Aberdeen 

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•�Tartan�Warrior�Strongmen�•�Celtic�and�other�merchandise� 

•�Scottish�and�other�food�stalls�-�much�from�which�to�choose 

6543 8457 

www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis - 

Equine Nutritional Balancing 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a laboratory tested scientific profile of 

your horse’s nutritional & toxic metal status. It is the only accurate 

method to determine mineral, thyroid & adrenal levels. Most horses 

have severe mineral imbalances due to feeding unsuitable supplements & 

feeds. Guessing what to feed your horse results in health & performance 

problems. 

Contact: Kerry Marsh (B.Ed., B.Ag.Sc) 0402 772 124 

Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre Open every day of the Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival 

for all of your information needs. Cnr of Kelly & Susan Streets, Scone. Contact: 02 6540 1300 


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ross watson 

agriculture 

PASTURE AGRONOMY 

CONSULTING 

“The Pasture Professionals” 

We are Australia’s leading equine 

pasture agronomy service… 

Ross Watson Agriculture Pty Ltd 

www.pastureimprovement.com.au 

Phone 0428 658 704 

Your pasture, Our specialty 



Gundy Sheep Dog Trials 7.30am 

Venue: Gundy Rodeo Grounds Contact: Phil 02 6545 1765 

Upper Hunter Dressage Assoc. Closed Club Championships from 9.00am 

Closed club championships for dressage. Watch members of the Upper Hunter Dressage 

Assoc. compete against each other for a chance to win a trophy rug at each level. Tests 

available from preparatory through to FEI. Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Mel Britt 

0409 328 674 outlawangels@southernphone.com.au www.uhda.equestrian.org.au 







Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale time TBC 

Venue: White Park Scone Contact: Jonathan D’Arcy 02 9399 7999 jonathan@inglis.com.au 




Scone Public School Picnic by the Lake - Food and Fireworks 3.00pm till dark 

Family afternoon at Lake Glenbawn with food stalls and entertainment, concluding with 

fireworks. This is the final event of the Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival. Venue: Lake 

Glenbawn, Eastern Foreshore. Contact: Melissa Petersen 02 6545 9122 or 0411 050 487 

foodandfireworks@gmail.com 

Situated just minutes from the picturesque township of Denman, the beautiful Two Rivers vineyard 

is a must see on a visit to the Upper Hunter Valley. The contemporary award winning Cellar Door 

at Two Rivers is set amongst the vines overlooking the Hunter River. Visitors can sample an exciting 

range of highly awarded wines, including some unique wines made exclusively for the Cellar Door. 

Enjoy a delicious cheese or antipasto plate over a bottle of wine and soak up the magnificent rural 

views. We look forward to welcoming you to the Two Rivers Vineyard and Cellar Door situated in 

the heart of the Upper Hunter. 

2 Yarrawa Road Denman NSW 2328 Ph. 02 6547 2556 

www.tworiverswines.com.au 

Cellar Door open 7 days 11am to 4pm 

WAMSLEY P/SHIP 

Transport • Hay • Grain 

“Murrulla” 

Wingen via Scone 

NSW 2337 

Joe & Chris 02 6545 0384 

Ph/Fax 02 6545 0167 

Mobile 

Joe 0428 667 712 - Brad 0429 078 114 


SCONE AND DISTRICT 

PRE-SCHOOL 

We are a community-based centre 

offering a program of high quality 

early childhood education 

for children aged 3 - 5 years 

For enquiries call 6545 1489 or visit 

the centre at Cooper Street, Scone 

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FROM THE 

HORSES MOUTH 

NEWS, SPORT & WEATHER 

EVERY NIGHT AT SIX 


A CAVALCADE OF THOROUGHBRED EXCELLENCE 

Two great Australian racehorses of mid last century who in their twilight years won good races 

in America were the Scone district bred Shannon and the well named Sailor’s Guide. Now in the 

Australian Hall of Fame, the first of these two, the Kia Ora stud, Segenhoe valley bred Shannon, is 

ranked one of Australia’s greatest ever milers. In America he ran world record times and became a 

first class sire. 

