Upper Hunter Shire Council
White Park world-class arena for Horse Capital of Australia. The new undercover White Park arena officially opened earlier this year and is now available for use in Scone, the Horse Capital of Australia.
White Park world-class arena for Horse Capital of Australia. The new undercover White Park arena officially opened earlier this year and is now available for use in Scone, the Horse Capital of Australia.
Community Hubs supporting Scone Locals. A newly renovated golf course at the Scone Sporties, seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine a great day out in the middle of the Scone Horse Festival, leading into the Scone Cup Carnival.
Warburton Estate Agents has joined the Scone Horse Festival as a gold sponsor this year to bring the Warburton’s & McDonald’s Family Picnic and Finale Fireworks to the extended Scone community.
The Hunter Valley has long been famous as the source of thoroughbred racehorses, recognised alongside Kentucky and Ireland as a world-leading nursery of equine athletes.
The Scone Horse Festival has claimed responsibility for the manure and horse shoes that were discovered on Scone streets earlier this week.
Reflecting on the last 10 days of the 2018 Scone Horse Festival, David Gatwood and the Scone Horse Festival Committee have been a powerhouse.
A big thanks to the Scone community for supporting Dolly’s Dream and raising a massive $3,148.35 via gold coin donations at the Guy McLean Show on Saturday afternoon.
The 2018 Scone Horse Festival Award winners were announced at the Gala Opening Night held at the spectacular Scone Race Club on Friday night.
For the first time, we will be recognising the outstanding achievements of a horse from the Upper Hunter Shire.
The VIP for each Scone Horse Festival is chosen because of their outstanding contributions to horses in the Upper Hunter Shire and this award has been presented each year since 1985.
The Young Achiever is a person between the ages of 16 and 21 who has excelled in their chosen horse sporting field. Previous recipients have been involved in rodeo, pony club, polocrosse etc.