HORSE FESTIVAL - Horse Capital of Australia
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S c o n e & u p p e r h u n t e r<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Festival<br />
M a y 4 t h - M a y 2 0 t h 2 0 1 2<br />
y o u r o f f i c i a l p r o g r a M M e<br />
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WELCOME<br />
Welcome to the Scone and Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival for 2012. We<br />
have some fabulous new events in our programme this year and we aim to<br />
provide as many opportunities for our local community and valued visitors to<br />
celebrate the horse.<br />
The Upper Hunter was opened up by horse and dray in the 1820’s. It wasn’t long before Thunderbolt<br />
and other bushrangers began to menace the Cobb and Co Coaches and ride up into the hills with<br />
their loot. In those days horses were invaluable as a means <strong>of</strong> transport and work vehicles. By the<br />
1860’s a number <strong>of</strong> prominent pastoralists decided to improve the thoroughbred breeding industry in<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> and travelled to Arabia to camp with Bedouins in the desert in order to search for mares and<br />
stallions who became the future hallmarks <strong>of</strong> the racing industry. The Upper Hunter is now the largest<br />
thoroughbred breeding area in the Southern Hemisphere and we have the highest ratio <strong>of</strong> horses to<br />
humans after Kentucky in the USA.<br />
Scone is the horse capital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> and we have a magnificent race course facility, but there is<br />
far more to the region than this. Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Trials attracts huge numbers to the region each year.<br />
Scone Polo Club dates back to 1891 and is one <strong>of</strong> the largest clubs in <strong>Australia</strong>. The first pony club<br />
in <strong>Australia</strong> began in Merriwa and Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Sports for Schools is one <strong>of</strong> the most comprehensive<br />
and largest inter school competitions in <strong>Australia</strong>. The <strong>Australia</strong>n Stock <strong>Horse</strong> Society started here in<br />
Scone in the 1970’s – this versatile horse really is the ‘Breed for Every Need’.<br />
I am very fortunate to have the support from a committee who have spent many hours in the quest<br />
to make this a programme which includes many horse events as well as gallery exhibitions, a concert<br />
with a baritone tenor, a parade, a fete and a picnic with fireworks.<br />
Please look through this programme and don’t miss out on some wonderful opportunities to<br />
participate in the festival <strong>of</strong> the horse.<br />
Anne Davies - President<br />
For further information and updates on events<br />
www.sconehorsefestival.com<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Committee<br />
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Born to Run - Two week old Onemorenomore foal<br />
From the Breeding Barn<br />
To the Mounting Yard<br />
Benicio Big Brown Congrats Dubleo Excites More Than Ready Mossman Myboycharlie Onemorenomore Testa Rossa<br />
Call Adam White, Conor Phelan<br />
or Peter Orton on 02 6543 8333<br />
Vinery Stud’s historic nursery is situated at the heart<br />
<strong>of</strong> thoroughbred breeding in Scone. Vinery is a proven<br />
producer and vendor <strong>of</strong> quality bloodstock.<br />
Visit www.vinery.com.au or fi nd us on Facebook<br />
Proud supporters <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Festival 2012.
<strong>Horse</strong> Studs featured on this<br />
map have supported the<br />
2012 Scone and Upper Hunter<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Festival Programme<br />
Middlebrook Valley Lodge<br />
Vantage Hill<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
Willow Park Stud<br />
Coolmore<br />
Haydon <strong>Horse</strong> Stud<br />
Segenhoe<br />
Patinack Farm<br />
Mulawa Arabians<br />
UPPER HUNTER SHIRE<br />
The welcome mat is out just for you!<br />
We hope you enjoy the festival<br />
... and while you are visiting Scone check<br />
out our <strong>Horse</strong> Silhouettes!<br />
For further information on accommodation, tours,<br />
attractions, local wines and calendar <strong>of</strong> events call in, log on<br />
or phone any <strong>of</strong> our three Visitor Information Centre’s<br />
www.upperhuntertourism.com.au<br />
FRONT COVER - Image courtesy <strong>of</strong> Katrina Partridge<br />
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Day 1 - Friday 4th May<br />
Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 9.00am till 5.00pm<br />
Open every day <strong>of</strong> the Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival for all <strong>of</strong> your information needs.<br />
Cnr <strong>of</strong> Kelly & Susan Streets, Scone. Contact: 02 6540 1300<br />
King <strong>of</strong> the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till late<br />
The premier Stockman's Challenge in NSW with top stockmen and women from <strong>Australia</strong> wide<br />
competing for $40,000 in prize money and trophies. Preliminary Challenge Events take place all<br />
day Friday & Saturday. Bush Festival Programme all weekend including an authentic camp oven<br />
dinner & bush poetry night hosted by award winning poet Carol Heuchan. With dog high jump,<br />
children's goat races, junior whip crack, egg throwing, sulky driving, open buckjump & steer<br />
ride. Lots more demonstrations, competitions, entertainment and activities for all the family.<br />
Venue: Rosedale <strong>Horse</strong> Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi. www.king<strong>of</strong>theranges.com.au<br />
Contact: Hilary Turner (Secretary) 0477 096 888 king<strong>of</strong>theranges@gmail.com<br />
Murrurundi Art Show from 6.30pm<br />
Art exhibition <strong>of</strong>ficial opening. Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
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SCONE & UPPER HUNTER <strong>HORSE</strong> <strong>FESTIVAL</strong><br />
Adults: $15 Children/Pensioners: $8<br />
Family (2 adults + 2 children): $35<br />
Enquiries: Jade Smith 0429 720 092<br />
The Serendipity Collection<br />
• JEWELLERY • FASHION ACCESSORIES<br />
• SOFT FUNISHINGS • HOMEWARES • FURNITURE<br />
STOCKISTS FOR: L’OCCITANE PRODUCTS & GLASSHOUSE CANDLES<br />
163 Kelly Street, Scone 2337<br />
Phone 02 6545 9344<br />
www.serendipityscone.com.au<br />
Invermien is proud to sponsor the 2012<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 2 - Saturday 5th May<br />
King <strong>of</strong> the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till late pm<br />
Preliminary Challenge Events take place all day Saturday with Finals on Sunday. Enjoy<br />
live entertainment from Dan Murphy's Band. Lots more demonstrations, competitions,<br />
entertainment and activities for all the family.<br />
Venue: Rosedale <strong>Horse</strong> Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi www.king<strong>of</strong>theranges.com.au<br />
Contact: Hilary Turner (Secretary) 0477 096 888 king<strong>of</strong>theranges@gmail.com<br />
Valley Team Penning Association 8.00am<br />
