Talawahl ASH Stud
775 Dargavilles Rd
NABIAC NSW 2312
Vicki Evans
Talawahl ASH Stud
775 Dargavilles Rd
NABIAC NSW 2312
Mob: 0429 056 777
Email: talawahlash@gmail.com
ASH Registration: #189287
AQHA Registration: #FS-25862
Foaling date: 12/11/2008
Colour: Black
Height: 15.1HH
Breeder: Mrs V Evans
Current Owner: Mrs V Evans
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| Sire: ACRES DESTINY | BOB ACRE DOC | SON OF A DOC |
| SAPPY SANDY | ||
| SAN JOSE HICKORY | DOCS HICKORY | |
| SAN JOSE BELLE | ||
| Dam: PARKHOUSE CLASSIC | ADIOS REFLECT | ABDUL |
| BARONA AMY | ||
| PARHOUSE SISTER LUKE | VALENTINE STUD MASTER LUKE | |
| VALLEY VISTA STATICK | ||
Much has been written about ACRES DESTINY over the years but a great deal of TALAWAHL CLASSIC DESTINY’s character comes from his dam PARKHOUSE CLASSIC.
CLASSIC is the eldest of three full sisters by ADIOS REFLECT out of a MASTER LUKE mare. All three mares performed successfully at ASH showing and campdrafting with PARKHOUSE CLASSIC achieving highlights such as runner-up in the ASH Maiden Series 2 and ultimately becoming an Open Campdraft Mare. Campaigning early on around SE Qld, Vicki used to say, “for a while I was known as the girl with the three black mares and competing on them, putting cattle around, made it easy for me to look good”. They had an instinctive ability to understand and rate cattle.
CLASSIC went on to become a successful broodmare. TALAWAHL CLASSIC DOC, CLASSIC’s first foal by ALMORA QP DOUBLE DOC was sold as a yearling to Steve Hayden from Victoria. The early promise he showed was borne out by his later achievements (including winning the 2009 Warwick Stallion Draft as a 5-year-old ridden by David Reiter). Her other progeny of note includes TALAWAHL CLASSIC VINTAGE, TALAWAHL CLASSIC ACRES and TALAWAHL CLASSIC IMPRESSION.
But this story is about her second foal TALAWAHL CLASSIC DESTINY.
Vicki chose to breed CLASSIC to ACRES DESTINY as he too was known to produce competitive horses suitable for all levels. TALAWAHL CLASSIC DESTINY (paddock name CD) was born in 2008 and the black colt was a lovely foal from the word go. Broken in by Dan Steers (Vicki bred TALAWAHL DOUBLE IMAGE, Dan’s well-known stallion); Dan said how much he really liked the horse and he rated him highly. He was no fuss to start, progressing quickly under saddle and was a fast learner.
Vicki began showing him in Led and Ridden ASH classes winning many ribbons. When injury sidelined her, CD was campaigned by Cole Moxey as a 4-year-old, competing successfully in the show events at the ASH Nationals. Cole also put him through the National Maturity at that event, finishing in the top 15.
Still with Cole, he then went to Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Paradise Lagoons, more than holding his own. “We rated him highly enough to get him out there and knew people would notice him.”
When CD began campdrafting full time it became obvious he had inherited his dam’s natural abilities and the traits for which ACRES DESTINY’s progeny have become so well known. He demonstrates an intuitive ability to read cattle and be where he needs to be.
Vicki says, “Like his dam PARKHOUSE CLASSIC, it feels like he’s thinking strides ahead. He’s good at what he does and he loves doing it. Even with minimal preparation I can pull him out the paddock, chuck a saddle on his back and compete with confidence.”
Despite consistently running high scores and regularly making finals, he was often pipped at the post, almost becoming the perennial bridesmaid. Vicki’s husband Mark recalls so many times she came home saying “CD got second…again!”
Vicki recalls things not going to plan in the yard at the Stallion Draft at the 2021 ASH Nationals with tough cattle and muddy conditions. Although he ultimately got the whip, he earned a round of applause from fellow competitors and onlookers alike for the grit and determination he showed.
But Vicki knew his turn would come. A strong and consistent cut-out horse she says, “it feels like you’re sitting on a big black wall in the camp”. When he did win, he did it in style, winning 2 in one day. At Gloucester Campdraft in 2021 CD won first the Ladies and then the Novice B Campdrafts. It was great to finally get a win, and the icing on the cake was to get a second one at the same event. He has continued to win and place consistently since then, including winning the Gloucester Open and finishing 2nd in the Willinga Park Gold Buckle Ladies Campdraft. He is known for his prowess in the camp, which he demonstrated at the 2023 ABCRA Championships Ladies Final, winning the cutout with 2 scores of 23.
CD’s no-fuss attitude is also evident when performing stud duties. He is polite and well-mannered and is normally handled just by Vicki herself. Even at the height of the breeding season, he competes without distraction. He mingles well with other horses; people forget he is a stallion, and he will often be seen yawning in a line-up.
CD continues to demonstrate his competitive nature and easy-going temperament. He has been campaigned by junior and juvenile riders, and people comment on how kindly he goes.
TALAWAHL CLASSIC DESTINY is producing stylish and versatile progeny. They display his temperament, looks and do well in the competition arena. They consistently compete successfully across a range of disciplines, from campdrafts to halter, challenges, and even sporting and jumping – demonstrating the trainability, intelligence and style of his genetics.
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Owned by Alex Pope
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Since joining A.Vaughan and G.Presdee Seattle has competed in plenty of Ag show coming home with Champion Hack and Working gelding over 5 years.
Horses sold:
Opegon was purchased as 4yo and was going kindly under saddle.
Hayley and Oregon are having a ball and are doing everything from Ag shows, dressage, sporting, jumping, pony club and even flag bearing!
Oregon is a great testament to the versatility and temperament of CLASSIC DESTINY’S progeny.
2025
Lot 156 – TALAWAHL MILAN
9yo mare Sold $10,000
Vendor: Vicki Evans
Purchaser: Brigadoon Cattle Co.
ACRES DESTINY has become a household name in the performance horse world, producing champion after champion in a range of disciplines including cutting, campdrafting, challenges & reining.
Adios Acres’s Full pedigree details on the sire side are available on Acres Destiny’s Page.
PARKHOUSE CLASSIC is the eldest of three full sisters by ADIOS REFLECT out of a MASTER LUKE mare. All three mares performed successfully at ASH showing and campdrafting with PARKHOUSE CLASSIC achieving highlights such as runner-up in the ASH Maiden Series 2 and ultimately becoming an Open Campdraft Mare.
CLASSIC went on to become a successful broodmare. TALAWAHL CLASSIC DOC, CLASSIC’s first foal by ALMORA QP DOUBLE DOC was sold as a yearling to Steve Hayden from Victoria. The early promise he showed was borne out by his later achievements (including winning the 2009 Warwick Stallion Draft as a 5-year-old ridden by David Reiter). Her other progeny of note includes TALAWAHL CLASSIC VINTAGE, TALAWAHL CLASSIC ACRES and TALAWAHL CLASSIC IMPRESSION.
2022
“Promising younger brother…potential sibling rivalry!”
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Comboyne Open Rd1 (89), equal top score
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