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Terry & Chris Hall
“Lightview”
Goondiwindi QLD 4439
Mobile: 0427 733 403
Email: hellolightview@hotmail.com
ASHS: 152613
Foaling Date: 17/01/1999
Colour: BAY
Exceptional Horse Status: Heritage Stock Horse
Breeder: TE & CE Hall
Current Owner: TE & CE Hall
View full interactive pedigree chart >>
| Sire: DOGWOOD COMET – HSH | ELLIOTTS CREEK CADET – FS HSH | Commandant 02 |
| Respect 02 | ||
| DOGWOOD MADAM – IM HSH | Rivoli Ray – IS HSH | |
| Dawn – HSH | ||
| Dam: HAZELWOOD ROMANCE – HSH | WARRENBRI ROMEO – IS HSH | Reality – FS HSH |
| Warrenbri Julie – IM HSH | ||
| CARDONIS BREEZE | Just Fred | |
| Rosewood mare 01 | ||
Terry Hall is regarded as one of the finest drovers, campdrafters and horsemen this country has ever seen.
He is a third generation drover and the son of Boss Drover Artie Hall. Terry rode from the time he could walk and he learned horse handling and cattle skills first hand from some of the greatest names in the Australian bush.
Terry first went droving at the age of 14 and has taken mobs of up to 3000 head of cattle along traditional stock routes throughout Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Before embarking on his passion for campdrafting, Terry competed with and won against the best Australian Rodeo riders in buck-jumping, roping and bulldogging, and in 1981 he competed against the world’s best in Calgary, Canada.
Terry is revered as being one of the greatest campdrafters in Australian history. With a quiet seat and gentle hands, he has achieved what most competitors could only dream of. He has twice won the Warwick Gold Cup and three times won The Grandfather Clock and the Sydney Royal World Championship Draft. He has also won the Nat Buchanan Trophy, the ABCRA Championship Draft, the Acton Super Beef Draft at Paradise Lagoons and the Golden Gate at Walcha. Terry was also awarded the coveted ABCRA Campdrafting Hall of Fame and the annual title for most successful rider in 1974, 1977, 1979 and 1991.
“Between Terry & Chris Hall they have won just about everything there is to win in campdrafting.”
Terry is a true Australian who is highly respected for his extraordinary stockmanship and bushcraft. He has appeared on Sixty Minutes and has represented the Australian country lifestyle on several media programs. His influence stretches far beyond the simple world of campdrafting and his horsemanship feats are legendary.
Chris HallChris was born in Coonamble into a family that revolved around horses and horsemen and in this environment she became a superb horsewoman in her own right. Her father, John Lundholm, trained racehorses and competed in rodeo and he had Chris riding at Pony Club from an early age. Her mum took her to shows culminating in “Girl Rider” classes at the Sydney Royal.
After getting her Pony Club Instructor’s Certificate, Chris began to widen her interests by riding in some races as a jockey for her father and playing polocrosse. Wanting to be involved in anything equine she was then being introduced to campdrafting by her friends, Noel and Teddy McMahon.
Chris met Terry at the Trangie Rodeo in 1973 and they married in 1975, followed by a five or six year honeymoon droving with Terry.
Terry and Chris continued their life in the long paddock until their two children, Jane and Ben, went to school. They were based at Wee Waa, Terry’s home town, until they moved to “Lightview”, east of Goondiwindi. The prefix “Hazelwood” comes from the name of the Halls’ Wee Waa property.
Although Conman’s official results are incomplete, we are still able to recall what an amazing competition record he has. It all started with a win in the Ladies at Yetman before heading towards the Cloncurry Challenge. In Cloncurry he was leading going to the final, but it wasn’t to be and he finished 5th. The rest however, has been a stellar career with many memorable moments for the Hall family and all spectators alike.
Notable achievements include:
The 2009 Condamine, Chinchilla, Warwick run was where he really shone and his results over that period are testament to his ability.
Then again at Warwick in 2012. [See Video Gallery]
This supersire has progeny excelling and to see their results in the major arenas show what a major genetic powerhouse Hazelwood Conman has become.
A truly great sire needs three things:
Hazelwood Conman has ALL of this and more.
