This May, the 2025 Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival will mark a significant milestone, celebrating 45 years of honouring Scone as Australia’s Horse Capital. Themed “Home is Where the Horse Is: 45 Years of Heart in Scone,” this year’s festival reflects on the enduring bond between Scone’s equestrian heritage and the community that has shaped its legacy.

As the Festival enters its 45th year, we are proud to welcome our new President Jason Hill, an accomplished corporate professional within the Upper Hunter region who is also CEO of the Scone Race Club. Mr Hill has joined Vice President Darryn Wicks, Secretary Rachael McGuirk, Treasurer Robyne Smith and other incredible committee members who are all working extremely hard to ensure a brilliant festival experience is delivered again in 2025.

All roads will lead back home to Scone for the 2025 Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival with the theme, announced today, calling on past and present residents to revel in their love of Australia’s Horse Capital.

The 2024 Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival has concluded, marking another extraordinary year of celebrating the rich equine heritage of the Upper Hunter Valley. Running from May 10 to May 19, the festival embraced the vibrant theme “Let the games begin!” in tribute to the 2024 Paris Olympics and the region’s deep connections to…

The streets of Scone came alive with equine splendor on Saturday as the Scone Equine Hospital Horse Festival Parade captivated audiences with its vibrant display of talent and passion for all things equine.  The event, which drew participants from diverse disciplines and groups, witnessed a remarkable turnout despite the challenges posed by the weather. Fortunately,…

The prestigious 2024 Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival VIP Awards, held tonight, showcased the finest achievements within the Scone region equine industry, honouring those who have made remarkable contributions to the region’s rich equestrian heritage.  The evening’s celebration were marked by the recognition of three outstanding winners, each representing excellence in their respective categories:…

The excitement is building in Scone as the town prepares to welcome back the much-anticipated Scone Equine Hospital Horse Festival Parade, a highlight of the renowned Scone Horse Festival, scheduled to trot through the streets on Saturday 11 May. Presented by Scone Equine Hospital, this year’s parade promises a delightful blend of equestrian elegance and…

The theme for the much-anticipated 2024 Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival can now be announced, ‘Let the games begin!’, after an influx of exciting public submissions were received by the Festival committee and a common theme identified.