Team penning at White Park, Scone Contact: Jackie McFarlane 6545 9782<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Scone Polo Club - Peisley Trophy from 10.30am<br />
Venue: Scone Polo Grounds, Waverley Road, Gundy<br />
Contact: Adam O'Regan 0421 721 733 www.sconepoloclub.com.au<br />
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MacCallum Inglis the Upper Hunter’s leading Stock & Station<br />
Agency providing you with a wealth <strong>of</strong> local experience<br />
combined with the strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>’s foremost<br />
Bloodstock Auctioneers William Inglis. Specialising in the<br />
following areas:<br />
Rural Property Sales<br />
Residential Real Estate<br />
Livestock & Bloodstock Auctions<br />
Merchandise & Clearing Sales<br />
Property Management<br />
198 Kelly Street Scone NSW 2337<br />
Tel +612 6540 1200 | Fax +612 6545 2687 | www.macalluminglis.com.au<br />
For the latest updates and information<br />
www.sconehorsefestival.com<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
A D D I N G<br />
T O Y E A R S<br />
Quality Aged Care in the Upper Hunter<br />
Strathearn has been a vital part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Horse</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> since 1972. The<br />
Strathearn family are excited to be a part <strong>of</strong> the 2012 <strong>Horse</strong> Festival<br />
celebrations.<br />
The diversity <strong>of</strong> services Strathearn <strong>of</strong>fers seniors is comparable to the best on<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer in larger city centres.<br />
Retirement is no longer “being put out to pasture” our services ensure a<br />
fulfilling and satisfying retirement with support where required. We believe the<br />
decision to employ aged care services should revolve around one aspect<br />
only: ensuring you or your loved one will live the best lifestyle possible.<br />
Strathearn covers all aspects <strong>of</strong> aged care with support and understanding.<br />
We specialise in personalised, flexible care tailored specifically to the client’s<br />
needs.<br />
Our services include:<br />
• Independent living units • Low & High residential care<br />
• Respite & Transitional care • Elderwise/Therapy and lifestyle centre<br />
• Home care services • Transportation<br />
For all enquiries please phone 02 6545 1255<br />
www.strathearn.org.au
Day 3 - Sunday 6th May<br />
King <strong>of</strong> the Ranges Stockman's Challenge & Bush Festival 7.00am till 5.00pm<br />
Final events taking place all day. Lots more demonstrations, competitions, entertainment and<br />
activities for all the family. Venue: Rosedale <strong>Horse</strong> Complex, Little Street, Murrurundi.<br />
Contact: Hilary Turner (Secretary) 0477 096 888 king<strong>of</strong>theranges@gmail.com<br />
Valley Team Penning Association 8.00am<br />
Arena Sorting at White Park, Scone Contact: Jackie McFarlane 6545 9782<br />
Woolworths <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Fun Run Registration from 9.00am<br />
Entry forms can be collected from Upper Hunter Shire Council, Scone Sports Store and<br />
Woolworths Scone. 5km Walk / Run or 10km Run. Start and Finish: Invermien Stud<br />
Cost: $10 per participant. For further information: Nicky Western 0414 806 074<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Scone Polo Club - Peisley Trophy from 10.30am<br />
Venue: Scone Polo Grounds, Waverley Road, Gundy<br />
Contact: Adam O'Regan 0421 721 733 www.sconepoloclub.com.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Museum 2.30pm till 4.30pm<br />
Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Day 4 - Monday 7th May<br />
Scone Grammar presents '<strong>Horse</strong> Sports for Schools' 8.00am start<br />
An interschool competition for school students turning 8 years and above in 2012.<br />
Riding, hacking, show jumping, dressage and sporting events. Camping and stabling available.<br />
Venue: White Park, Scone<br />
Contact: Anne Davies or Julee Gilmore 0407 252 377 adavies@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Day 5 - Tuesday 8th May<br />
Burning Mountain & Towarri National Park Tour 7.00am till 11.30am<br />
Enjoy an early morning guided walk <strong>of</strong> the Burning Mountain Nature Reserve then a bush<br />
breakfast brunch at Towarri National Park. Cost: $30.00 per person all inclusive (minimum<br />
bookings 10) Bookings through the Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300<br />
<strong>Horse</strong>manship/Campdrafting Clinic 9.00am till 4.00pm<br />
A clinic to develop and refine horsemanship skills in campdrafting and general riding.<br />
Venue: 'Tinagroo' Scone Contact: Alan Young 0428 431 147<br />
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SCONE RACING CARNIVAL<br />
EMIRATES PARK SCONE CUP<br />
INGLIS GUINEAS RACE DAY<br />
Friday 18th May 2012 | Saturday 19th May 2012<br />
Gates open 11am<br />
Marquee bookings & all enquiries<br />
02 6545 1607<br />
www.sconeraceclub.com.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Patinack Farm | Hunter Valley<br />
CASINO PRINCE Flying Spur-Lady Capel, by Last Tycoon (IRE)<br />
HUSSON (ARG) Hussonet (USA) - Villa Elisa (CHI), by Roy (USA)<br />
LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) Shamardal (USA) - Lady Vettori (GB), by Vettori (IRE)<br />
MURTAJILL Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Skating, by At Talaq (USA)<br />
RAHEEB Royal Academy (USA) - Gatana, by Marauding (NZ)<br />
BEAUTIFUL CROWN (USA) Chief’s Crown (USA) - Beautiful Glass (USA), by Pass The Glass (USA)<br />
FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE OUR STALLIONS<br />
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM<br />
Bradley Knox ........ 04 1 7 252 1 78<br />
Adam Henry .......... 0408 053 234<br />
Fergal Connolly...... 04 1 6 38 1 786<br />
Troy Jones .............. 0428 632 966<br />
Ben Lawrence ....... 0427 392 1 30<br />
Joe Heather ............04 1 3 712 465<br />
nominations@patinackfarm.com www.patinackfarm.com<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
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Day 6 - Wednesday 9th May<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 9.30am till 2.30pm<br />
Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Thoroughbred Tour with Morning Tea at ‘Russley’ 9.00am till 12.30pm<br />
Visit one <strong>of</strong> our beautiful Upper Hunter thoroughbred studs for a guided tour then enjoy morning<br />
tea at beautiful ‘Russley’ and see the range <strong>of</strong> home made gourmet produce available for<br />
purchase. Cost: $25.00 per person all inclusive (minimum bookings 8)<br />
Bookings through the Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300<br />
<strong>Horse</strong>manship/Campdrafting Clinic 9.00am till 4.00pm<br />
A clinic to develop and refine horsemanship skills in campdrafting and general riding.<br />
Venue: 'Tinagroo' Scone Contact: Alan Young 0428 431 147<br />
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Looking for a local school which<br />
supports local children?<br />
Go no further than Scone High School<br />
We can cater for the learning<br />
and social needs <strong>of</strong> young<br />
people through:<br />
• A diverse curriculum Years 7 – 12<br />
• Lead school in the Upper Hunter<br />