Conman is the only sire to produce 4 Classic Winners:
2019
2015
2014
2009
2023
2021
2022
Martins Stock Haulage Open:
2025
2024
2023
2014
MASTERS WINNER
2024
2017
9 events in the Challenge & Campdraft arenas and the Conmans hit each and every top 10 leaderboard.
Producer of 3 Warwick Gold Cup Winners:
2023 – Hazelwood Advice – 2nd time winner with Michael Hiscock.
2019 – Hingus
2013 – Hazelwood Advice
2019 Holdens Contrast
2018 Hazelwood Congressman
2015 Kneipps Conray
3 Winners:
2017
2024
2023
2016, 2017, 2018
No one ever looks for a reason to breed to Conman, because his reputation precedes him. But if you ever needed one, look at his results through out the Triple Crown, particularly Warwick.
2021
2023
Ridden by Les Stewart
The eldest of Conman’s progeny.
Owned by Craig and Fiona Radke.
Ridden by Rowan Marks
2014
Ridden by Morgan Webb
Ridden by D.Fitzgerald.
Ridden by Chris Towns.
Ridden by Jon Templeton
The Hazelwood Conman’s are proving to be great kids horses, for work and for play. Drafting, pony club, mustering, they can do the lot and they can do it well with their talented riders.
Gallery:
Ridden by Brett Walsh on
Ridden by Jason Birney
TOP SELLER
Lot 392 – HAZELWOOD NATHAN (gyo gelding)
SOLD: $31,000
VENDOR: B Corbett & R Abbott
BUYER: D&S Walmsley
TOP SELLERS
Lot 498 – AMAC ROMANTIC GIRL
SOLD: $150,000
VENDOR: Ben & Laura McNaughton
BUYER: Bryron Syndicate
Lot 610 – HAZELWOOD CODESA
SOLD: $100,000
VENDOR: TE & CE Hall
BUYER: Murtlegrove Equine
Lot 609 – EAGLE CONNIE
SOLD: $90,000
VENDOR: B & P Sieka
BUYER: Alcoyne Grazing Trust
Lot 492 – HAZELWOOD COSTAFIELD
SOLD: $80,000
VENDOR: T&C Hall
BUYER: Jubilee Downs P/C
𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋: Clearance: 100% (17/17 Sold)
Gross: $699,000 | Average: $41,118
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒:
Gross: $240,000 (3) | Average: $80,000
TOP SELLING, RECORD BREAKING MARE:
Lot 148 – WESTLAKE CORINA
SOLD: $130,000
VENDOR: Mr C Parker
BUYER: RA Linneth
Presented by Matt Moffat.
𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒:
Gross: $459,000 (14) | Average: $32,786
TOP SELLING, RECORD BREAKING GELDING:
Lot 291 – WESTLAKE COLLUSION
Price: $70,000
Vendor: P & J Turich
Purchaser: Kate Southern
3 NEW RECORDS were set by the Conman’s at Dalby this year: Highest price achieved EVER, Highest selling Mare, Highest selling Gelding.
It was announced prior to the 2024 Sale that Hazelwood Conman’s progeny had sold in excess of $10 Million Dollars. That figure has been blown out of the water following this year’s sale.
