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The Scone Horse Festival Committee wish to advise that all programme information is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change without notice. For more details please visit www.sconehorsefestival.com.au or contact the appropriate person for each events closer to the event date. Scone Horse Festival Committee in conjunction with Ideation Group and Hunter Valley Printing would like to sincerely thank the advertisers and sponsors for their support in making this very popular publication and event possible. If you would like to sponsor or advertise in next year’s programme please contact hello@sconehorsefestival.com.au to: Magic Lantern Photography and Joan Faras Photography. Cover image: Katy Driver 2 Photography 2018 SCONEthanks HORSE FESTIVAL OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
WELCOME
The 38th anniversary of the Scone Horse Festival takes on a new look and feel in 2018 and our vibrant new branding has been the inspiration for the Festival theme of... ‘Ignite the Fun’. The 10 day Festival officially commences from Friday May 4th with a combined Scone Horse Festival Gala Opening Night (formerly Horse Ball) which this year will be staged in the stunning function room at Scone Race Club. We will officially announce the VIP for this year’s Festival together with our Young Achiever, Themed Window Display competition and the inaugural ‘Horse of the Year’ award! One of the major changes this year is the move of the Scone Equine Hospital Festival Parade to Sunday May 6th and we trust the Scone and Upper Hunter community will continue to participate in this much loved spectacle. The Parade will be followed by the Scone Grammar School Fete which promises to showcase a vast array of wares from near and far. We are excited to have Internationally acclaimed Horseman, Entertainer and Bush Poet…Guy McLean, join us this year and he will be performing his incredible 2 hour show on Saturday 5th May. White Park will again be a hive of activity in the first weekend in May with the Australian Tentpegging Championships and NSW State titles being held for Farriers and Blacksmiths. The Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day proudly sponsored by Regional Australia Bank and Godolphin is always a big hit with local school children with an array of country lifestyle demonstrations. Heard any good yarns lately?...then get along to the Yarns Night hosted by Scone RSL Club for some story telling and bush poetry. The Inglis Official Scone Cup Calcutta moves to Scone RSL Club this year and sets the stage for 2 fantastic days of racing at the picturesque Scone Race Club on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th May. Grab the picnic blanket, bundle the family in the car and head to Lake Glenbawn on Sunday 13th for the McDonald’s Scone Picnic by the Lake and Grand Finale Fireworks. A massive thank you to Upper Hunter Shire Council and all our valued Sponsors, Members of the Scone Horse Festival Committee, Emergency Services personnel and Volunteers for your support. 10 days of everything you can (& can’t) imagine that involves horses so come join us and ‘Ignite the Fun of the Festival’! David Gatwood Scone Horse Festival President www.sconehorsefestival.com.au
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GUY McLEAN SHOW
SATURDAY 5 MAY 3PM - 5PM WHITE PARK, SCONE
Guy McLean and his team of four horses, led by wonderful Stock Horse stallion, Dreaming of Abbey, is a renowned equine performer of horsemanship, whip cracking and bush poetry. He and his team have performed all over Australia at major equine events and agricultural shows over the past 15 years and have now settled in Texas, USA. The Scone Horse Festival is thrilled to be bringing Guy and his team to our Horse Capital of Australia to perform on Day 2 of the 2018 Scone Horse Festival. BYO CHAIR – BYO FOOD & DRINKS - (FOOD STALLS ON SITE) NO GLASS OR ALCOHOL – NO DOGS COST: GOLD COIN DONATION CONTACT: Scone Visitor Information Centre 02 6540 1300 e
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From Manfred to Winx... M
anfred, foaled in 1922, was one of the first champions ‘raised and grazed’ on the land now farmed by Coolmore at Jerrys Plains. Manfred won the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, AJC Derby, VRC Derby, Champagne Stakes and Caulfield Stakes amongst a host of topclass races during his illustrious career. The precedent set by Manfred has been followed many times over the years. In recent years, the likes of Vancouver, Catchy, Pride Of Dubai, Inference, Mighty Boss, Age Of Fire and Pinot have joined our honour roll of Group One-winning graduates and in 2017 another graduate, champion racemare Winx made history by winning her third consecutive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. It’s something to consider when attending the yearling sales.