Trade Training Centre<br />
• Extension courses<br />
• Sporting opportunities<br />
from local to national level<br />
• Outstanding Agriculture Programs<br />
Contact: Lindy Hunt - Principal<br />
Phone 65451455<br />
SCONE GOLF CLUB LTD<br />
Bistro Open Wednesday - Sunday<br />
OFFICIAL <strong>HORSE</strong> <strong>FESTIVAL</strong> CALCUTTA<br />
Courtesy Bus Available<br />
Poker Every Wednesday from 7.00pm, Entertainment Fridays, TAB, Keno<br />
Social Golfers Welcome<br />
Acclaimed The Best 9 Hole Golf Course In The Hunter<br />
Ph: (02) 6545 1814<br />
Information for members & their guests<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
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www.cressfield.com.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 7 - Thursday 10th May<br />
Upper Hunter Art at its Best 9.00am till 12.30pm<br />
Visit the Murrurundi Art Exhibition; enjoy morning tea along the way and view works by local<br />
artists <strong>of</strong> Murrurundi before returning to Scone to visit the Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition.<br />
Cost: $35.00 per person all inclusive (minimum bookings 10). Bookings through the Scone<br />
Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300<br />
<strong>Horse</strong>manship/Campdrafting Clinic 9.00am till 4.00pm<br />
A clinic to develop and refine horsemanship skills in campdrafting and general riding.<br />
Venue: 'Tinagroo' Scone Contact: Alan Young 0428 431 147<br />
TAFE Training In Action 10:00am to 4:00pm<br />
Scone Campus will be open for visitors to view first hand “TAFE Training in Action”. Scone TAFE<br />
is Rural based and its focus is training in the areas <strong>of</strong> Equine, Agriculture, Welding, Saddlery,<br />
Veterinary Nursing and IT/Business. Demonstrations and free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. For<br />
a full programme please call Scone Campus 65 403200. Venue: TAFE, Scone Campus, Cnr<br />
Bunnan Road, Scone Contact: 02 6540 3200<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Opening Celebration 6.30pm<br />
A celebration to mark the opening <strong>of</strong> the 2012 Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival. Save the<br />
date - an event not to be missed! Pre event ticket sales will be available.<br />
For more information contact: Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 02 6540 1300 or<br />
www.sconehorsefestival.com<br />
Great range <strong>of</strong> country clothing and horse gear...<br />
Come on in and take a look around<br />
66 MacQueen Street (On New England Hwy across from the Commercial Hotel) Aberdeen NSW 2336<br />
6543 8338<br />
Email: awesternworld@live.com.au Web: www.aberdeenswesternworld.com Find us on Facebook : Aberdeens Westernworld<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
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We can provide you with the full pasture<br />
establishment and management package<br />
Ross Watson Agriculture Pty Ltd<br />
www.pastureimprovement.com.au<br />
Phone 0428 658 704<br />
Your pasture, Our specialty<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 8 - Friday 11th May<br />
Track-work & Thoroughbred Tour 7.00am till 11.00am<br />
Enjoy a ‘track-work’ breakfast at the Scone Racecourse followed by a visit and guided<br />
tour <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> our renowned Upper Hunter thoroughbred studs. Cost: $25.00 per person<br />
all inclusive (min. bookings 10). Contact: Scone Visitor Information and Wine Centre<br />
02 6540 1300<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition - Opening Night from 6.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Opening<br />
night $10 at the door, canapés & complementary sparkly. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall,<br />
Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 6.00pm till 9.00pm<br />
The 19th SGS Foundation Antiques Fair will open with a preview party. Everybody welcome.<br />
Two days <strong>of</strong> exhibition and sales will follow. Everything for sale! Venue: St,. Luke's Hall, Scone.<br />
For further information: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Muswellbrook Linedance Express Meet & Greet 6.30pm till 10.00pm<br />
Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
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Day 9 - Saturday 12th May<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Parade Day Café 7.30am<br />
Real c<strong>of</strong>fee by Caffe Mobilita, the Arts & Craft BBQ breakfast including bacon & eggs muffins,<br />
sandwiches, cakes & slices, sausage rolls, pastries and more. Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Scone Country Markets 8.30am till 1.00pm<br />
Before the parade visit markets & garb a bargain! Hand made gifts, jewellery, woodwork, lotions<br />
& potions, home made cakes, race day accessories, children's clothing & more. Enquiries to<br />
book a stall welcome. Venue: Cnr Kelly & St Aubins Streets, Scone (Near 'the Larda')<br />
Contact: Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre 02 6540 1300<br />
Scone High School Parade Day BBQ 9.00am till 1.00pm<br />
Steak sandwiches, sausages, bacon & egg burgers plus drinks available while you watch the<br />
parade. Venue: On lawns <strong>of</strong> the Mid-Coast Livestock Health & Pest Authority, 196 Kelly Street,<br />
Scone Contact: Raelee Smith 0409 710 224<br />
St Mary's P & F Morning Tea & Cake Stall<br />
Brewed c<strong>of</strong>fee, tea & home-made snacks. Venue: Kelly Street, Scone.<br />
Busking Competition 9.00am till 10.45am<br />
Senior & Junior categories: solo performers, band & duet. Prize money for both categories.<br />
Venue: Kelly Street, Scone. For further information contact: Steve Pratley 0400 524 519<br />
Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 10.00am till 5.00pm<br />
A great variety <strong>of</strong> Colonial, English & French antique furniture, Estate & Vintage jewellery, fine<br />
china, tribal & nomadic rugs and retro & vintage collectables. Everything for sale!<br />
Venue: St Luke's Hall, Scone. Contact: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Scone Polo Club - Muswellbrook Cup 10.30am<br />
Venue: Scone Polo Grounds, Waverley Road, Gundy<br />
Contact: Adam O'Regan 0421 721 733 www.sconepoloclub.com.au<br />
Scone Equine Hospital Festival Parade 11.00am till 12noon<br />
A procession for all to enjoy. Participants include local schools, drama groups, local businesses,<br />
Light <strong>Horse</strong> Brigade, bands, floats and much more! For Parade entry form contact Scone<br />
Visitor Information Centre 02 6540 1300 Venue: Kelly Street, Scone<br />
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Scone Bowling Club<br />
Gundy Road<br />
VISITORS WELCOME • OPEN DAILY FROM 10.00am • ATM FACILITIES • FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED<br />
Scone Bowling Club Bistro • 6545 1511<br />
$9.90 Lunches Wednesday - Sunday. Full menu available every evening with nightly specials<br />
Raffles Wednesday & Friday from 6.30pm<br />
Meeting and Function Room Available During <strong>Horse</strong> Week<br />
Information for<br />
Phone 6545 1511 members and their guests<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
The apple never falls far<br />
from the tree.<br />
