Sale preparation is subject to availability and fees begin at least 12 weeks out from the sale and end on the day the horse goes through the sale ring.

PLEASE NOTE: Horses will not be accepted into Bowness Stud drafts unless we conduct the full sale preparation which is at least 12 weeks. Owners wishing to submit their horses into sale drafts midway through preps or just prior to sales will not be accepted.

We do not charge a sale commission for horses sold under the Bowness Stud banner. Sale expenses will be $2,500+ per horse per sale. The sale expenses do not include cartage, farrier services, sale scope and x-rays, veterinary or medications/treatments.

Our facilities for horses are well planned and purposely designed. Horse paddocks have horse safe fencing which is highly visible — large white capped posts, sight wire, netting and plain wire. All horse paddocks are equipped for enhanced safety. Many paddocks are divided by laneways for security, as well as to provide easy and safe access throughout the property. Horses are not on common fences, thus reducing the risk of injury.

Shelter

Fully rubber-lined stables and day yards cater for safe handling, along with a secure pick-up and drop-off area. The generously sized paddocks are well sheltered with either natural windbreaks, shade trees or quality man-made structures. The clean, undulating countryside provides sheltered slopes where horses can rest comfortably.

Drop Off/Pick Up & Transport

Safe drop off and pick up loading facilities are available for trucks and floats. Multiple holding yards are lined with rubber for added protection and security. Transport between Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm is provided free of charge with Bowness' professional truck and driver. Walk on and sale transport is available at competitive rates.

Water & Feed & Storage

High quality water is supplied through fresh creeks and dams. Each paddock has pure and clean water all year round. Feed and nutrition are an absolute priority. We have through careful management maintained our paddock pastures despite the recent drought. We have utilised biological fertilisers to enhance our soil health and consequently promote nutrients in our pastures and feed. We grow our own grain and fodde and have multiple grain and fodder storage facilities.

Feed and nutrition are a priority on Bowness Stud. All horses are supplementary fed daily. We grow all our own grain and fodder. Agisted groups are rotated on to legume and grass-based improved pastures on a regular basis. We have utilised blends of biological fertilisers and compost teas on our pastures and crops to balance soil fertility and enhance plant nutrient content.

Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm pride themselves on providing lush, nutrient rich pastures, along with regular blends and feed mixes of home-grown hay, legumes and grains.

On Watershed Farm we utilise a Keenan feed mixer as part of our program. With our Keenan, we scientifically mix high protein blends and nutrient supplements together with feed, placing an emphasis on keeping acidosis minimised.

Complete rations are mixed together and dispersed to horses on a regular basis so they consistently receive a high quality dietary intake. Our mixes and pastures are designed to promote intestinal health, heightened immunity and improved bone and muscle density. Along with an abundant paddock pasture, this assists horses to reach their full genetic potential.

We follow with keen interest our racehorse spellers when they return to the track to ensure they have improved growth and strength after their time on Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm. Upon return we liase with trainers, and follow up with an appropriate feed and nutrition regime that caters for individual needs to boost return to racing potential.