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Equinetics Breeding Centre
3988 Wide Bay Hwy
Kilkivan Qld 4600
M: 0412 136 096 or 0437 044 116
E: equinetics@outlook.com
Nathan Wilson Training Stables
48 Biggenden Mines Road
Biggenden QLD 4621
M: 0427 130 577 (Nathan)
M: 0459 468 931 (Brydie)
E: nwilsontrainingstables@outlook.com
Registration: # Q72359
Foaling date: 11/05/2010
Colour: Brown
Height: 15.1hh
Breeder: Nathan & Amanda Wilson
Current Owner: Nathan J Wilson
5 panel: DNA Case #: Y, HYPP: N/R, HERDA: N/R, OLWS: N/R
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| Sire: BC GIGOLO | PLAYBOY ROY | SENORITAS PLAYBOY |
| GENUINE ROSE | ||
| SPINIFEX DOLL | DOCS SPINIFEX | |
| MISS CHOW CHILLA | ||
| Dam: CHICKASHA STACEY | ACRES DESTINY | BOB ACRE DOC |
| SAN JOSE HICKORY | ||
| CHICKASHA CARRIE | BUC LENA | |
| CHICKASHA OPAL | ||
Nathan Wilson purchased, owned & successfully showed Beniah’s sire Boonara Gigolo, and his dam Chickasha Stacey. Although the breeding of both was a large factor in his decision to purchase, it was an intangible, gut feeling about them both that he followed.
He couldn’t explain it, it was a decision at the time that those around him had to trust. Nathan trusts his judgement of a horse and what both Boonara Gigolo & Chickasha Stacey produced in Beniah, supports this.
Beniah was infact unplanned, being born out of season in May 2010. This went on to affect his 4yo Classic Year campaign due to then being classed as a 5yo.
Nathan started Beniah, breaking him in and giving him a good foundation. “I sent him mustering on occasions where he did some long days with a good mate. He was always a truly athletic horse that had a lot of bend and wait, always with a big stop.”
“He really started to progress into an outstanding horse as a 3yo, but due to his age, being born out of season, I had to show him as a 3yo in the Stockmans Challenges, up against the 4yos in 2014.”
“In 2015 he won the wet work in the open Challenge at Cloncurry and a few weeks later he won the Paradise Lagoons Challenge up against a fair few tough, competitive horses. I guess that’s when we realised we had a true stud on our hands, and people were beginning to notice him, both in the dry work arena and cattle work.”
“That was about the last time I had a full season of competing and gave him to Brydie. They seemed to click quickly at home, so she gave him his first ever draft start in which they placed 4th in a Novice. She loved how he felt, so set, so young. The rest is really history for those two.”
Brydie lights up when you talk to her about Ben, their bond is palpable, she can’t speak highly enough about him.
“He has the calmest, collected & casual nature. Nothing worries him, he enjoys doing things at his own pace (a factor shining through in his progeny). It’s not until you walk to the back of the camp yard to select your cow, that he actually comes to life.”
“I suppose my favourite thing about Ben, is no matter how many draft starts you give him in the one day, or over the one weekend, he never tries to take over or cheat. He is the exact same horse every draft start you give him. He is always consistent and gives you 110%. Outside he is extremely soft, and you only have to think check, and he’s with you. He truly is a freak on a cow and he gives you a lot of confidence to be able to put him anywhere on a cow at any time.”
In answer to what makes Ben a good sire, Brydie mentions his good strong bone structure, good feet and his good size. But it’s the fact that his trainability, temperament & talent is really shining through in his progeny that is the standout. They all seem to be very carefree and casual, just like him.
Brydie emphasises that they are extremely quiet under saddle, a factor which she believes to be particularly important these days. Having a horse you can just saddle up and ride off on at a young age is a must.
Beniah has boasted multiple jockeys beyond Nathan and Brydie: Thomas Mills, Matt Moffat and Darby Ryan, all of whom either won or placed. His attitude never altered, he never let them down and each rider commented on how much fun he was to ride.
Brydie says, “Moving forward I’d love to just keep adding some Open wins to his name. Because of his kind nature on a cow he is so reliable in a 3 round Open, or Cut Out runoff. He loves it when a cow gets tough on him in the yard, he makes it look so effortless outside.”
She added, “Who knows, 2023 might see us return to the Open Challenge arena!”