Since 1996 Coolmore <strong>Australia</strong> have reared and/or sold 32 Gr.1 winners<br />
ABSOLUTELY (2011)<br />
AMANEE (2011)<br />
ANAMATO<br />
AQUA D’AMORE<br />
DANELAGH<br />
DARIANA (2010)<br />
DIGNITY DANCER<br />
DIZELLE<br />
ELVSTROEM<br />
EMERALD DREAM<br />
FASTNET ROCK<br />
FLORAL PEGASUS<br />
GATHERING (2010)<br />
HARADASUN (2008)<br />
JUSTE MOMENTE (2008)<br />
KEEPER<br />
LAISSERFAIRE<br />
MAGICAL MISS<br />
MAHBOOBA (2010)<br />
MANHATTAN RAIN (2009)<br />
MR MURPHY<br />
MUSIR (2009)<br />
PLATINUM SCISSORS<br />
REDOUTE’S CHOICE<br />
REIGNING TO WIN<br />
SCINTILLATION<br />
SKY CUDDLE<br />
SPECIAL HARMONY<br />
SPIN AROUND (2009)<br />
TELL A TALE (2008)<br />
THORN PARK<br />
TYTOLA<br />
Looking for<br />
Group 1 glory?<br />
Look no further!<br />
Coolmore <strong>Australia</strong>, Denman Road, Jerrys Plains NSW 2330, <strong>Australia</strong>. Tel: 02 6576 4200. Fax: 02 6576 4299.<br />
Contact: Michael Kirwan Tel: 0411 171 069, Tom Magnier Tel: 0423 389 255, Peter O’Brien Tel: 0411 852 149, Colm Santry Tel: 0412 344 566,<br />
Shane McGrath Tel: 0407 126 056, Sebastian Hutch Tel: 0423 770 854, Frank Flannery Tel: 0434 407 745<br />
or Jonathan Crowley Tel: 0448 145 620. In New Zealand: Gordon Calder Tel:+64 218 41612.<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Web Site: Official www.coolmore.com Programme Email: 2012info@coolmore.com.au<br />
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- SCONE -<br />
Book here for Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Festival<br />
THOROUGHBRED STUD DAY TOUR TUE 15 MAY 2012 8am<br />
Unique opportunity to visit some <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter’s<br />
leading thoroughbred studs<br />
Includes stallion parades, morning tea and lunch.<br />
Bookings Essential<br />
166 Kelly Street, Scone 2337<br />
Ph: (02) 6545 1855 Fax: (02) 6545 2633<br />
Email: scone@harveyworld.com.au<br />
• Fully Equipped Air Conditioned Gym<br />
• Twice Daily Group Fitness Classes<br />
• Squash Courts<br />
• Personal Training<br />
• Childminding<br />
79 Scott Street Scone<br />
6545 9915<br />
INglIs HTBA scoNe YeArlINg sAle<br />
17 & 20 May 2012 | White Park, scone<br />
INglIs scoNe BrooDMAre sAle<br />
24 August 2012 | White Park, scone<br />
Sincero<br />
www.inglis.com.au<br />
Newmarket, Sydney T: +61 2 9399 7999 F: +61 2 9398 5547<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 9 - Saturday 12th May<br />
Scone Grammar School Fete commencing after the parade<br />
A fantastic selection <strong>of</strong> food stalls for lunchtime and later. Sideshow rides, community displays,<br />
art, craft, garden, cake and book stalls. Live entertainment from local bands and others.<br />
Entry to the fete is free. Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
For further information: contact the school on 6545 3131<br />
<strong>Horse</strong>ball Demonstration Match commencing after the parade<br />
Fast exhilarating entertainment, this is one <strong>of</strong> the ten disciplines <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised by the<br />
International Federation for Equestrian Sports. This game is like a combination <strong>of</strong> polo, rugby &<br />
basketball played on horseback, with points being scored by shooting goals through a high net.<br />
Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Grant Biffin 0438 936 781 australianhorseball@gmail.com<br />
www.horseball.com.au<br />
Mounted Games Competition commencing after the parade<br />
Exciting equestrian sport for spectators & participants alike. Combining very fast races in teams<br />
<strong>of</strong> four with a high degree <strong>of</strong> skills & athletic ability. Venue: White Park, Scone<br />
Contact: Phil Logue 0427 789 832 or 6543 4438 phillip.louge@bluemaxx.com.au<br />
www.australianmga.com<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Festival Charity Rodeo Starts 1.00pm Main Event 5.30pm<br />
Sit back, relax and watch some great rodeo entertainment. Full catering and bar facilities on the<br />
ground. Rodeo slack commences at 1.00pm. Main rodeo starts at 5.30pm<br />
Venue: White Park, Scone For further information: Jade Smith 0429 720 092<br />
Muswellbrook Linedance Express Workshop 2.00pm till 4.00pm<br />
Guest instructor: Robyn Groot Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 2.00pm - 4.30pm<br />
Special exhibition on the Barwick family in museum. Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Ann Bailey 02 6545 9773 sconehistorical@yahoo.com.au<br />
Equestrian Vaulting Competition 3.00pm till 6.00pm<br />
Vaulting is one <strong>of</strong> the most spectacular <strong>of</strong> the equestrian sports, where both dynamic and<br />
static gymnastic elements are combined with music and performed on a cantering horse.<br />
It requires both outstanding physical condition and a harmonious relationship with the horse.<br />
Venue: 'Dunsinane' 274 Turanville Road, Scone For further information: Robyn 0429 947 015<br />
wellbrook@bigpond.com www.equestrianvaulting.com.au<br />
Muswellbrook Linedance Express Meet & Greet 6.30pm till 11.30pm<br />
Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728<br />
Real Estate Pty Ltd<br />
109 KELLY STREET, SCONE NSW 2337 Ph: (02) 6545 2626 F: (02) 6545 2702 EMAIL: pgre@hunterlink.net.au<br />
Pat Gleeson 0408 689 949 • Tori Gleeson 0488 261 624 • Jennifer Dawson 0408 658 381<br />
patgleeson.com.au<br />
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71 Guernsey Street Scone NSW 2337<br />
Scone RSL Club<br />
Phone (02) 6545 1669<br />
Information for members and their guests<br />
Doncaster Bistro<br />
Open every day during <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Festival for Lunch & Dinner<br />
$2 Schooners Thurs 5-7pm, Sat 1-3pm<br />
Live Entertainment<br />
Friday 18th & Saturday 19th May<br />
Courtesy bus available for Races on Saturday. Bookings recommended<br />
TAB Facilities SKY Channel<br />
Phone 02 6545 0289<br />
Fax 02 6545 0209<br />
Cressfield Road Scone<br />
www.willowparkstud.com<br />
Koobah Performance <strong>Horse</strong>s presents.....<br />
THUNDER DOWN UNDER<br />
WATADUCK<br />
Bay 16.2hands DOB: 25/10/2005<br />
Sire: Vivant (European Showjumping Star)<br />
Dam: Joselands CC (Contact/TB/Anglo)<br />
Service Fee: $1,100.00 (incl gst).LFG. Not including agistment and vet costs. Frozen & chilled<br />
semen available.<br />
Thunder Down Under is beautifully structured and has a good<br />
temperament demonstrated through to his progeny.<br />
Bay 15.1 hands DOB: 6/12/2005 AQHA: 58951<br />
Sire: Peptos StylishOak Q-39269 Dam: Oaks Fancy Duckling Q-29238<br />
Service Fee: $1,250.00 (incl gst)<br />
Booking fee: $250.00 (Deductable.LFG. Not including agistment and vet costs. Chilled semen available.)<br />
Wataduck is out <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the highest performing Docs Freckles Oak mares “Oaks Fancy<br />
Duckling” with lifetime earnings <strong>of</strong> $27,000.00<br />
He has an excellent temperament and conformation. Wataduck has taken to campdrafting<br />
like a duck to water.<br />
Standing at Stud<br />
Koobah Performance <strong>Horse</strong>s<br />
“Meadowbank” 95 Spains Lane Kingswood NSW 2340<br />
Contact: Phil Elliott Mob: 0418496794 Email: phil@koobahperformancehorses.com<br />