Mares: 100% Clearance (12 Sold)
Geldings: 90% Clearance (9/10 Sold)
Stallions: 100% Clearance (6 sold)
🟢 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘: Clearance: 82% (32/39)
Gross: $1,828,000 | Average: $46,872
𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦: 𝟭𝟱
Gross: $1,303,500 | Average: $86,900
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝟯
Gross: $170,000 | Average: $56,667
𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦: 𝟭𝟰
Gross: $354,500 | Average: $25,321
Top:
🟢 Lot 78 – COOKFAMILY CONDALILLY
Dam: DULOC MIDNIGHT RUN
Sold: $180,000
Vendor: KERRY TURNER
Purchaser: TREWILGA PARTNERSHIP
Top sellers:
✨ LOT 247 – BELLVUE SUMACON
Price: $95,000
Vendor: Mr S Booth
Purchaser: JR Genetics
✨ LOT 23 – BOLIVIA CON
Sold: $90,000
Vendor: Ms SJ McAntee
Purchaser: JM & LC Morgan
✨ LOT 54 – HAZELWOOD FLIGHT CONNECTION
Price: $76,000
Vendor: Mr RJ Steiger
Buyer: Burbank Performance Horses
✨ LOT 119 – NEIRBO GUZMAN
Price: $65,000
Vendor: CP & DL O’Brien
Buyer: P & T Barron
✨ LOT 154 – HAZELWOOD COCOMO (by Conman)
Price: $85,000
Vendor: Mr H Eslick
Buyer: DAF Livestock & Rural
♦ Sale lots – 2022 Nutrien Masters Horse Sale
💚 97% Clearance (31/32 Sold)
💚 Gross: $1,625,000 💚AVG: $52,419
MARES – 17
Gross: $1,187,000 | Average: $69,824
Top seller
🟢 Lot 689 – HAZELWOOD COUNTRY BLUES
💠 Sold: $300,000
💠 Vendor: TE & CE HALL
💠 Purchaser: Kooyong Pastoral Pty Limited
STALLIONS – 5
Gross: $188,000 | Average: $37,600
Top seller
🟢 Lot 530 – MELLOMAN
💠 Sold: $75,000
💠 Vendor: KYLIE GRAHAM – MUNGALLA STUD
💠 Purchaser: Byron lodge
GELDINGS – 10
Gross: $250,000 | Average: $25,000
Top seller
🟢 Lot 738 – ANTRIM PACMAN
💠 Sold: $37,500
💠 Vendor: The Trustee for A & B Hick Family Trust
💠 Purchaser: Tom & Mathew Denson
💙91% Clearance (20/22) 💙Gross: $740,000 💙Avg: $37,000
🟣Top Seller:
Lot 100 – Malua Tilly Devine – $114,000
Vendor: P & Debbie Gesler
Purchaser: E & K Acton
🟣Mares. Average: $51,778
Lot 16 – HAZELWOOD LITTLE CONTASSA – $45,000
Lot 100 – MALUA TILLY DEVINE – $114,000
Lot 114 – CAROLINAS CONVERSE P/I
Lot 130 – MCLENNANS LUCINDA – $22,000
Lot 134 – STARH CONTROVERSY – $30,000
Lot 147 – MARBLEWOOD VON – $60,000
Lot 184 – YENGIR CONNY – $72,000
Lot 234 – BELJAY LETHAL CONFIDENCE – $41,000
Lot 237 – DURKINS GALWAY GIRL – $32,000
Lot 238 – NEIRBO ARRIETTE – $50,000
🟣 Geldings. Average: $25,800
Lot 75 – CROZIERS CONFLICT – $18,000
Lot 77 – BLINHAMPARK JOKERS DESTINY – $19,000
Lot 82 – LAMBS CONTEMPT – $18,000
Lot 102 – DONRICA DOMPERIDON – $18,000
Lot 178 – CALEDONIA SNIPER – P/I
Lot 179 – HAZELWOOD COLORADO – $18,000
Lot 182 – HAZELWOOD CONTERFEIT – $55,000
Lot 241 – STONEAGE POP – $31,000
Lot 258 – NANDEYE ICONIC – $14,000
Lot 275 – WIBINDA RAIN MAN – $17,000
Lot 279 – NEIRBO PRESIDENT – $50,000
🟣 Stallion
Lot 158 – Star Hustler – $16,000
Top Sellers:
Top prices:
Hazelwood Conman, when you talk horses and you talk TOP, you expect to hear his name. The Brekelmans/Graham Sale proves that.
Sale topper, top priced mare & top ridden horse:
=Top priced colts selling for $18,000:
Top Sellers:
2018 Classic Ladies Foundation Charity auction
Notable sales include:
Top Priced Stallion
Clearchoice Contiki
Breks Conducktress
2016
Comet was bred by Noel Campbell at Condamine before changing ownership to Robbie Hilton (he was out of Robbie’s great mare Dawn). As a young two year old colt Robbie sent him to Terry Hall for education and the necessary mustering miles.
Terry was impressed with Comet and a deal was done with Robbie. Terry swapped High Shine, from High Regard, for Comet as the mare was more appropriate for Robbie to ride.
Dogwood Comet was drafting at 4 years old, but a potential career was cut short when he lost an eye in an accident at the truck. He was retired to stud duties.
After seven years the Hall’s decided to retry him and he was just as he always was. He was better with left hand courses as he could get his bearings better, but his will and commitment showed the character of the horse to perform so well with his disability. They took him on a trip to the Territory where he won a Progressive Draft and then he was retired again.