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OUR SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL JOURNEY Nearly four decades ago, four community minded, horse passionate men combined their vision to turn a major country race meet into a festival for many to visit Scone, the horse capital of Australia and experience a love of horses and all that goes with it. Jim Rodgers, Mike Pritchard, Barry Chapman & Brian Russell created the Scone Horse Festival, by adding a horse parade and forming a volunteer committee to nurture and grow the festival. Each year, the passion of horses and creating an experience for the masses, grew stronger, through the stability of the equine industry and our strong, energetic and caring community. Thirty seven years on, we are able to offer something for anyone and everyone with or without a love of horses. A festival filled with fun, unique and ‘once in a year time’ country experiences which we want to share with you. A parade of family fun at the front end of the festival with around 80 colourful entrants, flows into the Scone Grammar School fete and markets. The original race meet is now followed the next day by a family orientated race day, and combined, form the highest paying standalone country racing carnival in Australia offering $2million in prize money. Around 60 experiences over 10 days culminating with a spectacular fireworks finale at the picturesque Lake Glenbawn. Live shows from Farrier displays to Australian Tent pegging Championships, Polo, Thoroughbred Horse Awards, Stud tours to sheep dog trials and Australian Stock Horse demonstrations. Loads of exhibitions and mostly free events!
37YRS OF HISTORY
60 experiences over 10 days
Awards for VIP, Horse of the Year
Polo
Tent pegging
Guy McLean Horse extraordinaire
Scone Cup - largest country race meet prize $ in NSW
Farriers & Blacksmiths
Australian Stock Horse demonstrations
80+ parade floats
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Tickets available from www.ashs.com.au/raffle or through the Society’s Head Office Entries Close: 13th May 2018 | Prizes Drawn: 14th May 2018 Terms & Conditions of Entry: This Art Union Raffle is open to Australian Residents over the age of 18 years. Directors and Employees of The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The prizes on offer are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Collection of the prize/s is the winner’s responsibility. Conducted by The Australian Stock Horse Society Limited ABN 35 001 440 437 in association with RaffleLink. Results: Drawn 4pm AEST, Monday, 14/05/2018 at 48 Guernsey Street Scone, NSW 2337. Results published on the Society’s website www.ashs.com.au and in The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday, 16/05/2018. Permits: ACT: R 17/00164. NSW: GOCAU/1956. SA: M13398. VIC: 10753/17. See www.ashs.com.au/raffle for the full Terms and Conditions. Photo is for illustration purposes only.
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SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL GALA OPENING NIGHT
Friday 4 May - 6PM Scone Race Club
Join us for the Gala Opening night of the Scone 2018 Horse Festival where we will meet and acknowledge our 2018 VIP’s and award winners and some of our past VIP’s and award winners, thank our wonderful sponsors and enjoy getting together to kick start the opening of our festival. During the evening we will be announcing these awards: 2018 Scone Horse Festival VIP; 2018 Horse of the Year – introduced for the first time; 2018 Young Achiever and Winner of the Themed Window Display Competition. The event will be cocktail style, so no need to organize tables, we look forward to seeing you there. Catering and entertainment will be provided. Drinks can be purchased from the bar. COST: $70 per ticket DRESS: Lounge Suit TICKETS: trybooking.com FOR MORE INFORMATION: Scone Visitor Information Centre - 02 6540 1300
Horse Riding Lessons We offer lessons for all levels of experience and age - from beginner riders through to competition riders on our own horses and ponies or on your own horse.
