Thoroughbred Breeding Stud


Bowness Stud Tops Inglis Autumn Sale

Musket x Zirascible

Bowness Stud had a solid sale at the Inglis Autumn sale in Melbourne, selling 15 of 16 yearlings for $196,500 including the sale topper.

The top price of $58,000 was achieved by a colt from the first crop of Makybe Diva's three-quarter -brother Musket. The big strapping dark brown colt (pictured), is the fifth foal from city winning Zabeel mare Zirascible (NZ) and was sold to renowned judge Steve Brem.

2012 Easter Yearling Sale

Lot 214 - Lonhro x Indalama colt sold by Bowness for $500,000.

Lonhro x Indalama colt

This magnificent first foal of the Commands mare, Indalama, was purchased by George Moore Bloodstock NT, Hong Kong.

Breednet article - The Easter Fairytale


Bowness Stud
Bowness Stud has moved from Murringo to the Moppity Rd, 10km west of Young in NSW. It is conveniently located just ten minutes drive from it's spelling and agistment division, Watershed Farm.

Bon Hoffa - Second Most Popular Sire 2011 Breeding Season

Bon HoffaBon Hoffa is second in the list of official covering numbers for the 2011 Australian breeding season. The top five sires are:

1) Fastnet Rock (224 mares covered)
2) Bon Hoffa (198 mares covered)
3) Sebring (192 mares covered)
4) High Chaparral(186 mares covered)
5) Not A Single Doubt (180 mares covered)


Bowness Stud

Bowness StudBowness Stud is set in the hilltops area of the south-west slopes in NSW, right in the heart of the "golden triangle" renowned for producing fine wine and elite thoroughbreds.

We are strategically placed midway between the two major thoroughbred breeding centres of the Hunter Valley and Victoria, and offer full mare walk on breeding services to all major studs in both regions.

The clean undulating countryside is a perfect environment for the breeding, rearing and growth of thoroughbred horses. The generously sized paddocks and first class pastures allow horses to exercise, rest and develop.

Bowness Stud is a quiet, peaceful and sheltered property, situated a comfortable four hours drive from Sydney and one and a half hours from the National Capital, Canberra.

This convenient location allows for easy access for inspections of clients' horses.


At Bowness Stud we offer a range of services, specialising in:

  • breeding of commercial thoroughbred horses;
  • agistment for thoroughbred broodmares and foals;
  • rearing, feeding and sale preparation of weanlings and yearlings;
  • agisting, breaking in and spelling of young horses;
  • standing stallion Bon Hoffa in southern NSW;
  • clients with bloodstock agisted at Bowness Stud are able to receive free consultation and advice from renowned stud master and successful breeder, John North.

Our range of thoroughbred spelling and agistment services and facilities are top quality providing utmost care and attention to your horses needs.

Watershed Farm is the spelling division of Bowness Stud, also near Young in NSW.

Between Watershed Farm and Bowness Stud we work together to cater for thoroughbred racing breeders and their needs.

Bowness yards

2012 Yearling Sales

View Sale Drafts and Dates

Henrythenavigator x Spinner's Magic colt

Bowness Stud are selling yearlings at the Magic Millions and Inglis Yearling Sales throughout the year in 2012.

Click here to view the drafts and sale dates for 2012.

Please contact us for any enquiries and we hope to meet you at the sales.


Learn more about Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm.




Breeding Winners

View the Honour Roll

Torio's Quest

$1m Magic Millions Guineas winner Torio's Quest - 2011, bred, raised and sold by Bowness Stud


Ike's Dream

Randwick Mile Track Record holder and Group 1 winner Ike's Dream a product from Bowness.

Choistar

Recent Randwick Fernhill Hcp winner Choistar, another Stakeswinning 2yo from Bowness.

Ike's Dream

Ike's Dream


Agisting Broodmares

At Bowness Stud, we understand the special needs of broodmares and foals. Whether they are racehorses, yearlings, broodmares or weanlings, they will receive year round specialist care 24 hours a day.

Bowness Stud provides agistment and breeding services for metropolitan and country breeders and for some of the most valuable racing bloodlines in Australia and overseas.


On Site Owners

Owners John and Helen North live on Bowness Stud providing constant attention to detail.

The nutrition and condition of each horse is catered for individually.


At Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm we strive to build strong bones and muscles, boost immune systems and improve intestinal health.

We grow much of our own feed and fodder. Read about our use of biological fertilisers to enhance the nutrition in our feed and pastures.

Lucerne hay rows


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