Also other warmblood, stock horse and quarter horse young stock for sale visit our website:<br />
koobahperformancehorses.com.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 10 - Sunday 13th May<br />
Muswellbrook Linedance Express Social 8.00am<br />
Breakfast and social dancing. Venue: Scone Bowling Club, Gundy Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728<br />
Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Cattle Dog Trials at Aberdeen 8.30am<br />
For further information contact: Guy 0409 828 685<br />
Mounted Games Competition from 9.00am<br />
Exciting equestrian sport for spectators & participants alike. Combining very fast races in teams<br />
<strong>of</strong> four with a high degree <strong>of</strong> skills & athletic ability. Venue: White Park, Scone<br />
Contact: Phil Logue 0427 789 832 or 6543 4438 phillip.louge@bluemaxx.com.au<br />
www.australianmga.com<br />
Equestrian Vaulting Competition 9.00am till 3.00pm<br />
Venue: 'Dunsinane' 274 Turanville Road, Scone For further information: Robyn 0429 947 015<br />
wellbrook@bigpond.com www.equestrianvalting.com.au<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am to 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Scone Grammar School Foundation Antiques Fair 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
A great variety <strong>of</strong> Colonial, English & French antique furniture, Estate & Vintage jewellery, fine<br />
china, tribal & nomadic rugs and retro & vintage collectables. Everything for sale! Venue:<br />
St Luke's Hall, Scone. Contact: Kirsty Cole 02 6545 3093 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am to 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Scone Polo Club - Muswellbrook Cup 10.30am<br />
Venue: Scone Polo Grounds, Waverley Road, Gundy<br />
Contact: Adam O'Regan 0421 721 733 www.sconepoloclub.com.au<br />
"Ballads <strong>of</strong> the Bush" Mother's Day Concert 1.00pm<br />
Come and see Gavin Lockley and Roy Best with the "Ballads <strong>of</strong> the Bush band". This is<br />
fabulous entertainment! Gavin Lockley's remarkable imagination and creativity as a composer<br />
and his panache as a vocalist and piano player combine to make the poetry <strong>of</strong> Henry Lawson,<br />
Banjo Patterson and CJ Dennis come to life all over again. Bring a picnic lunch. Full bar facilities<br />
available. Cost: $10 Adults, $25 family (2 adults, 2 children)<br />
Venue: Scone Race Course, Bunnan Road, Scone<br />
Contact: Anne Davies 0407 252 377 or 02 6545 3013 adavies@sgs.nsw.edu.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Museum 2.30pm till 4.30pm<br />
Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Offering an exclusive range <strong>of</strong><br />
contemporary event furniture<br />
and decorative decor for hire<br />
suitable for weddings,<br />
corporate functions, dinner<br />
parties, birthday celebrations<br />
+ children’s parties.<br />
Amelia Wilkinson / 0400 099 761 / info@theeventstoreroom.com.au / www.theeventstoreroom.com.au<br />
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KLASSICAL<br />
DREAM MI<br />
(Klass x Mustang's Magnum)<br />
2008 Bay Arabian Mare<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Champion Arabian Two & Three Year Old Filly<br />
East Coast Champion Arabian Two Year Old Filly<br />
ALWAYS<br />
VALENTINE MI<br />
(DA Valentino x Always An Angel)<br />
2009 Bay Arabian Mare<br />
United States Reserve Champion Arabian Two Year Old Filly<br />
Scottsdale All-Arabian Champion Junior Two Year Old Filly<br />
Scottsdale All-Arabian Reserve Junior Champion Filly<br />
Arabian Breeders World Cup Reserve Champion Two Year Old Filly<br />
Breeding World Class Arabian <strong>Horse</strong>s<br />
Mulawa Arabian Stud<br />
julie.farrell@mulawa.com.au<br />
+61 4 1251 7188<br />
mulawaarab
KLASS<br />
(TS Al Malik x Karmaa)<br />
2003 Grey Arabian Stallion<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Champion Arabian Stallion<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Champion Ridden Arabian Stallion<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Champion Working Stock <strong>Horse</strong><br />
ians.com.au<br />
ABER<br />
HALLO 29<br />
(Amidou x Rimini Queen)<br />
2004 Bay Warmblood Stallion<br />
Dressage NSW Champion Medium <strong>Horse</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Producing World Class Equine Athletes<br />
Alabama Stud<br />
A Division <strong>of</strong> Mulawa Arabian Stud<br />
560 Segenhoe Road Aberdeen NSW 2336
Day 11 - Monday 14th May<br />
Howards Coaches (Lic. No. 2TA003516) Thoroughbred Stud Tours 9.00am<br />
Includes lunch at Belltrees. For bookings phone: 02 6546 6178<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
TIMOR CREEK STUD<br />
Upper Hunter Valley Agistment<br />
There is no better property to grow a horse than our<br />
LIMESTONE hills and flats<br />
Based in Scone, servicing the Hunter Valley<br />
Shane Stenhouse | 0438 710 957 | sdstenhouse1@bigpond.com<br />
Industries Pty Ltd<br />
11 Industry Drive Caboolture QLD 4510 Ph: (07) 5495 6978 Fax: (07) 5499 1359<br />
Email: info@smiffindustries.com.au www.smiffindustries.com.au<br />
Thank you . . .<br />
Special attention to soundness problems<br />
Permanent Mares, foaling and walk on<br />
Weaning, education and spelling<br />
Preparation to sales or trainer<br />
Syndications and export arranged<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012<br />
Jenny Stearn: Timor Creek Murrurundi<br />
Ph 02 6546 8140 • Fax 02 6546 8110<br />
timorck@bigpond.com • www.timorcreekstud.com.au<br />
Offering<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional equine<br />
dentistry services<br />
for all horse<br />
disciplines<br />
We custom build our horse floats to your specifications ensuring<br />
they are built to last in the <strong>Australia</strong>n conditions.<br />
Our <strong>Horse</strong> Floats are designed and manufactured to the highest <strong>of</strong><br />
quality and standards, ensuring a smooth and stress free ride for<br />
you and your horse.<br />
We are just not limited to horse floats! With our product range<br />
extending to caravans, catering vans, general sheet metal<br />
fabrication and much more, we build what our customers need.<br />
Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Festival committee in conjunction with Hunter Valley Printing would like to sincerely thank<br />
the advertisers and sponsors for their support in making this very popular publication and event possible.<br />
If you would like to advertise in next years publication please contact Hunter Valley Printing.<br />
www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au 02 6545 2888<br />
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A I R C H A R T E R<br />
www.paysaircharter.com.au<br />
Pay’s local family owned business with over 50 years aviation experience now <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
Scone and the Upper Hunter 24 hr all weather charter<br />
Business travel | Outback tours | 24 hr Air Freight | Mine support<br />
Aerial Photography | Aerial survey | Scenic flights<br />
Friendly pr<strong>of</strong>essional highly trained and experienced staff.<br />
Safe, well equipped, reliable aircraft<br />
Call Chief Pilot Mathew Baker to arrange a quote for your air travel requirements<br />