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STATE TITLE FARRIER & BLACKSMITH COMPETITION
4, 5 & 6 MAY COMMENCING 7AM
OLD BOOKMAKERS AUDITORIU M WHITE PARK SCONE JUDGE: STEVE RIGGS (ASF, Dip wcf)
With the sounds of hammers echoing, competitors put their horse shoeing skills to the test. As well as making shoes, contestants are also required to shoe a horse. A highlight is the three-man draft – a team event which involves the shoeing of three large draught horses. Events range from the novice, apprentice to open levels. SPONSORED BY THE EQUINE PODIATRY & LAMENESS CENTRE COST: FREE ENTRY
CONTACT: Bob Sim 0408 437 818
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The MAGIC of COUNTRY
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Festival of the Fleeces
8-10 June 2018
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For a fleecy family fun weekend with FREE entertainment, demos, activities and stalls. Download the program at www.festivalofthefleeces.com.au
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AUSTRALIAN TENTPEGGING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 5, 8.30am - 5pm Sunday 6, 8.30am SUNDAY: Break for parade whi
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Tentpegging began as the military exercise where a group of mounted soldiers would ride through an enemy camp in a pre-dawn raid, removing the pegs, which held the tents in place, with the tips of their sharp spears. Foot soldiers could then attack the enemy as they struggled to get out from under the collapsed tents. Thus giving the practice it’s name of Tentpegging. The Australian Light Horse has been demonstrating Tentpegging at Royal Shows as far back as the 1930’s. Here at the Scone Horse Festival, we are privileged enough to watch the best Tentpegging riders from across the nation at the Australian Championships COST: FREE ENTRY CONTACT: Barry Diffin, President 0439 449 888, Kellie Mackney, Secretary 0427 662 517 www.tentpeggingaustralia.org
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SCONE POLO CLUB
PEISLEY CUP 5-6 MAY MUSWELLBROOK CUP 12-13 MAY BOTH EVENTS 11AM - 5PM SCONE POLO GROUNDS WAVERLEY ROAD GUNDY
Polo is a team sport played on horseback. The objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small hard white ball into the opposing team’s goal using a long-handled wooden mallet. Each polo team consists of four riders and their polo ponies. The modern game usually lasts one to two hours and is divided into periods called chukkas. COST: FREE ENTRY CONTACT: www.sconepoloclub.com.au
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CHOOSE A VETERINARY PRACTICE AS COMMITTED TO YOUR HORSE AS YOU ARE
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SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL HORSE FESTIVAL PARADE
SUNDAY 6 MAY COMMENCING 10.45am KELLY STREET SCONE
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One of the undisputed highlights of the Horse Festival is the annual parade. See Kelly Street transformed into a colourful celebration of all things equine. School children, community groups and local businesses join forces to produce an eye-catching range of floats and entertainment. The illustrious presence of the Light Horse Brigade tops off this spectacular occasion.
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SCONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FETE
SUNDAY 6 MAY AFTER THE PARADE
CORNER KINGDON & HILL STRE
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Follow the crowds for fabulous food, fun and entertainment LOCATION: Scone Grammar School COST: FREE ENTRY CONTACT: 02 6545 3131 admin@sgs.nsw.edu.au www.sgs.nsw.edu.au e
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Saturday 5th May 2018, 3 - 5pm
White Park, 100 Guernsey Street Scone Gold coin donation for entry BYO CHAIR, BYO FOOD & DRINKS OR FOOD STALLS ON SITE, NO GLASS, NO ALCOHOL, NO DOGS www.sconehorsefestival.com.au
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THOROUGHBRED STUD TOURS
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDA Y, THURSDAY & FRIDAY ALL BOARD!