He was later sold to Paul and Jane Stone when Terry and Chris started standing Conman.
Hazelwood Romance is part of a small band of Stock Horse mares that will go down in history as a legend.
Terry and Romance are described as “A brilliant partnership”.
Click on the “Romance tab” on Hall’s Stockhorses home page to read the full story on Romance.
Hazelwood Romance is part of a small band of Stock Horse mares that will go down in history as a legend. And you can’t tell the story of Terry and Chris Hall without mentioning the Australian Stock Horse (ASH) mare Hazelwood Romance.
Tony Swagger of Wee Waa was the man responsible for breeding Romance, when he decided to join his mare, Cardonis Breeze to the great Warrenbri Romeo.
Terry and Chris were also living in the Wee Waa district at the time. Terry had noticed Breeze and when he saw her foal, Romance, he was quick to put in an offer to buy her. Due to an accident, Romance was 4 years old when she was broken in. At that age she was fairly difficult to break in, Terry as usual, was unfazed.
As with all of his horses, Terry gave this young mare a stint on the roads droving and soon Romance became part of his droving team. Romance became one of his trusted team and this began a partnership that would span eight years.
The partnership between the Halls and Romance proved triumphant with the mare winning 114 campdrafts in 8 years.
Romance won the Maiden Draft at Narrabri in 1987 and ridden by Terry she placed 2nd in the World Championship Campdraft at Sydney in 1990 and won 1st place in the same event at Sydney in 1992. The pair also placed 2nd in the World Championship Campdraft at Sydney in 1993 and were awarded the McFarlane Trophy (Sydney) for the highest score in any session conducted during the competition and followed this up with 3rd place the following year.
Another highlight was Romance being awarded the prestigious Nat Buchanan Award for campdrafting in 1991.
In 1993, Terry and Romance placed 2nd in the prestigious Grandfather Clock at Chinchilla and placed 2nd in the Canning Downs Draft at Warwick in 1994 – winning the cut-out in the same event.
Ben and Jane, both won on the great mare, while Chris also won Champion Led Stock Horse, Champion Working Stock Horse and Champion Ridden Stockhorse at the Melbourne Royal and ASH working and led classes.
At Upper Horton in 1995, Romance and Terry commenced the cut-out and the mare stumbled, popping Terry out of the saddle. Tragically this was to be the mare’s last run as she had trod on a rock, chipping a bone in her foot – this brought about an untimely retirement from what had been a brilliant career.
Romance, at 14 years of age, entered the next successful phase of her life – as a broodmare. Romance would produce 8 foals – 3 fillies and 5 colts – with the most recognised being the outstanding Hazelwood Conman.
2005 brought both triumph and tragedy to Terry and Chris Hall. Conman was hitting his straps and Chris had taken out the Warwick Ladies Draft with him. On returning home from the draft, Hazelwood Romance had suffered a painful injury and they were forced to end the life of their beloved mare. Romance was buried at the Halls’ property at Goondiwindi, where a special plaque takes pride of place to commemorate her life.
Tribute to a Champion by Judy Fields (2 page PDF File Size: 525Kb)
2020
2019
2018
2018
2016 Warwick
2014 Landmark
2013
Warwick
Chinchilla
Landmark Classic
2012 Warwick
2025
2024
2023
Dalby ASH Sale
ABCRA Australian Campdraft Championships
Warwick Gold Cup
2022 Chinchilla
2022 Nutrien Masters
2021 Nutrien Classic
2020 Nutrien Classic
2019 Landmark Classic
2019 Landmark Classic Horse Sale
2018 Landmark Classic
2018 Landmark Classic Horse Sale
2018 Classic Ladies Foundation Charity auction
2017
Warwick Ladies Silver Cup
ASHS Nationals
Landmark Classic
Sale Horses
2016
Warwick
ASHS Super Quest
Chinchilla Grandfather Clock
2015
Warwick Gold Cup
Paradise Lagoons
Landmark Classic
Prydes Easi Feed Challenge
Landmark Horse Sale
Other notable Sales
2014
Warwick
Landmark Classic
2013
Warwick
ASH National Fountain of Youth Sale, Tamworth
Kirkbys Stud Reduction Sale – April 1
Landmark Classic Sale
2012
Chinchilla
Dalby Sale