0427 116 975 | 02 6545 1166<br />
WE HIRE OFFICE EQUIPMENT<br />
Data Projector, Laptop, PA system, Screen, Lectern<br />
AND ALSO<br />
CHAIRS, TABLES, & SUNSHADE TENTS<br />
Suitable for Outdoors or indoors<br />
Ideal for Parties, Weddings or Functions<br />
Hire $1.50 per chair $10 per table<br />
Pick up and drop <strong>of</strong>f at your own cost<br />
130 Liverpool Street, Scone<br />
6545 2562<br />
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ABERDEEN INFORMATION CENTRE<br />
Located in the Aberdeen Library<br />
(02) 6543 8457<br />
Events<br />
15th April 2012 Quilt Extravaganza<br />
Displays <strong>of</strong> quilts inside St Marks and market stalls in the grounds <strong>of</strong> Dangar Park<br />
First Saturday in September Big Boys Toys<br />
At Jefferson Park Aberdeen: A display <strong>of</strong> cars, bikes, boats and market stalls<br />
Centre Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for Lunch Daily Closed Public Holidays<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 12 - Tuesday 15th May<br />
Harvey World Travel Thoroughbred Stud Tour 8:00am<br />
Unique opportunity to visit some <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter's leading thoroughbred horse studs.<br />
Contact: Julie Leckie or Louise Brock 02 6545 1855 scone@harveyworld.com.au<br />
Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day 8.30am till 3.00pm<br />
Utility sheep dog trial, <strong>Australia</strong>n Stock <strong>Horse</strong> demonstrations, sheep shearing, dog high jump,<br />
farrier demonstrations and other attractions.<br />
Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Anne Davies 0407 252 377<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Bush Poetry Yarns Night 6.00pm<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> poets hosted by a comedy duo at the Royal Hotel Scone<br />
Contact: Nick 0407 916 601<br />
ADFAS Scone 6.00pm sharp<br />
“Peru: the incas and their predecessors seen through their art and textiles”-<br />
Ms Chloe Sayer BA (Hons) NADFAS Venue: St Luke’s Anglican Hall, Liverpool St, Scone<br />
Contact: Jill Richards 65451822 or Sally McHugh Warner 6545 1156<br />
Day 13 - Wednesday 16th May<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society 9.30am till 2.30pm<br />
Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Floral Art Display 2.00pm till 4.00pm<br />
Equine themed floral art display; arranged in co-operation with the Scone & District Garden<br />
Club. Devonshire Tea will be available at a cost <strong>of</strong> $4.50 per person. To be held at the Scone<br />
Visitor Information and Wine Centre 02 6540 1300<br />
Scone High School Sports Trivia Night 7.00pm for 7.30pm Start<br />
10 rounds plus novelty rounds and competitions. Prize money. Proceeds to SHS to purchase<br />
sporting equipment and clothing. Cost: $10 per person, tables <strong>of</strong> 8. Contact: Reg Riley<br />
(w)02 6545 1455 (h)02 6545 2710 (m)0408 637 084 gregory.riley@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association Annual Awards Night<br />
The evening celebrates and acknowledges the achievements <strong>of</strong> the racehorses, broodmares<br />
and sires from the Hunter Valley along with a "Service to the Industry" and President's award.<br />
For information and tickets: Melanie Sunderland 0419 557 977 www.htba.com.au<br />
www.haydonhorsestud.com.au<br />
Peter & Alison Haydon<br />
Ph: 02 6546 6655 Mobile: 0448 466 659 Email: peter.haydon@bigpond.com<br />
Bloomfield Homestead, Blandford, NSW 2338<br />
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Photo: Main Event Photography<br />
www.sconehorsetrials.com.au<br />
Scone <strong>Horse</strong> Trials would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:<br />
A very successful<br />
September 2011 event,<br />
attracting the most number<br />
<strong>of</strong> competitors in <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
Looking forward to working<br />
again with our sponsors in<br />
2012.<br />
2012 DATES<br />
March 10 & 11<br />
September 22 & 23<br />
Main Event Photography • Two Rivers Wine • Scone Advocate • Linga Longa Inn • Richardson Eventing • Belltrees • NSW Institute <strong>of</strong> Sport<br />
ABN: 64 083 010 888<br />
100 Liverpool Street Scone NSW 2337<br />
Ph:(02) 6545 3033 Fax: (02) 6545 3511<br />
admin@sconeoutdoors.com.au<br />
www.sconeoutdoors.com.au<br />
Servicing the Hunter Valley <strong>Horse</strong> Industry for over 20 years<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 14 - Thursday 17th May<br />
Invermien Open Day 10.00am till 12noon<br />
Short guided walking tour to see broodmares and racehorses. Informative and entertaining,<br />
followed by morning tea in picturesque grounds Contact: Margaret Wicks 02 6545 1589<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale time TBC<br />
Venue: White Park Scone Contact: Jonathan D’Arcy 02 9399 7999 jonathan@inglis.com.au<br />
www.inglis.com.au<br />
Official Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Calcutta tickets on sale from 6.00pm<br />
Venue: Scone Golf Club, Aberdeen Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Ian Campbell 02 6545 1814 sconegolf@westnet.com.au<br />
SCONE CHEMIST<br />
• Blood Pressure Testing • Diabetes Supplies<br />
• Asthma Supplies • Health Information Kiosk<br />
• Webster-Pak Service<br />
153 Kelly Street, Scone<br />
6545 1007<br />
Vantage Hill<br />
Thoroughbreds & Equestrian Training<br />
‘Vantage Hill’<br />
Middlebrook Rd Scone NSW 2337<br />
Blair & Nikki Richardson<br />
0427 225 352 | home 02 6545 3194<br />
• Pre-training & breaking in thoroughbreds<br />
• Riding lessons specialising in<br />
Eventing | Dressage | Cross Country | Show Jumping<br />
Ask our friendly staff for all your health and beauty needs.<br />
9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)<br />
9am - 12noon (Sat) 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Sat/Sun)<br />
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“The Quiet One” Licenced Restaurant & Bar<br />
24 ground floor suites with<br />
wireless broadband access.<br />
9 Guernsey St, Scone<br />
Phone: 02 6545 1700<br />
Fax: 02 6545 3130<br />
colonial_motorlodge@bigpond.com<br />
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horse industry<br />
careers<br />
scone equine studies centre<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers training in:<br />
• <strong>Horse</strong> Breeding / Traineeships • Equine Nursing<br />
• <strong>Horse</strong> Industry Practice • Farriery<br />
• Specialised Short Courses • Racing<br />
Full Time | Part Time | External Study<br />
Traineeships | Apprentices | School Based<br />
Traineeships<br />
contact scone campus on 6540 3200<br />
or go to www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au<br />
A proven name in the Upper Hunter.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer Agistment, Broodmare Management and Foaling,<br />
Stallion Walk-ons, Weaning, Sale Preparation,<br />
and Racehorse Spelling<br />
MIDDLEBROOK RD SCONE NSW 2337<br />
PHONE 02 6545 0270 FAX 02 6545 0234<br />
MOBILE 0488 762 923<br />
www.middlebrookvalleylodge.com.au<br />
MA11151<br />
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The Breed<br />
for Every Need<br />
The <strong>Australia</strong>n Stock <strong>Horse</strong> Society<br />