The Hunter Valley is the Thoroughbred Capital of Australia, with Scone being its heart, we invite you all to board a bus and visit Australia’s most prestigious and world renowned Thoroughbred Stud Farms. Tours will be operating daily by a few of our local tour operators from Monday 7th May until Friday 11th May, departing Scone from 8.45am. Monday 7TH & Wednesday 9TH contact: Howards Bus & Charters 02 6546 6178 aho87197@bigpond.net.au Tuesday 8TH & Friday 11TH contact: Upper Hunter Country Tours & Events - Geoff Llyod 0475 080 370 www.upperhuntercountrytours.com.au Thursday 10TH contact: Upper Hunter Tours & Syndications – Craig Benjamin 0417 439 776 www.upperhuntertours.com.au
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INFO PG
DAY 01 FRI 4 MAY
DAY 02 SAT 5 MAY
DAY 03 SUN 6 MAY
Aust. National Title Farrier & Blacksmith Competitions
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7am until late
7am until late
7am until late
Scone Horse Festival Gala Opening Night
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Australian Tentpegging Championships
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Scone Polo Club
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Guy McLean Show
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Scone Equine Hospital Festival Parade
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Scone Grammar School Fete
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Thoroughbred Stud Tours
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Jack Johnston Memorial Day
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Yarns Night
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HTBA Annual Awards Night
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Official Scone Cup Calcutta
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Scone Cup Carnival
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Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale
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McDonald’s Scone Finale Fireworks & Picnic by the Lake
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Please refer pages 28 & 29 for other events and things to see and do during Horse Week
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SCONE
Around Town
DAY 04 MON 7 MAY
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DAY 05 TUE 8 MAY
8.45am
DAY 05 WED 9 MAY
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DAY 07 THURS 10 MAY
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DAY 8 FRI 11 MAY
Outskirts of town
DAY 9 SAT 12 MAY
DAY 10 SUN 13 MAY
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11am 10am 2pm - 6.30pm
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Millinery Workshop Weekend ‘Ignite’ your creative flair to make your own headwear / hairpieces for the upcoming Scone Cup Carnival - fascinators, garlands on the first day and/or hat on the second day. LOCATION: Russley Rural Retreat 242 Segenhoe Road, Scone DATE: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 April TIME: 9am - 5pm CONTACT: Kara Watson - 0409 876 746 COST: Saturday Fascinator Workshop $160 Sunday Hat Workshop $180 Combined weekend workshops $300
Scone Fun Run Enjoy a 5km walk/run or 10km run. LOCATION: Scone Race Track DATE: Sunday 29 April TIME: Registration 9am for a 10am start CONTACT: Nicky Western 0414 806 074 COST: $20 per participant
Thanksgiving Service ‘Thank God for the Horse’ LOCATION: St Andrew’s Uniting Church Scone DATE: Wednesday 3 May TIME: 6pm CONTACT: Beryl Bates 02 6545 3164 COST: FREE
SATURDAY NIGHT AT SCONE DATE: SATURDAY 5 MAY Contact local venues for live entertainment and dining - after Guy McLean Show
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MUSWELLBROOK LINE DANCING WEEKEND
LOCATION: Aberdeen Sports & Recreation Club DETAILS: Friday 4 May - Social line dancing 7pm 10pm, FREE; Saturday 5 May - Workshop with Robyn Groot 2.30pm - 4.30pm, $8; Saturday Social Night 6.30pm - 11.30pm, $8 (Workshop & Social $15); Sunday 6 May - Breakfast and line dancing, $6 CONTACT: Pamela Smith 02 6543 2728 or 0407 563 244
Scone Arts & Crafts Members’ Exhibition and Scone Photographic Prize
OPENING NIGHT LOCATION: Scone Arts & Craft Hall, Kingdon Street Scone DATE: Friday 4 May TIME: 6.30pm CONTACT: Pam 0418 441 128 COST: $10, canapes and drinks on arrival OPENING TIMES DATE: Saturday 5 - 12 May, 10am - 4pm Sunday 13 May, 10am - 1pm COST: Gold coin donation