Sailor’s Guide, a horse got in England by Lighthouse11 but foaled and raised on the Sledmere stud 

near what is now Scone’s state of the art racing centre, followed up wins in 18 races in Australia, 

including the Victoria Derby, Mackinnon Stakes and Sydney Cup, with five more in America, headed 

by the Washington International. 

Both horses are but two of a cavalcade of champions racehorses which have galloped out of the 

fertile Scone region, one nurtured by the Hunter and Pages rivers and tributaries, since it was opened 

up for settlement about 1824. Fittingly, the man principally responsible for the settlement, Henry 

Dangar of Singleton, became the grandfather of Rodney Dangar, breeder and owner of another 

racing giant from the Upper Hunter, two-times Melbourne Cup winner Peter Pan. 

He was bred near Singleton, but was in the first crop of the imported Pantheon, a sire who started 

his stud career on Kingsfield, a property which later had much of it swallowed up by the construction 

of the Glenbawn dam near Scone. After his first season, Pantheon was moved to neighbouring Kia 

Ora stud, one of the world’s biggest sources of winners in the 1930s and 1940s. 

Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Committee 

Kia Ora and Kingsfield were portion of the Segenhoe valley, one nowdays ten minutes drive away 

from Scone, which was granted to English businessman and politician Potter Macqueen in 1825. 

He shipped stock out from England, including horses, one of which, the thoroughbred Crawford, is 

believed to have been the first sire used in the region. One of his sons got some of the early Australian 

Stock Horses, a breed that like the thoroughbred paved the way for Scone becoming not only the 

Horse Capital of Australia but a byword among horse people around the world and the focus of the 

Horse Festival conducted in May each year. 

Today, the Segenhoe Valley is one of the great thoroughbred showplaces of the world with breeding 

farms including Arrowfield, Vinery (formerly Segenhoe), the new Segenhoe, Kia Ora, Turangga 

and Alabama. Overlooking the southern end of the southern end of the Segenhoe valley is Darley, 


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the Australian headquarters of the world wide breeding and racing empire established by Sheikh 

Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 

Also on the fringe of the Segenhoe valley is the emerging Kitchwin Hills stud, while closer to 

Scone two active studs are Ann Raymond’s Sledmere and the Mitchell’s Yarraman Park. Early last 

century both these studs were owned by members of the Thompson family, a branch of the one 

that has headquartered on the historic Widden stud 

in the Widden valley offshoot of west Hunter valley 

for more than a hundred and fifty years. At Scone, 

the Thompsons bred Eurythmic, one time Australia’s 

highest earning racehorse. 

Two historic breeding farms near Scone are Turanville, 

a property established by the Dangars and in the late 

1800s reportedly home for over one thousand head 

of horses, stock horses and thoroughbreds, and St 

Aubins. In mid last century St Aubins functioned for 

industrial tycoon W.J. ‘Knockout’ Smith and among Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Committee 

the sires he stood was the famous Beau Pere. 

The St Aubins homestead is currently home for Smith’s granddaughter Kate Fraser and her son 

George has the Ilala stud on the opposite side of the highway. 

Besides the historic stud farms, the Scone region has numerous top quality agistment farms and 

is one of the major country training and racing centres. Nearly two hundred years after the Scone 

region greeted its first horse, its history continues to grow and provide more reason to celebrate 

Scone: The Horse Capital of Australia. Text supplied by Brian Russell 

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•�Broodmare�Agistment�(seasonal�or�permanent) 

•�Walkon’s�to�Hunter�Valley�Stallions 

•�Yearling�Sale�Preparation 

Holbrook 

Thoroughbreds 

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Offering a wide range of great tasting packages 

including meats, salads and desserts, Robert’s 

Meats Catering will deliver on the day to save 

time and money. 

For more information on how to book your next 

function, call Robert’s Meats Catering today on 

0417 482 069 

or visit www.robertsmeats.com.au 

Gundy Road, Scone 

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Official Programme 2012 

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For all your livestock enquiries please contact: 

Ross Campbell - Livestock Manager - 0427 667 050 

Chris Dobie - Livestock Buyer - 0407 003 202 

Primo Australia Scone Abattoir 

Phone: 02 6540 2200 Fax: 02 6540 2202 

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