was founded in 1971 to preserve<br />
and promote the bloodlines <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Stock <strong>Horse</strong>, recognised for<br />
its versatility and superior performance<br />
amongst work and leisure breeds.<br />
Today the Society is the largest Equine<br />
Recreational and Pleasure Association<br />
in <strong>Australia</strong>, with a loyal and growing<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> more than 9,500 individuals<br />
and in excess <strong>of</strong> 180,000 registered horses.<br />
Visit our Heritage Centre: 48 Guernsey Street, Scone (open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4pm)<br />
P (02) 6545 1122 E info.ashs.com.au W www.ashs.com.au<br />
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muswellbrook regional arts centre<br />
JANUARY > MAY 2012<br />
Parliament <strong>of</strong> NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2011: A touring exhibition from Campbelltown Arts Centre<br />
3 January 2012 - 29 January 2012<br />
Parliament <strong>of</strong> NSW Aboriginal Art Prize is produced and presented through a partnership between the Parliament <strong>of</strong> NSW,<br />
Campbelltown City Council, NSW Government through Arts NSW, Coal & Allied and the College <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts, University <strong>of</strong><br />
NSW.<br />
The Rio Tinto Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years <strong>of</strong> Bengalla Mining, and 25 Years <strong>of</strong> Coal & Allied<br />
Sponsorship<br />
3 February 2012 - 26 February 2012<br />
23rd Muswellbrook Photographic Award<br />
3 March 2012 - 22 April 2012<br />
Driven to Abstraction: Carole Corrie & Garry Foye<br />
28 April 2012 - 10 June 2012<br />
Corner <strong>of</strong> Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333, PO Box 122<br />
t 02 6549 3880 f 02 6543 4150<br />
e arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au<br />
Muswellbrook & Districts<br />
Camera Club<br />
Garry<br />
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Foye, Capertee Elegy #17 - Secrets Beneath the<br />
Scone<br />
Poplars<br />
& Upper<br />
2011 charcoal<br />
Hunter <strong>Horse</strong><br />
on paper; Image courtesy <strong>of</strong> the artist<br />
Festival Official Programme 2012
Day 15 - Friday 18th May<br />
Scone Golf Club 'Breakfast with the Stars' 6.30am<br />
Scone Cup breakfast with guest speaker & special guest.<br />
Venue: Scone Golf Club, Aberdeen Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Ian Campbell 02 6545 1814 sconegolf@westnet.com.au<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles.<br />
Entry: $2 at the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Scone RSL Champagne Breakfast 10.00am<br />
Includes champagne, brunch and courtesy bus to and from the races. Bookings essential<br />
by 6:00pm Thursday 17th May. Venue: Scone RSL Club, 71 Guernsey Street, Scone<br />
Cost: $15 per person Contact: 02 6545 1669<br />
Scone Racing Carnival - Emirates Park Cup 11.00am<br />
Since 1947 the Scone community has embraced the running <strong>of</strong> the Scone Cup.<br />
The Scone Racing Carnival <strong>of</strong>fers an exciting racing experience. Fully catered marquee<br />
packages available. Venue: Scone Racecourse, Bunnan Road<br />
Contact: Scone Race Club 6545 1607 or www.sconeraceclub.com.au<br />
Scone Golf Club<br />
After Cup celebrations at the Scone Golf Club with entertainment and meals.<br />
Venue: Scone Golf Club, Aberdeen Street, Scone<br />
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GREG BENNETT<br />
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Day 16 - Saturday 19th May<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Stud Bus Tour in Segenhoe Valley 8.30am for 8.45am departure, back to town<br />
approx 2:00pm A race day alternative. Enjoy a drive through Segenhoe Valley studs with local<br />
tour guide giving informative history. Devonshire Tea at Segenhoe Valley. Locals welcome.<br />
Venue: Departs from Scone Railway Station<br />
For further information and bookings: Graham & Helen Walker 02 6545 2081<br />
info@segenhoeview.com.au<br />
Scone RSL Courtesy Bus 10.00am<br />
Pickup and return from the races. Bookings recommended.<br />
Venue: Scone RSL Club, 71 Guernsey Street, Scone Contact: 02 6545 1669<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am to 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Scone Racing Carnival - Inglis Guineas Race Day 11.00am<br />
The hugely successful Inglis Guineas Race Day will again be run on Saturday. The Scone<br />
Racing Carnival <strong>of</strong>fers an exciting racing experience. Fully catered marquee packages available.<br />
Venue: Scone Racecourse, Bunnan Road, Scone<br />
Contact: Scone Race Club 6545 1607 or www.sconeraceclub.com.au<br />
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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis -<br />
Equine Nutritional Balancing<br />
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a laboratory tested scientific pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong><br />
your horse’s nutritional & toxic metal status. It is the only accurate<br />
method to determine mineral, thyroid & adrenal levels. Most horses<br />
have severe mineral imbalances due to feeding unsuitable supplements &<br />
feeds. Guessing what to feed your horse results in health & performance<br />
problems.<br />
Contact: Kerry Marsh (B.Ed., B.Ag.Sc) 0402 772 124<br />
Scone Visitor Information & Wine Centre Open every day <strong>of</strong> the Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival<br />
for all <strong>of</strong> your information needs. Cnr <strong>of</strong> Kelly & Susan Streets, Scone. Contact: 02 6540 1300<br />
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Day 17 - Sunday 20th May<br />
Gundy Sheep Dog Trials 7.30am<br />
Venue: Gundy Rodeo Grounds Contact: Phil 02 6545 1765<br />
Upper Hunter Dressage Assoc. Closed Club Championships from 9.00am<br />
Closed club championships for dressage. Watch members <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter Dressage<br />
Assoc. compete against each other for a chance to win a trophy rug at each level. Tests<br />
available from preparatory through to FEI. Venue: White Park, Scone Contact: Mel Britt<br />
0409 328 674 outlawangels@southernphone.com.au www.uhda.equestrian.org.au<br />
Scone Arts & Crafts Exhibition 10.00am till 4.00pm<br />
Exhibition features member artist works including painting, pottery, craft & textiles. Entry: $2 at<br />
the door. Venue: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone Contact: Scott 0427 101 697<br />
Murrurundi Art Show 10.00am to 4.00pm<br />
Venue: Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne Street Murrurundi. Cost: Gold coin donation<br />
Contact: Mandy 0415 503 632<br />
Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale time TBC<br />
Venue: White Park Scone Contact: Jonathan D’Arcy 02 9399 7999 jonathan@inglis.com.au<br />
www.inglis.com.au<br />
Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Museum 2.30pm till 4.30pm<br />
Venue: Kingdon Street, Scone<br />
Scone Public School Picnic by the Lake - Food and Fireworks 3.00pm till dark<br />
Family afternoon at Lake Glenbawn with food stalls and entertainment, concluding with<br />