For Beniah the future is bright, the industry recognises his talent. His success in the competition arena has translated into success in the breeding barn and the sales arena, the world really is his oyster.
And as if all this isn’t enough, the 2022/23 season sees 25 foals on the ground by Beniah, 22 of them fillies. Brydie says,
“I guess that in itself is a good sire!”
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2023
2018
2017
2022/23 saw Beniah welcome 25 foals, 22 of them fillies!
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2021
Mare owned by the Warden family, campaigned by Ben & Beau Rossiter.
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2021
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2023
Nutrien Classic
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2019
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6yo gelding a/o September 2022
Dam: Rathcool Margot
Has run cutouts of up to 24
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2021
2025
Like father like daughter!
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2025 saw Millicent start to compete in the Snaffle Bit Futurities with Brydie Hughes.
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Benny Rio
Ben Is King
Benny Black with owner Chloe Lough
Lakitas Lass
Briens Spinah
Benalena
Magnum PI
Beneeka
Benchmark
Electrik Chickasha
Benefactor
Lot 28 LETHAL MURRIAH
Sold: $40,000
Vendor: Brydie Hughes
Buyer: MCC Performance Horses
Lot 74 AVF TUCKERS CASH
Sold: $26,000
Vendor: PJ & SE Gray
Clearance: 100% (7/7)
Gross: $191,000
Average: $27,286
TOP SELLER:
Lot 337 AVF Harmony (3yo mare)
Sold: $65,000
Vendor: S & C KEOGH FAMILY TRUST
Buyer: KURRAJONG PASTORAL PTY LTD
Clearance: 86% (6/7)
Average: $14,083
TOP SELLER:
Lot 428 AVF BEN IS KING (4yo gelding)
Sold: $37,500
Vendor: Robbo Wen Cattle Co
Buyer: GJ & MF Easton
Lot 3 – SUBLETHAL
Sold: $14,000
Vendor: Nathan Wilson Training Stables
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿
Lot 452 – BENJAMIN
Sold: $75,000
Vendor: Parker Investments CQ P/L | Purchaser: The TTF Moy Family Trust No.2
Clearance: 90% (9/10 Sold)
Gross: $147,000 | Average: $16,000
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 & 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲:
Lot 251 – BENALITE
Sold: $36,000
Vendor: CJL P.H. | Purchaser: TJ Rual
86% Clearance (6/7)
Gross: $128,000 | Average: $21,333
Top seller:
Lot 232 – DEVINE OPULENCE (2yo mare)
Sold $40,000
Vendor: Nathan Wilson Training Stables
Purchaser: Garariver
Clearance: 100%
Gross: $124,000
AVG: $15,500 | 1yo AVG: $14,200 | 2yo AVG: $17,667
Top seller:
LOT 270 AVF BENS LIKE A CAT
Sold: $22,000
Vendor: ALMA VALE FARMS
Purchaser: DIAMOND L CHARBRAYS
Dam: BOOBOOK BARBIES CAT
Clearance: 91% (10/11)
Gross: $260,500
Average: $26,050
Top:
Lot 475 – SOUTHERNSTAR MATILDA
Dam: DARMA ACRES CRACKALACKIN
Sold: $50,000
Vendor: PETER APOSTO
Purchaser: TREWARRIC PERFORMANCE HORSES
BILLY BLACK
BENNYS LIL REY
MOES BENEDICTION
BC Gigolo has a string of wins and places under his belt. As a 3 & 4yo he was shown in 8 Futurities. He won the highest scoring AQHA Horse Stallion 6 times and Highest scoring ASH Stallion twice.
Chickasha Stacey won a campdraft and placed in challenges before her performance career was cut short due to injury.
She is a full sister to Chickasha Hope.
Full sister to Beniah’s dam, Chickasha Stacey
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Photo by Show Pony Creative.
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Ad by Show Pony Creative.
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2021 Mitchell Stallion Draft, with Thomas Mills. (90) [Watch on Facebook]
2019 ACA National Finals, with Teah Beak. [Watch on Facebook]
2018 Coonamble Challenge & Campdraft
2017
2016 ARBC Stockmans Challenge
2015 Paradise Lagoons Open Challenge Final, with Nathan Wilson. [View Video]
Progeny
2025 Filly Foal out of Royalle Cygnet
Moes Benediction
Gweneva
Briens Spiniah
Two Beneficial
Benzolena
Magnum PI
Electrik Chickasha
Devine Opulence
