Bowness Stud is set in the hilltops area on the south-west slopes of 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. Our generously sized paddocks and first-class pastures allow horses to exercise, rest and develop.

Bowness Stud is a quiet, peaceful and sheltered property situated 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.

The original Bowness Stud establishment is located on 3500 acres approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Young at Murringo. This is the old family farm where it all began, but which is now mainly used to run cattle.

A similar-sized holding 20 kilometres east of Young was acquired in 2005 in order to better facilitate our horse breeding and rearing activities. Named Watershed Farm, it is on this property where our horse stud enterprise is located and which incorporates our self-sufficient fodder growing program.

In 2010, we added the established 200-acre horse property once known as Alsam Park Stud (and even more recently as Wirrima Park Stud). This farm is very conveniently located 10 kilometres east of Young and primarily serves as the stud's stallion station, as well as our breeding and foaling-down facility.

The enterprise now encompasses approximately 7000 acres.

John and Helen North have been operating on Bowness Stud as professional racehorse breeders and bloodstock sale consignors for over 30 years. Their expertise and knowledge of the thoroughbred industry, and highly successful record, makes them a valuable source of advice for clients.

James and Jocelyn Daly live on Watershed Farm and manage its operations. Watershed Farm itself is a mixed farming operation where we grow our own grain and fodder.

John, Helen, James and Jocelyn work together to ensure thoroughbred broodmares, foals, weanlings, yearlings and spellers receive the best of care and attention. They breed and race thoroughbreds themselves and understand the work, dedication and attention to detail involved in achieving results.

The Bowness-Watershed enterprise is a ‘hands-on’ family owned and operated business. It understands the economics of horse breeding and the importance of keeping fees and charges at a viable level for clients. Ultimately, your success is our success as without it, we don't have a business.