Doongara Stockhorses was established at the turn of the century with the asquisition of their resident stallion Regal Power with whom they had untold of success. When he tragically lost his life they were fortunate to have 2 equally typey colts, which history has proved, are as good as their sire. DOONGARA MANPOWER hails from […]
Codie Law has made the call and 2023 will be Kneipps Conray‘s last year standing at stud to the public, From Hazelwood Conman’s first foal crop, he blazed the trail and showed what the Conmans can do, he is his leading sire son. He has had an outstanding career in the Competition arena, highlights include […]
It’s with a very heavy heart we share the tragic news that KYDRAS ACRES MERCURY was laid to rest after suffering a fatal paddock injury. Andrew Chapman said, “He was a true gentleman until the end”. We know what he meant to the Chapman family and the horse community. He was one of the special […]
The Victorian Cutting Club’s Futurity is a wonderful event whichwinds up the annual cutting calendar and they do so in style. Congratulations to the winners and placegetter, you certainly put on a great show. OPEN OPEN
When we saw this wee soggy foal we were stopped in our tracks, reading the comments we suspected she was something special for breeder Kara Spoor. On further investigation we can confirm she absolutely is. Ordinarily we’d write our own story, but Kara’s answer to our question, “Why is this filly so special? Fill us […]
12 Shows, 400 runs, 57 competitors finaling throughout the year, and no single horse could be crowned Champion. It came down to the final event, the tension was palpable. We can only imagine the pressure on the riders. So much we could say, but the bottom line is, we’re glad that if Brydie and Beniah […]
Congratulations to the winner and placegetters, another very tightly contested category, Dalby being the decider. Yet another 3 Select Sires stallions in the mix. Note also, TASSAS REFLECTION‘s half sister PRAISE N TASSA is the only horse to place in two premierships, having also placed 8th in the Open Challenge with Brydie Hughes. Further she […]
This was another very tight race to the finish that hinged on Dalby. Josh Smith & PCD Reyning Metal gave it an extremely good crack, their dry work in particular next level, this season breaking records. Leah Read & Lethal King Cole, another great combination to watch, they love their work and it shines through. […]
The Australian Stockman’s Challenge Association’s premiership year ended in spectacular fashion last weekend. Unbeknown to most, many of the titles would be decided on that final event. The Open Horse, Classic Horse and Rookie rider literally hinged on the result at Dalby…another layer of pressure, nailbiting to the finish. Select Sires Stallions were up front […]
Congratulations to this year’s winners and placegetters.