Upper Hunter Wine & Food Affair Oglivie Street transforms into a Wine and Food gourmet feast extravaganza. An incredible collection of street food, gourmet take home foods, craft beer and the unique flavours of world renowned Upper Hunter Wines and Local Cider. LOCATION: Ogilvie Street Denman DATE: Saturday 5 May DETAILS: upperhunterwineandfoodaffair.com.au
SCONE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Come in to the Scone Visitor Information and Horse Centre across from Elizabeth Park in town to find out everything you need to know about the Upper Hunter and surrounding areas. Our friendly staff are more than willing to help and suggest ideas about what to do in the Upper Hunter. The Scone Visitor Information & Horse Centre also contains a permanent exhibition that highlights the history of the horse in Australia and in particular its role in the Upper Hunter. Don’t forget to get your photo taken with our larger than life ‘Big Blue’! LOCATION: CNR Kelly & Susan Streets Scone OPEN: EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL CONTACT: 02 6540 1300 www.upperhuntercountry.com
JUNIOR STOCKMANS CHALLENGE LOCATION: Murrurundi Pony Club DATE: Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 May CONTACT: Murrurundi Pony Club COST: FREE ENTRY
ST LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Open for inspection LOCATION: Liverpool Street Scone DATE: Sunday 6 May TIME: 12noon - 4pm CONTACT: Margaret 0438 451 891
Scone High School Sports Trivia Night A night of sports trivia for tables of 10. All proceeds go to supporting sport and students at Scone High School LOCATION: Scone Bowling Club DATE: Wednesday 9 May TIME: 7.30pm CONTACT: Leigh Rowney 02 6545 1455 scone-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au COST: Tables of 10 at $10 per person Individual or smaller groups catered for
SCONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale
Open Wednesdays & Sundays LOCATION: Kingdon Street Scone DATE: Wednesdays 9.30am - 2.30pm Sundays 2.30pm - 4.30pm CONTACT: 02 6545 9773 sconehistorical@yahoo.com
LOCATION: White Park, Scone DATE: Sunday 13 & Monday 14 May TIME: 10am CONTACT: Inglis reception 02 9399 7999 reception@inglis.com.au - www.inglis.com.au
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You’re missing out if you haven’t visited us yet! Have fun and explore the world of thoroughbred racehorses at www.godolphinkids.com.au and get your teacher to call +61 (2) 6543 9000 to book your Godolphin stud and stable tour.
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JACK JOHNSTON MEMORIAL GALA DAY
TUESDAY 8 MAY 8.30AM - 3PM WHITE PARK, SCONE
Utility Sheep Dog Trial, Australian Stock Horse Demonstrations, Sheep Shearing, Dog High Jump, Farrier Demonstrations And Other Attractions SPONSORED BY REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK & GODOLPHIN. Jack was involved in Scone Horse Week from its
inception in 1980 until Jack Johnston Testimonial year in 1994. During that time he was awarded the first Horse Week VIP honour in 1985 and again in the Testimonial Year in 1994. Jack led the parade most years during that time. Firstly on his trusty mare ‘Wynadotte’ and then on his grandson Scott’s horse ‘Shadow’. Interesting to note that these two horses only ever went to town once a year for the parade and were completely unfazed by all the movement and noise of the parade. For a couple of years Jack drove his mother’s 1905 Phaeton sulky in the parade as well. He was the driving force for many years behind the Horse Festival Gala Day with this event being held on ‘Tyrone’ for several years during the 1990’s. After Jack’s death, the Gala Day was renamed the Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day and moved to White Park.
COST: FREE ENTRY CONTACT: Beryl Bates 02 6545 3164
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YARNS NIGHT
TUESDAY 8 MAY 7PM SCONE RSL CLUB, GUERNSEY ST
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A fun, casual night… Come on up and spin us a yarn or renditions of bush poetry or sit down with a glass of ale and perhaps a meal to enjoy the verse and country atmosphere. COST: FREE ENTRY CONTACT: Kara 0409 876 746
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1 in 2 Racehorses born in Australia were bred in the Hunter Valley!
1 of 3 Thoroughbred breeding centres of excellence in the world!
Proud heritage in the Hunter of producing past, present and future champion equine athletes for nearly 200 years!
2nd largest concentration of Thoroughbred Studs in the world, second to Kentucky USA!