fireworks. This is the final event <strong>of</strong> the Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival. Venue: Lake<br />
Glenbawn, Eastern Foreshore. Contact: Melissa Petersen 02 6545 9122 or 0411 050 487<br />
foodandfireworks@gmail.com<br />
Situated just minutes from the picturesque township <strong>of</strong> Denman, the beautiful Two Rivers vineyard<br />
is a must see on a visit to the Upper Hunter Valley. The contemporary award winning Cellar Door<br />
at Two Rivers is set amongst the vines overlooking the Hunter River. Visitors can sample an exciting<br />
range <strong>of</strong> highly awarded wines, including some unique wines made exclusively for the Cellar Door.<br />
Enjoy a delicious cheese or antipasto plate over a bottle <strong>of</strong> wine and soak up the magnificent rural<br />
views. We look forward to welcoming you to the Two Rivers Vineyard and Cellar Door situated in<br />
the heart <strong>of</strong> the Upper Hunter.<br />
2 Yarrawa Road Denman NSW 2328 Ph. 02 6547 2556<br />
www.tworiverswines.com.au<br />
Cellar Door open 7 days 11am to 4pm<br />
WAMSLEY P/SHIP<br />
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NSW 2337<br />
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Ph/Fax 02 6545 0167<br />
Mobile<br />
Joe 0428 667 712 - Brad 0429 078 114<br />
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SCONE AND DISTRICT<br />
PRE-SCHOOL<br />
We are a community-based centre<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering a program <strong>of</strong> high quality<br />
early childhood education<br />
for children aged 3 - 5 years<br />
For enquiries call 6545 1489 or visit<br />
the centre at Cooper Street, Scone<br />
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<strong>HORSE</strong>S MOUTH<br />
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EVERY NIGHT AT SIX<br />
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A CAVALCADE OF THOROUGHBRED EXCELLENCE<br />
Two great <strong>Australia</strong>n racehorses <strong>of</strong> mid last century who in their twilight years won good races<br />
in America were the Scone district bred Shannon and the well named Sailor’s Guide. Now in the<br />
<strong>Australia</strong>n Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame, the first <strong>of</strong> these two, the Kia Ora stud, Segenhoe valley bred Shannon, is<br />
ranked one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>’s greatest ever milers. In America he ran world record times and became a<br />
first class sire.<br />
Sailor’s Guide, a horse got in England by Lighthouse11 but foaled and raised on the Sledmere stud<br />
near what is now Scone’s state <strong>of</strong> the art racing centre, followed up wins in 18 races in <strong>Australia</strong>,<br />
including the Victoria Derby, Mackinnon Stakes and Sydney Cup, with five more in America, headed<br />
by the Washington International.<br />
Both horses are but two <strong>of</strong> a cavalcade <strong>of</strong> champions racehorses which have galloped out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fertile Scone region, one nurtured by the Hunter and Pages rivers and tributaries, since it was opened<br />
up for settlement about 1824. Fittingly, the man principally responsible for the settlement, Henry<br />
Dangar <strong>of</strong> Singleton, became the grandfather <strong>of</strong> Rodney Dangar, breeder and owner <strong>of</strong> another<br />
racing giant from the Upper Hunter, two-times Melbourne Cup winner Peter Pan.<br />
He was bred near Singleton, but was in the first crop <strong>of</strong> the imported Pantheon, a sire who started<br />
his stud career on Kingsfield, a property which later had much <strong>of</strong> it swallowed up by the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Glenbawn dam near Scone. After his first season, Pantheon was moved to neighbouring Kia<br />
Ora stud, one <strong>of</strong> the world’s biggest sources <strong>of</strong> winners in the 1930s and 1940s.<br />
Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Committee<br />
Kia Ora and Kingsfield were portion <strong>of</strong> the Segenhoe valley, one nowdays ten minutes drive away<br />
from Scone, which was granted to English businessman and politician Potter Macqueen in 1825.<br />
He shipped stock out from England, including horses, one <strong>of</strong> which, the thoroughbred Crawford, is<br />
believed to have been the first sire used in the region. One <strong>of</strong> his sons got some <strong>of</strong> the early <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
Stock <strong>Horse</strong>s, a breed that like the thoroughbred paved the way for Scone becoming not only the<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> but a byword among horse people around the world and the focus <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Horse</strong> Festival conducted in May each year.<br />
Today, the Segenhoe Valley is one <strong>of</strong> the great thoroughbred showplaces <strong>of</strong> the world with breeding<br />
farms including Arrowfield, Vinery (formerly Segenhoe), the new Segenhoe, Kia Ora, Turangga<br />
and Alabama. Overlooking the southern end <strong>of</strong> the southern end <strong>of</strong> the Segenhoe valley is Darley,<br />
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the <strong>Australia</strong>n headquarters <strong>of</strong> the world wide breeding and racing empire established by Sheikh<br />
Mohammed, the ruler <strong>of</strong> Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.<br />
Also on the fringe <strong>of</strong> the Segenhoe valley is the emerging Kitchwin Hills stud, while closer to<br />
Scone two active studs are Ann Raymond’s Sledmere and the Mitchell’s Yarraman Park. Early last<br />
century both these studs were owned by members <strong>of</strong> the Thompson family, a branch <strong>of</strong> the one<br />
that has headquartered on the historic Widden stud<br />
in the Widden valley <strong>of</strong>fshoot <strong>of</strong> west Hunter valley<br />
for more than a hundred and fifty years. At Scone,<br />
the Thompsons bred Eurythmic, one time <strong>Australia</strong>’s<br />
highest earning racehorse.<br />
Two historic breeding farms near Scone are Turanville,<br />
a property established by the Dangars and in the late<br />
1800s reportedly home for over one thousand head<br />
<strong>of</strong> horses, stock horses and thoroughbreds, and St<br />
Aubins. In mid last century St Aubins functioned for<br />
industrial tycoon W.J. ‘Knockout’ Smith and among Image courtesy Scone & Upper Hunter <strong>Horse</strong> Festival Committee<br />
the sires he stood was the famous Beau Pere.<br />
The St Aubins homestead is currently home for Smith’s granddaughter Kate Fraser and her son<br />
George has the Ilala stud on the opposite side <strong>of</strong> the highway.<br />
Besides the historic stud farms, the Scone region has numerous top quality agistment farms and<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the major country training and racing centres. Nearly two hundred years after the Scone<br />
region greeted its first horse, its history continues to grow and provide more reason to celebrate<br />
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