HUNTER VALLEY AUSTRALIA'S THOROUGHBRED CAPITAL
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HTBA ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 9 MAY SCONE RACE CLUB MARQUEE
The Hunter Valley is Australia’s thoroughbred capital. It is the birthplace of 1 in every 2 thoroughbred race horses every year and is renowned the world over for breeding champion equine athletes. Over 350 industry leaders, clients, sponsors, suppliers, VIPs and locals come together to commemorate the Hunter’s people and thoroughbred champions, recognised for their exceptional achievements at these prestigious annual awards. Celebrate with us and be entertained by the incredible “Jay Jay”! From Australia to Japan, India to USA, Jay Jay is fast becoming one of the most in-demand comedic entertainers of today. CONTACT: events@htba.com.au www.htba.com.au for bookings
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INGLIS OFFICIAL SCONE CUP CALCUTTA
Thursday 10 May - 5PM SCONE RSL CLUB, Guernsey ST REET
Hosted by Scone RSL Club. Phantom Call with auction following, commencing at 8.00pm. Happy Hour 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Restaurant open from 6.00pm. COST: free entry - with calcutta ticket sales available on the night CONTACT: Christine Smith 0427 453 620
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SCONE CUP 2-DAY CARNIVAL
DARLEY SCONE CUP RACE DAY - FRIDAY 11 MAY INGLIS GUINEAS & COOLMORE D ARK JEWEL SATURDAY 12 MAY
BOTH DAYS 11AM START
SCONE RACECOURSE, BUNNAN
ROAD SCONE
COST: Darley Marquee or Function Centre fully catered (11.30am – 10pm), including bubbles, Yalumba wines & Tooheys beers - $440 per guest. Yalumba Marquee fully catered 11.30am-5.30pm, including bubbles, Yalumba wines & Tooheys beers - $240 per guest. General admission - $20 per guest. 2 day fully catered marquee/ function centre packages range from $270 - $620 per person Tickets : huntervalleytickets.com.au/whats-on CONTACT: Scone Race Club 02 6545 1607 / events@sconeraceclub.com.au or sconeraceclub.com.au
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McDONALD’S PICNIC BY THE LAKE & FINALE FIREWORKS SUNDAY 15 MAY 2PM - 6.30PM
LAKE GLENBAWN FORESHORE
Enjoy the ambience and beauty of Lake Glenbawn with an afternoon of entertainment followed by a grand finale of fireworks at dusk to officially close the 2018 Scone Horse Festival. Entertainment for the children, along with pony rides and a variety of food and community stalls. Ka-boom Fireworks, Utopian fire & LED dancers, Trick horse riding performance (arrive early for that), Miss Amy School of Dance performances throughout the afternoon, Community food stalls, Westpac BBQ, Pony Rides $5 a ride, GJ Laser Tag free, Jumping Castle free, Merry-goround free, Musical entertainment throughout afternoon. COST: $5.00 per vehicle CONTACT: Scone Visitor Information Centre 02 6540 1300
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WINDOW DISPLAY COMPETITION!
Create a display that is visible to the public, inspired by our 2018 festival theme Ignite the Fun of the Festival. 1ST PRIZE: Weekend Break at Russley Retreat 2ND PRIZE: A half page advert in the 2019 Scone Horse Festival program donated by Hunter Valley Printing 3RD PRIZE: Complimentary Scone Chamber of Commerce Membership for 2018/19. Winners will be announced at the Gala Opening Night
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2018 SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL SURVEY
Not only are we focused on igniting the fun of the Scone Horse Festival, but we want to improve the festival experience for each and every one of you. We don’t always anticipate your needs and possibly could do better if you are willing to tell us about them. Each survey received will go into the draw to win a weekend for 4-6 people in a cabin at Lake Glenbawn thanks to Reflections Holiday Parks. 1. What is your residential postcode?_____________________________________________________________ 2. Which events of the SHF did you attend?_ _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2a. Which was your favourite event?______________________________________________________________ 3. Who did you attend the majority of the events with? family
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other _ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How did you find out about the Scone Horse Festival? word of mouth program website facebook
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other_____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Name a Sponsor from the 2018 Scone Horse Festival? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What did you enjoy the most about the festival?___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. What do you feel we could improve on?_ ________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Is there anything you’d like to see added to the festival? Please explain. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Please provide a comment about your experience at the Scone Horse Festival and provide your name, phone number and email address if you would be willing for us to share your testimonial on our website or a future program. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you, Scone Horse Festival Committee To submit your survey, complete it, take a photo and email it to hello@sconehorsefestival.com.au, hop onto our website and complete it online or fill it out and pop it into our surveys box as you enter each event throughout the 2018 Scone Horse Festival.
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